Trusted House Mouse is the travel blog of Roger & Marian on their journey as house & pet sitters.
“Once upon a time there were two retirees who wanted to travel, having an interest caring for pets and animals………
With almost 190 assignments completed, we trust you will enjoy finding out more about us?
(Don’t forget our reviews speak for themselves).
The benefits for pet owners;
- Pets at home
- No expensive kennel fees
- Their garden would be kept tidy
- Their home kept secure knowing it was occupied for at least 21 hours a day.
Complete “Peace of Mind”
Who would they be able to trust to take on such a responsible task?
It would need to be;
- Car owners
- Non-smokers
- A mature couple
- Police Record Checked [DBS]
- Experience of livestock & pets
- Have excellent references/reviews.
A “Win-Win” situation.
We don’t charge a fee, but a contribution towards our expenses would be appreciated. A good service “Tip” would be a lot less than any kennel fees, and your home would also be secure in the process, not to mention getting the grass cut too!
What you DON’T want.
- A tourist seeking a FREE holiday
- Someone wanting a base whilst sightseeing
If someone is seeking a bolt hole for tourism, they will be undertaking the assignment for the wrong motives, and will have a “feed ‘n’ go” mindset towards your pets.
They will not spend time playing, or grooming, and they will be in occupancy for as little time as possible.
We do not charge for our services, but like to be appreciated, after all pets, (like children), must be the thing most precious to you……aren’t they?
Read our reviews, like this one from D & S from Woodford Halse
OK, lets get down to brass tacks! There are many good House Sitters out there. There are of course those that are excellent. Marian & Roger do not fall into these categories! They are quite frankly utterly outstanding. From the moment they entered our home Matty was on the floor playing with Honey and Pudd. It was so evident we were in the company of a couple that really cared for our dogs. Brilliant communicators, they kept in regular touch by email. Photos were taken out on walks etc. Honey was unwell for a few days and this was all taken in Matty’s stride. Nothing will phase this couple – they are total experts in their field and their standards are high. To cap it all off, on our return, they had made a fabulous bowl of soup we shared together. Matty & Monty will provide any animal owner with what we are all really looking for ‘Complete Peace of Mind’. A RARE FIND – can I say more?
or this from Margaret in Alicante.
This is Roger & Marian’s 3rd visit and how does one describe such a lovely couple – kind, considerate, adaptable, genuine and many more adjectives.
We usually receive a great number of requests from house sitters but can honestly say they are a cut above the rest. Nothing is too much trouble for them whether it be dealing with a whimpering Roger for whom they bought a coat or not complaining when the door of the washing machine jammed!
We returned home to happy animals (see the fab videos), a clean home and a welcoming supper. Matty makes lovely soup.
If we are fortunate enough to have Marian & Roger back again we will be more than pleased. They are a warm-hearted couple with a nice sense of humour. I know they will be snapped up as they provide such great service.
Haste ye back.
or this from L-A in Plymouth;
We cannot praise Marian & Roger highly enough. We realised they were true animal lovers within the first few minutes. It is just so comforting to know that some of the most precious things we have were cared for by such lovely people; to be able to go on a break, and be totally confident in someone you have only just met. We were kept up to date with daily emails of their activities with photos and videos. They were fantastic! We couldn’t have asked for more dedicated, reliable, honest and professional house sitters. Thank you! Hopefully we will see them again soon.
With more than 185 “sits” to our credit, find out more about us.