Happy Housesitters International

Coco Chanel, Papi & Chispa / Mexico City, Mexico / Nov 23 - Dec 7, 2024 / THS
Is there such a thing as a professional house sitter? If so, Linda and spouse, Tony, are the example any sitter should aspire to emulate. If I ever decide to go on a long journey, I’ll be sure to coordinate my dates with them. Linda and Tony exceeded all my expectations… capable, professional, neat, warmly affectionate with my three spoiled animals (who shared the bed with them) competent in all aspects of pet, plant and house care in addition to being friendly, out-going and effective communica...
Rafa & Canela / Patzcuaro, Mexico / November 18 - 23, 2024 / THS
Linda and Tony were fantastic housesitters and pet minders. I highly recommend them.
Lulu / Puerto Vallarta, Mexico / Oct 27 - Nov 17, 2024 / Professional Referral
Wow, over 100 sits! That is probably all that needs to be said about Linda and Tony. They are extremely good at their job. They will take excellent care of your house and pets. And they are a lovely couple as well. We have no hesitation in highly recommending them.
Zeke / Pleasanton, CA, US / Oct 23 - 26, 2024 / THS
I have been thinking about this review and honestly I don't know enough superlatives to give Tony and Linda an adequate review. They were exceptional to say the very least. I wish I could have them magically appear for every pet sit we have. I am lucky to have found them and if you are lucky enough to have them "bid" on your sit, you better snatch them up quick!!!! They were so great with my big boy, Zeke, and posted the cutest little video with music and all. The house was perfect when we a...
Betty / Beckenham, London, UK / Oct 1 - 21, 2024 / THS
Linda and Tony were absolutely wonderful sitters who took excellent care of our dog and our home. From the very start their communication is great and they take the time to really try to understand your pet and how they can best care for them. They are friendly and engaging and kept us updated whilst we were away. It was clear when we returned that Betty had had a wonderful time with them and was very well cared for. We returned to an immaculate house and a delicious dinner ready for us after a...
Shabba / Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire, UK / Sep 23 - Oct 1, 2024 / THS
If I could leave Linda and Tony more than 5 stars, I would! They were perfect. A very nice, easy going couple, a pleasure to have stay in our home. Great at communicating too. They left the house pristine and clearly took great care of our dog Shabba. They shared wonderful stories of their life and US culture. My husband and I really appreciated them being so open and nice to be around, they are exactly the kind of couple you hope to connect with on this platform. We would be happy to have them ...
Tilly / Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, UK / Aug 28 - Sep 20, 2024 / THS
Linda & Tony were fabulous dogsitters and Tilly was very sad to see them go. They looked after the house and car immaculately and even cooked us a meal for when we returned. Not only were they excellent sitters but Tilly was clearly very happy to be with them. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone to look after their pet.
Luna, Patch & Troy / Finchampstead, Berkshire, UK / Aug 10 - 24, 2024 /Repeat Sit
Amazing house sitters - 2nd time they have sat for us. Our dogs were so excited to see them when they arrived. Can’t rate highly enough. As always our house was immaculate when we returned home and a big thank you again for looking after Patch Luna and Troy.
Jazz & Florrie / Edinburgh, Scotland, UK / Jul 24 - 29, 2024 / THS
Linda and Tony were absolutely wonderful from the moment they arrived to the moment they left. Not only did they care expertly for our pets, they also made our lives easier! We returned to a delicious home cooked meal from Linda, and Tony had fixed various things around the house! Not to mention they are lovely people and great company with so many interesting stories from their travels! We really could not recommend them highly enough. Thank you Linda and Tony - we really hope that you'll c...
Tommy / Edinburgh, Scotland, UK / Jul 14 - 22, 2024 / THS
Tommy loved Linda and Tony, he cried so hard when they left which I have never seen him do before, I think he wanted me to go away again so they could stay. Linda and Tony kept me updated regularly via their Facebook page and messages and how Tommy was getting on and all of their adventures together. Linda and Tony respected my apartment and it was spotless on my return from holidays. I would recommend Linda and Tony to anyone looking for someone to look after their animals and their home. I wou...
Polly / Perth, Scotland, UK / Jun 29 - Jul 14, 2024 / THS
Linda and Tony were our first ever house sitters. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Prior to the house sit they were organised and communicative so that everything went smoothly and there was no last minute rush. On arrival they were great company and got to know us, our dog Polly, and the house. During the house sit they let us know how Polly was and that everything was fine so we could enjoy our time away. On return, everything was perfect. They had done some lovely things like prepared ...
Sydney / Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, UK / Jun 2 - 27, 2024 / THS
Tony and Linda were perfect- I think my old dog preferred to be with them- she was so well cared for- thank you! The communication was great and ever aspect of the sit gave us a huge sense of confidence. We didn’t have one concern while away which made our trip so much more enjoyable. I would recommend them both 100%!
Albie, Bruno & Maisie / Alhama de Granada, Spain, EU / May 11 - 29, 2024 / THS
We picked Linda and Tony up from Granada airport, and by the time we reached our home, it was like they were old friends. They are warm, friendly, and have a great sense of humour. We asked them to arrive a few days before we left for our trip so that we could ensure they were confident with Albies routine and injections. Albie is diabetic so he needs insulin every 12 hours and regular blood glucose tests. Linda took this role on and was very confident. Tony took care of the big boy, Bruno. He ...
Taisce & Bang-Bang / Eden Praire, Minnesota, US / Mar 18 - Apr 5, 2024 / THS
What do you get when you combine former chefs + animal lovers + good humor + independence + adventurers + fun loving free spirits? Answer: Linda and Tony! A unique delightful mix, a recipe for success! I lucked out with a sit that while not their first choice for location, fit their dates and other criteria. They deluded themselves into thinking it would be spring in Minnesota mid-March, ha ha! Yep, a snowstorm got 'em, but they handed it with grace and good humor. Nary a complaint! As you w...
Scout / McLean, VA, US / Mar 2 - 16, 2024 / Repeat Sit
Another fabulous stay with Linda and Tony. They quickly settled in and took our dog Scout for a walk before my husband even had a chance to sit down and check his email. The pup was thrilled and they took care of all the house details, organizing our mail and watering plants. Tony and Linda are top tier house and pet sitters and they will always be our first choice for house sitting when we travel.
Hester / Baltimore, MD, US / Jan 20 - Mar 2, 2024 / THS
The cat is happy, the house is clean, the plants are thriving, and my cast iron looks better than ever!! What more can you want?? If you have the chance to have Tony and Linda sit for you, jump at it. They are real pro’s. I never worried about the cat or house for one moment of our six week trip. Great communicators and really nice people. Thank you Linda and Tony!!! Hester misses you!!!
Scout / McLean, VA, US / Dec 31, 2023 - Jan 20, 2024 / THS
Linda and Tony deserve a 10/10 for our extended almost 3-week house sit. I had an inkling of how great they would be when we had our first video chat and she had a 'questionnaire" intake ready to ask me about our house and the pets and all our preferences. Linda was so well prepared and so well organized - it is clear that she and Tony are professionals and take this vocation seriously. And that sense of professionalism carried through during their visit. I needed their help to DHL my son&#...
Teddy & Edie / Reisterstown, MD, US / Dec 20 - 29, 2023 / Repeat Sit
This is our third time having Linda and Tony house sit for us. I wish I could give them 10 stars. Not only are they the best - completely reliable and loving to our two cats - they are also fun people to be around. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Thea / Berkeley, CA, US / Nov 20 - 26, 2023 / THS
Linda and Tony were wonderful! Not only did they take great care of Thea, but they took great care of the house. Tony fixed our fridge, and did other odd jobs, including watering the plants. They were easy, very likable and very trustworthy. We would happily use them again.
Matza / El Cerrito, CA, US / Nov 9 - 18, 2023 / Repeat Sit
Delightful, Down to Earth, Dependable are just a few ways to describe Tony and Linda. They are without question the BEST OF THE BEST! We have had the pleasure of having them on more than one sit. They are very seasoned on house/pet sitting and possess all skills and expertise. Tony and Linda take a great deal of pride when caring for your pet and home. You will absolutely have no worries. They are in a class of their own beyond, EXCELLENT!!!
Stella / Martinez, CA, US/ Nov 4 -9, 2023 / THS
Exemplary in every way!! Linda and Tony are expert professional housesitters. We had a wonderful, engaging video visit/ introduction a couple months before the sit. Linda has put together a comprehensive questionnaire that we have since adopted for use with future Sitters. We are relative newbies to THS and were comforted by Linda and Tony's seasoned, practical approach to logistics. We had a last-minute plumbing issue at the house which was only partially resolved by the time the sit took p...
Chai & Amelia / Walnut Creek, CA, US / Nov 2 -5, 2023 / Repeat Sit
As this was our second time leaving our cats and house in the expert care of Linda and Tony, we went off with no worries! And once again, we came home to happy kitties and a clean house. Having them stay makes vacation even better!
Cosmo (the Dawg) / Piedmont, CA, US / Oct 3 - Nov 1, 2023 / Repeat Sit
This is Linda and Tony’s second sit for us. And, our experience was just as good as the first sit. They are lovely people, and totally spoiled our feline. Also, as a bonus, the house was left in perfect condition. Highly recommend them, but you better book in advance!! They’re busy.
Milo / Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK / Sep 9 - 29, 2023 / Repeat Sit
Tony and Linda are just great. Lovely people and so dedicated to looking after and doting on our precocious Milo and keeping the house and garden immaculate. We were able to go on holiday totally happy, relaxed and comfortable in the knowledge that everything would be ok and if there had been any problems, Tony and Linda would have sorted anything at all perfectly. We came home to a spotless house and a very happy and contented dog. What more could we ask. These two are amazing. And we’d so love...
Miss Siamese, Graham, Gimpy, Gabby & Freddy / Playa Flamenca, Spain, EU / Aug 9 – Sep 1, 2023/ Repeat Sit
Leaving your beloved animals with house sitters can always be an issue of concern.  However, we have found with Linda and Tony it is totally the opposite.  They have now stayed at our place in Spain and looked after our 5 cats twice.  They are clearly animal lovers and had a lovely way with the cats from the off.  They are not just extremely caring and very professional in their approach to sitting, but they think of everything and nothing whatsoever phases them.  If possible we would have ...
Lucky / Estepona, Spain, EU / Jul 18 - Aug 8, 2023 / Professional Referral
Linda and Tony came to stay with our pup for 3 weeks while we were back in the UK visiting friends and family. Lucky is a rescue who can be quite anxious around new people. However, it was quickly apparent that he felt safe and secure in their care, which was brilliant for our peace of mind. During our holiday, they kept us up-to-date, sending us photos and videos, and even a reminder to buy more worming tablets. We came home to an apartment and car cleaner than we'd left them, and more impo...
Boris, Oscar & the Hens / Beech Hill, Berkshire, UK / Jul 8 - 17, 2023 / Repeat Sit
Linda and Tony have sat for Boris, Oscar and the hens 5 times…need I say more! They are kind, helpful, considerate, conscientious, tidy, respectful and just an all-round amazing couple who we are thrilled to now call friends as well as Housesitters. Having just waved them off we will be busy sorting dates for their return next year. Don’t hesitate to snap them up should they apply to Housesit for your home and pets, they will be cared for as if they were Linda and Tony’s own. Happy travels g...
Patch, Luna & Troy / Finchampstead, Berkshire, UK / Jun 22 - Jul 7, 2023 / THS
Thank you Tony and Linda for looking after Patch, Luna and Troy and the house - you did a brilliant job and we will definitely use them again. Patch and Luna were very chilled out after we came back after being away for 2 weeks. We also came home to a very clean house. It was great to see the posts on Facebook whilst we were away and we were able to relax completely on holiday knowing our pets and our house were in safe hands. We would definitely recommend Tony and Linda as house sitters.
Milo / Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK / June 6 - 21, 2023 / THS
Absolutely brilliant…cannot paise highly enough…Linda and Tony are just great. We came home to an immaculate house and garden, a lovely clean car, and a very relaxed, happy and content Milo Lab. Not only are they super house/pet sitters…they are fun, kind, friendly and gentle. And are now friends too.
Max / Camberley, Surrey, UK / May 1 - 28, 2023 / THS
Tony and Linda are an amazing couple. Whilst we were away for the month they provided regular updates and videos on how our dog, Max, was coping with us being away. This provided us with much needed reassurance, especially as Max is getting on in years and has few mannerisms which take some getting used to. Clearly Max was very much taken by Tony and Linda, so much so, that on our return, I swear he looked us and said, oh you're back then, and then went back to sleep. When they departed he a...
Gimpy, Gabby, Graham, Freddy & Miss Siamese / Playa Flamenca, Spain, EU / Apr 1 - 30, 2023 / Professional Referral
Just wanted to share our thoughts regarding the experience we had with Linda and Tony, our house sitters who stayed at our house in Spain to look after our fur babes. We were able to go back to Wales for a month in the knowledge that our 5 stray cats which we feed twice daily were being well looked after. Both Linda and Tony treat what they do very professionally. They ask all the relevant questions enabling them to get all the information required to ensure all our needs and those of our cats...
Olive & Piper / Richmond, CA, US / Feb 15 - 21, 2023 / THS
I can't say enough positive things. This was the first time using Trusted Housesitters and boy did we hit the jackpot! Linda and Tony arrived early to bond and learn about the dogs. Our dogs were immediately drawn to the both of them. They have alot of experience house and petsitting and made us feel confident about leaving our little fluffs with them. In fact we kept noticing while away that we didn't feel anxious at all about how the dogs were doing. There is just something wonderful a...
Trixie & Harley / Walnut Creek, CA, US / Jan 22 - Feb 13, 2023 / Mind My House
Such peace of mind having Linda and Tony care for our pets and home during our 3-week trip! They are lovely people and we're very attentive to our pets, and kept in contact throughout our trip. Tony is handy around the house and took care of a few nagging things we hadn't. We returned to a sparkling clean home (despite our housekeeper cancelling) and lots of yummy food. They made a cheesecake for my fiancé (his fav) homemade yogurt and granola for me and dinner our first night home. We a...
Gracie / Kenwood, CA, US / Jan 19 -22, 2023 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were warm, friendly and highly communicative from the start. We were so impressed with their quick response time and eagerness to meet Gracie prior to sitting for her (so they knew she trusted them!). They were incredibly professional and on top of it! It’s very clear they love animals and people and put a lot of care and love into their stays. I wish they lived next door because Gracie loved them and they were so trusting to have stay! They sent us regular photos and updates and ...
Chai & Amelia / Walnut Creek, CA, US / Jan 10 - 17, 2023 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were absolutely fantastic! They left the house in great shape and took excellent care of the kitties. Good communication before and during! I hope they will be free during our next vacation; would love to have them back anytime.
CJ / Sonoma, CA, US / Dec 15, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 / Repeat Sit
When you come home from a trip in which Linda and Tony were pet sitting for you, you will notice 3 things: 1) Your house is in better shape than when you left it. 2) Your pets are so happy they are practically ambivalent about your return. 3) There are often yummy goodies left behind for you. Tony and Linda have stayed with our dog several times now because they make our travel worry free. We know our pet is in excellent hands, our house, our cars all are well cared for. Tony actually as...
Murphy & Coco / Brentwood, CA, US / Nov 15 - Dec 15, 2022 / Professional Referral
Tony and Linda Granaghan cared for our home and pets from November 15 to December 15 this year.  It was the first time we had used house sitters, but it won‘t be the last. Tony and Linda took great care of the pups, walked them regularly and managed medications and other requests. They seemed to genuinely care about the dogs and the pups clearly loved them. The house was in fine shape when we arrived home and a new lighted Christmas tree welcomed us.  I had purchased the tree months ago, but n...
Piku & Ooobooo / Tampa, FL, US / Sep 17 - Nov 2, 2022 / Trusted House Sitters
Tony and Linda definitely earned their 5 stars taking care of our home and cats for over a month during the time when Hurricane Ian hit, and really deserve a 10! They encouraged me to head to Mexico before the airport closed and shouldered the hurricane prep and clean up without me, including several days without power until our friend brought a generator. We have a 3/4-acre property with many trees and they did a tremendous job collecting and hauling bins of yard waste to the curb over several ...
Hiccup Rose / Putney, London, UK / Sep 6 - 14, 2022 / Trusted House Sitters
I could not have been happier or more relaxed to have had Linda and Tony looking after my beloved Hiccup. A most interesting couple who seemed perfectly content to look after Hiccup in my modest home. On return I found the house in perfect order and Hiccup in fine form. Lovely photos and videos were sent to me regularly which were much appreciated by me and the friends I was staying with.
Coco, Dizzy, Rascal & Zed / Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK / Aug 19 - Sep 5, 2022 Trusted House Sitters
Catch this amazing couple if you can!!!! We were so lucky that we had time to get to know them before we left and hear some of their amazing travel stories and be spoiled with first rate chef produced delicacies like perfect dairy free lemon meringue pie, had to eat quickly before it floated off the plate! But alongside of all that, the fur babies clearly took them into their hearts before we had even left so we could wave bye-bye without a worry, and indeed our return was to prove their dedicat...
Boris, Oscar & the Chickens / Beech Hill, Berkshire, UK / Aug 4 - 16, 2022 / Repeat Sit
Well, what can I say other than how truly lovely it was to see Linda and Tony again. They have sat for us and our furred and feathered ones three times before and only COVID has stopped them being able to return before now. They are excellent sitters who are kind, caring, conscientious and respectful in all aspects of the sit. We left the car for them to use whilst we were away which also meant that Tony was able to take us to the airport and collect us on our return an arrangement which works...
Alvin & Sprocket / Caldas da Rainha, Leiria, PT / Jul 4 - 29, 2022 / Professional Referral
Tony and Linda are first-class house sitters with such a wealth of experience. They have a very professional approach to housesitting and a genuine love for animals. Our two old dogs were so well cared for during the 3.5 weeks we were away I doubt they missed us at all! Even our old, arthritic, and bossy Yorkie "The Stink" was no problem for Linda and Tony. They kept us up to date with what the boys were up to and took great care of our home. They quickly adapt to their new (albeit temporary) c...
Digger, Tiger & Pandora / Ennis, County Clare, IE / Jun 8 - 30, 2022 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony are absolutely superb sitters. They looked after our young Goldie and two cats for three weeks while we toured Ireland in our motorhome. We were very lucky to get them when we did. They are an extremely pleasant couple with a totally professional approach while at the same being relaxed and making us feel very comfortable. Communication was perfect from beginning to end. From the moment they arrived we could tell our pets were in safe and loving hands. They kept us updated with pi...
Tano / East Finchley, London, UK / May 31 - Jun 4, 2022 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were the most fantastic pet and house sitters! Very experienced, kind and extremely thoughtful. They were really clear and helpful communicating beforehand and throughout the stay. We got updates and photos of Tano from his many walks. Tano clearly had a lovely time and developed a strong bond with them both. We came back to an incredibly clean house, a very delicious meal and most importantly a very happy dog. I really hope they will be available again - we would be lucky to have...
Lulu & Peppa / Arbonne-la-Forêt, Seine-et-Marne, FR / May 12 - 30, 2022 / Repeat Sit
Lulu and Peppa spend the best of their holidays with Linda and Tony. They were very happy with their nannies, Linda and Tony. Keep your happiness and way of living!!! See you next year!!!
Daphne & Lucy / East Bergholt, Suffolk, UK / May 4 - 11, 2022 /Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony are fantastic - I would happily have them back. Daphne and Lucy were looked after beautifully and the house was definitely left cleaner than they found it. I couldn’t have asked for better pet sitters.
Mia, Rucca, Daisy & Cooper / Monção, Viana do Castelo, Portugal / Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2022 / Mind My House
Linda and Tony sat for us for a month over March- April, 2022 It was apparent straight away that they were a good fit for our 4 legged brood, the dogs took to them immediately in fact Cooper, our 'aloof' boy became Tony's lap dog... all 35 kilos of him! and our recent rescue who is quite a fragile girl, bonded with Linda, and now seems to be a little more open to play with our other two girls, a big step for Ruru. A word of warning....watch your waistline as they cook up a storm in t...
Rosie / Edinburgh, Scotland, UK / Feb 5 - 28, 2022 / Repeat Sit
This was the second time Linda and Tony looked after our home and our lovely but nervous German Shepherd, Rosie. I cannot recommend them highly enough! We would book them to sit for Rosie every time we go away but they are very much in high demand and not often available! Within seconds of them arriving Rosie recognised them and fell in love with them all over again! I think I can say they loved her too! She is not the easiest of dogs but they worked very hard with her to ensure she was happy, c...
Teddy / Highgate, London, UK / Jan 8 - Feb 4, 2022 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were fantastic! We felt very relaxed with them as soon as they walked through the door. They have travelled around and have many interesting stories. You could see how much they love animals. They are very experienced with dogs. Teddy was treated like a little king. I came home to a very happy dog. I also came home to a beautiful salmon salad that looked like it had been made in a top notch restaurant. It was very good, I really enjoyed it. I would not hesitate in inviting Linda...
CJ / Sonoma, CA, US / May 26 - Jul 16, 2021 & Sep 4, 2021 - Jan 4, 2022 / Repeat Sit
Some five years ago, on our way to Thailand, we met a couple at a bar in San Francisco's airport. We got to talking and learned about what they did with their lives, which was to house and pet sit all over the world. Honestly, it seemed a little crazy and we walked away thinking that it was a little crazy and that it didn't seem likely we would ever do it. Fast forward to the present day when we began to travel back to Greece for long stays. We considered our kennel, but the price for ou...
Matza / El Cerrito, CA, US / Aug 31 - Sep 4 / Trusted House Sitters
We cannot thank Linda and Tony enough. We are so very grateful to have found them on THS. From the initial moment we met them on Zoom, they were easy to talk to and genuine people with a love for what they do, we knew they were the ones we wanted. They have a very impressive house/pet sitting history with years of experience in the US and international, which gave us real confidence. They are amazing warm people, down to earth, globally experienced and brilliant house/pet sitters. We were able ...
Tosha, Rascal & Gigi / Berkeley, CA, US / Aug 15 - 29, 2021 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were OUTSTANDING pet/house sitters while we were away. They bonded beautifully with our dog Tosha, bad boy cat Rascal and ancient kitty Gigi, not to mention the chickens. Tony even managed to become friends with Gigi who is usually afraid of men. They took our dog to the local park to see her dog play group in the mornings, and I received numerous unsolicited complements about what lovely people they are. All of the animals were so well cared for. Our house was spotless when we ca...
Cosmo / Oakland, CA, US / Jul 26 - 30, 2021 / Trusted House Sitters
We cannot say more than other reviewers, as they already used all the superlatives we know. Linda and Tony are a delightful couple, who showered our doglike feline with affection. Plus, our house was left in total order and clean. You won't go wrong with these folks. Highly recommend!!
Oski / San Francisco, CA, US / Jul 17 - 25, 2021 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony are exceptional Housesitters. They sat for us for a mere week and by its end we wished it had been longer. They stayed with us the night before we left and the night we got home, driving us to and from the airport on both ends of the trip. They were gracious and accommodating, communicated just enough to keep us informed, took great care of our home, made friends with all our neighbors and, most importantly, were excellent caretakers of our dog Oski. He is a young 90 lb Labrador R...
CJ / Sonoma, CA, US / May 26 – Jul 16, 2021 / Personal Contact
If anyone needs a loving and careful house/pet sitter check out ours! Tony and Linda Granaghan are part of a network of international pet sitters, and they travel all over the world to take care of pets at NO CHARGE! No, there's no catch. They just stayed with our CJ for 6 weeks and left the house, cars and most importantly the dog in tip top shape. They are coming back for four months in September. We trust them completely. If you know your pets would be happier at home and you are going ...
Teddy & Edie / Reisterstown, MD, US / Mar 15 - May 26, 2021 / Repeat Sit
We can not say enough about Tony and Linda. This is the second time that they have house sat for us and it feels like having old friends coming to stay while we are away. We are completely comfortable knowing that they take better care of the cats than we do (and the cats love them) as well as our home. We come home to a clean. house - and Linda left us some delicious chicken soup! We also learn from them in small ways - that a topper would be good for our bed (thank you, Tony and Linda, for the...
Jimmy & Motley / Waynesville, NC, US / Mar 14 – Apr 14, 2021 / Personal Contact
Linda and Tony came to care for my two cats and my home this past Mar/Apr 2021. I knew they would take care of everything as they had house sat for me in the past. This time it wasn’t just house sitting, however, as they had my two fur babies of very differing personalities. One is a female who can be a bit of a wacko at times and then demanding of love and attention the next (and I mean demanding) and the other is a male tripod who tends to hide when strangers are around, but is a lover with th...
Bonnie & Calle / Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, MX / Jan 31 - Mar 10, 2021 / Professional Referral
We were happy to find Linda and Tony because it allowed us to be away for five weeks and to not worry about our dogs at all.  They were very good at communicating with us on how the dogs were doing with occasional photos and we returned to find our dogs happy and completely content. Also, we came home to find our house clean and the plants well-tended. We enjoyed the time we were able to spend with them and we would have no hesitation having them return to sit for us again.
Smudge & Koala / San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, MX / Jan 11 – 21, 2021 / Professional Referral
I spent all of two hours with Tony and Linda Granaghan before deciding to entrust them with my home and my two cats, and even my car. Sometimes you just know. I returned 10 days later. My cats were so captivated with their new caretakers that my re-entry was a non-event. My car was returned with a full gas tank and spotless inside and out. Dinner was ready. I had traveled all day and had little energy in reserve. What a homecoming! Each of us believes in a win/win approach to life, and this was ...
Tia & Tango / San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, MX / Nov 28, 2020 – Jan 3, 2021 & Jan 22 – Jan 30, 2021 / Professional Referral
Linda and Tony were a delight to have house sit for us!  My 2 little dogs, Tia and Tango were in love from the first minute. Our home, garden and pets were well loved and in perfect condition when we got back. We have used Tony and Linda twice now and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. They asked intelligent, thoughtful questions about our home and pets. They were clean, tidy, and respectful of our property. Tony has the added benefit of being very handy and a professional chef. We had a 5-sta...
Harry & Charlie / El Dorado Hills, CA, US / Oct 31 – Nov 24, 2020 / Repeat Sit
Linda and Tony are excellent house/ pet sitters. The house and yard is well cared for and we always come home to a clean, well maintained space. This is the third time we have had Linda and Tony and Harry and Charlie our two, not always so easy dogs, are very happy when they are here. They love all the attention and walks they get. I have no hesitation in recommending Linda and Tony as house/ pet sitters.
Teddy & Edie / Reisterstown, MD, US / Sep 18 - Aug 30, 2020 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony took care of our house and cats were six weeks. They were beyond our expectations. They took care of the cats like they were their own and sent us pictures frequently so we could see how they were doing. It seem like the cats could hardly tell we were gone. They also rake the leaves and kept the pool clean even though we didn’t ask them to do that. When we got home the house will spic and span. I could not say enough about how fabulous they were. I hope we get to use them again ne...
Bella & Mimi / Salida, CO, US / Aug 26 – Sep 15, 2020 / Trusted House Sitters
If you are lucky enough to get a sit request from Linda and Tony, take it!! These two are professional Housesitters as well as really kind, good people. Bella (dog) took to them right away and Mimi (cat) actually treated them to a chest sit! The house was well cared for and clean. We definitely felt comfortable with leaving our home and pets in their care. We were also lucky enough to be greeted home with a fabulous meal. We will definitely invite them back!
Midnight & Pebbles / Ithica, NY, US / Jul 24 – Aug 23, 2020 / Professional Referral
During a summer when everyone’s plans were upended by Covid, Linda and Tony were supposed to be somewhere more exotic than upstate NY, but their loss was our gain! Their unexpected availability to look after our house and pets was truly a silver lining in the cloud of this challenging time. We knew from the “get go” upon Zoom-meeting Linda and Tony that our two cats, chickens, and fish would be in excellent hands. They showed great care and concern for our kitties and all else. Their regular rep...
Sugar & Shadow / La Jolla, CA, US / Jun 21 – Jul 23, 2020 / Professional Referral
Thanks for everything! It was such a pleasure to have you stay at our house and watch Shadow and Sugar! You guys were very thorough from the very beginning, yet flexible- thanks! I love the questionnaire you had me fill out regarding the “kids”. It really put my mind to ease that they were going to be in good hands. The animals seemed so happy and relaxed! I loved all the FB posts!   When we decided to stay longer you guys were incredible to not only reach out to help me find pet sitters you d...
Aspen Grove Bungalow / Silverton, OR, US / Apr 3 - May 20, 2020 / Repeat Sit
We have remained in contact with Linda and Tony after their 3 week sit in 2018, and have developed a friendship.  We decided to move to Europe for a few years and put our home on Airbnb.   During the early beginnings of the Covid Pandemic, we decided to close our Airbnb for several months.  During this time we happened to see a post on Facebook that Linda and Tony were caught without their planned housesit because of borders closing.  It was the perfect situation for both of us!  They immediatel...
Harry & Charlie / El Dorado Hills, CA, US / Mar 2 – 19, 2020 / Repeat Sit
Linda and Tony are excellent house, dog sitters. We always come home to a clean and organized house, and calm and happy dogs. We had to cut our vacation short this time, due to the Covid 19 outbreak, and they were gracious and understanding. We have no hesitation in recommending them, and are looking forward to having them sit again in the future.
Riley & Oscar / Port Ludlow, WA, US / Jan 30 – Feb 25, 2020 / Trusted House Sitters
Others have stated how wonderful Linda and Tony are and we couldn't agree more! They are incredibly professional, warm and generous sitters. From the start we knew they were going to be perfect when we saw our somewhat shy Springer Spaniel, Riley, put his head on Tony's lap within a few minutes of their arrival. Our cat, Oscar, was equally enamored with them. We enjoyed getting to know them, as well, and were thrilled that they would be taking care of our pets and house. Unfortunately fo...
Tico / Menlo Park, CA, US / Jan 3 – 24, 2020 / Repeat Sit
Linda and Tony Granaghan are wonderful house sitters.  They make a real effort to get to know the pets they’re taking care of.  Our cat isn’t overly friendly yet he was curling up with Linda during nap time! Our house sparkled upon our return and there was even a delicious dinner waiting for us. We really hope they will be back!
Rafa / Torre del Mar, Costa del Sol, ES / Dec 21 – 30, 2019 / Mind My House
Perfect Housesitters - Linda and Tony were absolutely perfect. We couldn´t have wished for better sitters. We arrived home to a very relaxed dog who clearly hadn´t missed us at all. The house was immaculate with towels and sheets washed and the bed made up. As if that wasn´t enough there was a delicious Aubergine Bake ready to go in the oven! If you are lucky enough to get to meet Linda and Tony, snap them up!
Rus & Mila / Mullingar, County Westmeath, IE / Nov 17 – Dec 13, 2019 / Mind My House
Cat sitting in the Irish winter! - Linda and Tony took wonderful care of our two house cats and indeed of our home for three and a half weeks- mid November to mid December 2019. Despite truly foul weather, they made the most of what this time of the year has to offer and remained cheery. Finally they prepared a delicious dinner for two bone-weary travellers - totally unexpected but much appreciated. This was the first time that we had house/pet sitters and I can only say that it was a truly posi...
Merlot, Pinot, Millie, Suki & the Chickens / Fleurac, Dordogne, France / Oct 14 – Nov 16, 2019 / Mind My House
Great professional House-sitters! - Linda and Tony stood out over the other potential candidates for our house-sit as being highly professional and motivated. We Skyped with them prior to offering them the sit and we liked them immediately. Having offered Tony and Linda the sit, communication between us was excellent and we agreed mutually convenient travel dates and arrival times – in fact they were extremely accommodating as we had to extend our trip by several days and that wasn’t a problem f...
Boris, Megan & Oscar / Beech Hill, Berkshire, UK / Sep 9 – 25, 2019 / Repeat Sit
This was Linda and Tony’s third visit and not only was it just lovely to see them both again and hear all about their travels, it provided great peace of mind that they were so ‘at home’ here with all our furry and feathered ones whilst we were away. It goes without saying that Boris, Megan and Oscar were thrilled to see them too.
Doris & Winston / Sturminster Newton, Dorset, UK / Aug 22 – Sep 8, 2019 / Trusted House Sitters
Well what can I say; Linda & Tony were ABSOLUTELY SUPERB HOUSESITTERS!! From our first communication they put my mind at ease with their organisation and friendliness. When they arrived at our home they were so kind with our dogs and even brought them welcome toys which was so sweet. Their patience with our nervous pup Doris was wonderful and instantly made me comfortable that she was going to have the best time with Linda & Tony. Likewise they were happy to run around the garden and play ball w...
Lola, Princess & Willow / Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK / Jul 25 – Aug 19, 2019 / Trusted House Sitters
Fantastic couple!! Our 3 dogs had a fantastic time with Linda and Tony!! Photo and message updates regularly and the house was spotless to come back too!!! Could not ask for better sitters and are an absolutely lovely couple. Thank you so much xxx
Nellie & TJ / Birmingham, West Midlands, UK / July 17 – 22, 2019 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were wonderful house sitters, great communication beforehand and during the sit. They took excellent care of our babies, and the house was spotless when we returned, it was a perfect house sitting experience.
Rosie / Edinburgh, Scotland, UK / June 25 – July 17, 2019 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were fantastic! they agreed to come a few days before we left in order to get to know Rosie, our adolescent German Shepherd! She is at the "naughty" stage and I know they had to work very hard to keep her amused, happy and well exercised! We came home to a very happy dog who is now missing Linda and Tony! Our house was immaculate, (much better than when I’m in charge!) and they had a delicious dinner waiting for us when we arrived home which was much appreciated after a long jour...
Mia / Bingley, Bradford, UK / May 21 – June 25, 2019 / Trusted House Sitters
What can we say? What lovely people! We were so lucky to have Linda and Tony look after our Ragdoll cat, Mia. Not only did our cat visibly adore them both but Tony looked after our garden with so much love and attention that even the nearly consistent rain could not spoil the plants. The house was absolutely spotless on our return. Conversation never ran dry and we can truly say that we have gained new friends and are hopefully meeting up socially later in the year. Both Linda and Tony are fabul...
Lily / Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK / May 8 – 20, 2019 / House Carers
Just wanted to say a BIG thank you to both of you for the great job you did in looking after Lily and the house. It was such a relief to know I could go away without any worries. And thanks Tony for the help with the shower and the garden. Would definitely recommend you to any other people looking for pet/house sitters and you are more than welcome to pass on my email address to anyone looking for a reference.
Bella & Amber / Bay of Plenty, NZ / Mar 12 - Apr 12, 2019 / Kiwi Housesitters
Good people. Great house-sitters, loved and cared for our pets. Linda and Tony are superb, professional house-sitters. We were kept in touch throughout our travels with photos and emails. It was wonderful to have peace of mind while we travelled the world. When we came home, Linda had cooked our dinner and left enough in the fridge to last a few days. The kitchen and dining and lounge was clean and tidy. The dogs were happy and healthy. I would recommend this sitter to anyone who wants peace of ...
Stella / Glen Eden, Auckland, NZ / Feb 14 – Mar 1, 2019 / Kiwi Housesitters
We asked Linda and Tony to look after our house and dog for just over two weeks. They communicated throughout and we got home to a very clean house, a happy dog and a great frittata in the fridge :)
Chloe, Lexi, Lola & Rollo / Onewhero, Waikato, NZ / Feb 2 - 19, 2019 / Kiwi Housesitters
Please can I give these two wonderful people 200 stars. You often wonder if you still find honest, reliable, genuine good hearted people in todays world, and I can tell you that Tony and Linda are the most wonderful people I've met in my life. I arranged a trip to visit family abroad and entrusted them with our 4 dogs, our vehicle, our house and all our belongings. Honestly, I think they might have taken better care of our house, vehicle and pets than we do, so we would have to step up :) Th...
MacKenzie, Shelby & Rocky / Melbourne, VIC, AUS / Jan 7 – 29, 2019 / Aussie House Sitters
Linda and Tony cared for our 3 dogs like they were their own. They were knowledgeable about animal behaviour and kept us informed regularly. We came home to a spotless house, happy dogs and breakfast. Thank you. Highly recommended.
Tico / Menlo Park, CA, US / Nov 24 – Dec 27, 2018 / Professional Referral
Our house looked lovely on our return, everything in its place and spotlessly clean.  Our cat obviously appreciated the care and attention you both gave him, as did we.  The welcome dinner you had prepared for us was delicious.  We could not have asked for better house sitters and will certainly be in touch when a need arises in the future.  Thank you both very much. We hope you have some wonderful adventures and travels ahead!
Kimba & Jackson / Oakland, CA, US / Nov 13 – 24, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony arrived two days before we departed on our trip and stayed two nights after we returned, so we had the opportunity to share several meals together (one of which they prepared and for which I requested the recipe!) and got to know one another quite well. When we opened the door to greet Linda and Tony upon their arrival, our dogs Kimba and Jackson immediately began licking both of them, showing us right away that our boys would be in good hands while we were away. Linda and Tony ca...
Stella / Santa Cruz, CA, US / Nov 8 – 12, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
I sure wish there were more than 5 stars for Linda and Tony. What great house sitters -- professionals extraordinaire! We enjoyed meeting them over supper the day before we left on our trip and formed a nice connection with them. Everything they did was just perfect. They kept in touch with photos and texts while we were away, even making suggestions about tasty things to try on our beloved, elderly dog's food to encourage her to eat. They obviously took good care of her, as she seemed quite...
Ollie & Skylar / Menlo Park, CA, US / Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony are great. lucky for you if you can have them fit you into their full schedule of full time pet sitting and traveling the world. mature, responsible, animal loving!!! all around good people. My animals were loved and cared for. When I met them, Linda's priority was to write down feeding and walking schedule for Oliver my dog and feeding, medicine for my elderly cat. I returned to an immaculate house, clean and washed sheets and even a little homemade soup upon my evening retur...
Bleue / San Francisco, CA, US / Oct 5 - 30, 2018 / Personal Referal
I want to thank you both sincerely from the bottom of my heart for taking care of my precious Bleue while I was away for 3+ weeks. Furthermore for being able to step in for a few extra days when my company sent me away to Vietnam for work. The house was immaculate when I came back, (it smelled cleaner than when I left- what’s your secret??) Bleue had a smile from ear to ear and was so excited to see me upon my return. Thank you too for check ins along the way and I really hope you both enjoyed y...
Paloma, Samba, Pancho / Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, MX / Sep 4 – Oct 4, 2018 / Professional Referral
There are not enough accolades for Tony and Linda who took care of my three dogs for the month for September 2018. I never experienced a single moment of insecurity or doubt that this wonderful couple would be ANYTHING but kind caring genuinely loving Abuelos to my beloved family. I spent the most relaxed vacation in many years as a result. I will be forever grateful! They LOVE animals. Period and what a relief not to worry. They cheerfully put up with tropical heat, unusual amounts of rain, mos...
Harry & Charlie / El Dorado Hills, CA, US / July 23 - Aug 30, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were excellent pet/ house sitters. We returned home after 5 weeks to two very happy dogs, an immaculate house and a very well tended pool and garden. There was even a meal waiting for us. They were conscientious, organised, very clean and reliable, kept to Harry and Charlie's schedule and obviously gave them lots of love and attention, as they sulked for a while when they left! We received regular updates on the "boys" activities which was fun and reassuring. I would have no h...
Jet, Lola, Cheese, Otto, Timmy & Davey / June 28 - July 19, 2018 / Silverton, Oregon, US / Nomador
Lovely couple! Extremely capable and trustworthy. Not sure our pets even missed us ???? Came home to a clean home and 5 very happy dogs and 2 cats! Linda and Tony have great energy about them and are just genuinely nice people. We whole heartedly recommend them to anyone looking to entrust them with their home and or pets for any duration of time. We had them house/pet sit for 3 weeks during a very hot Summer holiday, and everything was perfect when we returned. We hope to stay in touch with the...
Megan, Boris, Oscar & the Chickens / Beech Hill, Berkshire, UK / June 11 - 15, 2018 / Repeat Sit
What more can I add apart from the fact that it was a delight to welcome Linda and Tony back for a repeat sit. The dogs were delighted to see them and it was so reassuring for us to watch them head off on their morning walk with Linda and Tony and not fret about leaving us at the house waving them off. I cannot recommend them highly enough and hope to see them again if/when they visit the UK again. Safe journeys guys.
Enya - Camberley, Surrey, UK / June 1 - 10, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were such a delightful couple and the perfect house sitters. They were so friendly and bonded immediately with Enya. Every morning they took her to the 'doggy crech' - our friendly group of dog walkers, and then into the woods. I couldn't have been happier with how they communicated with me before, during and after the sit - along with photos. When I got home I was greeted with a very happy dog and a most delicious meal. Tony had mowed the lawn and cut back all the rho...
Megan, Boris & Oscar / Beech Hill, Berkshire, UK / May 15 - 31, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
What can I say... Linda and Tony are just the best. They took the greatest care of our pets and home, going above and beyond the call of duty. Our Springer Spaniel had been diagnosed with a liver complaint a few days before we were due to leave and they took on the making of a special diet when Megan refused to eat the veterinary prescribed food and also baked for my nieces charity cake stall. The house was pristine when we arrived home, and I think quietly the dogs were quite disappointed to se...
Avane & Virgule / Arbonne le Foret, France / Apr 25 – May 14, 2018 / Nomador
That was the best moment of our holidays ... leave the house to Linda and Tony ... and the very good think was for our dogs ... Avane & Virgule ... Everything was perfect --- more than perfect ... If tomorrow we have to do it again ... we will do it ... without any problem ... you can trust both of them ... Hope to see you soon Linda and Tony!
Frankie / Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK / April 07 - 21, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were the best house sitters and I hope we are lucky enough to be able to use their services again. It was especially good that we were able to meet them at our house a few weeks before our holiday. This put our minds at rest as we felt immediately at ease with them. They sent us just the right amount of emails, whilst we were away, so that we felt in touch with home and with Frankie too. We returned home to find everything lovely and clean and Frankie looked very well cared for an...
Snoop & Twinkle / Whitney, Oxforshire, UK / Jan 10 - Apr 05, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Both Linda and Tony did a great job of looking after our cats and the house and we could not recommend them high enough. We not only had welcome home flowers but food too including new flowers in our planters around the house. The cellar and fridge were well stocked and the house was clean and tidy. They kept us fully informed about what was happening at home even when things went wrong (water leaks in bathroom) and we could help by engaging workmen to sort the problems. We were away for 3 month...
Harry & Charlie / El Dorado Hills CA, USA / July 23 - Aug 30, 2018 / Trusted House Sitters
Linda and Tony were excellent pet/ house sitters. We returned home after 5 weeks to two very happy dogs, an immaculate house and a very well tended pool and garden. There was even a meal waiting for us. They were conscientious, organised, very clean and reliable, kept to Harry and Charlie's schedule and obviously gave them lots of love and attention, as they sulked for a while when they left! We received regular updates on the "boys" activities which was fun and reassuring. I would have no h...
Jet, Lola, Cheese, Otto, Timmy, Davey / Silverton, OR, US / June 28 - July 19, 2018 / Nomador
Lovely couple! Extremely capable and trustworthy. Not sure our pets even missed us ???? Came home to a clean home and 5 very happy dogs and 2 cats! Linda and Tony have great energy about them and are just genuinely nice people. We whole heartedly recommend them to anyone looking to entrust them with their home and or pets for any duration of time. We had them house/pet sit for 3 weeks during a very hot Summer holiday, and everything was perfect when we returned. We hope to stay in touch with the...
Megan, Boris, Oscar & the Chickens / June 11 - 15, 2018 / Repeat Sit
What more can I add apart from the fact that it was a delight to welcome Linda and Tony back for a repeat sit. The dogs were delighted to see them and it was so reassuring for us to watch them head off on their morning walk with Linda and Tony and not fret about leaving us at the house waving them off. I cannot recommend them highly enough and hope to see them again if/when they visit the UK again. Safe journeys guys.

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