“It is the kind words that we hear from home owners about a job well done, that is the true joy of house sitting.”
Doug and Johanne
La Reunion Island, Portugal, Italy & the UK
2022-2023
“J’ai adoré rencontrer Johanne et Doug. Ils ont venus chez moi à l’île de la Réunion pendant 3 semaines et ont gardé mes deux chiens et mon chat, se sont occupés de ma maison et ont eu à leur disposition ma voiture.
Tout s’est très bien passé, tant la rencontre qui a été très facile, le contact direct avec les animaux et la facilité avec laquelle nous avons pu échanger.
Johanne et Doug sont des personnes bienveillantes, calmes, digne de confiance. J’ai retrouvé au retour mes animaux aussi sereins que d’habitude, ils ont été chouchoutés (photos à l’appui !). Ma maison, mes plantes, ma voiture, tout était nickel.
Je les recommande vivement.”
Karine DELARUS
“I am so happy I had the opportunity to have Doug and Johanne stay at my house in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico and look after our dog, Manchas. They are very sweet, worldly, and well-traveled couple who seemed completely at ease from the moment they entered the home – My entire family is very fortunate to have met this awesome couple and we highly recommend them to anyone, anywhere!”
Tamara, Ayla and Enrique
Cholula, Mexico ,2020
New Zealand, 2019
“The level of care and communication with us throughout this process very definitely saved the life of the alpaca. When we arrived home it was clear that our dogs had been well spoiled. The house was immaculate.”
David and Maggie
Portugal, Spain and France
2018-19, 2020-2021
“While we were gone our area had the worst flooding in over a decade and Doug and Johanne had to deal with everything from roof leaks to heating units that decided to stop working. They were absolute troopers and dealth with everything promptly and professionally — We never had a minute’s concern about our home or our animals. When we came home, we found the dogs and cats healthy and happy and the house in great shape. I truly cannot recommend them enough. I know that we will absolutely use them again in the future.”
Janet Christian La Drova, Valencia Spain.
Mexico – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
“This was our first experience with house/dog sitters so we were a bit apprehensive. Two issues made us even more concerned.
A week before we left our old labrador had to get her toe amputated and would require ongoing medical care. The other issue was handling and managing our immature german shepherd puppy. She needed activity to burn off tons of energy and had to continue obedience training sessions 3 days a week.
Doug and Johanne came through for us.
We couldn’t have enjoyed our vacation without having the dogs and our home cared for. Doug & Johanne are extremely competent and willing to go the extra mile.”
Evelynn and Al, Merida, Mexico
The Caribean, 2017 and 2018
“I was completely spellbound with Doug and Johanne such a lovely caring couple. When you meet you feel as if you have known them for years. Obviously animal lovers I knew that my two precious dogs were in the best hands and I didn’t have to stress about leaving them.’
Sheena, St. Vincent
South East Asia, 2019
‘Doug and Johanna made us feel incredibly comfortable from the start, they are warm, friendly and loving, this vibe is obvious immediately. Our furbaby instantly loved them and was cuddled up with them in no time! They kept us regularly informed throughout our trip via email and made sure we had nothing to worry about, even when our water pipes burst! I would not hesitate to welcome them back in to my home any time, as sitters or guests and hope that our paths cross again some time in the future. Thank you”
Hannah, Ho Chi Min City
Central America & South America, 2016 & 18
“Everyone here seemed to have loved them, not just Chancey! Others told me how well they fit into the community, and some remarked on how happy Chancey was the whole time …relaxed, calm, and tail wagging … just plain happy, well looked after and secure.
I would welcome Doug and Johanne back into my home without hesitation, and if you are lucky enough to have them house-sit for you I am sure that you will be as impressed as I was by their good sense, their responsibility, and their adaptability.”
Barb Scott, San Clemente, Ecuador