Christine

So much world, so little time. Expect commitment, reliability and happy animals.

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My experience

10+ years

During my thirties I spent several years working for an organisation called Pet Mates. My duties were to house sit and care for pets. I still take dogs and other small animals into my home to look after while their owners go on holiday

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Reviews (23)

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Heather

We felt very happy leaving our home and, of course, Roza in Christine's care. Great communication, both prior and during the housesit. House left clean and

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Beauly, United Kingdom · 07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025
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Gael

This was our first experience of using house sitters. Christine was lovely and made us feel at ease from the moment she arrived. Our pets were all very happy

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Kirkcowan, United Kingdom · 30 Mar - 04 Apr 2025
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Tarina

Thank you Christine for caring for Mabel and olive for us , they were looked after very well . It’s nice for the dogs that you arranged to walk with their

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Headcorn, United Kingdom · 17 Jun - 21 Jun 2023
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Stephen

There was a lot to do, with caring for pigs, hens, our dog, and all the plants and polytunnel, so it was a challenge. We also live off grid with a number of

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Ystradfellte, United Kingdom · 19 May - 22 May 2023
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Christine

It was a pleasure to have Christine take care of our pets ( 2 senior cats and a needy dog) and home during our vacation. We had no worries while we were

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Port Colborne, ON, Canada · 07 Oct - 16 Oct 2022

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Gilly

Christine Brotherston is a good and trusted friend. She has looked after our home and pet and always does an excellent job. We have no reservations at all in recommending Christine for house and pet sitting.

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31 January 2017

About Christine

I am a mature individual with an interesting set of life skills. I am resourceful, have a broad experience of life and can turn my hand to anything. I have spent my career in personnel and training in local government, then retired early

Age65+OccupationretiredLives inBirmingham, United Kingdom
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Why I want to house sit

I have been housesitting regularly for many years and each time I travel I find new and interesting, sometimes exciting, sometimes a bit scary places, people, sights and sounds. It is now in my blood and my psyche. I am open to any place

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