Pet and house sitting

 

 

We are available for pet and house sitting for our upcoming trip to the UK! We are reliable and conscientious, and would love to take care of your furry family and your lovely home! 

You can contact us at housesitters@lindaholman.nz and find us on UK Housesitters. 


Recommendations:

 "Linda was the most friendly and reliable of the tenants who rented the cottage in the grounds of our home. She rented it twice, on each occasion for several years, so we got to know her well and enjoy her company. She was the only tenant who ever maintained the garden. When we were away she had complete access to our home, collected the mail and fed, brushed and fussed over the cat. Later, she also housesat for us for several months, leaving our home tidier than when we left it. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a house and pet sitter."  

- Keith, Paraparaumu, New Zealand

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"I have known Linda and Regan for over 10 years. In that time, I’ve learned what warm, kind, loving and generous people they both are. Over the years, Linda and Regan took care of my beloved cat, Pip, as well as my house, on numerous occasions.  Each time, I was extraordinarily grateful to them for the care that they took, in every aspect and respect.

In her later years, Pip required 3 different types of medication.  Pip also needed her ear pinnae cleaned at least 5 times a week. Linda and Regan administered the medication and cleaned Pip’s ears with love and mindfulness.

Linda was happy to send me photos and videos of Pip, so I still got to see my dear cat while I was overseas. Pip was inevitably purring contentedly on Linda’s lap. Pip clearly adored Pip and Regan, and they adored her.

When I returned from my trips, the house and its contents - plants, bedding, etc - were well taken care of and clean. The only evidence I had of Linda and Regan’s presence was a very happy kitty.

I couldn’t recommend anyone better for house sitting and pet sitting than Linda and Regan."

- Andy, Mount Victoria, Wellington

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Linda is the neighbourhood ‘pied piper’ when it comes to looking after animals/chickens/ducks of any kind. She has the ‘magic’ touch. 
 
We have had chickens for 15 odd years and whenever we go away Linda (and husband Regan) are dotingly happy to oblige. Linda comes over early in the morning to spend time with/feed the chooks/cleans the nest and returns later to let them out to free range, making sure they get safely put away afterwards. She clearly adores them and takes great care to ensure they are happy and safe, checking in if anything is amiss. 
 
Having recently broken my foot, Linda happily took care of chickens, rubbish, mail and anything else that I needed while my husband was away (16 days). At other times we have been away over the summer she has happily watered the gardens too. If Linda and Regan get to house and/or pet sit you are very fortunate and will be in capable hands!!

- Vivienne, Paraparaumu

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