Trusted, live-in house and pet sitting services for homeowners worldwide. We provide calm, organised home care and reliable pet routines — especially for longer stays and higher-responsibility households.
Whether you’re travelling for weeks or months, you deserve sitters who treat your home like a place with real value — and your pets like family.
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⭐ Read Testimonials: Credentials, Testimonials & References
📁 View Experience: House Sitting Experience Portfolio
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A simple promise: reliable care, clear updates, and a well-kept home
Homeowners choose us for three reasons:
- ✅ Consistency — stable routines, dependable presence, sensible decisions
- 💬 Communication — clear updates (photos/videos if you want), no chasing
- 🏡 Care standards — tidy, respected home + calm, settled pets
We’re Rob, Linds and Archie Hawkins — a professional team providing house sitting and pet care for homeowners who want real reliability, not guesswork.
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Quick trust strip (what you can rely on)
- ✅ Reviews collected via (TrustedHousesitters) + private references when shortlisted
- 🗓️ Long-term friendly (weeks to months)
- 🐾 Multi-pet & horse experience (higher-responsibility routines)
- 💬 Clear update rhythm agreed in advance (often WhatsApp)
- 🔒 Privacy-first: we don’t publish addresses or our current location
Credentials, testimonials & references: Credentials, Testimonials & References
Proof highlights (what homeowners say)
We keep full reviews on our Credentials page, but here are a few short proof moments that show the standards we bring:
🗣️ Homeowners said:
- “Instant bond… daily walks… photo updates… home spotless and organised.” — East Molesey (dog + cat)
- “Tack room immaculate… stables incredible… truly 5 star.” — Weston-super-Mare (dogs + horses)
- “Extended my stay and booked them again… fantastic team.” — Horncastle (multi-month, horses + multi-animal)
Read the full verified reviews: Credentials, Testimonials & References
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House & Pet Sitting (not “drop-in visits”)
We specialise in live-in care — the kind that keeps a home occupied, maintains routines, and reduces stress for pets.
If you’re looking for combined home and pet care, see our dedicated page on house and pet sitting:
House & Pet Sitting: House and Pet Sitting for Homeowners (Long-Term & International)
Featured sit highlights (UK + Worldwide)
Below are examples of the kind of sits we’re trusted with. We don’t publish private homeowner details or exact addresses on the website.
Horncastle, Lincolnshire (3 stays / multi-month) — horses, dog, cat, poultry
A long-term, high-trust sit in a cottage set in parkland with wildlife and wide open space.
- Stays: 07 Nov–18 Dec 2024 · 28 Dec 2024–16 Feb 2025 · 30 Apr–23 Jul 2025
- Animals: Bear (Chow Chow), Snuggles (cat), Risky & Peggy (horses), Rebecca (chicken)
- Why it matters: repeat bookings + horses + long duration = real trust and responsibility
🐴 Horses 🐾 Multi-animal 🗓️ Multi-month ⭐ Repeat booking
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Homeowner said (verified):
“I have extended my stay and also booked them in for the next time I am away.” — Helen
Weston-super-Mare — 3 dogs, 2 horses, fish (country property)
A high-responsibility sit involving both equine routines and daily dog care on a property with stables/yard and security gates.
- Dogs: Poppy, Lottie, Spot
- Horses: Blackie, Ed (Arabian)
- Why it matters: horses + yard standards + consistent routines
🐴 Horses 🐾 Dogs 🏡 Large property ⭐ Verified review
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Homeowner said (verified):
“The tack room was immaculate and the stables were so well mucked out it was incredible.” — Michele
Egypt — coastal beach house (2 sits / ~3 months total) — 3 dogs
A longer sit across two stays, focused on stable routines, daily care, and calm communication.
- Animals: 3 dogs
- Duration: ~3 months total across 2 sits
- Why it matters: long duration + repeat stay confidence
🐾 Dogs 🗓️ ~3 months 💬 Updates 🔒 Private reference
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Owner reference (private):
“They are super reliable… kept me informed… I felt reassured that my pets and home were in safe caring hands.” — Shali
Egypt — sanctuary-scale care (multi-species, high volume)
A high-responsibility sit with a large and varied group of animals.
- Animals: 5 dogs, 20+ cats, 3 tortoises, 7 camels
- Duration: 2 months
- Why it matters: complex routines require structure, calm handling, and consistency
🐾 Multi-species 🗓️ 2 months 🧠 High responsibility 🔒 Private sit
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See our full experience portfolio: House Sitting Experience Portfolio
What you can expect during a sit
Every home is different, but our approach is consistent.
🏡 Home care
- Day-to-day care that keeps the property tidy, secure, and lived-in
- Basic checks (water, power, anything unusual) and sensible escalation if something looks off
- Respectful use of the home with a “leave it better than we found it” mindset
🐾 Pet care
- Routine-first care: feeding, walks, play, litter/cleaning, and calm companionship
- Observation: we pay attention to behaviour changes and early signs of issues
- Comfort and stability: we’re present and consistent — especially important for anxious pets
💬 Updates and communication
- Regular check-ins in the format you prefer (often WhatsApp)
- Photos and short videos when helpful
- Clear messaging if anything needs your input, without overloading you
This is what professional live-in care should feel like: steady, calm, and predictable.
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Arrangements: exchange vs premium / paid (clear and respectful)
We accept traditional house sits as an exchange arrangement, and we also support premium/paid assignments when responsibility increases.
Exchange arrangement (selectively)
For simpler routines, an exchange arrangement can be a great fit. In these cases, homeowners provide accommodation and normal household running costs for the duration of the sit (unless agreed otherwise).
Premium / paid arrangements (available)
Some sits require more time, skill, and responsibility — especially:
- 🐴 Horses / equine routines
- 🐾 Multiple animals or complex schedules
- 💊 Medication routines or closer monitoring needs
- 📋 Higher-touch expectations (more structured reporting)
- 🧠 Multi-species or sanctuary-style care
If you’re not sure what your sit falls under, tell us what you need and we’ll recommend the best fit.
View services: House Sitting & Pet Sitting Services
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When premium/paid care is usually appropriate
Some households genuinely require more time, responsibility, or reporting. Premium/paid arrangements are often appropriate when there are:
- Horses/Ponies or stable/yard routines
- Multiple animals with strict timing
- Medication schedules or recovery monitoring
- Senior animals needing closer observation
- Sanctuary-style or multi-species care
- Higher reporting expectations (structured daily updates/logs)
If you’re unsure, describe your routine in your enquiry and we’ll recommend the best fit. The aim is simple: expectations matched to the reality of the sit — so care stays calm and reliable.
Who we’re a good fit for
We’re best suited to homeowners who value reliability and calm, consistent care — particularly for:
- 🗓️ Long holidays, repeated travel, or extended time away
- 🐾 Pets that do better at home than in kennels/boarding
- 🏡 Homes that need sensible day-to-day care and a steady presence
- 🐴 Multi-pet households, horses, or higher-responsibility routines
We focus on live-in house and pet sitting services — not local “near me” drop-in visits.
Not the right fit if…
To save everyone time, we may not be the best match if you’re looking for:
- 🚪 Drop-in visits only (feeding/check-ins without live-in presence)
- ⚡ Very short stays with tight turnaround (unless timing aligns)
- ❓ A sit where expectations can’t be agreed clearly in advance
If you’re unsure, send details anyway — we’ll reply honestly.
Who will be on the sit
You’ll be cared for by Rob, Linds and Archie Hawkins. Archie travels with us on every sit and supports routines as part of a calm, responsible team approach — aligned with what the sit requires and what you’re comfortable with.
We keep this clear early so expectations are straightforward.
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What we’ll ask for (so everything stays smooth)
To deliver calm, predictable care, we’ll confirm a few practical details before the sit begins:
- 📅 Dates & sit length
- 🌍 Country/region
- 🐾 Your pet routine (food, walks, meds if any, quirks/sensitivities)
- 🏡 Any property systems worth knowing (gates/utilities — shared privately)
- ☎️ Vet + emergency contact + authorisation
- 💬 Update preference (frequency + photos/videos)
This keeps expectations clear on both sides and makes the sit feel straightforward — especially for longer stays or higher-responsibility routines.
How it works (simple process)
- 1️⃣ 📩 Enquire — dates, region, pets, expectations
- 2️⃣ 📞 Quick call/video — routines + fit
- 3️⃣ ✅ Confirm details — handover + updates + contingencies
- 4️⃣ 🏡 Live-in care — calm routines + standards
- 5️⃣ 🔑 Handover — tidy reset + wrap-up
Step 1 — Enquire with the essentials
Send your dates, country/region, pets/animals, and any key routines or care needs. If there are horses, medication, multiple animals, or anything time-sensitive, mention it upfront.
Step 2 — Quick call or chat (fit + routines)
If it looks like a match, we’ll arrange a short call or chat to confirm the day-to-day routine, responsibilities, and what “good care” looks like for your household.
Step 3 — Confirm details (handover + updates)
We agree handover, update rhythm (including photos/videos if you want), key contacts, vet details, and any contingencies.
Step 4 — Live-in care with consistent standards
We follow routines closely, keep the home clean and respected, and communicate in the rhythm you’ve chosen. If anything changes, we handle it calmly and keep you informed.
Step 5 — Calm handover and wrap-up
We leave the home in a calm, tidy state and hand back smoothly. If helpful, we’ll leave brief notes on routines, reminders, or anything worth knowing.
Contact / availability: Contact & Availability
Why live-in care is different
Live-in care isn’t just about feeding and walks — it’s about steady presence. Your home looks lived-in, routines stay predictable, and there’s someone on-site to notice small issues early (and handle them sensibly) rather than discovering them after they’ve escalated.
For homeowners, this usually feels calmer than coordinating multiple visitors or relying on boarding schedules — especially on long trips. It also means communication is simpler: one reliable point of contact, agreed updates, and clear escalation if something needs your input.
Live-in care vs boarding and rotating visitors
For many pets, the biggest stress isn’t just missing you — it’s losing routine. Boarding, kennels, and rotating check-ins can work in some cases, but they often introduce unfamiliar smells, new handling styles, and inconsistent timing.
With live-in house and pet sitting, your pets stay in their normal environment with the same daily rhythm — feeding, walks, play, and quiet time happening in familiar places. For anxious pets or multi-pet homes, that stability can make a noticeable difference.
From a homeowner point of view, live-in care also helps a property feel consistently occupied. Lights, routines, bins, and day-to-day patterns are handled naturally, while small issues can be noticed early and escalated sensibly.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes — longer stays are a strong fit for our style of care. Long stays support stable routines and calmer pets.
We do home care and pet care together (house and pet sitting). If there are no pets, we can still help with property care depending on the sit.
We accept exchange arrangements selectively for simpler routines. Where responsibility increases (horses, multiple animals, complex routines), premium/paid arrangements may be more appropriate.
No. For privacy and safety, we don’t publish our current location or private homeowner details on the website.
Yes. We’ve handled multi-pet households and complex routines, including sanctuary-style care.
As often as you want within reason. Many homeowners prefer a consistent rhythm (with photos/videos), especially on long stays.
If an issue arises, we respond calmly, document clearly, and follow the plan you’ve agreed with us. If urgent action is needed, we’ll take sensible steps and keep you informed.
Privacy and discretion
We take privacy seriously. We don’t publish homeowner addresses, sensitive access details, or real-time location information on the website. When we share reference contact details, it’s only once a sit is genuinely shortlisted and both sides are comfortable.
In practice, that means you get clear verification and proof — without exposing your home or personal details publicly. Discretion is part of the service.
Ready to discuss your sit?
If you have dates in mind, send a quick enquiry. We’ll confirm fit, expectations, and next steps.
Request Availability: Contact & Availability
Services: House Sitting & Pet Sitting Services
House & Pet Sitting: House and Pet Sitting for Homeowners (Long-Term & International)
Credentials: Credentials, Testimonials & References
Experience: House Sitting Experience Portfolio
