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Great communication throughout the sit. Very reliable caring and left us feeling at ease.

Tia, Andrew, Cleo, and Zoe

United States
Pets: Two Cats
June 2017

We have known John and Susan for many years, being former colleagues as well as neighbors.  As duo homeowners, we appreciated having John and Susan look after our California apartment while we were at our Colorado home and vice versa. Their presence gave us peace of mind and reassured us that our beloved kittens were okay while we traveled overseas. 

As always, they are completely reliable, communicating with us as needed and kept everything in perfect shape. It is evident from visiting their house that they were very house proud, were experienced gardeners and with their love and respect for nature very capable companions for our pets. In our opinion, they are excellent house sitters. 

United States
Pets: Two Cats
June 2017

Second time we have pet and house sat for Tia & Andrew. Both done in different locations.

We fully recommend Susan and John Greet as house sitters. We have known them for over twenty years and they have watched our home and our pets during vacations and other absences multiple times and everything has gone smoothly. We have two indoor cats and most recently Susan and John watched them for two months at our home in the Bay Area.

We have no reservations about entrusting our home, house keys, security systems, etc. with the Greets. Our property has never been damaged under their care and we have had no complaints from neighbors.

They handle special requests graciously and skillfully deal with issues that come up while housesitting. The house is always tidy upon our return, the mail is neatly stacked for perusal, and any financial outlays clearly accounted for and documented.  

We fully trust the Greets with our pets for extended absences. We know our dearly loved cats are well cared for when Susan and John are here, because they are very calm, happy, and healthy when we get home. Sometimes we think our cats like Susan and John more than us!

You cannot go wrong when the Greets sit for you. They are very conscientious and professional house sitters who treat your home and your pets like you would.

Lindsay & Guy

France
Pets: No pets
October 2015 - January 2016

John and Susan were ideal house sitters - easy to get along with, hardworking and resourceful. They looked after our place in Provence for three months and took on our 8000 square meters garden with gusto, keeping everything under control and taking on even daunting tasks like attacking the (very large) brambles. They also painted our shutters for us and kept the minor maintenance under control at the house,  using initiative and essentially doing what we would have done ourselves.  We spent some time with them and enjoyed their company over dinner - all in all, it was an excellent experience for us and we are grateful to them for taking such good care of our house and garden.

Ami & Rick

Spain
Pets: Two Cats
June 2022

What a great job they did. Kept us informed with pictures and messages throughout the sit. They are extremely organized and left the house spotless. Happy kitties, happy people. I would have them sit for me anytime.

Matt & Sarla

England
Pets: One Dog
November 2017

This is the first time we have used TrustedHousesitters. We were a little nervous at first. The idea of leaving our dog and house in the care of total strangers was daunting; however, once we had made the initial contact with John and Susan we immediately had a good feeling. We skyped and talked and exchanged emails before making the final decision. I must say it was the right decision. From the moment we confirmed the dates they both helped us to prepare for their arrival. They made suggestions and even sent us a preparation list of the things they would need to know. It was helpful as I took it for granted that things that we take for granted such as using the washing machine still needed to have instructions for new people, and things such as where the fuse box and mains water tap was. They kept in regular contact until they arrived. They came a few days before hand so that we could explain everything and we instantly warmed to them. It was like we had known them for years. Susan immediately helped prepare food which helped her get familiar with the kitchen. They reminded us of anything else we had forgotten. They even suggested packing tips which was very helpful. Rufus took to them instantly and when we took them to our usual walks they knew his routine. They were keen to meet our friends and we knew we could go away on holiday without worrying about home. We had gone to the vets on the day arrived and so took them with us so they knew who our vet was. Our vet suggested that Rufus should go on a diet and they adhered to the vets’ suggestion. On our return Rufus had lost a little weight and had got into a new routine which we are now going to adhere to, Thank you both for this. Both of them have a great deal of experience and knowledge and it was really helpful and interesting to hear about their travels. They kept in touch throughout our holiday and on our return I could see they had kept the house clean and tidy and looked after our belongings. John had even done some gardening. Susan had done some basic ration shopping and had prepared a lovely lunch for us, knowing we would be tired. We really enjoyed meeting John and Susan and can say we have not only had some reliable people to look after our home and pet, but we have made some really good friends who we will keep in touch with and I hope would come and visit again in the future. We would recommend John and Susan to anyone looking for house sitting or pet sitting. They were great! Thank you to both.

Miv

France
Pets: Two Dogs
December 2017 - March 2018

John and Susan are the stars among house sitters. I left for Australia for 10 weeks and came back to two happy healthy dogs, a perfect house, a car that purred like a Cheshire cat a wonderful hot meal (Much appreciated after traveling 48 hours through snow and ice.) and a really warm welcome. I can neither thank or recommend them enough. They truly were a Godsend.

Jennifer

England
Pets: Two Dogs
May 2018

John & Susan looked after our house and two dogs for a week. From our initial phone conversation before they arrived, it was clear that they were well-organized, pragmatic and had years of experience housesitting. Our dogs took to them straight away and didn't want to leave their side. They were very conscientious about following the home/dog instructions and kept in touch exactly as I'd requested. I could really enjoy my time off knowing that J&S were looking after things so well. They even took one of the dogs to the vet to look at a cut on his leg (that happened before they arrived), but they made sure this was ok with me ahead of time and afterwards sent a detailed description of what happened at the vet and the treatment plan. The house was immaculate when I returned home. J&S are also really lovely, interesting people to spend time with and you will be glad you picked them as housesitters.

Heather & Nigel

Andorra
Pets: Two Dogs
July 2018

John and Sue were fantastic and very professional sitters ,collecting every possible piece of information from us that they may possibly need for when we would be away. They stayed with us the night before we went away. Very interesting and easy company and we felt very relaxed leaving them to look after Santi and Jonty . They sent daily updates and photos of them all out and about hiking in the mountains . When Santi had a slight slip out on one of his walks and they immediately took every precaution by getting him to the Vets as he appeared to be in pain! They kept us informed and within a few days Santi was back to his old self. We even returned to a few essentials in the fridge along with a lovely big healthy salad which was much needed after a week on a Cruise ship!! The house was also spotless with their room and bedding washed ironed and re made up "Visitor ready" I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John and Sue. in fact we have them booked in already for another sit!! 5 Stars *****

Andorra
Pets: Two Dogs
July 2018

This is the second time that John and Susan have dog / house sat for us. Again I was extremely happy that I could get them again. The dogs recognized them straight away and were very happy to see them. We left very confident that our Santi and Jonty would be well looked after. Again they sent us daily updates photos and videos. When we returned to a spotless house AND their room and ensuite re dressed and made up ready to go, for our next friends or family to visits Soo appreciated! AND a home made Quiche in the fridge ! Just what we needed after a long drive. Delicious. I need the recipe Susan! Thank you once again. we will definitely ask them again for any new dates if they are available.

Christine & Hans

France
Pets: One Cat
July 2018

John and Susan are a very friendly couple. They are warm, open, interesting while being discreet. They kept our house and our cat which requires a lot of attentions (presence, drugs etc), during a week. They took care, even before their arrival to gather all the information necessary for the smooth running of the house and the well-being of our cat. During their stay, they gave us regular news. All instructions were perfectly respected by John and Susan, our cat was filled with caresses, we found a clean and tidy house and some delicate attentions to us such as pretty flowers waiting for us. In short, the homes-sitters we recommend without reservation and we will call again if the opportunity arises. Thank you John and Susan, for being with us! *We have done this sit multiple times for Christine & Hans. Each time with a different family pet.

France
Pets: One Cat
July 2018

C'est la 2eme fois que nous avons confié nos maison et animaux à John et Susan. Ce sont des home-sitters tout à fait exceptionnels ! Il s 'adaptent parfaitement à toutes circonstances, savent faire face à l'imprévu, respectent parfaitement les consignes données et prennent même parfois des précautions ou soins fort bienvenus auxquels vous n'aviez pas pensé ! Donnant régulièrement de leurs nouvelles, ils sont tres aimants avec les animaux ( quui le leur rendent bien !) dont ils s'occupent parfaitement. La maison est à, votre retour, impeccable. La communication avec John et Susan est tres agréable et c'est un plaisir de les recevoir et de passer quelques moments avec eux. Bref, des home-sitters 5 étoiles que je recommande sans réserves aux personnes les plus exigeantes. Merci John et Susan !

*We have done this sit for Christine & Hans multiple times.

Cynthia & Scott

United States
Pets: One Dog
August 2018 - September 2018

John and Susan are lifesavers! Scott & I so enjoyed getting to spend time before we left with them, introducing them to Zoey and familiarizing them with our home and Zoey's routine. They are the consummate professionals. Each of them takes particular interest in all things house and pet related~no stone goes unturned! We left knowing that Zoey and our home were in great hands, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away. We came home to a spotless house, a bathed dog, and a bottle of wine thanking US for letting THEM care for our prized possessions...you won't find a better couple if you try! We are thrilled to have made new friends in John and Susan, and hopefully, we will see them again soon! Thank you both for taking such wonderful care of Zoey and of our home!!

David & Dan

United States
Pets: Two Dogs
September 2018

John and Susan did an absolutely outstanding job in caring for our home and dogs while we were on holiday. Specifically, they asked great/relevant and complete questions to ensure they were aware of what needed to be done, inquired about how to handle any unplanned situations or issues that could arise, kept in regular communication with us and lastly we arrived home to happy dogs and a clean house. The icing on the cake was that they had stocked our refrigerator with some staples so we did not have to worry about dinner after our journey back to Phoenix - which was a VERY thoughtful gesture and thank them both again for taking care of our home/pets. Needless to say - we would highly recommend John and Susan to anyone looking for a top notch home and/or pet sitter!

Val & Paul

United States
Pets: Two Dogs, Two Cats
October 2018

John and Sue are my first Trusted Housesitters. I liked both of them instantly. We chatted on Skype for over an hour. They fitted what I wanted for looking after my pets and home. After I chose them they sent me a very long questionnaire about my home and my pets. They thought of everything with regards to information about us, our home, our pets, the surrounding area. They arrived two days before I left. They jumped right in with helping around the house and with the cats and dogs. They cooked an evening meal the day I was leaving and drove me to the airport. While I was away they kept in constant communication and sent photos. Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle and a friend of mine made an appeal for supplies for her family who had been badly affected. I asked them to go buy some supplies on my behalf and deliver to her home which they did without hesitation and even made a donation to my friend. The house was spotless when I got home. They picked me up from the airport. They also stocked some food for me in the refrigerator and bought me a lovely house plant. They made dinner for me the day I arrived home which was amazing. I have no hesitation in recommending John and Sue as house sitters. I hope that I will be able to get them to agree to stay in the future at my home. They are my new BFF forever!

Claire

England
Pets: One Dog
May 2019

I was delighted to have John and Susan stay at my house. Blue enjoyed their company and he was fit and happy when I returned. The house looked cleaner and tidier than when I left. They were the most thoughtful and kind house guests. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Sarah

England
Pets: No Pets
July 2019

Huge thank you for looking after our house so beautifully. Was so lovely to meet you beforehand, really lovely and easy going company and you were such a help with my own packing of the car before we headed away - would love to have you back if you are ever heading this way again!

Cedric & Amandine

France
Pets: Two Dogs, One Cat
August 2019

John and Susan were perfect home sitters!

We had a great fear of going so far and so long leaving our house and our animals (this was our first big trip) and when we met John and Susan we were immediately confident.

They have a great experience of home sitting and adapt very quickly to the habits of animals and the house.

We were able to make a spend a few days before, which allowed us to leave lighthearted on our trip. John and Susan are very well organized, I can even say professional!

Our two dogs Laky and Milou were pampered and everything went very well with our cat Minette (very sensitive), who usually becomes depressed if we are away 48 hours, this time for three weeks she remained serene.

We returned to a beautiful house and our animals happy.

John and Susan greeted us on our return with a nice meal (welcome after a long trip).

In addition to being exceptional home sitter, John and Susan are truly friendly, pleasant as well as discreet and welcoming.

We recommend 1000 times John and Susan!

Stephanie & Julian

France
Pets: One Cat
September 2019

Excellent sitters!

As our first time using house sitters, we were delighted and reassured to have found Susan and John Greet. They are extremely experienced and professional, and made us feel very confident throughout the process. On our return home, food had been prepared and we found the house exactly as we had left it. Our cat had been well cared for and was content. We would be more than happy to use their services again, and have no hesitation in recommending them to others. *We have done this sit multiple times for Stephanie & Julian.

Pat & Ole

United States
Pets: One Dog, One Cat
October 2019 - November 2019

John and Susan were beyond our wildest expectations. They are very serious about taking care of our pets and home and treated both as if they were their own. The dog and cat loved them and missed them when they left. To our delight and surprise, the house was sparkling when we returned and a homemade meal was waiting for us in the fridge! Our whole family looks forward to their return, now considers them friends and highly recommends them for any sit, anywhere. *We have done this sit for Pat & Ole multiple times.

United States
Pets: One Dog, One Cat
October 2019 - November 2019

Susan and John have been with us multiple times and are always welcome to return when they are available. They are serious about their responsibilities, respond quickly, clean and kind. Our pets love them and the attention they give. If I could rate them higher then 5 stars I certainly would!

Claire & James

France
Pets: No Pets
August 2021 - September 2021

What a pleasure it was to meet John and Susan. As first timers, we were a bit nervous but we could not have been more grateful to have chosen them (and they us) to look after our home and garden. We were very lucky indeed and we just hope that our timings might coincide again one day. A huge thanks to them both.

David

United States
Pets: Two Dogs
January 2022

John and Susan are a trustworthy and engaging couple. After meeting with them prior to their week long sit with our two yellow labs, Maggie and Ellie, we felt comfortable leaving our "girls" in their care. And were we glad we accepted their offer to stay! Ellie and Maggie were cared for with kindness and understanding. Maggie is our anxious one, and they calmed her and she warmed to them within only one day. We are grateful to Susan and John for the way they tended to the "girls" and appreciate the excellent level of care for our home and property. If ever John and Susan apply to house/pet sit for you ... immediately contact them. We found them to be a great fit as "trusted" house/dog sitter!

John & Jean

United States
Pets: One Dog
February 2022

One could not ask for better house/pet sitters. The Greets were professional, organized, generous and kind. Our house was spotless and Sebastian Jack Russell was a very happy dog who we are sure never missed his breakfast cookie or the walk he decided to take.

Marie Therese & Bertrand

France
Pets: One Cat
July 2022

Many thanks to Susan and John for organizing their coming to us the way they did. They arrived the day before our departure which gave us the time getting to discover each other, sharing about our lives, passions and interests. It is very special to invite at your home table people you never met. With Susan and John we immediately felt comfortable and in trust. They are an elegant couple, discrete and rich of life experiences. We also appreciated receiving regular feedback of home while we were away. Susan is a fairy and the house was totally perfect at our return with a special touch of welcoming back, our dinner ready on the table. How wonderful ! .... and last but not least Pacha was quiet, peaceful and seemed very happy. We are sure he got full of attention and cares from both Susan and John while we were away. Grateful and happy for this meeting, we very much look forward to welcoming them home again and hopefully very soon.

Katja & Yves

France
Pets: Two Dogs, One Cat
May 2023 - June 2023

From our first virtual meeting we realized we were dealing with very experienced sitters. We arranged for them to arrive before our departure so they could meet the dogs and get comfortable. From that moment we had no concerns with leaving them to look after our home and furry friends. We found Susan and John to be excellent communicators, making the arrangements very straight forward and we received regular updates and pictures during our absence. We returned to an immaculate house and very contented dogs. To top this, a lovely spicy :-)) dish was cooking in the oven when we returned. Would not hesitate to have them back and can highly recommend them. Thank you both !!

Wayne & David

France
Pets: No Pets
August 2023 - September 2023

It was an absolute pleasure having John and Susan house sit for us. On this occasion they did not look after our dogs as they came on holiday with us. John and Susan communicated extremely well, arrived a day in advance to go through everything with us and kept in touch regularly while we were away. They identified a small plumbing issue while we were away and helped us rectify the problem quickly. We arrived home to a very clean house as well as fresh fruit in the fridge! John and Susan were very responsible and took great care to ensure everything was ok with our house. We really felt it was in good loving hands while we were away. We'd highly recommend John & Susan and hope to see them again in the future.

Carol & Ruthie

Colorado USA
Pets: One Dog
August 2024

We could not have asked for better house sitters than John and Susan and have arranged another sit with them. Ruthie loved them too!

Colorado USA
Pets: One Dog
August 2024

This is the second sit that John and Susan have done for us and they are great. The house was spotless and Ruthie was well-brushed and happy. I hope they can sit for us again!

Deb & Steven

United States
Pets: One Dog

Susan and John Greet stayed at our house in Fairfax City, Virginia, for 10 days to watch our somewhat high-strung 70 lb Lab mix dog. Not only did Susan and John become her dog whisperers but they tended to our garden and caught a pesky rodent in our compost pile. We can't say enough wonderful things about their stay, how reassured we were with their professionalism and attention to detail, and how well they took care of our beloved dog. Thank you, Susan and John, you are always welcome back!

Karma

Colorado USA
Pets: One Dog

Crème de la crème!

Hands-down John and Susan were masterful caring for Karma our 8 year old Airedale who has quite the personality.

They came a day early to review procedures and get acquainted with the house. They were exceptionally thorough, asked a lot of questions to gain clarify and to ensure expectations were met. And they were, in fact, they exceeded expectations!

They managed Karma as if they were an extension of me. They sat with her in the middle of the night for hours during a thunderstorm. They cleaned and bathed her after she rolled in poop. They played relentless search games with her and took her for long walks daily. She looked like a happy girl in all the pictures.

When we arrived back home, the house and gardens were immaculate. The plants were thriving quite well.

John and Susan are amazing individuals all around They are fun to converse with, comfortable and easy to get along with, interested and interesting people. I highly recommend them for any kind of a sit with or without pets.

I’ve already asked them to come back if they find themselves needing a place to stay, they’re always welcome!

Karma