Karen & Brian

Trustworthy & reliable pet loving couple. Very happy to look after other animals

Geelong, VIC, Australia
11 Reviews

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Our experience

10+ years

I feel like we could now be considered experienced house/pet siters. Initially our sits were just for friends (word of mouth). Our sits have been many since then & we absolutely love these experiences. Brian retired Feb 2021 & I have

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  • Tobi

    golden retriever

    Owned in past

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    Benson

    cocker spaniel

    Cared for

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    Pepsi

    border collie

    Cared for

  • Lando

    vizsla

    Cared for

  • Wally

    goldendoodle

    Cared for

  • Flick

    golden retriever

    Cared for

  • Finn

    golden retriever

    Cared for

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    Harriet

    labrador retriever

    Cared for

  • Tessa

    labrador retriever

    Cared for

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    Rupert

    burmese

    Cared for

Reviews (11)

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Kathleen

Karen and Brian took wonderful care of Benson and my home. Karen left my home so clean and tidy . My plants all looked great too. I appreciate all Karen

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Malvern East, VIC, Australia · 28 Sep - 05 Oct 2022
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Julie

I returned to find house all clean and pets well looked after. Thank you!

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Prahran, VIC, Australia · 22 Aug - 27 Aug 2022
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Ben

Karen took care of our cat Banjo for 3 nights - she was prompt, reliable and very easy to communicate with. We returned home to a happy cat and a tidy home -

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Melbourne, VIC, Australia · 22 Apr - 25 Apr 2021
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sue

Karen was the best amazing Housesitter we have ever had. She was absolutely fantastic with the dogs & our house has never looked so great We were so

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Carlton North, VIC, Australia · 14 Apr - 17 Apr 2021
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Leah

Karen was fantastic. We felt our pup was in very reliable and trusted hands whilst we were away. We came home to a perfectly clean house and very happy pup

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Melbourne, VIC, Australia · 09 Apr - 11 Apr 2021

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Kate

I have known Karen for approx. 4 years, during that time she has been a carer from several pups including Flick who went on to become one of Seeing Eye Dogs broods. In this time her care for any pup has been exceptional. She has always been a responsible, caring and adaptable carer, which has been able to take pups at short notice. Her house and yard have always been maintained and clean. I highly appreciate the care that she has given to the Seeing Eye dogs that have been in her home and family, and would not hesitate to have her pet sit my own animals.

Character reference

21 September 2018

About

I was a Secondary School teacher in Victorian Secondary schools for over 30yrs. Flick my Seeing Eye Dog came to work with me everyday (except when she went to SEDA to have a litter of puppies) for 4.5yrs. She also came to restaurants

Why we want to house sit

Brian and I were both PE/Outdoor Education & Health teachers so naturally quite outgoing. We are friendly, reliable and trustworthy. I was an Airbnb Host for 3yrs in my previous house and had almost 100 groups/guests stay in my upstairs

Preferred countries

AfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorra

Profile details

Age
Karen 62 and Brian 63
Occupation
Retired July 2023 - Secondary School teacher and ex-secondary teacher of 35yrs
Travelling
With a partner