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Kerry & Rod

The Happy Helpers

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About us

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Kerry: 64, Retired

Rod: 65, Retired

Responsible, animal-loving retired couple with homeownership experience, ready to care for your pets and home.

favoriteWhy we love house sitting

We love looking after pets. Travelling means we can’t have pets of our own so housesitting is our next best option.

We love the sense of belonging the hosting provides by allowing us to be part of a community.

Hello! We're Kerry and Rod, a responsible and caring retired couple with professional backgrounds in the court system and secondary education. We have a shared passion for animals, exploring new places, and providing attentive care to homes while their owners are away.

With Kerry's background in the demanding and detail-oriented court system, you can be assured of absolute discretion, integrity, and commitment to following all instructions precisely.

Rod’s experience as a secondary ... Read moreHello! We're Kerry and Rod, a responsible and caring retired couple with professional backgrounds in the court system and secondary education. We have a shared passion for animals, exploring new places, and providing attentive care to homes while their owners are away.

With Kerry's background in the demanding and detail-oriented court system, you can be assured of absolute discretion, integrity, and commitment to following all instructions precisely.

Rod’s experience as a secondary school teacher brings reliability, and adeptness at handling unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

We are both retired homebodies who also love new places. We enjoy the simple pleasures of a quiet evening with a furry friend.

Our professional lives have instilled in us strong organizational skills and an unwavering sense of responsibility.

We understand the trust you place in us when you hand over your keys. Our goal is simple: to treat your home and pets with the same love, respect, and meticulous care we would give our own. We aim to ensure your return feels seamless, leaving your home just as you left it (or perhaps even tidier!) and your pets happy and relaxed.

Animal Care: We are lifelong animal lovers with experience caring for dogs (all sizes), cats, and smaller pets. We're comfortable with daily walks, feeding schedules, grooming, and administering oral medication if needed.

Home Management: Our professional backgrounds mean we're reliable and attentive to detail. We'll ensure all security procedures are followed, maintain the cleanliness of your home, and manage any light garden care or other household tasks as requested.

Communication: You can expect clear, regular updates and photos of your pets, giving you complete peace of mind while you travel the world.

We are non-smokers, tidy, and have many loves and skills that would enable us to do small gardening tasks and maintenance whilst looking after your home and pets.

We would love the opportunity to chat with you via video call to discuss your specific needs and ensure we are the perfect match for you, your home, and your beloved pets.

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Pet care

petsWilling to care for these pets

Dogs

Cats

Fish

Birds

Rabbits/Guinea Pigs

Chickens/Ducks/Geese

Farm Animals

Horses

Trust

Silver member12 months

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 17 Jul - 23 Aug | 27 Aug - 14 Sep | 18-28 Sep | 1-20 Oct

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2026: 21 Oct - 30 Apr 2027

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Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

Anywhere in Canada

Review

TOBY ( Alberta, Apr 2026 - 2 weeks 5 nights)

We were so blessed to have Kerry and Rod house sit for us. We have cats and chickens and they were very well cared for (the cats spoiled!) and our home was clean when we returned. Communication was easy and they sent photos of the cats for us to enjoy on our trip. We would highly recommend them for any of your house sitting needs! Thank you again Kerry and Rod!!