Julie & Jonathan
Julie & Jonathan
Reliable, mature, non smoking, experienced animal loving couple.
About Julie & Jonathan
We are young, active 50+ year olds, non smokers, married for 15 years, we took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our hobby of travelling. We were considering owning pets again but then came across the Trusted House Sitters website and decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for us, looking after ado...
We are young, active 50+ year olds, non smokers, married for 15 years, we took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our hobby of travelling. We were considering owning pets again but then came across the Trusted House Sitters website and decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for us, looking after adorable pets, meeting new people and experiencing new locations.
We are new to Trusted Pet Sitters, but please do not let that put you off considering us as your next sitters.
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, before later setting up a property management company and 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 keep you updated while you are away by email or text message. We will follow any instructions meticulously regarding your pets needs. Jonathan is the practical one and can carry out most odd jobs or emergency repair work if needed. We can both look after the gardens and other outside areas. Most importantly, we are honest and reliable with lots of common sense.
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 hairy 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 new to 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
From an early age we were brought up with dogs wandering around the house and this has continued into our 40's with a variety of pets. When it comes to looking after someone else's home and hairy or feathered loved ones we know the immense responsibility and trust that has been put in us. We are new to 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. We now have experience with a large breed dog, having recently completed a pet sit for a beautiful Pyrenean Mastiff.
Reviews (1)
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Diana - Aldeburgh, United Kingdom
21 February - 12 March 2018
Julie and Jonathan looked after my house and my huge dog for nearly three weeks. They are pearls beyond price. The house was immaculate, the plants happy and the dog (most importantly) wouldn't sleep in my room when I returned but insisted in going in theirs! During the albeit short time I ov...
Julie and Jonathan looked after my house and my huge dog for nearly three weeks. They are pearls beyond price. The house was immaculate, the plants happy and the dog (most importantly) wouldn't sleep in my room when I returned but insisted in going in theirs! During the albeit short time I overlapped with them, they looked after ME too with enormous kindness. I have been hugely lucky with house sitters so far and I cannot recommend these two more highly. They are lovely people and I hope they come back.
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Response from Julie & Jonathan
Thank you Diana. It was an absolute pleasure looking after your adorable Pyrenean Mastiff “Txuri, we are missing her very much. You made us feel so welcome in your beautiful home and we would be delighted to sit for you in the future.
External references (3)
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Debbie - Employment Reference
10 November 2017
Jonathan worked for me as a property manager from 2002 to 2010. He was extremely efficient, hard working and reliable. I have remained good friends with him and his wife Julie. I’m happy to provide a character reference for them both and I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan and Julie to any...
Jonathan worked for me as a property manager from 2002 to 2010. He was extremely efficient, hard working and reliable. I have remained good friends with him and his wife Julie. I’m happy to provide a character reference for them both and I would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan and Julie to anyone considering them for a house and pet sitting assignment. They are both very responsible and trustworthy.
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James - House / Pet sitting Reference
07 November 2017
I have known Julie and Jonathan for 8 years, they have looked after our 4 dogs and house on several occasions during our vacations. They have also been kind enough to oversee our two holiday cottages set in our grounds in our absence. They are extremely reliable and professional. I can highly rec...
I have known Julie and Jonathan for 8 years, they have looked after our 4 dogs and house on several occasions during our vacations. They have also been kind enough to oversee our two holiday cottages set in our grounds in our absence. They are extremely reliable and professional. I can highly recommend them as house and pet sitters, and very much hope that they will still be available for my vacations.
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Marsha - Character Reference
26 September 2017
I have known Julie and Jonathan since 2003. I have called upon them many times in the past 10+ years to look after my home, 2 dogs and 3 cats when I take my vacations. I would certainly recommend them for any house sitting assignments. They are kind, honest, trustworthy and very sensible people. ...
I have known Julie and Jonathan since 2003. I have called upon them many times in the past 10+ years to look after my home, 2 dogs and 3 cats when I take my vacations. I would certainly recommend them for any house sitting assignments. They are kind, honest, trustworthy and very sensible people. They have kept my home pristine while I was away and more importantly my cats have been happy and my dogs adore them.
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Julie & Jonathan
We are young, active 50+ year olds, non smokers, married for 15 years, we took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our hobby of travelling. We were considering owning pets again but then came across the Trusted House Sitters website and decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for us, looking after adorable pets, meeting new people and experiencing new locations.
We are new to Trusted Pet Sitters, but please do not let that put you off considering us as your next sitters.
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, before later setting up a property management company and learn to swim school. We have both undergone police checks.
Our other experience over the past 20 years includes, bringing up 4 h......
We are young, active 50+ year olds, non smokers, married for 15 years, we took early retirement a few years ago and since then we have been enjoying our hobby of travelling. We were considering owning pets again but then came across the Trusted House Sitters website and decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for us, looking after adorable pets, meeting new people and experiencing new locations.
We are new to Trusted Pet Sitters, but please do not let that put you off considering us as your next sitters.
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, before later setting up a property management company and 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 keep you updated while you are away by email or text message. We will follow any instructions meticulously regarding your pets needs. Jonathan is the practical one and can carry out most odd jobs or emergency repair work if needed. We can both look after the gardens and other outside areas. Most importantly, we are honest and reliable with lots of common sense.
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 hairy 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 new to 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
From an early age we were brought up with dogs wandering around the house and this has continued into our 40's with a variety of pets. When it comes to looking after someone else's home and hairy or feathered loved ones we know the immense responsibility and trust that has been put in us. We are new to 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. We now have experience with a large breed dog, having recently completed a pet sit for a beautiful Pyrenean Mastiff.
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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Profile Details
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Previous house sitting experience
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House & pet sitting timeline
Julie and Jonathan have done 1 house sit since 2017
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AldeburghUnited KingdomFeb - Mar 2018
