Heloise & John
Heloise & John
Experienced Pet Sitters Ready to Lavish Affection on Your Pets & Take Great Care of Your Home
About Heloise & John
Hi, we're Heloise and John, an experienced pet-sitting, non-smoking, vegan couple who enjoy looking after your pets. We love animals and as we work remotely on our businesses we can indulge our passion to travel, pet sitting is a perfect match for us as we get to experience a new place and look after some amazing little pets along the way. You c...
Hi, we're Heloise and John, an experienced pet-sitting, non-smoking, vegan couple who enjoy looking after your pets. We love animals and as we work remotely on our businesses we can indulge our passion to travel, pet sitting is a perfect match for us as we get to experience a new place and look after some amazing little pets along the way. You can relax knowing your fur babies are getting lots of fuss and company, and are being well cared for while you're away.
A bit about Heloise... I grew up on a small holding in Cornwall where we had plenty of room to extend our family with furry and feathered friends and my love of animals continued into adulthood. Our accommodation and travel plans mean we haven't been able to have pets of our own for a few years now. So for me, looking after your pets is my favourite part of house sitting. While you're away you can be sure that I will be making a fuss of your them.
John and I have an online company which we run together and I am an Asbestos Consultant working from home which means I have the flexibility for dog walking on demand and I'm home much of the day for lots of fuss and attention, or just quiet company.
A bit about John… Dogs are my favourite pets hands down but as a child we always had pets: fish, birds and dogs. Since pet sitting with THS I've really bonded with the cats too, I love their quirky personalities and calm natures. I'm a keen grower of kitchen plants: herbs, chillies, garlic etc. so you can be sure that your vegetable garden will be well watered and your house plants will be tended while your away. Heloise and I make a great team when caring for your home, pets and plants.
I am a Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner, Life Coach and Online Entrepreneur. During the week I work on my mac from home and when we're house sitting you can usually find your cats and dogs just chilling out next to us in quiet company.
Predominantly, it is just the two of us house and pet sitting but John’s son Harrison sometimes stays with us for a night or two. He's 15, into science, maths and movies, and like us, he's a real animal lover. Harry has been on a number of house sits with us, his favourites are typically the cats... I've managed to catch a few photos of him fast asleep with your little feline charges.
We would always mention in advance if Harrison would be with us as we understand some placements are just not right for (not so little) boys.
Why we want to house sit
We love experiencing and exploring different places. When John has shows or courses in different parts of the UK and abroad we love to go together and stay awhile exploring the area. With our business we are not geographically fixed so house sitting is an extension of this, where we get to properly experience living in an area.
And it is so rewarding taking care of some amazing pets, especially since we can't have our own for the time being. We enjoy their company as much as they enjoy having us there. Your pets make the whole experience so much fun. It’s a real pleasure caring for them and winning their affection in return.
We first started house sitting when we decided it’s was time to buy our own home after years privately renting in Henley-on-Thames… so while we decided on exactly where we wanted to buy (and whether we want to live abroad) house sitting was a great way for us to discover what local areas were really like and decide where was right for us. And it was a real eye opener... Changing our options, not just on where we wanted to live, but the kind of homes and future pets we would like too.
The house sitting adventures we've been on so far have been both fun and inspiring.
Our experience
We're dedicated to your pets health and well being. And as we both work from home you can have the peace of mind knowing that someone is about during the day taking good care of your pets and home...
EXPERIENCED PET CARE
We have been pet sitting on THS for over two years now looking after lots of little characters...
Heloise: I have loads of experience... Cats, dogs, rats, ducks, pigs and turtles have been my favourite personal pets but I also have lots of experience with fish, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, geese, canaries and stick insects (I can look after stick insects and other creepies but they are not my favourites!). Simply put, I have a strong affinity with animals.
John: I grew up with animals (mainly dogs, fish and birds) and I've helped care for Heloise's menagerie too. I'm told I have a 'calming' influence and I often find your cat or dog chilling beside me while I'm working.
We have predominantly cared for cats and dogs through THS... of all shapes, sizes ages and characters... from kittens needing lots of playtime to old dogs needing medication and quiet tlc, from great danes to chihuahua's and we have also both owned rescue pets (dogs, cats and various small pets) so we understand the extra care, attention, patience and space some of these special pets need.
We're dedicated to your pets health and well being. Recent pet sitting placements have included giving tablets to an old dog, injecting a diabetic cat (twice a day) and making sure vet appointments are kept.
We generally find that as soon as you are out the door your pets settle down with us instantly, relaxed in their own home. Through experience with our own rescued animals and previous pet sitting we are well versed in making friends, making sure your pets feel calm and secure with us.
SECURITY FOR YOU
Since we both work from home most of the week, we are always on hand to give your pets the care and attention they deserve. Plus if anything should go wrong, you know we are there to take care of things promptly. You can have the peace of mind knowing that someone is about during the day and we are always happy to accommodate any deliveries you may have planned.
Although we are partial to the odd coffee shop or curry outing, otherwise we enjoy cooking and relaxing at home in the evenings which, of course, means we will be there keeping your VIP company, well fussed over and your home secure.
With both of our jobs, we need to be reliable and trust-worthy and it is something our employers and clients rely upon. With house sitting, one of the best ways for you to know we are right for you is through talking face to face, be that over video Skype or meeting up. Initially we would always encourage that we have a Skype or phone call to see if we are a good fit for each other and that we can meet your pets needs. Then we would ideally meet beforehand or at least have a good hand over day to really get to know your pets and their routines before you go away.
FLEXIBILTY AND ROUTINE
We can be flexible to your needs. As we both work from home we can easily keep your pets on their current routines and ensure any medication is given to them on time. You can be assured that your beloved friends are being properly cared for and this maintenance of routine will ease any concerns they may have by your departure.
Our flexibility also means that we can usually arrive and depart at a time that fits in with your plans.
CLEANER THAN YOU LEFT IT
We like to keep a clean and tidy home and will always respect your home and the way you like it. We know that feeling of satisfaction after a wonderful holiday coming home to a clean house so you can relax right away after all that travelling.
Heloise is a little bit of a ‘Monica’ (from Friends) when it comes to cleaning but this does mean you can be sure that your home will be clean and tidy on your return. In fact, we have been told we leave homes cleaner than we found them.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We have looked after a number of larger properties which require more attention... from pool maintenance, sit on mowers, booking in guests to staff management and liaising with contractors. Whether its just a cup of tea and biscuit or more direct management needed.
We have gained plenty of experience both house sitting small estates and within our work. We would always check before hand that we fully understand your needs and that we can meet them.
FROM CITY BIJOU TO COUNTRY RETREAT
We appreciate the benefits and qualities of both the town and the country – enjoying long country walks, peace and tranquillity as well as coffee shops, central parks and the hustle and bustle of the city.
Our homes have been varied and to be honest we are still deciding if we are all about the location or all about the house when we buy our own home.
How does this benefit you? Well we are comfortable and well versed in both environments so whether you need us to be considerate to near neighbours, setting security alarms and considering pet safety around traffic in urban areas or deal with wood fired cooking/heating systems, large vegetable gardens and bigger furry families in the country, we are there for you.
KNOWING WE ARE RIGHT FOR YOU
The best way for you to know we are right for you and be reassured that we can meet your pet’s specific needs, is through talking together to understand your needs. And better yet talking face to face, either over video Skype or arranging to meet up if there is time.
But initially, please feel free to ask any questions you may have and when you are ready for that initial Skype or phone call just drop us a message. We can be flexible to your schedule.
Reviews (37)
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Candice - Bath, United Kingdom
04 September - 12 September 2017
Heloise and John looked after our two Great Danes and our house for a week in September. On meeting them we had absolutely no worries about leaving them in charge of the three most loved and valued souls in our lives. They were calm and took everything we had to tell them, about the boys and the ...
Heloise and John looked after our two Great Danes and our house for a week in September. On meeting them we had absolutely no worries about leaving them in charge of the three most loved and valued souls in our lives. They were calm and took everything we had to tell them, about the boys and the house, in their stride. We had a lovely week in Spain with updates and photos from Heloise about how everyone was getting on which was very reassuring. When we got home we found a clean orderly house and two very happy chilled Danes.
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Caroline - Wantage, United Kingdom
22 July - 06 August 2017
Heloise was a fantastic housesitter for our two golden retrievers and our cat. She looked after them all very well and they enjoyed her company. Heloise looked after our garden and watered my numerous plants! The house was clean and tidy when she left. I can highly recommend her as a reliable and...
Heloise was a fantastic housesitter for our two golden retrievers and our cat. She looked after them all very well and they enjoyed her company. Heloise looked after our garden and watered my numerous plants! The house was clean and tidy when she left. I can highly recommend her as a reliable and conscientious housesitter.
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Suzanne - Glastonbury, United Kingdom
26 July - 15 August 2017
Thank you for looking after our pets and our home so well it was lovely to hear from you through your your time on an update of our animals
Highly recommendThank you for looking after our pets and our home so well it was lovely to hear from you through your your time on an update of our animals
Highly recommend
About Heloise & John
Hi, we're Heloise and John, an experienced pet-sitting, non-smoking, vegan couple who enjoy looking after your pets. We love animals and as we work remotely on our businesses we can indulge our passion to travel, pet sitting is a perfect match for us as we get to experience a new place and look after some amazing little pets along the way. You can relax knowing your fur babies are getting lots of fuss and company, and are being well cared for while you're away.
A bit about Heloise... I grew up on a small holding in Cornwall where we had plenty of room to extend our family with furry and feathered friends and my love of animals continued into adulthood. Our accommodation and travel plans mean we haven't been able to have pets of our own for a few years now. So for me, looking after your pets is my favourite part of house sitting. While you're away you can be sure that I will be making......
Hi, we're Heloise and John, an experienced pet-sitting, non-smoking, vegan couple who enjoy looking after your pets. We love animals and as we work remotely on our businesses we can indulge our passion to travel, pet sitting is a perfect match for us as we get to experience a new place and look after some amazing little pets along the way. You can relax knowing your fur babies are getting lots of fuss and company, and are being well cared for while you're away.
A bit about Heloise... I grew up on a small holding in Cornwall where we had plenty of room to extend our family with furry and feathered friends and my love of animals continued into adulthood. Our accommodation and travel plans mean we haven't been able to have pets of our own for a few years now. So for me, looking after your pets is my favourite part of house sitting. While you're away you can be sure that I will be making a fuss of your them.
John and I have an online company which we run together and I am an Asbestos Consultant working from home which means I have the flexibility for dog walking on demand and I'm home much of the day for lots of fuss and attention, or just quiet company.
A bit about John… Dogs are my favourite pets hands down but as a child we always had pets: fish, birds and dogs. Since pet sitting with THS I've really bonded with the cats too, I love their quirky personalities and calm natures. I'm a keen grower of kitchen plants: herbs, chillies, garlic etc. so you can be sure that your vegetable garden will be well watered and your house plants will be tended while your away. Heloise and I make a great team when caring for your home, pets and plants.
I am a Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner, Life Coach and Online Entrepreneur. During the week I work on my mac from home and when we're house sitting you can usually find your cats and dogs just chilling out next to us in quiet company.
Predominantly, it is just the two of us house and pet sitting but John’s son Harrison sometimes stays with us for a night or two. He's 15, into science, maths and movies, and like us, he's a real animal lover. Harry has been on a number of house sits with us, his favourites are typically the cats... I've managed to catch a few photos of him fast asleep with your little feline charges.
We would always mention in advance if Harrison would be with us as we understand some placements are just not right for (not so little) boys.
Why we want to house sit
We love experiencing and exploring different places. When John has shows or courses in different parts of the UK and abroad we love to go together and stay awhile exploring the area. With our business we are not geographically fixed so house sitting is an extension of this, where we get to properly experience living in an area.
And it is so rewarding taking care of some amazing pets, especially since we can't have our own for the time being. We enjoy their company as much as they enjoy having us there. Your pets make the whole experience so much fun. It’s a real pleasure caring for them and winning their affection in return.
We first started house sitting when we decided it’s was time to buy our own home after years privately renting in Henley-on-Thames… so while we decided on exactly where we wanted to buy (and whether we want to live abroad) house sitting was a great way for us to discover what local areas were really like and decide where was right for us. And it was a real eye opener... Changing our options, not just on where we wanted to live, but the kind of homes and future pets we would like too.
The house sitting adventures we've been on so far have been both fun and inspiring.
Our experience
We're dedicated to your pets health and well being. And as we both work from home you can have the peace of mind knowing that someone is about during the day taking good care of your pets and home...
EXPERIENCED PET CARE
We have been pet sitting on THS for over two years now looking after lots of little characters...
Heloise: I have loads of experience... Cats, dogs, rats, ducks, pigs and turtles have been my favourite personal pets but I also have lots of experience with fish, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, geese, canaries and stick insects (I can look after stick insects and other creepies but they are not my favourites!). Simply put, I have a strong affinity with animals.
John: I grew up with animals (mainly dogs, fish and birds) and I've helped care for Heloise's menagerie too. I'm told I have a 'calming' influence and I often find your cat or dog chilling beside me while I'm working.
We have predominantly cared for cats and dogs through THS... of all shapes, sizes ages and characters... from kittens needing lots of playtime to old dogs needing medication and quiet tlc, from great danes to chihuahua's and we have also both owned rescue pets (dogs, cats and various small pets) so we understand the extra care, attention, patience and space some of these special pets need.
We're dedicated to your pets health and well being. Recent pet sitting placements have included giving tablets to an old dog, injecting a diabetic cat (twice a day) and making sure vet appointments are kept.
We generally find that as soon as you are out the door your pets settle down with us instantly, relaxed in their own home. Through experience with our own rescued animals and previous pet sitting we are well versed in making friends, making sure your pets feel calm and secure with us.
SECURITY FOR YOU
Since we both work from home most of the week, we are always on hand to give your pets the care and attention they deserve. Plus if anything should go wrong, you know we are there to take care of things promptly. You can have the peace of mind knowing that someone is about during the day and we are always happy to accommodate any deliveries you may have planned.
Although we are partial to the odd coffee shop or curry outing, otherwise we enjoy cooking and relaxing at home in the evenings which, of course, means we will be there keeping your VIP company, well fussed over and your home secure.
With both of our jobs, we need to be reliable and trust-worthy and it is something our employers and clients rely upon. With house sitting, one of the best ways for you to know we are right for you is through talking face to face, be that over video Skype or meeting up. Initially we would always encourage that we have a Skype or phone call to see if we are a good fit for each other and that we can meet your pets needs. Then we would ideally meet beforehand or at least have a good hand over day to really get to know your pets and their routines before you go away.
FLEXIBILTY AND ROUTINE
We can be flexible to your needs. As we both work from home we can easily keep your pets on their current routines and ensure any medication is given to them on time. You can be assured that your beloved friends are being properly cared for and this maintenance of routine will ease any concerns they may have by your departure.
Our flexibility also means that we can usually arrive and depart at a time that fits in with your plans.
CLEANER THAN YOU LEFT IT
We like to keep a clean and tidy home and will always respect your home and the way you like it. We know that feeling of satisfaction after a wonderful holiday coming home to a clean house so you can relax right away after all that travelling.
Heloise is a little bit of a ‘Monica’ (from Friends) when it comes to cleaning but this does mean you can be sure that your home will be clean and tidy on your return. In fact, we have been told we leave homes cleaner than we found them.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We have looked after a number of larger properties which require more attention... from pool maintenance, sit on mowers, booking in guests to staff management and liaising with contractors. Whether its just a cup of tea and biscuit or more direct management needed.
We have gained plenty of experience both house sitting small estates and within our work. We would always check before hand that we fully understand your needs and that we can meet them.
FROM CITY BIJOU TO COUNTRY RETREAT
We appreciate the benefits and qualities of both the town and the country – enjoying long country walks, peace and tranquillity as well as coffee shops, central parks and the hustle and bustle of the city.
Our homes have been varied and to be honest we are still deciding if we are all about the location or all about the house when we buy our own home.
How does this benefit you? Well we are comfortable and well versed in both environments so whether you need us to be considerate to near neighbours, setting security alarms and considering pet safety around traffic in urban areas or deal with wood fired cooking/heating systems, large vegetable gardens and bigger furry families in the country, we are there for you.
KNOWING WE ARE RIGHT FOR YOU
The best way for you to know we are right for you and be reassured that we can meet your pet’s specific needs, is through talking together to understand your needs. And better yet talking face to face, either over video Skype or arranging to meet up if there is time.
But initially, please feel free to ask any questions you may have and when you are ready for that initial Skype or phone call just drop us a message. We can be flexible to your schedule.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Heloise and John have done 52 house sits since 2014
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BathUnited KingdomSep 2017 -
GlastonburyUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2017 -
WantageUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2017 -
ReadingUnited KingdomJun - Jul 2017 -
TauntonUnited KingdomJun 2017 -
MalmesburyUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2017 -
BlockleyUnited KingdomMay 2017 -
Wisborough GreenUnited KingdomApr - May 2017 -
WinchesterUnited KingdomApr 2017 -
DorkingUnited KingdomMar - Apr 2017 -
NewburyUnited KingdomFeb - Mar 2017 -
NewburyUnited KingdomFeb 2017 -
MarlboroughUnited KingdomFeb 2017 -
EsherUnited KingdomDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
MarlboroughUnited KingdomNov 2016
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Iver HeathUnited KingdomOct - Nov 2016 -
BracknellUnited KingdomSep - Oct 2016 -
RichmondUnited KingdomSep 2016 -
RottingdeanUnited KingdomSep 2016 -
GuildfordUnited KingdomAug - Sep 2016 -
SouthamptonUnited KingdomAug 2016 -
MarlboroughUnited KingdomAug 2016
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DorkingUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2016 -
GlastonburyUnited KingdomJul 2016 -
WindleshamUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2016 -
HaslemereUnited KingdomMay 2016
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Shoreham-by-SeaUnited KingdomDec 2015 -
ChapmansladeUnited KingdomNov 2015
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Shoreham-by-SeaUnited KingdomOct - Nov 2015
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LondonUnited KingdomSep 2015
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BracknellUnited KingdomSep 2015 -
WincantonUnited KingdomAug - Sep 2015 -
HerefordUnited KingdomAug 2015 -
RugbyUnited KingdomAug 2015 -
GuildfordUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2015 -
StainesUnited KingdomJul 2015
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RichmondUnited KingdomJul 2015
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GlastonburyUnited KingdomJul 2015 -
DidcotUnited KingdomMay - Jun 2015 -
LondonUnited KingdomMay 2015
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AylesburyUnited KingdomMay 2015 -
Barton on SeaUnited KingdomApr 2015 -
Abbotts AnnUnited KingdomApr 2015 -
ChippenhamUnited KingdomApr 2015 -
LondonUnited KingdomApr 2015 -
BracknellUnited KingdomDec 2014 -
Castle CaryUnited KingdomNov 2014 -
Chipping NortonUnited KingdomNov 2014
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RedruthUnited KingdomNov 2014 -
UxbridgeUnited KingdomOct - Dec 2014
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OxfordUnited KingdomOct 2014
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OxfordUnited KingdomOct - Nov 2014
