The Handy House Sitter Reviews

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Hi, I’m Sam, short for Samantha. Thanks for dropping by. :) I house sit, I’m handy. And I'm a homebody who loves animal companions. :)

I'm a mature woman, and fully house trained. :) I’ll be house-sitting for you solo, I’m a non-smoker, and typically vegetarian. Mostly I'm a homebody, always busy and pottering around – the kind of person who has great relationships with her neighbours (see attachments) and friendly with everyone! I value the opportunity to help other people. Hopefully I can help you too. :)

Life is a fun transition for me at present, and I am loving finding new ways to enrich my life. In 2023 I left my professional career and went back to TAFE to do carpentry, I went road-tripping for 6 months, and I started my own handywoman business & DIY workshops for women (it's still fledgling for now).

Your pets are my priority when I mind them.

I grew up with animals - from the ordinary (cats, dog, birds) to pet mice, chooks, bees and farm animals.
My love of animals has continued into adulthood. My own dog, Don, died during the pandemic. He was old but I miss him, and our walks and cuddles.

So hanging out with your pets (or farm animals) will be rad!

On a personal level, I love nature and really enjoy growing my own food. I spend my leisure time learning new stuff (big podcast fan!), writing, dancing, or baking yummy things. Equally I like to do yoga classes, or finding some local activities, or to join a working bee. I've travelled and lived abroad a lot.

You'll find awesome reviews from all the wonderful homeowners I have house sat for throughout the last year. I'm still in touch with many (mostly to ask about their pets! ha ha!).

If you’re going away and need someone to mind your pets and plants, (and if you have a few odd jobs you’ve been meaning to get to)….maybe this handywoman house sitter can be your holiday fairy to take care of things for you.

Anyhow, let’s chat. We’ll see how I can help. :) Happy holidays!

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“Sam was absolutely incredible. We were so nervous to leave our goldie Marlie for a long period but Sam reassured us and made us feel so comfortable leaving Marlie with her. Sam gave me updates every day and communicated well before and during the sit. She followed my long list of instructions and left the house beautiful and tidy on her departure. Can't reccomend Sam enough for your house sit. Thankyou Sam! Ellysha and Chris”

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“We would not recommend Sam as a sitter as she made us feel very anxious with updates that spoilt our trip away. We have always used mad paws in the past and our golden retriever has always stayed with others without one issue. Would only use if you have no pets as the only positive was that there were no issues with the property.”

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“Would not recommend Sam as made us feel very uncomfortable and spoilt our trip away. Have always used mad paws website in past and our golden retriever has always stayed with others without one issue. It was very clear Sam is not a dog person and clearly doesn’t know how to look after a pet. Would only use if you have no pets as only positive was there no issues with the property.”

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“Sam communicated well and looked after my pet and home very well. God picture updates every day and I felt at ease having her in my place”

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“Sam was an outstanding house and pet sitter. Excellent communication prior to and throughout the sit. Our cavaliers thoroughly enjoyed her company, following her everywhere in the house and accompanying her exploring beaches, parks, rivers, markets and coffee - they are still checking her room each day to see if she is there. Our elderly girl needed medication, telephone checks and visit to our vet which Sam handled superbly. House was beautifully clean, with supplies purchased for our late night return and plants well cared for. Thoroughly recommend Sam for your house and very caring pet sit.”

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