Lived on own farm lifestyle block in NZ for more than 10 years.
Grazed dairy herd replacements.
Reared under contract Friesian x Angus heifers.
Worked on a dairy farm milking with partner 500 cows in 40 aside herringbone shed.
Solo relief milked 250 cows.
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Mature Couple Alternative Therapists
58, Alternative Therapist
Hi, we are a mature couple; mindful and respectful of others home, pets and property,
We're both non smokers. We are alternative therapists as we have done the occasional sound healing in Wellness Centres as well as I do occasional NDIS client support in Perth here. I also do Know Thyself Chart Readings which are so empowering to an individual as in they see their uniqueness that gives them that authentic expression and permission to be themselves (I absolutely love it as you can probably tell)😃.
John is a retired house designer (although he is designing homes for future Regeneration and Sustainability that encompasses all the qualities of aesthetic value, ambience, sacred geometry and less carbon footprint etc). He's also a wonderful pet portrait and landscape artist. I also like to dabble myself in painting.
I am from a farming background, been sole charge milker of 270 cows and I have personally owned horses, dogs, cats and other animals.
We shall be travelling once again to the eastern states (predominantly Victoria & Tasmania) next year March ish (2025). The date has not been set yet. 😊
Previously in 2022 we did 9 months around parts of Australia. This year we spent 6 weeks in England travelling to spiritual sites and last year we went to volunteer for the Fransiscan Monks charity for 6 weeks in Sri Lanka. So I guess you've guessed it by now, we love to travel too.
Oh and on paper my name is Joanne but I use the name Tia which my Great Grandmother named me (she raised me the first couple of years).
Thank you for your consideration.
Tia & John
Reviews (21)
WOW Both Tia and John are amazing people. They went above and beyond with the care of our elderly, anxious (not friendly with people she doesn't know) furbaby. It was my first time using house/pet sitters, so I was quite worried about the whole process. Tia and John put my mind at ease from the moment I met them. They sent me videos, pictures and messages of my pet while I was away. This made me very happy as I was able to see that my dog was ok and comfortable being with them. I was then able ... MOREWOW Both Tia and John are amazing people. They went above and beyond with the care of our elderly, anxious (not friendly with people she doesn't know) furbaby. It was my first time using house/pet sitters, so I was quite worried about the whole process. Tia and John put my mind at ease from the moment I met them. They sent me videos, pictures and messages of my pet while I was away. This made me very happy as I was able to see that my dog was ok and comfortable being with them. I was then able to enjoy my holiday a lot more knowing how well cared for my pet was. I came home to a house that was spotless, a beautiful painting of my pet (painted by John) and a very happy dog. I think if she could talk she would want to know when they were coming back to look after her!! 20 out of 10.
MICHELLE (Bouvard WA, Aug 2024 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Tia and Jon were the most wonderful, warm and excellent communicators during their house sit for us.
The house was left in immaculate condition and all pets were happy and well loved.
We could not have asked for better house sitters and look forward to (hopefully) using them again in the future. A++++++++++ and would highly recommend, just not when we need them please!! Ha ha! Thank you again!
SIMONE (Bedford WA, Dec 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
Thank you Tia and John for caring for our dog and home so beautifully. It was a pleasure to come home to our dog who looked very happy and to our perfectly clean home.
The driveways were clear of all leaf matter and you were both very kind and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you both to anyone.
BRONWYN AND KEVIN (Parkerville WA, Jul 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Tia and John are a very warm, easy to speak to couple who I would love to recommend. They looked after our home and Toby with such love-Toby still misses them. Our home was sparkled when we arrived back and Tia has a gift for organising household items. The house was cleaner and tidier than when we left it. I would love to have them both stay again and so would Toby. They sent photos of Toby settling in and really put our minds at rest that he was happy and settled. Thank you for taking such ... MORETia and John are a very warm, easy to speak to couple who I would love to recommend. They looked after our home and Toby with such love-Toby still misses them. Our home was sparkled when we arrived back and Tia has a gift for organising household items. The house was cleaner and tidier than when we left it. I would love to have them both stay again and so would Toby. They sent photos of Toby settling in and really put our minds at rest that he was happy and settled. Thank you for taking such good care of Toby, the house and pool Tia and John. Xx
JO (Burns Beach WA, Jun 2023 - 3 weeks)
I need more than 5 Stars for this review!
We’ve never had house sitters stay, or kenneled / left our dog before so we were a little apprehensive, however Tia and John were just amazing.
We were able to meet them before our trip, Tia kept us updated on how things were going and we came home to a very happy dog, a spotless house, a beautiful painting of our dog and even they even gave the grass a mow.
I can’t recommend these lovely people highly enough.
Thanks so much Tia & John, I hope ... MOREI need more than 5 Stars for this review!
We’ve never had house sitters stay, or kenneled / left our dog before so we were a little apprehensive, however Tia and John were just amazing.
We were able to meet them before our trip, Tia kept us updated on how things were going and we came home to a very happy dog, a spotless house, a beautiful painting of our dog and even they even gave the grass a mow.
I can’t recommend these lovely people highly enough.
Thanks so much Tia & John, I hope our paths cross again sometime ❤️
SHANNON (The Vines WA, May 2023 - 5 weeks)
Couldn’t have asked for better house sitters. This was our first time and they definitely put our minds at ease, we didn’t worry about anything while we were away. Our dog loved the attention, walks and love. Our house was spotless and the extra things Tia and John did was really appreciated. We will have them back to house sit in a heartbeat.
CARMEN (The Vines WA, Apr 2023 - 2 weeks 3 days)
We were very happy with Tia & John who looked after our two cats splendidly while we were away for 4 weeks. They bonded quickly with the cats who were very happy and healthy on our return. The house was impeccable and probably cleaner than we left it! Bonus was the gorgeous painting John did of our two cats. Would definitely recommend them and use them again.
ANDREA (Margaret River WA, Mar 2023 - 4 weeks)
Tia and John were amazing. This was our first time using Aussie House Sitters and I hope every time is as easy as this. From the beginning to the end they made it an easy process with great communication. They absolutely babied our dogs and we came home to an immaculately clean house, along with a beautiful canvas painting of our dogs that is just amazing. We cannot thank them enough. I highly recommend Tia and John to anyone looking for a house sitter.
BRETT (Bexhill NSW, Jan 2023 - 1 week 3 days)
The most important thing I have to say about Tia and John was my observations of my cat Billy...
The first night he was wandering down the hallway to 'their' room meowing and looking at me expectedly. Like 'well? Where are they? What have you done with them? Where have they gone?'
The next night he wandered down the hallway, checked the room, wandered back with an air of resignation...
Pretty well says it all methinks!
Thank you John and Tia. I am really grateful for the care of Billy, ... MOREThe most important thing I have to say about Tia and John was my observations of my cat Billy...
The first night he was wandering down the hallway to 'their' room meowing and looking at me expectedly. Like 'well? Where are they? What have you done with them? Where have they gone?'
The next night he wandered down the hallway, checked the room, wandered back with an air of resignation...
Pretty well says it all methinks!
Thank you John and Tia. I am really grateful for the care of Billy, the jobs done (but not expected of you) and the check ins re how Billy was.
Highly recommended �
ELLY (Sale VIC, Oct 2022 - 2 weeks)
Thank you Tia and John for being such excellent house sitters! Tia and John looked after our menagerie (3 cats and a border collie) while we were away on holiday as if it were their own pets.
We received regular updates and our house was spotless upon our return. John painted a portrait of our beloved dog Archie which captures him perfectly and we will cherish it forever.
Thank you very much again, and wishing you all the best on your travels.
SILVIA (Healesville VIC, Oct 2022 - 1 week 4 days)
Tia & John are amazing, they looked after our furry friends while we caught up with family. Our beautiful rescue cat Zac is not the friendliest because he had a terrible start to life but within the first few minutes in the house, Tia sent me a txt msg with a photo of Zac letting her pat him. We were all so relieved that he took to them and would have company while we were gone. Tia sent a few more photos of him cuddling with them, which was so reassuring. Our guinea pigs Miss Maple & Mr Riggs ... MORETia & John are amazing, they looked after our furry friends while we caught up with family. Our beautiful rescue cat Zac is not the friendliest because he had a terrible start to life but within the first few minutes in the house, Tia sent me a txt msg with a photo of Zac letting her pat him. We were all so relieved that he took to them and would have company while we were gone. Tia sent a few more photos of him cuddling with them, which was so reassuring. Our guinea pigs Miss Maple & Mr Riggs were also taken great care of and Miss Maple was even given a bath as she is getting old and is unable to groom herself so well & Tia noticed fly's around her.
The house was left so clean and they left us an amazing gift, a painted picture of Zac in all his regal glory. Thank you so much Tia & John
LINDA (Ocean Grove VIC, Sep 2022 - 2 weeks)
What a wonderful couple! Tia and John have been the best house sitters and I can't say enough about how they looked after my dog Bonnie and the two chooks. And the beautiful portrait of Bonnie is delightful. The house was immaculate as was the garden.. above and beyond. Lots of pics sent of Bonnie being spoiled too! Bonnie was so well cared for she is now moping as she's missing them. Made my four weeks away so much easier knowing all was well at home. Just a huge thank you to them both.
VERONICA (Charleston SA, Aug 2022 - Four weeks)
I was really pleased Really with the care Tia and John took with my house., nice to come home to an absolutely spotless house. They also did a wonderful job of caring for my cat ( I actually thought he seemed disappointed I was back I would definitely recommend Tia and John look after your house and pets.
DEBORAH (Darlington WA, May 2022 - 8 weeks)
Hands down, the best housesitters we've ever had!!! �
Tia and John are so lovely. Great communication while we were away. When we returned our house was absolutely sparkling clean and our two cats really contented. They'd left us an artwork of the two cats on a pebble which blew us away (these two are also very talented artists).
Couldn't be happier. Thank you so much to you both. The come highly recommended from us and we would love for them to housesit for us again anytime!!!
KATE (Bayswater WA, Apr 2022 - 1 month 1 week)
Tia and John were perfect for us, we had some common interests so I felt very comfortable around them .we were away 3 weeks and they were completely trustworthy , knowledgeable and took a real interest in our girl Coco. Would definitely recommend and most certainly have them back.
LIZ (Golden Bay WA, Jan 2022 - 3 weeks)
Tia and John have been incredible. The house was cleaner than we left it and communication was great throughout. Would have you back any time
CHRISTOPH (Fremantle WA, Nov 2021 - 1 week 2 days)
Tia and John were great Housesitters.They went above and beyond looking after all the animals. They were very well taken care of. The house was immaculate when we arrived home and the lawn was even mowed. Would definitely recommend them and would have them back to housesit
LISA (Beechboro WA, Jul 2021 - 1 month 1 week)
Tia was very good
She took special care of our elderly blind and deaf furbaby.
JOYCE (Stoneville WA, Nov 2019 - 1 week)
Tia was our very first house & pet sitter and we are so grateful she was here to take care of our fur babies. She did an amazing job and kept us updated with pictures which was very reassuring while we were away. We came home to a spotless house and two very happy kitties. Her honesty and reliability was very much appreciated and we would love to have her back again. Would definitely recommend. Thanks a million Tia x
I was amazed at the level of professionalism, care and communication of Tia . I came home from my holiday tired from a long flight and walked into an immaculate house and happy dog Hero . Tia was simply magnificent and I would not hesitate to use her again
KIM (sTIRLING WA, Sep 2019 - 25 days)
Tia was an absolute joy to have stay at my home. The cats adored her, and miss her a lot !
The house was in perfect order when I came home and I didn't have to worry about a thing when I was away.
Would definitely use and recommend tia to anyone
KAREN (Bassendean WA, Aug 2019 - 4 weeks)
Thank you Karen for your kind review and all the best for your future. PS Give the cats a cuddle from me. :-)
Green garden!
Make sure the garden and pot plants are thriving when you get back - get a house sitter.
Couple
WOW Both Tia and John are amazing people. They went above and beyond with the care of our elderly, anxious (not friendly with people she doesn't know) furbaby. It was my first time using house/pet sitters, so I was quite worried about the whole process. Tia and John put my mind at ease from the moment I met them. They sent me videos, pictures and messages of my pet while I was away. This made me very happy as I was able to see that my dog was ok and comfortable being with them. I was then able ... MORE
We were very happy with Tia & John who looked after our two cats splendidly while we were away for 4 weeks. They bonded quickly with the cats who were very happy and healthy on our return. The house was impeccable and probably cleaner than we left it! Bonus was the gorgeous painting John did of our two cats. Would definitely recommend them and use them again.
