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  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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Home Guardians with Heart

67, Yoga Teacher

66, retired

Hi there! George and I are a retired couple from Canada. Each year we travel Australia in our little motorhome for 6 months (Nov to May). We love helping people out, caring for their home, pets and farm animals as we explore this vast land.

We are looking for short house sits from 1 to 2 weeks in length. If you find yourself wanting to get away without worry please give us a call.

We are honest, trustworthy, dependable and tidy. We love meeting new people. We are great with animals and have experience with farm animals. We understand the challenges of rural properties and are able to cope issues, should they arise, and adapt easily.

We are both non-smokers, who appreciate nature and anything to do with the outdoors; we enjoy kayaking, swimming, hiking, and the simple things in life. In my spare time I teach and practice yoga, so if you have a deck or space where I could roll out my mat I would be in heaven!


❈ Our philosophy
Your home and animals are important. You can trust we will look after them with the love and care that we give our own!

Reviews (21)
It was our first and we were totally new to how it all worked. We had Ruth & George house sit for us for 2 weeks. They were awesome! Our animals were all happy & very well looked after even walking our dogs twice a day, which we dont get a chance to do ourselves. Our home was left spotless and they even fixed a plumbing problem we didn't know we had. Can highly recommend them and would be really happy to have them back again. Thanks Ruth & George hope to see you again
 
SANDY (BRUNKERVILLE NSW, Mar 2021 - 2 weeks)
Ruth and George were a pleasure to have housesit for us, They were super friendly and loved to chat as we do. We knew after meeting them that we wouldn't have anything to worry about while we were away. The animals were well cared for, looked very happy, and our home was very clean and tidy, We hope we can have them stay another time. Thanks again Ruth and George :) safe travels!
 
ANDREA (Yarraman QLD, Feb 2024 - 3 nights)
What a fabulous experience! Ruth and George made us feel at ease from start. We were able to go away knowing that our semi rural property and furry friends were safe and loved. A truely lovely couple who we will forever be thankful for meeting.
 
SKYE (Chinchilla QLD, Dec 2022 - 1 week 1 day)
Thank you Skye. We had a lovely time and are looking forward to sitting for you again!!
Ruth & George recently stayed at our house & looked after our dogs & Cat. They were both so lovely, felt comfortable with them first meeting. House was kept nice and clean & dogs absolutely loved them both would definitely recommend. Thank you again to you both!!!
 
HALEIGH (Parkhurst QLD, May 2021 - 4 days)
Ruth and George looked after our house and our dog Zorro while we were away for 4 days. The place was perfect when we returned and Zorro was extremely happy. Ruth and George are a lovely couple and were also great company before we left and after we returned. We have no hesitation in recommending Ruth and George for looking after your house and pets. Gary and Maureen Bartlam
 
GARY (Goondiwindi QLD, Apr 2021 - 3 days)
We thoroughly enjoyed caring for Gary & Moreen's home and cute little Zorro. Zorro is such a character... friendly and entertaining. He refused walks but enjoyed a good run around the yard. We found him so easy to look after. Gary & Moreen's communication was excellent. The best thing is we made ... MORE
We had Ruth & George look after our house and property over a 2 week period. From the start they were very prompt and clear with their communication. They looked after our house, dogs, poddys, and chook really well and treated them as their own. They also watered the gardens when needed. George is an ex tradesman and was able to easily solve handyman type problems as they arose. We have no hesitation in recommending Ruth and George as house sitters, and hope to have them back to our property ... MORE
 
CHRIS (GEHAM QLD, Aug 2020 - 1 week 6 days)
Thank you Ruth and George for caring for our home and precious girls so well. The house was lovely and clean, sheets washed and bed remade. The girls are both well and happy I have no hesitation in recommending them for future sits Thank you again
 
KAY AND BRENTON (Renmark West SA, Mar 2020 - 1 week 2 days)
Ruth and George did a 6 day house sit for us and it was a pleasure to return home to a clean house and happy animals. Very happy with the care they gave to our house, animals, farm and garden. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for sitters and will not hesitate to have them again if the opportunity arises.
 
NICOLA (Birdwood SA, Jan 2020 - 6 days)
Ruth and George are a great couple whom were a pleasure to meet, great communication and nothing was a problem for them. They looked after our pets and property with great care as if they were their own. We could go away knowing that all would be looked after so well which was wonderful. And so lovely to come home to a sparkling clean home, watered garden and happy pets. Thanks again Ruth and George, so wonderful to meet you both, and we highly recommend you! We look forward to having you stay ... MORE
 
JO (Mortlake VIC, Dec 2019 - 1 week 4 days)
Ruth and George did an excellent job looking after our pets and home and garden we would highly recommend them as house and pet sitters. A huge thank you to you both and we wish you well with the remainder of your stay in Australia. Kindest regards Alison and Michael
 
ALISON (Girvan NSW, Nov 2019 - 1 week 3 days)
Ruth and George are a lovely couple that I immediately felt comfortable with. Communication was great before and during the house sit. My dog and chooks were well looked after and the house was spotless on my return. I would gladly have them back to housesit.
 
HELEN (Mooneba NSW, Mar 2019 - 5 days)
A long overdue endorsement and expression of gratitude for the great job George and Ruth did for us in February. Their vast experience meant that tending a hobby farm like ours was so capably handled in spite of severe drought conditions at the time. Top marks alround , and thank you George and Ruth for your friendly company.
 
NEIL (Westbrook QLD, Feb 2019 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Ruth and George were amazing! They looked after our fur babies as if they were their own...even getting our extremely shy pony to cuddle with them. They were fantastic with both of our big horses and even made friends with our chestnut mare....who is extremely particular about who she befriends. Ruth and George kept in contact with us the whole time we were away, sending us regular photos and updates. Happy to have them back again any time and also very happy to provide verbal referee to any ... MORE
 
YVONNE (Armidale NSW, Dec 2018 - 1 week 3 days)
We were delighted with how well Ruth & George looked after our animals and property. I would highly recommend them, and hope they will be available to farmsit for us again in the future.
 
ANNETTE (Farm Near Dungog NSW, Nov 2018 - 1 week 2 days)
No rating Ruth and George did a fabulous job of looking after our place for a few days when we were away. The animals were really happy and calm when we can back - and I'm sure the house was tidier than when we left! They are lovely to have around and very capable of everything - extremely experienced sitters. Would 100% recommend them and will be asking them back whenever we can!
LOUISA (Laguna NSW, Apr 2018 - 3 days)
No rating Allan and I were very Happy to have Ruth and George take care of our Farm, while we were away with our Overseas Family. Our Dogs were very well cared for and everything as it was when we left. We both feel we have made two very good friends. Thank you both for caring for our Farm. Love to have you back..
ANNE (TRUNDLE NSW, Dec 2017)
No rating I can highly recommend Ruth & George, they are a very friendly couple who looked after Minnie & kept a very keen eye on our heifers that were calving at the time. It does make it let stressful, when you are away, knowing that you have a wonderful couple like Ruth & George looking after your home & animals. Thank you.
BREARNE (Elbow Valley QLD, Nov 2017 - 1 week 2 days)
No rating It was certainly good to have Ruth and George housesit for us so that we could leave our property & our wildlife responsibilities in safe hands. They are a relaxed easy going couple, with good common sense. They communicated well with us whilst we were away and we were thrilled to hear that it had rained after so long in drought. Happy to recommend them. We'd certainly have them back if they are available.
DIANA (Collombatti NSW, Mar 2017 - 2 months)
No rating We couldn't have asked for a more lovely couple to look after our home and animals - thank you Ruth and George! Kind, caring people who just did an amazing job of taking care of everything. Couldn't recommend highly enough. :-)
MICHELLE (Lennox Head NSW, Feb 2017 - 3 days)
No rating Thank you Ruth and George for looking after our house and dogs. The house was lovely and clean as we left it and the dogs were happy and well looked after. Hope to have you again sometime in the future.
RENEE (Gracemere QLD, Jan 2017 - 1 week 1 day)
No rating Ruth and George are very thorough and caring in gaining an understanding of the routines and habits of the animals in their care. I feel that our home and animals received as good or better care than if we had been at home. I highly recommend them. Although caring for the garden wasn't included in the job description, it appears to have been well tended as well. They are welcome back whether we need a sitter or not. :)
HELEN (Torrington QLD, Dec 2016 - 1 week)
 
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