Single60, Career coach/Dance coach
I'm an open minded, independent and tidy non-smoker who is known for stopping in the street to say hello to animals.
Having been self employed as a consultant and coach for over 25 years, no two days are the same for me. I love meeting new people and experiencing different situations. That means I can easily adapt to living in your house and ensuring your pets receive the same care they would from you.
I love ballroom dancing (I teach and compete), so I'm out a few nights a week but I'm generally home during the day as I work casually online.
My goal is to make it seem like I was never there so you come home to a familiar house and relaxed pets. I always stay in contact while you're away, sending pictures and updates as often as you need.
I started housesitting in 2017 with some short local sits in Brisbane before spending Christmas 2017 in Canada. I've been sitting full time since June 2018 and have now completed over 120 sits ranging from 3 days to 2 months in 10 countries. I'm on two websites and all my reviews are 5 star. I’ve sat all over the UK/Europe for 6 months and did a 3 month road trip to Kangaroo Island.
My experiences include:
- looking after senior pets
- caring for animals with sight and hearing loss
- administering medication
- injecting a diabetic cat
- following strict dietary requirements
- walking cats
- caring for sensitive rescue animals
- handling chickens
- feeding horses
- bottle feeding a lamb
- looking after lizards, frogs and fish
In the past I was a volunteer at Taronga Zoo for a few years, handling native animals including birds, snakes, possums, bats and wombats so I'm also comfortable with a range of other pets. Plus I grew up with fish, mice and a turtle.
I love gardening, having started a couple of gardens from scratch and volunteered at a community garden so I'm happy to look after your plants but I don't mow lawns!
My ideal sit would be with one or two animals (cats or small to medium sized dogs) in a clean, uncluttered house or apartment occupied by adults. I prefer to sleep in a spare room.
With all my housesitting experience I've found I can't live without a microwave and good wifi but I don't need a coffee machine or a dishwasher. In summer, aircon and a private pool are essential!
Kate has been coming to our home for a few years now. Seriously, she is the best house & dog sitter you could ever ask for. And a lovely lady too. Thanks again Kate from all of us.
Kaite did a nice job of caring for our two energetic spaniels and our cat. She was reliable, communicative, and ensured that our pets were well-fed and looked after during our absence.
While our dogs can be a handful at times, Kate handled them with patience and understanding. Our cat, as usual, was a bit more independent, but she was attentive to his needs as well. Kate kept the house tidy and left everything in good order, which we greatly appreciated.
We would be happy to recommend ... MORE
Kate took care of our pets and home for eleven days and we were very happy with everything. She is very calm and organised and gave us a lot of confidence that things would go smoothly.
We appreciate all that she did while we were away and would be very pleased to have Kate back to stay another time.
Kate was wonderful to deal with from initial contact and throughout this sit. Very professional. Great communication. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others or have housesit again
Kate was a wonderful housesitter. She kept me informed and took good care of my home and indoor plants. I would highly recommend her.
Kate was a wonderful pet sitter,. From the beginning she was a great communicator and very easy to deal with, and also an interesting person. All of our animals were well cared for and she gave us regular updates on home life. I know she stepped out of her comfort zone looking after my horses as-well as the indoor animals and for that I’m very grateful. Highly recommend. Thanks again Kate
Kate was a pleasure to deal with and very flexible. My Pup just loved her and was very happy during her visit. She kept me updated with photos and messages. I would gladly have her sit again in the future.
We were very happy with Kate looking after our 2 cats and our house for 4 nights. Highly recommended.
I felt able to trust leaving my home and care of my three cats with Kate and she did a great job. My cats were well cared for and my sense was that they approved of her company. The house was tidy and well respected. Much Gratitude.
I would have enjoyed a little more communication from Kate, however she did send me a brief text and photos of the cats when she arrived and in response to my enquiries. I hope she enjoyed her stay.
Kate is a clear and prompt communicator, left my house tidy and the fur babies happy - wouldn't hesitate to recommend !
Kate was great to organise a last minute house sit for my Cat Butter for just 3 nights. Our timing worked out well, and our cross over was very smooth and without any issues. Kate updated me each day and my cat was comfortable with her too which is always comforting.
Would recommend Kate to anyone and if our timing and paths crossed again I would be sure to book Kate for another house sit.
Kate was a hit with out Staffie George. She communicated really clearly and made the housesit really easy from our perspective. Our house was neat and tidy when we returned, as though nobody had been here. We would highly recommend Kate.
At short notice Kate agreed to sit out home and cat, so glad she could! We could not be happier with how our house and pit were looked after. At no fault of Kate, I messed up our return date and time information. Kate was so understanding, flexible and kind. Thanks Kate!
Kate went above and beyond. The day before we went away, our diabetic dog took a slight turn with her glucose levels, and Kate monitored her closely for us, with excellent communication. It was a tricky time, not helped by the torrential rain which forced our camping trip to end two days before it was supposed to. Kate was understanding and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Kate responded to our ad very quickly and not only did we chat on the phone but she also came to our house to meet us and Lilly before the sit which put us at ease.Kate was a wonderful sitter, we received photos and lovely messages whilst we were away.When we got home everything was perfect and Lilly was happy.Would love to have Kate back for future house sits! Sincerely Kellie and Gary
This was our first time having someone stay over at our property to house sit- no doubt like most people we were somewhat apprehensive, but Kate put us completely at ease & we instinctively knew we were in good hands with our cherished fur babies- a lovely lady who provides a 5-star service & we look forward to having her stay again-thanks again Kate.
Kate is an excellent sitter. She communicates clearly with her expectations and asks key questions to ensure she understands our needs.
Brax didn't even miss us - he was happy to keep her company - and she made sure he had all his meds. She sent update photos of Brax every couple of days, which were much appreciated. The house was left spotless and the lawn watered. Highly recommended.
Another wonderful house & pet sit from Kate.
Thank you for taking such great care of our beautiful pooch. We always know she is in the very best care. rusty.
Kate looked after cat and house perfectly, I highly recommend her!
Kate was a fantastic and professional housesitter. We had great communication, the animals were very happy and the house was spotless. Appreciated her care of the animals very much. Would highly recommend and would have stay again in the future.
Kate was lovely, when I got home it was like I'd never left. The house was tidy and clean and my cats were very happy and well looked after. Kate sent me updates and pics of my cats which was lovely to receive. I'd be more than happy to have Kate house sit again for me.
I was very lucky to have Kate look after my 2 little burmese cats. She was able to do the medications of oral tablets and eye ointment for 1 of them, so that was so reassuring. The cats were happy with her as seen by the photo updates she sent me.
She was always so prompt in communication and so easy to communicate with. And the house was well looked after. And so kind with some fresh bread and milk in the fridge on my return to save me rushing to the shops. I would definitely book ... MORE
Kate was excellent. Both of our cats warmed to her straight away. This was our first Housesitter experience and we felt very comfortable having Kate here. Thank you SO much Kate :)
Kate was a wonderful sitter. Looked after our house very nicely and the dogs loved her. Sent photos and updates while we were away too. Top Job. Thanks Kate
We'd happily welcome Kate back for another sit in the future. She was great our Lulu and communicated well, sharing pictures with us during our holiday. Highly recommended.
Kate was fantastic!!!
From the first communication, she was professional and thorough. Kate me us before the sit and was well prepared for anything she might want to know.
Kate was extremely flexible when we needed to alter our plans (due to COVID restrictions).
When we returned home, the house was immaculate, clean and tidy, and most importantly of all the cats had clearly been well cared for.
Kate had clear communication throughout the sit and the lead-up.
We highly recommend Kate and ... MORE
We had a wonderful experience with Kate as our house/pooch sitter. From our initial meeting, and then through the visit it all went so well. Kate was respectful of our house, a wonderful communicator, and we could not recommend her more highly. Our two terriers seemed to enjoy her company too.
Kate was a delight to meet. She took all instructions on board and everything was clean and neat when I arrived home a day earlier than expected. My cats adored her and it was evident she had taken care of them very well. The cats were happy, relaxed and well fed. The house was in very good condition, dishes done and room tidy. I would be more than happy to have Kate house sit for me in the future, and welcome enquires from anyone thinking of booking her.
Thank you so much Kate
You looked after my house beautifully and my two spoodles obviously loved you very much.
Please come again!
Laura
Kate was everything we had hoped for in a sitter, especially as this was our first time using this service. Our two feline fur babies were relaxed and (dare I say) probably more spoiled in our absence without our 8 month old around taking the attention. Kate even went the extra mile to groom them and let them sleep on the bed. Normally we return from holiday and the cats have lost weight, not this time, they were fat and fluffier than before. Kate was great to deal with and kept us in the loop ... MORE
Kate was amazing. It was not an easy sit with 2 old cats needing vet and medicine attention and handled it amazingly well. She kept us up to date regularly with pictures and have come home to a house better then I left it. Thanks so much Kate, Can highly recommend.
Kate was really good in looking after our boys and unit. So glad she was here.
Kate was trustworthy and very kind to our dogs. I would recommend her to anyone wanting a reliable and lovely Housesitter.
We're so pleased that Kate was able to look after Ned and Monty. From our first meeting, it was clear Kate knew our dogs had their own personality and needed time to become comfortable with a new person in their environment. Kate was wonderfully persistent with Monty (our more anxious dog), which allowed her to build trust with him and ultimately befriend him. Kate regularly sent pictures of the dogs on their walks or alongside her in the house or yard, which really reassured us they were ... MORE
Kate is a fabulous house and pet sitter who inspired confidence from the word go. She is caring and unflappable; our old dog had a health scare whilst she was in her care and she dealt with it brilliantly, keeping us in the loop whilst reassuring us and dealing with medications. On our return I am sure the house was cleaner then when we left! An absolute pleasure to have you sitting for us Kate.
Thank you, Kate, for looking after our home and our darling cat, Uli, while we were away. It was so good knowing there was someone here taking care of everything in our absence, and we were pleased to come home to a happy cat, tidy house and healthy plants! Kate is reliable, very generous with her time and always quick to respond to messages and questions - a great house sitter.
We were so happy to come back to a very clean home and a happy cat. Karen did a wonderful job looking after our cat and our home. She was easy to communicate with before and durning her stay. We would ask her to house sit again in an instance. Thanks Karen!
Kate undertook a house sit for me recently whilst I was travelling overseas. As someone who works from home a few days a week, it was important to me to find someone who would be around for my fur baby. Kate was just the answer I needed! She sent me regular photos and updates on Millie whilst I was travelling and I came home to a clean and tidy house and more importantly, a very happy and content pupper. She even resurrected a dying pot plant for me!!
I highly recommend Kate for your house ... MORE
Kate took care of our house and 3 dogs for a month in July 2018. She did a great job, took care of the house and dogs very well. The dogs were happy and relaxed when we returned. Kate did extra things like changed our sheets before we returned. Thanks Kate!
With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.
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