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Tamara & Howard

Senior Slow Travelers & Pet Lovers

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About us

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60, Semi-Retired (Project Mgr Eng)

70, Semi-Retired (Financial)

Experienced full-time traveling couple with 50+ successful 5-star house sits. Animal lovers, remote workers, non-smokers, and trusted caregivers who treat every pet like family.

favoriteWhy we love house sitting

We love caring for animals and becoming part of a community. As "fur-baby grandparents," we enjoy earning a pet's trust, maintaining their routines, and providing owners with peace of mind. Many of the pets we care for feel like extended family by the time we leave. 🐾

Hello! We are Howard and Tee, a married couple from Florida, USA. While we still maintain our home there, we have been traveling full-time since 2019. What began as a love of travel soon led us to house and pet sitting, allowing us to combine our passion for animals with the opportunity to experience communities as locals rather than tourists.

During our travels throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, house and pet sitting has become one of our favorite ways to experience a ... Read moreHello! We are Howard and Tee, a married couple from Florida, USA. While we still maintain our home there, we have been traveling full-time since 2019. What began as a love of travel soon led us to house and pet sitting, allowing us to combine our passion for animals with the opportunity to experience communities as locals rather than tourists.

During our travels throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, house and pet sitting has become one of our favorite ways to experience a community while providing loving care for animals in their own familiar environment.

We have completed more than 50 successful house and pet sits and are proud to maintain consistent 5-star reviews from homeowners. We have cared for cats, dogs, birds, fish, chickens, rabbits, horses, and other beloved family pets ranging from young animals to seniors with special needs.

Friends often refer to us as "pet nannies" or "fur-baby grandparents" because we genuinely enjoy spending time with animals and getting to know their unique personalities. We understand that great pet care is about much more than feeding and cleaning. Pets thrive on routine, companionship, affection, and consistency.

Because we both work remotely, we have the flexibility to spend plenty of time with the pets in our care. Whether they enjoy playtime, cuddles, supervision, or simply having someone nearby, we can easily adapt our schedule to meet their needs.

We are experienced in administering medications, following detailed feeding routines, caring for senior pets, and providing regular communication while owners are away. We maintain a daily log and provide frequent photo and video updates so homeowners can enjoy their travels with confidence.

As homeowners ourselves, we understand the importance of caring for a property with the same respect and attention we would give our own home. We are non-smokers, clean, reliable, and committed to leaving every home as tidy and well cared for as when we arrived.

We are currently exploring Australia and will be visiting New Zealand throughout 2026. We will be in Auckland from June 25–29, 2026, and returning for an extended stay from September 21 through November 29, 2026. If desired, we would be happy to meet in person before a future house sit. We would love the opportunity to care for your home and your cherished pets.

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Pet care

We have completed more than 50 successful house and pet sits and are proud to maintain consistent 5-star reviews from homeowners. We have cared for cats, dogs, birds, fish, chickens, rabbits, horses, and other beloved pets ranging from young animals to seniors with special needs.

We are ... Read moreWe have completed more than 50 successful house and pet sits and are proud to maintain consistent 5-star reviews from homeowners. We have cared for cats, dogs, birds, fish, chickens, rabbits, horses, and other beloved pets ranging from young animals to seniors with special needs.

We are comfortable administering medications, following special diets, maintaining established routines, and caring for pets that require extra attention or supervision. Because we both work remotely, we have the flexibility to spend plenty of time with the pets in our care.

For every house sit, we create a private Google Photos album and post daily photos, videos, and updates that homeowners can access anytime, from anywhere in the world. References and reviews are available upon request.

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petsWilling to care for these pets

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CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals

agricultureFarm experience

We are also open to caring for farm and lifestyle-block animals. While our experience with larger farm animals is more limited than our experience with household pets, we enjoy learning, follow instructions carefully, and would welcome the opportunity to care for horses, cows, chickens, sheep, ... Read moreWe are also open to caring for farm and lifestyle-block animals. While our experience with larger farm animals is more limited than our experience with household pets, we enjoy learning, follow instructions carefully, and would welcome the opportunity to care for horses, cows, chickens, sheep, goats, and similar animals.

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diagnosisAbout our references

Over the past several years, we have completed 50+ successful house and pet sits caring for cats, ... Read moreOver the past several years, we have completed 50+ successful house and pet sits caring for cats, dogs, birds, and other beloved pets. We are proud to have earned consistent 5-star reviews and excellent references from homeowners. We would be happy to share references, reviews, and examples of our daily updates upon request or check THS: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/united-states/florida/st-petersburg/l/1269394/?

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Availability

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 6 Jun - 21 Sep | 1-30 Sep | 24 Sep - 10 Oct | 1-31 Oct | 24 Oct - 1 Nov | 1-13 Nov | 29 Nov - 31 Dec 2027

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Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

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

where_to_votePreferred locations

Anywhere in New Zealand

travelTravel plans

We will be exploring New Zealand from September 21 through November 29, 2026. We are open to sits of varying lengths throughout both islands and enjoy building relationships with homeowners before a sit through video calls or, when possible, an in-person meeting.

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