
Syd & Nadine

About Syd & Nadine
I am a retired police inspector and my wife a retired police officer. We are both fit and active and love animals and nature.
We have both travelled extensively, from back packing on around the world trips to orang-utans in Sumatra and motorcycle safari's in East Africa.
We have kept dogs, cats, snakes, guinea pigs, tropical fish, birds and ...
I am a retired police inspector and my wife a retired police officer. We are both fit and active and love animals and nature.
We have both travelled extensively, from back packing on around the world trips to orang-utans in Sumatra and motorcycle safari's in East Africa.
We have kept dogs, cats, snakes, guinea pigs, tropical fish, birds and stick insects!
During my service, I was vetted to the highest levels due to the sensitive nature of my work involving national security, so you can be assured of our honesty, integrity, discretion and dedicated consideration and responsibility for your pets and property.
Why we want to house sit
As our two boys are now old enough to fend for themselves, we are in a position to spend more time in pursing our passion of exploring and experiencing different places and cultures. We also love the experience of gaining the confidence, caring for and getting to know different pets, as they are all unique and enrich our lives in so many different ways.
Our experience
We bring you security, peace of mind and genuine loving care for your pet/s.
We have both been brought up with animals, mainly dogs and cats, but have also owned and looked after, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes and stick insects!
We have puppy walked police dogs that lived with us from the age of 8 weeks to 14 – 18 months old and also delivered basic training until they were ready to start full time police training and assessment with dog handlers. It was a very satisfying experience to watch them succeed, apart from the wrench when they leave us to join a handler, but we were glad to do our bit.
We are both in our fifties and are fit and full of energy and enthusiasm, but with the wisdom and experience that comes, not only with age, but also with our extensive life experience.
We both hold police driving qualifications, so if vehicles are involved as part of a house sit, you are also assured of the highest driving standards.
Yes, we enjoy travelling and exploring but also take our responsibilities with pets and homes, treating those as the first priority. We conduct ourselves in the manner in which we would expect in return and our reviews speak for themselves.
Best wishes
Reviews (5)
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Melinda - Paphos, Cyprus
21 May - 06 June 2017
Thank u sooo much Nadine & Syd for ur grrrreat job!!!! U were simple amazing!!!! This was our first petsitter experience and we worried how it will turn out ,but after 24 hrs when I saw the photo of my cats with u,how comfortable they were ,I was 100% sure my babies are in the best hands!!! We we...
Thank u sooo much Nadine & Syd for ur grrrreat job!!!! U were simple amazing!!!! This was our first petsitter experience and we worried how it will turn out ,but after 24 hrs when I saw the photo of my cats with u,how comfortable they were ,I was 100% sure my babies are in the best hands!!! We were well informed during our holiday!! Our apt. was extremely clean & tidy ! All is what I can say : HIGHLY RECOMMEND them!!!!!!!!! Can't wish a better pet& housesitter!!!!! It was amazing to meet with u !!!!!
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Lucy - London, United Kingdom
08 April - 11 April 2017
When we put our first advert on trustedhousitters we were surprised by the volume of interest. We chose Syd and Nadine as they seemed very trustworthy (both retired from the police force) and reliable (based on their profile reviews). It was a good choice. Communication with Syd was easy and p...
When we put our first advert on trustedhousitters we were surprised by the volume of interest. We chose Syd and Nadine as they seemed very trustworthy (both retired from the police force) and reliable (based on their profile reviews). It was a good choice. Communication with Syd was easy and pleasant - both before and during their stay, and at the end of our break we came back to not only a happy and contented cat but also to a flat that seemed tidier then when we left. We hope they enjoyed their stay here and would definitely have them back on another occasion. Suffice to say them come highly recommended from us.
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Jan - Ferragudo, Portugal
29 April 2016
Syd provided excellent care for our pets, 2 dogs and a cat, our many potted plants and our home. He kept us informed of day to day events, with care, responsibility and good humor. I would gladly have he and his wife back again. We were impressed with him when we met him and pleased with his care...
Syd provided excellent care for our pets, 2 dogs and a cat, our many potted plants and our home. He kept us informed of day to day events, with care, responsibility and good humor. I would gladly have he and his wife back again. We were impressed with him when we met him and pleased with his care of our home and pets when we returned and found the place at least as clean and tidy as we had left it.
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About Syd & Nadine
I am a retired police inspector and my wife a retired police officer. We are both fit and active and love animals and nature.
We have both travelled extensively, from back packing on around the world trips to orang-utans in Sumatra and motorcycle safari's in East Africa.
We have kept dogs, cats, snakes, guinea pigs, tropical fish, birds and stick insects!
During my service, I was vetted to the highest levels due to the sensitive nature of my work involving national security, so you can be assured of our honesty, integrity, discretion and dedicated consideration and responsibility for your pets and property.
I am a retired police inspector and my wife a retired police officer. We are both fit and active and love animals and nature.
We have both travelled extensively, from back packing on around the world trips to orang-utans in Sumatra and motorcycle safari's in East Africa.
We have kept dogs, cats, snakes, guinea pigs, tropical fish, birds and stick insects!
During my service, I was vetted to the highest levels due to the sensitive nature of my work involving national security, so you can be assured of our honesty, integrity, discretion and dedicated consideration and responsibility for your pets and property.
Why we want to house sit
As our two boys are now old enough to fend for themselves, we are in a position to spend more time in pursing our passion of exploring and experiencing different places and cultures. We also love the experience of gaining the confidence, caring for and getting to know different pets, as they are all unique and enrich our lives in so many different ways.
Our experience
We bring you security, peace of mind and genuine loving care for your pet/s.
We have both been brought up with animals, mainly dogs and cats, but have also owned and looked after, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes and stick insects!
We have puppy walked police dogs that lived with us from the age of 8 weeks to 14 – 18 months old and also delivered basic training until they were ready to start full time police training and assessment with dog handlers. It was a very satisfying experience to watch them succeed, apart from the wrench when they leave us to join a handler, but we were glad to do our bit.
We are both in our fifties and are fit and full of energy and enthusiasm, but with the wisdom and experience that comes, not only with age, but also with our extensive life experience.
We both hold police driving qualifications, so if vehicles are involved as part of a house sit, you are also assured of the highest driving standards.
Yes, we enjoy travelling and exploring but also take our responsibilities with pets and homes, treating those as the first priority. We conduct ourselves in the manner in which we would expect in return and our reviews speak for themselves.
Best wishes
Verifications
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Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Fish
Availability
Preferred Countries
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Greece
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- Botswana
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Territory
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Profile Details
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Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits

Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Syd and Nadine have done 6 house sits since 2015


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Cotton GroundSaint Kitts and NevisSep - Oct 2017
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PaphosCyprusMay - Jun 2017
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LondonUnited KingdomApr 2017
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FerragudoPortugalApr 2016
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OvadaItalyMar 2016
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LymmUnited KingdomSep 2015