Julie & Jonathan
Julie & Jonathan
Animal loving couple, Reliable, Mature, Kind, Resourceful and non-smoking
About Julie & Jonathan
We are fit and active 'young' 50+ year olds, married and non-smokers. We took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our passion of travelling. We love animals and we miss not now owning our own pets. Then we came across 'Trusted House Sitters' and we wondered if here could be an exciting opportunity to include...
We are fit and active 'young' 50+ year olds, married and non-smokers. We took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our passion of travelling. We love animals and we miss not now owning our own pets. Then we came across 'Trusted House Sitters' and we wondered if here could be an exciting opportunity to include house and pet sitting as part of our future plans. It seemed like a dream - looking after adorable pets, meeting new people and experiencing new locations.
We are in our first year with Trusted House Sitters having just completed our 6th sit and have been truly thrilled with the reviews left by owners. Your pets and house will be in the safe hands of an experienced and highly dependable couple that you can confidently rely on.
We are both retired from our real jobs, I was a school bursar and personal assistant to the head teacher. Jonathan has been responsible for managing multi million pound leisure centres, and then later setting up a property management company including pool maintenance and also a Learn to Swim School. We have both undergone police checks.
Our other experience over the past 20 years includes, bringing up 4 happy children, caring for 6 dogs and 1 cat into their old age, tending to a collection of 10 chickens, two rabbits, two guinea pigs, a collection of mice and gerbils, gold fish and sticklebacks. We have also looked after sheep and horses for relations in the past.
What you can expect from us ..... We will totally love and care for your pets as if they were our own and follow any instructions meticulously regarding your pets needs. We will keep you updated while you are away by email or text message. We will keep your home safe and clean and protected. Jonathan is the practical one and can carry out most odd jobs or emergency repair work if needed. Most importantly, we are kind, honest and reliable with lots of common sense and we adore animals... and humans. We are so looking forward to meeting lots of pets and lots of owners.
Why we want to house sit
From an early age we were brought up with dogs wandering around the house and this has continued into our 40's with a number of pets while bringing up our children. We have missed our pets over the past few years, almost as much as our children! But we are not quite ready to settle down for the next few years and are exited about our pet sitting journey.
We have always taken our responsibilities seriously and when it comes to looking after someone else's home and furry or feathered loved ones we know the immense responsibility and trust that has been put in us. We would like to take a moment to guarantee that your pets, home and garden will be our top priority while we are at your house. We are in our first year with Trusted House Sitters, but have 20+ years of being home and pet owners and very much hope you will give us the opportunity to care for your pets and homes.
Our experience
We have 20+ years of being home and pet owners and have now completed our first few pet sitting experience through Trusted House Sitters. We have taken care of some beautiful pets and have found it hard to say goodbye to them every one of them. We have experience with a large breed dog, having completed a three week pet sit for a beautiful Pyrenean Mastiff and also experience of the smallest of dogs having cared for a Chihuahua for 2 weeks. We've also had the pleasure of caring for 3 Terriers, a Boxer, a German Shepherd, a Polish Sheep Dog, a Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. Not forgetting a hamster and a cat!
Reviews (7)
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Alison - Diss, United Kingdom
08 October - 10 October 2018
Julie and Jonathan have just looked after our two dogs Dennis & Betty and our home whilst we took a two day break.
We cannot praise them highly enough and they clearly made an impression on our beloved mutts, as they were so calm and content when we returned and they are actually missing Julie an...Julie and Jonathan have just looked after our two dogs Dennis & Betty and our home whilst we took a two day break.
We cannot praise them highly enough and they clearly made an impression on our beloved mutts, as they were so calm and content when we returned and they are actually missing Julie and Jonathan.
Not only did they care for the dogs, but they took care of our home and everything was immaculate when we got home.
Prior to the sit they took the time to come and visit us at home so that we could all meet each other and their communication skills are brilliant.
Nothing is too much trouble for Julie & Jonathan, they are very professional and we would not hesitate to have them sit for us again.- Organised
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Response from Julie & Jonathan
Hi Ali and Rob, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are thrilled. We truly hope we can sit for you again and care for Dennis and Betty. We are visiting family at the moment and are showing off our photos of them both and a little video we took of them playing together. Wish we had one of Dennis's dance as he waits for his breakfast, it makes us laugh every time we talk about them. We miss their adorable company. Thank you again for your generous welcome and it was a pleasure to meet you all.
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Lynne - Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom
19 September - 23 September 2018
Julie and Joanathen looked after our two dogs Teddy and Bonnie while we took a long weekend break.
They were absolutely brilliant both with our dogs. Very friendly, reliable and kind I would have no hesitation in asking them to housesit again.
Teddy has medical issues and I was able to lea...Julie and Joanathen looked after our two dogs Teddy and Bonnie while we took a long weekend break.
They were absolutely brilliant both with our dogs. Very friendly, reliable and kind I would have no hesitation in asking them to housesit again.
Teddy has medical issues and I was able to leave him in safe hands knowing he would be well looked after. Both dogs were relaxed and happy when we returned and the house was immaculate.
I can thoroughly recommend Jonathan and Julie as professional housesitters and would advise that you book them quickly as they will be in high demand!- Organised
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Response from Julie & Jonathan
Thank you so much for your lovely review Lynne. It was a pleasure to meet you and look after your house and Bonnie and Teddy, we fell in love with them. We do hope we may be able to sit for you again in the future.
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Sara - Framlingham, United Kingdom
01 September - 15 September 2018
I cannot speak highly enough of Julie and Jonathan. They took care of my two elderly and eccentric dogs, one of whom was wearing a head cone and both of whom needed medications and gentle handling. I received regular bulletins and photos in which it was clear that the dogs were having a good tim...
I cannot speak highly enough of Julie and Jonathan. They took care of my two elderly and eccentric dogs, one of whom was wearing a head cone and both of whom needed medications and gentle handling. I received regular bulletins and photos in which it was clear that the dogs were having a good time and on my return I could see that they were happy and well looked after. In addition, the house was sparkling – in a much better state than I had left it – the lawns were mowed and the linen was already drying on the line. They had even prepared lunch for me. It was a pleasure dealing with them at all times and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone who wants to know that their house and pets are in safe and caring hands.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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Response from Julie & Jonathan
Thank you so much for the Review Sara, it was such a pleasure to care for Tess and Oscar, we fell in love with them both and a wonderful time with them. We do hope we may be able to sit for you again in the future, Julie and Jonathan
About Julie & Jonathan
We are fit and active 'young' 50+ year olds, married and non-smokers. We took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our passion of travelling. We love animals and we miss not now owning our own pets. Then we came across 'Trusted House Sitters' and we wondered if here could be an exciting opportunity to include house and pet sitting as part of our future plans. It seemed like a dream - looking after adorable pets, meeting new people and experiencing new locations.
We are in our first year with Trusted House Sitters having just completed our 6th sit and have been truly thrilled with the reviews left by owners. Your pets and house will be in the safe hands of an experienced and highly dependable couple that you can confidently rely on.
We are both retired from our real jobs, I was a school bursar and personal assistant to the head teacher. Jonatha......
We are fit and active 'young' 50+ year olds, married and non-smokers. We took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our passion of travelling. We love animals and we miss not now owning our own pets. Then we came across 'Trusted House Sitters' and we wondered if here could be an exciting opportunity to include house and pet sitting as part of our future plans. It seemed like a dream - looking after adorable pets, meeting new people and experiencing new locations.
We are in our first year with Trusted House Sitters having just completed our 6th sit and have been truly thrilled with the reviews left by owners. Your pets and house will be in the safe hands of an experienced and highly dependable couple that you can confidently rely on.
We are both retired from our real jobs, I was a school bursar and personal assistant to the head teacher. Jonathan has been responsible for managing multi million pound leisure centres, and then later setting up a property management company including pool maintenance and also a Learn to Swim School. We have both undergone police checks.
Our other experience over the past 20 years includes, bringing up 4 happy children, caring for 6 dogs and 1 cat into their old age, tending to a collection of 10 chickens, two rabbits, two guinea pigs, a collection of mice and gerbils, gold fish and sticklebacks. We have also looked after sheep and horses for relations in the past.
What you can expect from us ..... We will totally love and care for your pets as if they were our own and follow any instructions meticulously regarding your pets needs. We will keep you updated while you are away by email or text message. We will keep your home safe and clean and protected. Jonathan is the practical one and can carry out most odd jobs or emergency repair work if needed. Most importantly, we are kind, honest and reliable with lots of common sense and we adore animals... and humans. We are so looking forward to meeting lots of pets and lots of owners.
Why we want to house sit
From an early age we were brought up with dogs wandering around the house and this has continued into our 40's with a number of pets while bringing up our children. We have missed our pets over the past few years, almost as much as our children! But we are not quite ready to settle down for the next few years and are exited about our pet sitting journey.
We have always taken our responsibilities seriously and when it comes to looking after someone else's home and furry or feathered loved ones we know the immense responsibility and trust that has been put in us. We would like to take a moment to guarantee that your pets, home and garden will be our top priority while we are at your house. We are in our first year with Trusted House Sitters, but have 20+ years of being home and pet owners and very much hope you will give us the opportunity to care for your pets and homes.
Our experience
We have 20+ years of being home and pet owners and have now completed our first few pet sitting experience through Trusted House Sitters. We have taken care of some beautiful pets and have found it hard to say goodbye to them every one of them. We have experience with a large breed dog, having completed a three week pet sit for a beautiful Pyrenean Mastiff and also experience of the smallest of dogs having cared for a Chihuahua for 2 weeks. We've also had the pleasure of caring for 3 Terriers, a Boxer, a German Shepherd, a Polish Sheep Dog, a Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. Not forgetting a hamster and a cat!
Verifications
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Email Address, Phone Number, External references (3), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 7 Nov 2017)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Fish
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Poultry
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Farm animals
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Small pet
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House & pet sitting timeline
Julie and Jonathan have done 7 house sits since 2017
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DissUnited KingdomOct 2018 -
Melton MowbrayUnited KingdomSep 2018 -
FramlinghamUnited KingdomSep 2018 -
LowestoftUnited KingdomAug 2018 -
HellesdonUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2018 -
IpswichUnited KingdomJul 2018 -
AldeburghUnited KingdomFeb - Mar 2018
