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Diane & Alex

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55, semi-retired

55, semi-retired

Diane is a farm-girl and Alex is a city-boy. We met, married and live in British Columbia, Canada and are experienced house and pet sitters who are always looking for our next adventure.

We have travelled both ways around the world together, managed a variety of hospitality and recreation businesses, owned and operated a popular guesthouse, and are travelling once again. We were owned by three amazing cats for over twenty years, and they trained us to care for them purrfectly. As responsible ... Read moreDiane is a farm-girl and Alex is a city-boy. We met, married and live in British Columbia, Canada and are experienced house and pet sitters who are always looking for our next adventure.

We have travelled both ways around the world together, managed a variety of hospitality and recreation businesses, owned and operated a popular guesthouse, and are travelling once again. We were owned by three amazing cats for over twenty years, and they trained us to care for them purrfectly. As responsible and caring homeowners, we would treat your home and pets as our own.

We are homebodies who love to travel. House-sitting offers the perfect opportunity to travel while staying at home. As homeowners, we miss the comfort of home while travelling and find comfort in looking after yours.

We know how much animals bring a home to life. Whether house cats or pet dogs, cows, pigs, hens or horses, we have always had animals as a part of our lives. There's nothing like living in a home with pets, and house sitting gives us the chance to enjoy the love and friendship of a furry friend, if only for a while!

Homeowners ourselves for thirty years, we are the DIY types who can tackle any and all jobs related to property renovation, repair and maintenance. We have experience and knowledge of landscaping, gardening, hot tub care, wood stoves, septic tanks, plumbing, electrical, carpentry ... and so much more!

After several years of working in the hospitality industry, we bought a condo, rented it out, and went travelling. We decided in South Africa that we would open a guesthouse similar to the many "backpackers" in that country. We enjoyed the lifestyle of running a guesthouse which gave us a wealth of knowledge and experience in property management and guest experience.

We have done dozens of house and pet sits for several years, hopping between Canada, Mexico, Australia, Jamaica and Costa Rica. Our sits have ranged from four days to five months in length, and we have looked after all kinds of cats and dogs, as well as hobby farm llamas, chickens, horses and sheep. Several animals also required special care, medication and vet visits.

Whether you're going away for a three days or three months, you will have peace of mind knowing we will care for your home and pet(s) as if they were our own. We have travelled the world while others have looked after our home and pets, and we hope we can do the same for you.

Please contact us for a link to our Housesitting Resume, References and Reviews.

Happy travels!

Diane and Alex

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2026: 1 Jul - 28 Feb 2027

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0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

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British Columbia: Northern BC, Vancouver Coast & Mountains, Vancouver Island  

Reviews (9)

3 of 3 reviews from this owner
Diane and Alex took wonderful care of our fur babies for almost 2 months. We were provided frequent updates on how they were doing (including pictures&videos) which was very comforting to know they were adjusting well (as the girls only knew us for the 1st 2 years of their lives). Household items were managed and we were kept well informed of any issues, resolutions, etc without having any worries. We came home to a very clean house, well maintained yard, a loaf of fresh bread. They also ... MoreDiane and Alex took wonderful care of our fur babies for almost 2 months. We were provided frequent updates on how they were doing (including pictures&videos) which was very comforting to know they were adjusting well (as the girls only knew us for the 1st 2 years of their lives). Household items were managed and we were kept well informed of any issues, resolutions, etc without having any worries. We came home to a very clean house, well maintained yard, a loaf of fresh bread. They also made sure that we were going to arrive home within a few hours, before they left! Definitely recommend them to anyone, and sure hope we have the benefit to have them back in the future!

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Diane and Alex are great and reliable house sitters. They took wonderful care of our cat, including administering his medication perfectly. They didn’t just feed him - they spent quality time keeping him company and we returned to a happy cat. On top of that they kept our patio plants watered and looking beautiful. Communication was also great, with prompt replies to my texts.
Thanks Jasmin. Please give Max a petting for us :)
1 of 3 reviews from this owner
Diane and Alex were fantastic! They exceeded our expectations as house sitters for Pumpkin and Stella. Our home was spotless, and the cats were adored. They kept us updated with photos and messages, easing our minds. Their attention to detail and love for animals shone through. Highly recommended! Five stars all around!
Thanks Paul and Helene. We hope to look after Stella and Pumpkin and enjoy your beautiful home again!
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
This is the second time Diane and Alex have house sat for us and again, we were not disappointed. We came home to a VERY clean house, a happy pooch and even a fire stacked and ready to be lit! Can't say enough good things about these two, they genuinely care for the pets they take care of and it shows. Ripley wasn't anxious at all, just ready to welcome us home, which is a great "tell" of the attention and interaction she gets while we're away. We'll definitely use them again next year and ... MoreThis is the second time Diane and Alex have house sat for us and again, we were not disappointed. We came home to a VERY clean house, a happy pooch and even a fire stacked and ready to be lit! Can't say enough good things about these two, they genuinely care for the pets they take care of and it shows. Ripley wasn't anxious at all, just ready to welcome us home, which is a great "tell" of the attention and interaction she gets while we're away. We'll definitely use them again next year and beyond. Thanks again guys, we appreciate the care, concern and respect you show our family and home!

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Thanks Connie and Kenn. We thoroughly enjoyed taking care of Ripley again!
2 of 3 reviews from this owner
Diane and Alex are amazing pet & house sitters and that is why we choose them again for this house & pet sitting job! Every couple of days we were given updates and photos of our fur babies. They did a wonderful job with taking care of our cats and place like it was their own. We came home to a very clean house and our fur babies were definitely spoiled with the attention they received from Alex and Diane! We can't say enough about these two other then provide them with utter praises. You ... MoreDiane and Alex are amazing pet & house sitters and that is why we choose them again for this house & pet sitting job! Every couple of days we were given updates and photos of our fur babies. They did a wonderful job with taking care of our cats and place like it was their own. We came home to a very clean house and our fur babies were definitely spoiled with the attention they received from Alex and Diane! We can't say enough about these two other then provide them with utter praises. You won't be sorry asking them for your pet/house sitting needs.

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Thanks Helene and Paul. Please give Stella and Pumpkin some cuddles for us.
We really lucked out that Diane and Alex were available to look after our home and our kitty Zoe. They are a wonderful, friendly couple who have a ton of house/pet sitting experience. Communication was excellent and we really appreciated the updates and pictures. We were so happy to receive a picture of Zoe on Diane’s lap only hours after we left. We came home to a spotless home and our Zoe was relaxed and happy. We couldn’t ask for anything more and would absolutely welcome Diane & Alex ... MoreWe really lucked out that Diane and Alex were available to look after our home and our kitty Zoe. They are a wonderful, friendly couple who have a ton of house/pet sitting experience. Communication was excellent and we really appreciated the updates and pictures. We were so happy to receive a picture of Zoe on Diane’s lap only hours after we left. We came home to a spotless home and our Zoe was relaxed and happy. We couldn’t ask for anything more and would absolutely welcome Diane & Alex back anytime. Thank you for taking such good care of our home & kitty!

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Thanks Carol and Mike. We miss Zoe already!
2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Diane and Alex were amazing house sitters! Our pooch was very well cared for and was entirely herself when we returned home. No signs of missing us too much, or feeling ignored, which is our goal. Thanks for interacting and playing with her! The house and property were respected and we came home to a nice clean house, just like we left it. They were also diligent about understanding how to operate things and meet any expectations we may have had. Communication was EXCELLENT! We didn't have ... MoreDiane and Alex were amazing house sitters! Our pooch was very well cared for and was entirely herself when we returned home. No signs of missing us too much, or feeling ignored, which is our goal. Thanks for interacting and playing with her! The house and property were respected and we came home to a nice clean house, just like we left it. They were also diligent about understanding how to operate things and meet any expectations we may have had. Communication was EXCELLENT! We didn't have to ask for pics or updates, they sent them along to let us know how Ripley was doing and adapting. It really allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away. We'll definitely be using Alex and Diane to take care of our family and home again in the future! Thanks again.

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Alex and Diane are completely trustworthy and ideal house sitters. They cared for our home and our kitties like they were their own. We were thrilled to come home to happy content kitties, sharper knives and a clean environment. As our home has some complex systems like a hot tub and pellet stove, it was great that they felt completely competent and able to troubleshoot and keep them functioning. We intend to invite them to stay again.
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Diane and Alex were wonderful housesitters while we were away for 7 weeks. They were very communicative, responsive, on time, and very caring of our home. Our little dog Frankie was well taken care of and received lots of lovin'. Our home was spotless when we returned and they even left behind a well stocked fridge of food so that we did not need to rush out to shop. We highly recommend them.

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