We are an active retired couple who love travelling around Australia.
Anna is a former school Assistant Principal from Sydney with 35 years experience in education working with children and teachers.
Des is a retired university academic who has worked in technology education and teaching for 35 years.
We are non-smoking, house-proud people who love animals, pets and enjoy gardening. We are looking forward to helping you with securing your property and caring for your adorable pets and garden.
We know the importance of being able to leave your pets and property and have the peace of mind that your precious pets will be cared for and your house will be well looked after.
Des is very technically minded and is a practical handy man. He even carries a range of tools and equipment when travelling.
Anna has the "green thumb" and loves the garden and all sorts of plants. She would have loved to own a little farm but the best she could manage is an organic garden, several worm farms and a number of free-ranging hens. In 2009 Anna started keeping backyard chickens. She began with 6 Isa Browns and ended up breeding and selling a range of heritage breeds. She is considered to be very knowledgeable with backyard chickens.
Over the years our family has owned and cared for a range of pets including cats, rabbits, dogs and birds. Our little dog, Lily was an important part of our family. Our happiest times as a family included her. Sadly she passed away in 2011. We miss her and would love to meet your pets.
Our commitment to you ...
We understand the importance of responsibility, trust and being reliable.
As we have travelled widely throughout Australia, we have met so many wonderful people and now feel that we'd make excellent house sitters because:
* we love animals - pets make a happy home - we'd love to look after yours
* we are experienced home owners - with 40 years of home ownership we know how to manage things around the home and keep a house looking neat and tidy
* we have time to spend at your property - we're retired!
* we are practical and handle things well - we can fix those little problems
* we love being outside in the garden - your garden, plants and veggies will be cared for
* we are friendly, positive people and easy to get on with
You'll find us very motivated to be outstanding house sitters. Although we are city people our working life has taken us to rural environments and we feel comfortable in big cities and the country.
We feel we've been able to find a balance in our life and we'd just love the opportunity to live in your town for a while!
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Reviews (32)
Anna and Des are incredible house sitters. They are personable, articulate and very capable in all aspects of household management. My home was left in impeccable condition upon my return. All plants had survived the extremely hot summer and my elusive cat, Jett, was alive, well and his quirky requirements catered for.
Thank you Anna and Des for the wonderful job. Happily have you both back any time.
KATHLEEN (Balmoral QLD, Mar 2024 - 2 weeks 1 night)
Des and Anna did an amazing job housesitting for us and caring for our cat. Des and Anna were lovely to deal with by phone and email. When we arrived home our house was very clean and tidy, plants were thriving and cat was happy and content. We would recommend Des and Anna to anyone looking for a housesitter.
Anna and Des were the perfect house sitters! They did a wonderful job looking after our farm here at Buffalo View managing chickens, sheep and our little blind lamb Poppy.
The day after we left there was a problem with a burst pipe and Des and Anna who are very resourceful had the problem sorted before nightfall.
Looking after our chickens was not easy as some had to be kept away from others etc but Anna who knows a lot about chickens did a great job of keeping them sorted. They ... MOREAnna and Des were the perfect house sitters! They did a wonderful job looking after our farm here at Buffalo View managing chickens, sheep and our little blind lamb Poppy.
The day after we left there was a problem with a burst pipe and Des and Anna who are very resourceful had the problem sorted before nightfall.
Looking after our chickens was not easy as some had to be kept away from others etc but Anna who knows a lot about chickens did a great job of keeping them sorted. They even went to collect extra chicken and stock feed when supplies were running low.
Anna was very conscious of keeping in touch when necessary but not bothering us with little day to day things...they are good problem solvers! We got along really well and the house I am sure was cleaner when I got home!
KAREN (Beechworth VIC, Jan 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Anna and Des are wonderful house sitters. They looked after my two cats extremely well, which gave me peace of mind to enjoy time away without worrying. My house was left in immaculate condition and I would highly recommend Anna and Des to anyone considering a house sit.
SUSAN (Annandale NSW, Dec 2023 - 1 week 5 nights - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
I would highly recommend Anna and Des for any house sit they apply for. They left our home in a spotless condition, with plants and tropical fish in excellent health when we returned. Their communication was excellent throughout. A highly reliable couple who we would gladly have to sit again
DIANNE (Bendigo VIC, Jun 2023 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Thank you so much to Anna and Des. Our fur babies and home were cared for in a 5star way and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
DANNIELLE (Wamberal NSW, Dec 2022 - 8 days)
Des & Anna were fantastic house sitters.
Very friendly and experienced sitters.
Our cat was well looked after and the house was spotless when we returned.
Very happy, and would highly recommend.
CRAIG (Monbulk VIC, Oct 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
Anna and Des were the dream house sitters. They are lovely people and so caring and understanding of the animals.
Our house was left sparkling and immaculate. We were very lucky to be able to relax and enjoy our time away without having to stress or worry at all. Extremely professional and genuine people. Highly recommend.
SIMONE (Menai NSW, Dec 2019 - 4 weeks)
I highly recommend Anna and Des,as they are a perfect Auzzie House/Dog Sitting team . They are highly organised and eager to follow through with any requests. Because of their experience in House sitting they were able to guide me through with a list of questions and suggestions that I may not have even thought of. My home and especially my dog were cared for so well, that once they left my dog sat in their room waiting for them to return .
My home was left in perfect condition and I wish ... MOREI highly recommend Anna and Des,as they are a perfect Auzzie House/Dog Sitting team . They are highly organised and eager to follow through with any requests. Because of their experience in House sitting they were able to guide me through with a list of questions and suggestions that I may not have even thought of. My home and especially my dog were cared for so well, that once they left my dog sat in their room waiting for them to return .
My home was left in perfect condition and I wish they lived with me 24/7 to help keep my house clean to their standards.
To top it all off, I was greeted home with a bowl of fresh fruits, bread and a delicious box of biscuits which certainly became my survival food, as I was to exhausted to think about shopping. Thank you Anna and Des, you are the BEST
PATRICIA (Hurlstone Park NSW, Nov 2019 - 2 weeks 3 days)
Anna and Des are very professional and experienced house sitters who did a fantastic job of looking after our home and animals over the past 4.5 weeks. We do strive to maintain our property to a high standard (read " fussy") and Des and Anna met that standard in all areas.
From the outset they were easy to communicate with and extremely prompt in their responses. They were keen to learn as much as they could about our property and routines so that they could be maintained in our absence.
... MOREAnna and Des are very professional and experienced house sitters who did a fantastic job of looking after our home and animals over the past 4.5 weeks. We do strive to maintain our property to a high standard (read " fussy") and Des and Anna met that standard in all areas.
From the outset they were easy to communicate with and extremely prompt in their responses. They were keen to learn as much as they could about our property and routines so that they could be maintained in our absence.
Our animals were in excellent condition on our return and had obviously been well cared for and exercised. Anna even planted some seedlings in our veg garden and had cared for our other plants. The house was left in a spotless condition.
Anna and Des are both very reliable, capable and trustworthy people. We would be very happy to have them housesit for us again and highly recommend them. We feel privileged to have met such a lovely couple through aussiehousitters.
JAYNE (Tregeagle NSW, Aug 2019 - 4 weeks)
Des and Anna are fantastic house sitters! We can't rate them highly enough. They cared for our house, small dog and cockatoo for 4 weeks while we were overseas. Communication while we were away was great and we received photos of our pets and updates of how things were going so we really didn't have to worry about anything at all.
Des and Anna are both lovely, friendly people who are obviously passionate about the responsibilities they have to care for your home and animals.
On our return ... MOREDes and Anna are fantastic house sitters! We can't rate them highly enough. They cared for our house, small dog and cockatoo for 4 weeks while we were overseas. Communication while we were away was great and we received photos of our pets and updates of how things were going so we really didn't have to worry about anything at all.
Des and Anna are both lovely, friendly people who are obviously passionate about the responsibilities they have to care for your home and animals.
On our return home our little dog Benji was washed, happy and obviously well cared for. The house and garden were immaculate and Anna had even made a delicious quiche so that we didn't have to cook when we arrived home tired after a long trip.
These guys are awesome and we would welcome them back into our home at any time.
VAL (Coolum Beach QLD, Jun 2019 - 4 weeks)
I had the pleasure of having Anna & Des look after my beloved cats and home recently for a few weeks. They were great! I loved the regular update messages and photos of my cats, which helped me to enjoy my holiday knowing everything at home was being cared for.
I highly recommend Anna & Des for house sitting and can't thank them enough:-)
SUSAN (Annandale NSW, Apr 2019 - 2 weeks 2 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Des and Anna were a fantastic couple who looked after our place impeccably. They were thorough in understanding our needs and kept in touch, updating us every few days. When we returned the house was very clean and tidy and they even bought us some staples to see us through the first day back. Leaving a welcome home card and fresh flowers was a lovely touch. Our gardens were well tended and the chickens very happy. Thank you Des and Anna, I would recommend you very highly to anyone looking ... MOREDes and Anna were a fantastic couple who looked after our place impeccably. They were thorough in understanding our needs and kept in touch, updating us every few days. When we returned the house was very clean and tidy and they even bought us some staples to see us through the first day back. Leaving a welcome home card and fresh flowers was a lovely touch. Our gardens were well tended and the chickens very happy. Thank you Des and Anna, I would recommend you very highly to anyone looking for reliable, friendly and very competent house sitters.
SHARON (Deep Bay TAS, Mar 2019 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Anna & Des were the best decision we made concerning our protracted saving and longed for European holiday. Hugo our Furchild is mature and has to receive masses of love, medication and requirements we were slightly embarrassed to ask for, but they put us all at the greatest of ease by being extremely organised, thoughtful and full of gentleness. Their kinship and obvious extensive expertise with animals was clear when upon a prior meeting with us Hugo lay down on their arrival at Des's feet ... MOREAnna & Des were the best decision we made concerning our protracted saving and longed for European holiday. Hugo our Furchild is mature and has to receive masses of love, medication and requirements we were slightly embarrassed to ask for, but they put us all at the greatest of ease by being extremely organised, thoughtful and full of gentleness. Their kinship and obvious extensive expertise with animals was clear when upon a prior meeting with us Hugo lay down on their arrival at Des's feet and calmly spent the hours they were at our home there. We actually asked if they would accept our offer to stay in our home before our flight tickets had even been booked such was our anxiety over Hugo's time first spent on holiday without us. We will forever be grateful that Anna and Des came into our lives. Frequent updates kept my husband from asking every day upon waking " I wonder what Hugo is doing today???". I could just show him the photos they would send with Hugo talking in speech bubbles to us. We could really relax now....and we did,
The icing on the cake was returning to a home that had been as lovingly cared and attended to as much as our Boy's 5 star Staycation was! Garlic picked, plaited and hung to dry, Baby pansies in wheelbarrow, Strawberries in pots, Seeds collected from sweet peas because she knows I love and grow them from those same sweet pea memories of my Grandparent's garden. Roquette seeds too, as she knows its my fave. Various beautiful vegetables and multicoloured leaves planted in the bed where the garlic had been. Scattered through our greenspace are various new seedlings in pots with fresh colours spilling over each other. Mulch laid. Grasses trimmed. Anna's pride and pleasure shines through every tiny space, with the amazing and humbling part being WE actually reap what she has gifted to us, Interior immaculate too! Seriously, do Aussie House sitters know what they have here?!
And Hugo! Still misses Des, Walks, parks, sticks collected and brought home. Both of them purchasing special Christmas day treats for him, He even crafted a new pooper scooper for us! (FINALLY our sixteen y.o. wants to help, my tongs being disdained by everyone. Ha, Ha. Never underestimate the distance you need from the poo to your hand. Lesson learned Des.). We have a lot to live up to! We salute you Des and Anna, You are welcome forever in our home.
I think Hugo got the better deal than his European human family members!!!! Just saying.
BEST, HOLIDAYS, EVER.
SHANI AND DAVID (Moonah TAS, Dec 2018)
We can not say enough good things aboout Des and Anna the moment they arrived we k ew our animals and property where in safe hands
They messaged sent pics etc way beyond what we expected we can not recommend them enough
Yvonne Barr
YVONNE (Western Creek TAS, Nov 2018 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Thank you to Anna and Des who were wonderful house sitters. We would highly recommend them to look after your house and animals. They were obviously very experienced in house sitting, easy to communicate with and left the house immaculate. The cats, goats, chickens and fish were well cared for and they gave the children lots of updates while we were away. We have had a lot of house sitters over the years and Anna and Des are as good as they come!
PETRA AND MARK (Middleton TAS, Oct 2018 - 1 week 5 days)
Dear Anna and Des Many thanks for everything Axle was full of praise! as were the rest of the menagerie. The house looked great - appeared tidier than we left it - you wouldn't have known anyone had stayed (except that the animals were alive and there was additional food in the fridge). Many thanks again for the peace of mind knowing everything was being looked after. Hope you continue to enjoy your time in Tassie - feel welcomed anytime Kind Regards Deborah, Keith, Aidan & Sean
DEBORAH (Woodbridge TAS, Sep 2018 - 1 week 1 day)
As first timers using Aussie House Sitters, or that matter have any house sitters stay in our house while holidaying, we were quite apprehensive about having total strangers stay here to care for our pets. Well...after a very coincidental chance meeting with Des and Anna who just happened to be house sitting next door back in March we were more than happy to get away!
Our first contact in March was as if we had all known each other for years, many laughs and great stories! Not to mention ... MOREAs first timers using Aussie House Sitters, or that matter have any house sitters stay in our house while holidaying, we were quite apprehensive about having total strangers stay here to care for our pets. Well...after a very coincidental chance meeting with Des and Anna who just happened to be house sitting next door back in March we were more than happy to get away!
Our first contact in March was as if we had all known each other for years, many laughs and great stories! Not to mention sharing one of Des's famous pizzas next door! We were looking forward to catching up again in August when we were heading off to visit family and friends down south.
Des and Anna were kind enough to stay a couple of nights before we left which was fantastic as we got to cover all the daily needs for all so everyone was happy in their routines while we were away. It was also great that we could just drive off and leave them all together which caused less anguish for everyone!
We were concerned with leaving them with our older dog Tom, as he is nearing 16 and has certain health issues, mainly he can hardly see or hear and has problems getting up and down our stairs some days. Absolutely no problem...Tom was cared for and loved as if he was their own!
We had a ball together the couple of nights we spent at home before we went away and we enjoyed a gourmet BBQ from Anna and Des the night before we left which was great as we were still packing!
Des and Anna cared for our 2 dogs, 2 cats, budgie, 6 cockatiels and 4 chickens without a hitch. All have different needs and personalities which was no problem. They weren't even scared off by our 7-page instruction manual which was a blessing!
Every day we received photos and text messages about the happenings at home...some were hilarious, which made our holiday even more enjoyable as we knew everybody was happy and relaxed.
We arrived home to a spotless house, clean sheets on the bed and everything as we had left it. All the animals were happy, contented and well fed. Des and Anna had even weeded one of monstrous garden beds and cleaned some windows. We also enjoyed delicious home-made pizza when we arrived home which we shared with holiday stories and heaps of laughs!
With all honesty we can recommend Des and Anna to anyone as they are a caring, honest and trustworthy couple. Our pets were their top priority and they stuck to their routine which made it a no stress situation for everyone! We feel we have made lifelong friends and would welcome them back here anytime, not only as house sitters but more importantly as friends! I'm sure our dogs miss them as much as we do! Of course, we would love to make them our personal house sitters but as they are in such high demand, we're still working on that!
Thank you, thank you thank you Des and Anna...see you back in Hervey Bay again soon! We all miss you! xxx
JOHN AND LINDELL (Hervey Bay QLD, Aug 2018 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Des and Anna have just completed a house sit for us and we couldn't be happier! We were immediately at ease with them and it was clear that they cared for our home, our garden and our pets lovingly and thoroughly. They made our pets their priority during their stay and for that we are extremely grateful. During their stay at our home some unexpected deliveries and errands came up which we needed them to do and they were very accommodating and happy to help. We arrived home to a spotless ... MOREDes and Anna have just completed a house sit for us and we couldn't be happier! We were immediately at ease with them and it was clear that they cared for our home, our garden and our pets lovingly and thoroughly. They made our pets their priority during their stay and for that we are extremely grateful. During their stay at our home some unexpected deliveries and errands came up which we needed them to do and they were very accommodating and happy to help. We arrived home to a spotless home and happy pets. We would recommend Anna and Des very highly and would welcome them again to our home for a visit or a house sit. Thank you Des and Anna!
KYLEE (Hervey Bay QLD, Aug 2018 - 1 week 2 days)
Des and Anna housesat for us in April 2018. It was our first time using this website and we feel so lucky to have found such gems as Des and Anna. They were extremely professional and very easy to communicate with. It was clear that they were both very committed to making sure that our garden , home and pets were very well cared for in our absence. Des cooked us his famous pizza before we left as well! While we were away we were kept up to date and reassured that all was well on the home ... MOREDes and Anna housesat for us in April 2018. It was our first time using this website and we feel so lucky to have found such gems as Des and Anna. They were extremely professional and very easy to communicate with. It was clear that they were both very committed to making sure that our garden , home and pets were very well cared for in our absence. Des cooked us his famous pizza before we left as well! While we were away we were kept up to date and reassured that all was well on the home front. When we did come home our fruit bowl and fridge had been stocked thoughtfully with supplies to get us through the first few days as well as a delicious cheese platter! They had even completed some projects around the garden I had long been procrastinating about. They have been gone nearly a week now and the dogs are still looking wistfully up the driveway! Thanks so much Des and Anna. Meeting you and knowing you were caring for our home, garden and critters made our holiday so much more enjoyable. Thoroughly recommended!
Absolutely wonderful house sitters. We would have them back anytime. They took excellent care of our dear old Labrador, our house and our plants. I would definitely recommend them.
JUDY (Rochedale South QLD, Mar 2018 - 1 week 2 days)
Des and Anna were wonderful house sitters for us. They cared for our garden, fed our fish and left our home clean and tidy (They even restocked some essentials for us).
We would highly recommend them and wish them well with their future house sitting adventures.
KATHY AND IAN (Victoria Point QLD, Feb 2018 - 3 weeks)
Des and Anna were great housesitters, totally spoiling my 2 little dogs, they also managed my 10 cows well, feeding them by hand and ensuring all was ok. I was sent regular photo updates.
The house gardens were well maintained and the house spotless.
JENNY (Eglinton NSW, Sep 2017 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Des and Anna were fantastic house sitters. We had them look after our place and two needy beagles for 4 days. They sent us photos of our dogs daily and left the house in a very clean condition. Highly recommended!
MICHAEL (Frog Rock NSW, Aug 2017)
Des and Anna did a great job at managing our off-grid solar powered sustainable home. We would highly recommend them as house sitters. It was lovely to come home to a tidy home, sheets washed and wood split - thanks guys!
CARMEL (Rylstone NSW, Jun 2017 - 2 weeks)
Des and Anna were the perfect house sitters. They genuinely cared for our dog and made friends with the neighbours. Both the house and garden looked better than when we left. They sent regular emails and photos during their stay and were fabulous communicators. They are experienced sitters and knew all the questions to ask and things to do to make it a smooth and enjoyable process. Highly recommended.
DANIEL AND VANDA (Campbell ACT, Dec 2016 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Des and Anna are the most wonderful, caring couple and come with the highest recommendation ( I cannot fault them!). They would definitely come at the top of my list when looking for house sitters. Des and Anna are more than house sitters, they are incredibly caring, trustworthy, kind, motivated multi taskers, skilled in animal care and gardening (I came home to a landscaped garden area on the property that I had not been able to complete) Looks fantastic! The animals all well, house was ... MOREDes and Anna are the most wonderful, caring couple and come with the highest recommendation ( I cannot fault them!). They would definitely come at the top of my list when looking for house sitters. Des and Anna are more than house sitters, they are incredibly caring, trustworthy, kind, motivated multi taskers, skilled in animal care and gardening (I came home to a landscaped garden area on the property that I had not been able to complete) Looks fantastic! The animals all well, house was immaculate, gardens blooming, lawns mowed and more wood chopped than when I left. (Des had even taken the chain saw to be sharpened!)
My main proirities were my little dog Lilly and our breeding parrots and chickens. Lilly was unwell during our time away and Anna nursed her back to health after a trip to the vet. Chickens and our parrots are doing really well and very happy.
I loved our weekly update Anna would send, with a fun, chatty story along with photos, very much appreciated when away from the home that I love.
If you are looking for the best house sitters, look no further than Anna and Des, I cannot thank them enough for the peace of mind they provided, I am truly so appreciative.
DEB (Bittern VIC, Oct 2016 - 2 weeks 1 day)
It was great to meet Des and Anna and felt very comfortable that we had made the right choice in having them mind our house and pets.
We left our house clean and tidy and returned to a clean and tidy house which, after a long journey home, was much appreciated.
One of our dogs became ill a week before we went on holiday and it was comforting to know that she was going to looked after by such responsible and caring people.
We would definitely have them back and would recommend them to anyone.
Many thanks to Des and Anna for taking care of our home and more importantly our animals whilst we were away. Peppa loved her regular trips to the beach and I am sure she is sad to see us back at work and school.
We would recommend Des and Anna to others.
Many thanks and hope you will sit again.
JACKIE KRAAYENBRINK (Buderim QLD, Jun 2016 - 3 weeks)
Des and Anna looked after our home and one very spoiled feline while we were overseas for almost a month. This was the first time for us using house sitters so were nervous about leaving everything in the hands of virtual strangers. However, from the first contact by email, Des and Anna responded very quickly to all my questions and we felt that they would work for us, we arranged a meeting at our place on their way to another housesit.
Once we had met them we knew that we had found the right ... MOREDes and Anna looked after our home and one very spoiled feline while we were overseas for almost a month. This was the first time for us using house sitters so were nervous about leaving everything in the hands of virtual strangers. However, from the first contact by email, Des and Anna responded very quickly to all my questions and we felt that they would work for us, we arranged a meeting at our place on their way to another housesit.
Once we had met them we knew that we had found the right people, very professional and thorough to make sure that they understood exactly how to best take care of our house, pool, garden and more importantly our 3 year old very fussy cat. On the day of our departure Des and Anna arrived at the arranged time and their reassurances made leaving things not as difficult as it may have been.
They sent us daily email updates and photos of all of our pet's daily activities, he obviously enjoyed their company and was receiving plenty of love and affection. They certainly went beyond the call of duty and put up with our cat's insistence on being let out at 3:00 am, I think that this demonstrates how committed they are to ensuring that your pets continue with their routine....no matter how insane!! Our garden looked better than when we left and Des had trimmed some trees and plants and handily repaired our barracuda when it stopped working several times.
Our fridge was stocked with basics when we returned and the house was spotless.
I know for a fact that it was their generous and warm personalities and their reassuring updates while overseas that allowed us to relax and enjoy our holiday knowing that everything was been taken care at home.
We have no hesitation in recommending Des and Anna as the perfect house sitters, and we would love for them to help us out again in the future if possible, although I am sure that they will be so busy that it may be difficult to book them again.
They are a lovely couple and we hope to catch up with them again when they are next in Brisbane, I know that our fussy feline friend will be happy to say thanks!!
SARA (The Gap QLD, Mar 2016)
I was fortunate enough to have Anna and Des look after our home and dogs last week. I felt completely at ease leaving, and knew that everything (and everybody) would be well cared for. I received daily updates and photos which were great. I came home to happy dogs (most importantly) and an immaculate home. Could not recommend Anna and Des highly enough and I would have them back here in a heartbeat (as would Beau and Bert). Thank you xo
SHAE (South Brisbane QLD, Mar 2016 - 5 days)
Thank you, Des and Anna. I have come home after four nights away, to a tired and stress free puppy who has clearly been spoilt with loads of exercise and attention, having received fun happy pics each day of her having a great time. The house is cleaner than when I left (because I was so rushed getting away) and then find a lovely note thanking ME for giving you the opportunity to look after my puppy and my house. This has been the best introduction to house sitting and I am just hoping you are ... MOREThank you, Des and Anna. I have come home after four nights away, to a tired and stress free puppy who has clearly been spoilt with loads of exercise and attention, having received fun happy pics each day of her having a great time. The house is cleaner than when I left (because I was so rushed getting away) and then find a lovely note thanking ME for giving you the opportunity to look after my puppy and my house. This has been the best introduction to house sitting and I am just hoping you are available next time I am going away. I think I'll check school holiday schedule right now.....
SHERRYN (Warner QLD, Jan 2016)
Happy you!
With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.