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Joanne and Ray – Reliable, Experienced, and Caring House Sitters

Hello! We’re Ray and Joanne, a semi-retired, self-employed couple based on the Gold Coast. We’re non-smokers, have been happily married for over 30 years, and enjoy a peaceful, travel-loving lifestyle in our motorhome. With grown-up children and grandchildren, our lives are rich with experience, care, and a deep love for animals and the homes we look after.

Trusted Experience Across Australia
For the past eight years, we’ve completed a wide range of house sits across Queensland, Northern NSW, and Tasmania—many by word-of-mouth and increasingly through platforms like Aussie House Sitters. From short holiday sits with beloved cats and dogs to a memorable six-month stay on a Gold Coast Hinterland acreage caring for 4 horses, 40 Scottish Highland cows, and 30 sheep, we bring heartfelt commitment and attention to every sit.

Why Homeowners Love Having Us

Animal Lovers: We’ve raised a family on a 10-acre property filled with animals—dogs, cats, horses, birds, guinea pigs, chooks, even mice. We no longer keep our own pets so we can travel freely, and truly enjoy caring for others’ beloved companions.

Handy and House Proud: Ray is an experienced handyman, gardener, and pool caretaker, while Joanne takes pride in creating a clean and welcoming home environment.

Farm and Acreage Friendly: Confident with larger properties, livestock, and fencing. We’re both proactive and attentive, ensuring everything is well maintained while you're away.

Holistic and Respectful: We live a healthy, grounded lifestyle and treat your home, animals, and routines with utmost respect and care.

Peace of Mind While You're Away
You’ll return to a tidy home, happy pets, and a well-looked-after property. We're calm, capable, and excellent communicators, with glowing references to share.

We’d love to connect and see if we’re the right fit for your needs.

Warm regards,
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