Donna & Perry
Donna & Perry
Reliable, Trustworthy Sitters Available Worldwide - Experienced Home Owners and Caring Animal Lovers
About Donna & Perry
EXPERIENCED SITTERS - KNOWLEDGEABLE HOME OWNERS - RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL LOVERS - NON-SMOKING, RETIRED COUPLE - FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
Thank you for looking at our profile and considering us for your house sit.
We are Donna and Perry, and we are the luckiest people we know. In 2017, we were fortunate to retire early and become full-time traveler...
EXPERIENCED SITTERS - KNOWLEDGEABLE HOME OWNERS - RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL LOVERS - NON-SMOKING, RETIRED COUPLE - FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
Thank you for looking at our profile and considering us for your house sit.
We are Donna and Perry, and we are the luckiest people we know. In 2017, we were fortunate to retire early and become full-time travelers. We love the variety of locations, eating new foods and trying to learn the local language. Frequent flyers long before we retired, we have both been vetted by the U.S. Custom and Border Protection via the Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program.
Donna is an American citizen and has worked for many large, international companies. Perry has dual Canadian-American citizenship and has a varied background in executive sales. Work was good, but traveling is better!
We have owned several houses and have extensive property management skills. Perry is a talented, DIY home repairman. He and our dogs were well known at all the local hardware stores. Donna is a fantastic cook, good at languages (four years of French) and has been a dog foster and pet therapy volunteer. Together, we make a great team who gets things done.
Animals respond well to our easygoing style and become fast friends. Our new lifestyle does not allow for us to have our own pets, so it is a privilege and a joy to be temporary caretakers of others' beloved animals. Because we are retired, we are free to devote our time to their walking, feeding and playtime.
Our interests include photography, nature, movies, hiking, local food and culture. Please contact us if we can answer any questions about our skills and experience.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting allows us to combine our mutual love of travel and animals. In 2017, we spent ten wonderful months exploring Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. We slept in hotels, farms, cottages, Airbnbs and national parks. Our favorite stays were always rentals with animals. We miss that bond, and it's a nice change to have the privacy of a house or apartment over a busy resort or corporate hotel.
We are not traveling to be tourists, but to immerse ourselves in the communities we visit. Donna loves cooking, so having a kitchen allows her to continue her hobby and reminds us of home. Perry enjoys sitting on the porch with a dog by his side. At the end of the day, quiet time at home with an animal friend is a perfect way to spend an evening.
We want to give you the same freedom to leave home and pets behind knowing that they will be in safe hands.
Our experience
We are true animal lovers and are the first people our family and friends rely on to sit while they’re away. Donna has cared for birds, cats, gerbils and many dogs - German Shepherds, terriers, Jacks, beagles, Portuguese Water dogs, Scottish Wolfhounds, King Charles Cavalieres and poodles. They all have their own temperaments, quirks and needs and will get individual attention.
Having had our own sitters, we understand that your trust and comfort is essential. We will communicate clearly and timely leading up to and during your time away so that you feel secure that your home and animals are being cared for attentively. We are happy to keep you updated as often as you wish with regular emails, texts or photos.
We will follow all instructions and make sure that everything is cared for as you wish. We are happy to assist where needed and can help with the following:
Lawn care
Pool cleaning and maintenance
Normal house cleaning upkeep, mail collection
Indoor plants
Preparing Special diets
Administering medicine with lots of love and patience
Dog walking, bathing and brushing
Spotless Kitty litter box maintenance
Kitty playtime
Cleaning bird cages
Pet taxi
We will provide the same care and attention to your home and pets that we would our own and will not take your trust for granted.
Reviews (4)
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Sharon - Penistone, United Kingdom
04 October - 12 October 2018
Perry and Donna have just spent a week at our house looking after our two cavies. We couldn’t have been happier with the love and care they have given to both our dogs, and would recommend them 100 percent, in the short time we spent with them it was quite evident they are an extremely likeable a...
Perry and Donna have just spent a week at our house looking after our two cavies. We couldn’t have been happier with the love and care they have given to both our dogs, and would recommend them 100 percent, in the short time we spent with them it was quite evident they are an extremely likeable and trustworthy couple, many thanks to you both. Chris and Sharon Sampson
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Ann - Winslow, United Kingdom
14 September - 24 September 2018
Donna and Perry looked after our house and all our animals absolutely beautifully. Our somewhat sensitive and demanding dog loved them! They are extra ordinarily conscientious, kind, caring, attentive, well organised and concerned. I would trust them completely
Not only are they amazing house s...Donna and Perry looked after our house and all our animals absolutely beautifully. Our somewhat sensitive and demanding dog loved them! They are extra ordinarily conscientious, kind, caring, attentive, well organised and concerned. I would trust them completely
Not only are they amazing house sitters they are fantastic company and brilliant to spend time with- we had some lovely dinners and lots of laughs. I have heard Perry is good at DIY but he singularly failed to find any to do in our house!!!
I hope they will stay friends and that we see them again. I cant recommend them highly enough- Organised
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Iris - Montespertoli, Italy
24 June - 09 September 2018
I couldn't have been happier to host Donna and Perry. They spent just under 3 months with us / at home (I was gone part of the time, and here the last 2 weeks or so) and, although we lived in different spaces, it was so nice and comfortable having them that we were truly sorry to see them go. Dur...
I couldn't have been happier to host Donna and Perry. They spent just under 3 months with us / at home (I was gone part of the time, and here the last 2 weeks or so) and, although we lived in different spaces, it was so nice and comfortable having them that we were truly sorry to see them go. During their stay they took (very good) care of my 5 dogs, making sure that each and every one got abundant cuddles and walks suited to their individual needs. The plants were well taken care of, and Perry being a "project person" took it upon himself to do a couple small construction projects that I had on the back burner for... ever!! In all likely-hood, if Perry hadn't offered, they would now STILL be on my long "to do list".
So, on all accounts, lovely people : friendly, generous, warm, responsible, good housekeeping, and very very dogfriendly.
My son and I were truly sorry to see them go --- the dogs, undoubtedly, even more so!
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Response from Donna & Perry
We spent a wonderful summer taking care of Iris’ sweet dogs and were sad to leave our new friends behind. Iris and her family were warm and welcoming and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. They were onsite for part of our sit, and we were so glad to get to know them. We could not have asked for a better host. She was always available by phone or WhatsApp if we had any questions, and she gave us great suggestions on things to do, where to eat and encouraged us to explore Tuscany. While there is plenty to see, we were happy relaxing in the private studio, our quiet place.
The surrounding countryside is spectacular, and the view from Iris’ backyard is amazing. We were content to spend our mornings sitting outside with the dogs just taking in the view before our dog walking. The dogs were great companions and just enjoyed being with us. We felt so relaxed and at ease here. They are such lovely people, and the dogs stole our hearts. Hopefully, we will return one day.
About Donna & Perry
EXPERIENCED SITTERS - KNOWLEDGEABLE HOME OWNERS - RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL LOVERS - NON-SMOKING, RETIRED COUPLE - FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
Thank you for looking at our profile and considering us for your house sit.
We are Donna and Perry, and we are the luckiest people we know. In 2017, we were fortunate to retire early and become full-time travelers. We love the variety of locations, eating new foods and trying to learn the local language. Frequent flyers long before we retired, we have both been vetted by the U.S. Custom and Border Protection via the Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program.
Donna is an American citizen and has worked for many large, international companies. Perry has dual Canadian-American citizenship and has a varied background in executive sales. Work was good, but traveling is better!
We have owned several houses and have extensive property management skills. Perry i......
EXPERIENCED SITTERS - KNOWLEDGEABLE HOME OWNERS - RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL LOVERS - NON-SMOKING, RETIRED COUPLE - FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT
Thank you for looking at our profile and considering us for your house sit.
We are Donna and Perry, and we are the luckiest people we know. In 2017, we were fortunate to retire early and become full-time travelers. We love the variety of locations, eating new foods and trying to learn the local language. Frequent flyers long before we retired, we have both been vetted by the U.S. Custom and Border Protection via the Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program.
Donna is an American citizen and has worked for many large, international companies. Perry has dual Canadian-American citizenship and has a varied background in executive sales. Work was good, but traveling is better!
We have owned several houses and have extensive property management skills. Perry is a talented, DIY home repairman. He and our dogs were well known at all the local hardware stores. Donna is a fantastic cook, good at languages (four years of French) and has been a dog foster and pet therapy volunteer. Together, we make a great team who gets things done.
Animals respond well to our easygoing style and become fast friends. Our new lifestyle does not allow for us to have our own pets, so it is a privilege and a joy to be temporary caretakers of others' beloved animals. Because we are retired, we are free to devote our time to their walking, feeding and playtime.
Our interests include photography, nature, movies, hiking, local food and culture. Please contact us if we can answer any questions about our skills and experience.
Why we want to house sit
House sitting allows us to combine our mutual love of travel and animals. In 2017, we spent ten wonderful months exploring Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. We slept in hotels, farms, cottages, Airbnbs and national parks. Our favorite stays were always rentals with animals. We miss that bond, and it's a nice change to have the privacy of a house or apartment over a busy resort or corporate hotel.
We are not traveling to be tourists, but to immerse ourselves in the communities we visit. Donna loves cooking, so having a kitchen allows her to continue her hobby and reminds us of home. Perry enjoys sitting on the porch with a dog by his side. At the end of the day, quiet time at home with an animal friend is a perfect way to spend an evening.
We want to give you the same freedom to leave home and pets behind knowing that they will be in safe hands.
Our experience
We are true animal lovers and are the first people our family and friends rely on to sit while they’re away. Donna has cared for birds, cats, gerbils and many dogs - German Shepherds, terriers, Jacks, beagles, Portuguese Water dogs, Scottish Wolfhounds, King Charles Cavalieres and poodles. They all have their own temperaments, quirks and needs and will get individual attention.
Having had our own sitters, we understand that your trust and comfort is essential. We will communicate clearly and timely leading up to and during your time away so that you feel secure that your home and animals are being cared for attentively. We are happy to keep you updated as often as you wish with regular emails, texts or photos.
We will follow all instructions and make sure that everything is cared for as you wish. We are happy to assist where needed and can help with the following:
Lawn care
Pool cleaning and maintenance
Normal house cleaning upkeep, mail collection
Indoor plants
Preparing Special diets
Administering medicine with lots of love and patience
Dog walking, bathing and brushing
Spotless Kitty litter box maintenance
Kitty playtime
Cleaning bird cages
Pet taxi
We will provide the same care and attention to your home and pets that we would our own and will not take your trust for granted.
Verifications
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Email Address, Phone Number, External references (5), Identity & Document Check, Criminal Background Check (issue date: 15 Dec 2017)
All Standard and Enhanced Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
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House & pet sitting timeline
Donna and Perry have done 4 house sits since 2017
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PenistoneUnited KingdomOct 2018 -
WinslowUnited KingdomSep 2018
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MontespertoliItalyJun - Sep 2018 -
TavistockUnited KingdomJan - Feb 2018
