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Catherine & Gary
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Catherine & Gary from Rochdale, United Kingdom

Catherine & Gary

Relax and enjoy your holiday while we house and pet sit for you

Rochdale, United Kingdom
15 reviews
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About Catherine & Gary

Hi we are are Gary and Catherine, a mature responsible couple who are eager to let you relax while you are away as we look after your home and pets. We retired in 2016 from our full time work life as a construction office manager and occupational therapist respectively. We really understand how important it is to have your home and much loved pe...

Hi we are are Gary and Catherine, a mature responsible couple who are eager to let you relax while you are away as we look after your home and pets. We retired in 2016 from our full time work life as a construction office manager and occupational therapist respectively. We really understand how important it is to have your home and much loved pets securely looked after while you are travelling as that will be our situation too in the coming year.
We are an organised, responsible, fit and adaptable couple and will respectfully look after your home and garden while ensuring your beloved animals maintain their routine in your absence.

Why we want to house sit

To offer a service to the level we would want for ourselves
To experience everyday life in other parts of our own country and abroad
To minimise the distress for your pets when their routine gets altered

Our experience

We have between us owned and loved dogs and cats over our lifetime
We have at present a most adored found cat Sybil and have always had her looked after in our home as we know her routine is so important and ate fortunate to have had our son and his girlfriend move back home for a year which means Sybil's routine is not disturbed by our travels.
We are organised and practical people who can easily adapt to the routines required for your pets and home.
We have been responsible homeowners for over thirty years and can apply ourselves to keeping your home and garden in good order while you are away.
We have current DBS certificates

Reviews (15)
  • Eve - Dunstable, United Kingdom
    22 March - 06 April 2018

    Catherine and Gary came to our rescue when our booked sitters cancelled. They have sat for us before and we were delighted that they came back for a second sit. Very highly recommended. 

    Catherine and Gary came to our rescue when our booked sitters cancelled. They have sat for us before and we were delighted that they came back for a second sit. Very highly recommended.

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    Response from Catherine & Gary

    Thank you so much
    We so enjoyed looking after Lola in your beautiful home Thank you for making us feel so welcome

  • Paul - Clifford, United Kingdom
    16 March - 18 March 2018

    This was the second time Catherine and Gary have sat for us.
    Everything went really smoothly, including them looking after some bathroom fittings that we didn't know were going to be delivered while they were here!
    Communication was good before and during the stay and I would definitely be pleas... 

    This was the second time Catherine and Gary have sat for us.
    Everything went really smoothly, including them looking after some bathroom fittings that we didn't know were going to be delivered while they were here!
    Communication was good before and during the stay and I would definitely be pleased to have them sit for us again. Enzo was perfectly happy when we got back and we had peace of mind while we were away.

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    Response from Catherine & Gary

    This is a great sitting opportunity. Paul and Phillpa are a lovely couple. They have a beautiful comfortable home which is in a great location with walks from the door and quick access to lots of great Yorkshire places to visit. Enzo is a gorgeous cat and is very accommodating of House guests and will quickly engage you in door opening routines and likes to keep an eye on all that is going on. There is lots of useful house and local information and we were made to feel welcomed and relaxed on both our sits. We would thoroughly recommend this sitting opportunity.

  • Stephanie - Bath, United Kingdom
    28 February - 04 March 2018

    Catherine & Gary stayed at my home and cared for my 2 Cockapoos for 4 days. My boys fell in love with them and that was clear to see when they looked for them the next day after they’d left in the spare room!
    My house was kept clean & tidy and not only did they arrive with gifts they left me gif... 

    Catherine & Gary stayed at my home and cared for my 2 Cockapoos for 4 days. My boys fell in love with them and that was clear to see when they looked for them the next day after they’d left in the spare room!
    My house was kept clean & tidy and not only did they arrive with gifts they left me gifts of wine, buns and a beautiful card too!
    We experienced the Beast from the East whilst they stayed so they coped with extreme snow & kept my dogs clean, dry, warm & exercised through all of this horrific weather & we could not have asked for better people to be our house sitters. Highly recommend them as wonderful house and pet sitters :)

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About Catherine & Gary

Hi we are are Gary and Catherine, a mature responsible couple who are eager to let you relax while you are away as we look after your home and pets. We retired in 2016 from our full time work life as a construction office manager and occupational therapist respectively. We really understand how important it is to have your home and much loved pets securely looked after while you are travelling as that will be our situation too in the coming year.
We are an organised, responsible, fit and adaptable couple and will respectfully look after your home and garden while ensuring your beloved animals maintain their routine in your absence.

Hi we are are Gary and Catherine, a mature responsible couple who are eager to let you relax while you are away as we look after your home and pets. We retired in 2016 from our full time work life as a construction office manager and occupational therapist respectively. We really understand how important it is to have your home and much loved pets securely looked after while you are travelling as that will be our situation too in the coming year.
We are an organised, responsible, fit and adaptable couple and will respectfully look after your home and garden while ensuring your beloved animals maintain their routine in your absence.

Why we want to house sit

To offer a service to the level we would want for ourselves
To experience everyday life in other parts of our own country and abroad
To minimise the distress for your pets when their routine gets altered

Our experience

We have between us owned and loved dogs and cats over our lifetime
We have at present a most adored found cat Sybil and have always had her looked after in our home as we know her routine is so important and ate fortunate to have had our son and his girlfriend move back home for a year which means Sybil's routine is not disturbed by our travels.
We are organised and practical people who can easily adapt to the routines required for your pets and home.
We have been responsible homeowners for over thirty years and can apply ourselves to keeping your home and garden in good order while you are away.
We have current DBS certificates

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Profile Details

Age
Catherine 58, Gary 65+
Occupation
Occupational therapist ( retired), Construction office manager (retired)
Travelling as a
Couple
Previous house sitting experience
Yes
Member benefits
Sitter is connected to Vet Advice Line
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Member since
December 2015

House & pet sitting timeline

Catherine and Gary have done 18 house sits since 2015

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    Pet sitter needed for 3 very friendly cats and in the summer months watering in the garden. Spacious quiet location near the sea
    Rye Harbour
    United Kingdom
    Nov 2018
  • Cat / goldfish sitter
    Cat / goldfish sitter
    Dunstable
    United Kingdom
    Mar - Apr 2018
  • Cat and house sitter
    Cat and house sitter
    Clifford
    United Kingdom
    Mar 2018
  • Devoted Dog Owner Seeks similarly devoted K9 adorers to care for her  fur babies!
    Devoted Dog Owner Seeks similarly devoted K9 adorers to care for her  fur babies!
    Bath
    United Kingdom
    Feb - Mar 2018
  • Chelsworth, Suffolk - 3 cats & 3 hens - period house
    Chelsworth, Suffolk - 3 cats & 3 hens - period house
    Chelsworth
    United Kingdom
    Jan - Feb 2018
  • A lovely location in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.  We are looking for quiet, experienced cat-lovers, single person or couple (we have a nervous cat) to house-sit and care for our five adorable feline friends when we go away.
    A lovely location in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.  We are looking for quiet, experienced cat-lovers, single person or couple (we have a nervous cat) to house-sit and care for our five adorable feline friends when we go away.
    Whitby
    United Kingdom
    Dec 2017
  • Cat sitter needed, Heaton, Newcastle
    Cat sitter needed, Heaton, Newcastle
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    United Kingdom
    Nov 2017
  • Cat/house sitter required for townhouse by river
    Cat/house sitter required for townhouse by river
    Godalming
    United Kingdom
    Oct 2017
  • Cat lovers: Enjoy solitude or explore Cleveland, County Durham and the North York Moors whilst looking after 5 lovely cats, some foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs and birds
    Cat lovers: Enjoy solitude or explore Cleveland, County Durham and the North York Moors whilst looking after 5 lovely cats, some foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs and birds
    Stockton-on-Tees
    United Kingdom
    Jul 2017
  • Lovely Rural Location
    Lovely Rural Location
    Upton upon Severn
    United Kingdom
    Jul 2017
  • Beautiful rural village of Lymm in Cheshire - 200 year old cottage.
    Beautiful rural village of Lymm in Cheshire - 200 year old cottage.
    Lymm
    United Kingdom
    Jun - Jul 2017
  • Gentle sociable cat in Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK
    Gentle sociable cat in Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK
    Shaftesbury
    United Kingdom
    May - Jun 2017
  • Cat and house sitter
    Cat and house sitter
    Clifford
    United Kingdom
    May 2017
  • March holiday  We are looking for a sitter between 23rd - 30th March/ 1st April ( we can be flexible).  Chase, is a pleasure to be with and our house & garden is a beautiful spot in a typical English Village.
    March holiday  We are looking for a sitter between 23rd - 30th March/ 1st April ( we can be flexible).  Chase, is a pleasure to be with and our house & garden is a beautiful spot in a typical English Village.
    Hungerford
    United Kingdom
    Apr 2017
  • House Sitter for March 2017
    House Sitter for March 2017
    Berkhamsted
    United Kingdom
    Mar - Apr 2017
  • Chelsworth, Suffolk - 3 cats & 3 hens - period house
    Chelsworth, Suffolk - 3 cats & 3 hens - period house
    Chelsworth
    United Kingdom
    Jan - Feb 2017
  • Cat / goldfish sitter
    Cat / goldfish sitter
    Dunstable
    United Kingdom
    Oct - Nov 2016
  • Cat lovers required!
    Cat lovers required!
    Hawkesbury Upton
    United Kingdom
    Jun - Jul 2016
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