Debbie and Will Wilburn, Roswell, Georgia, USA Experienced housesitters, trustworthy, energetic, retired professionals who love animals and will care for your home and beloved pets - See more at: http://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/21440-DebbieandWill/#sthash.rE17FU5p.dpuf Hello, we are a married couple who enjoys travel. We are both recently retired college educated
professionals who have traveled the world (over 60 countries) and we LOVE
animals. If you have pets in your home their care and happiness will be our number one priority. Debbie was employed with the University of Georgia for 29 years as a Home Economist/Family and Consumer Science Agent
and Will owned and operated his own business for over 30 years.
We have completed16 pet/housesitting
assignments, 8 international and 8 within the U.S. We also have a confirmed house sit in New Zealand in March/April. We are listed on two websites and have
received excellent ratings.
We are and have been homeowners for over 22 years. You can rest assured that we will respect your property and privacy. Your pets and your home will be treated with genuine care. We are both non-smokers, non-drinkers and
drug free. We are very honest,
responsible, organized, flexible and friendly (great senses of humor). Our clients have commented that we leave their homes cleaner than when we arrived.
We are looking for house/pet sitting opportunities in the U.S. and
abroad. We are flexible and available to travel. We love the adventure of
experiencing new places, meeting new people and spending time with beloved
pets. We will provide excellent references.
Housesitting Experience:
We have been pet/housesitting through this website and trustedhousesitters.com for nearly 2 1/2 years.
We have cared for 23 cats, 11 dogs, 29 chickens, 11 fish and 1 indoor
bunny and loved them al
Recently in April/May 2016 we flew to New Zealand and cared for 2 mixed Lab/pit/boxer dogs and 2 adorable cats.
In 2016 we returned for a second time to care for two adorable cats in San Miguel Allende, Mexico for 42 days. They looked forward to toy playtime each night before bed and loved laying in our laps. We also cared for them a month in September of 2015.
November/December we returned for a second housesit with a lovable yellow Lab, Argus and his partner in fun Kai, an energetic 7 mongh old black Lab in Carlsbad, California.
In June 2015 we returned for a second pet sit with a family
in Lake Wales,
Florida. We were overjoyed to see that the animals
remembered us and fought over who would sleep in our room. We cared for five cats, a beagle and 29
chickens. We gathered eggs, cleaned the
coop and cooked lots of omelets. We even
daily fed and watered the wild sandhill cranes.
Jan and Jimmy are now friends we
will always keep in touch with.
In May 2015 we pet and house sat in Greystones, Ireland with three fun cats. We administered breathing treatments and gave pills to two of the cats each day. In addition we cared for indoor and outdoor plants.
We then flew from Ireland to England and cared for a black Lab, three cats, a rabbit and five fish. This was the first time this family had used housesitters and they said that we set their minds to rest and they thoroughly enjoyed their 2.5 week vacation without having to worry about their pets or home.
In May Debbie cared for three adorable cats in a huge rambling lakeside home in North Carolina. We have been invited back to visit with our new friends.
Through Trustedhousesitters.com we had the pleasure of house/pet sitting in January 2015 with 2 lively dogs and an adventurous cat in Baja, Mexico in a solar powered home in the desert.
In September 2014 we completed a 2 week assignment in Denmark through Trusted Housesitters caring for 2 young, energetic velcro pups; a Sussex Spaniel and a Kleiner Musterlander in an 18th century renovated fisherman's cottage. In July 2014 we were honored to be selected to care for 2 older dogs, a Pomeranian and a yellow Lab for 2 weeks in Houston through Luxury Housesitting.
We also had a busy and fun homesitting assignment in Florida in August 2014. We tended to a beagle, 5 cats and 10 inquisitive chickens. They have also asked us to come back again.
In November 2013 we completed a wonderful three week assignment through this site in a small village in England caring for their 17th century home and a very special 18 year old cat. We have also watched over family and neighbors homes and pets while they were on vacation. Will has been called a "cat whisperer" by one of our clients who raved about how her cats' behavior had improved after his time with them. Another homeowner told us that her dogs became very depressed after we left. We truly form bonds with your beloved furry family members. We miss them tremendously after we leave too.
We enjoy spending time with family, visiting museums, attending
concerts and plays, cooking, reading, hiking, snorkeling and working out at our
local recreation department. We also
savor quiet times and can happily entertain ourselves. We do not have children; thus we are able to spend extended periods of time away from home without worry. You will have the peace of mind of knowing your home will be kept in excellent condition and will be diligently watched over and maintained. While housesitting we will be glad to stay in touch by phone or email if you wish. You will be kept up to date on the care and happiness of your pets and condition of your home. If you wish we will send photos of your pets every several days. We will gladly water plants, collect mail, etc. In the past we have welcomed back homeowners with a freshly prepared hot meal and beautiful flowers. - See more at: http://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/21440-DebbieandWill/#sthash.rE17FU5p.dpuf
WE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE: We are seeking to house and pet
sit in exchange for stay-over arrangements. Please
send us a message expressing your interest to debbieandwillwilburn@gmail.com We would be happy to answer any questions you might have or to provide you with any additional information. We would be
delighted to hear from you. Thank you for your consideration. REFERENCES: House / Pet Sitting References
Emma Mills
07 June 2015
Debbie & Will were our first housesitters. They came for
2.5weeks and were the best decision I ever made! They contacted me
through Facebook before the holiday so we could get to know each other a
little better and alleviate any fears I had. When they arrived they
were friendly and instantly set all our animals (1 Labrador, 3 cats, 1
house rabbit) at ease.
Throughout the holiday they stayed in
contact and sent gorgeous photos of the pets so we could see how they
were all doing! We returned home to an immaculate house (possibly the
cleanest it has ever been, having 2 kids!), basics in the fridge, a home
cooked delicious dinner and 5 very chilled out, happy pets! I would
whole heartedly recommend them and hope to stay in contact and see them
again one day!
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Beatrice O'Hanlon
22 May 2015 | Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Debbie and Will came to our house in May 2015 for one week to
house-sit and to look after our three pedigree cats. We could not have
chosen a more suitable and reliable couple, as the cats adored them and
the house was left in an immaculate state when they left.
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were clean, tidy, honest and trust-worthy and kind to the animals and we
would have no hesitation in highly recommending Debbie and Will for any
future house-sitting positions.
They were also a very interesting and well-travelled couple, whose company was a delight.
Best wishes,
Beatrice and Michael O'Hanlon,
Wicklow, Ireland.
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melinda way
24 April 2015 | Saluda, NC 28773, USA
This was our first time using the site so we were a bit
apprehensive at first. Debbie arrived a day or so early so we could
introduce her to the house & the 3 kitties. Our concerns vanished
immediately and we enjoyed her company. Debbie kept in touch with us
during our week long trip for our son's wedding, and told us what she
& the cats had been up to. When we got back, she had cleaned the
house, washed & changed the sheets & towels, and had dinner
available, as well as some surprise gifts for us!! WOW ....and the
kitties all loved her, even the more skittish one. We are hoping both
she & Will can return for a visit soon. He was on a church trip so
couldn't come with her this time. I am so happy to find this
site....makes a huge difference, especially for cats, as they would be
hard to board for an extended period. Thank you Debbie & thank you
trustedhousesitters.
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Karianne Howarth
24 January 2015 | El Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
This was my first time using Trusted Housesitters.com and it was a
better experience then I could have ever imagined. Debbie and Will were
great with communication, arrived and settled without fuss, and took
amazing care of my home and pets. There was even a wonderful home cooked
meal and restocked fridge waiting for me on the day i returned, which
was just so appreciated after a long day of travel! They have earned
their badge for off grid housesitting, as this was a home run on solar
only, and they handled the challenge beautifully. I will be definitely
be keeping these two on my roster for future housesits. A lovely couple
whom I would now consider as friends!
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Tiffany Langton Jones Denmark
August 25-September 8, 2014
Will and Debbie have just finished a 10 day pet / house sit for us, and boy oh boy, were they just wonderful. Delightful folks, excellent carers.
Our pups were very happy and very well cared for, and while we were away, they kindly sent us updates and pics of the goings on. The house was spotless upon our return, and Debbie even made us an absolutely wonderful stew to heat up after a very long journey home.
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Jan Horton Florida July 17-29, 2014 All 5's for this couple is not enough -- they went "above and beyond" my expectations. I have 5 cats, one dog and 10-free range chickens and I can say without reservation, Debbie and Will's pet-sitting skills are the best I've encountered. In fact, the day after we returned home, our dog just moped around the house, patiently waiting for her new friends to reappear and shower her with love and attention. It's also very difficult to find people who will get up at sunrise to let the chickens out and care for them in the hot summers of Florida. Debbie did an outstanding job. And I must mention the cats -- whose personalities are so very different and who can cause quite a commotion -- were all quite content when we arrived home. They were so relaxed around Debbie and Will that they slept on the bed with them at night! (Some of my previous pet-sitters shut the bedroom door.) Besides the excellent pet care, they kept our house in perfect order. And for an added 'plus', we were greeted with a lovely and tasty lunch when we returned home. Our vacation couldn't have ended any better. I can only say "Thank You" for websites like this and for house-sitters like Debbie and Will. - Organised
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Shannon
Foley
Texas June 19-July 3, 2014
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Reviewed Aug 12, 2014 by homeowner in Humble, Texas,
LuxuryHousesitting.com
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We have no
children but have two dogs. A Labrador named
Argus and a Pomeranian named Niko. They are everything to us and I am very
particular about who takes care of them. I insist on references, emails and
conversations way ahead of my trip so that I am reassured and relaxed while I
am away.
After we
selected Debbie and Will we instantly started emailing back and forth and soon
spoke on the phone. We kept in touch for 4 months via email and then an
eventual Skype. When Skyping (which was their idea) they were very thorough
with their questions about the dogs and the house. I had made it very clear in
the beginning of the conversation how important our dogs were to us. We went
over everything and felt at ease about our choice.
They arrived
the evening before our departure to meet us, the kids and show them around the
house. They showed up promptly at the time we discussed and we got to get to
know them better. It was like seeing old friends the way we all got along and
chatted up a storm. They stayed and had dinner and then retired to their hotel
room in the area. I thought it was very respectful that they didn't expect
anything on our end and that they were just thrilled to be in our home with our
boys.
We had
instant communication from the get go. To their arrival in our home, to how the
boys were and any last minute questions we could answer. We kept in touch the
whole time we were gone via Viber and Facebook with adorable antidotes,
personality traits and photos. Please keep in mind that I told them that I
would like updates and we became traveling pen pals, so to speak.
They are a
very outgoing couple and shared all the things they did in our area. More than
Danny and I ever do and we have been here for almost 3 years. They never stayed
away from the house longer than 5 hours like we discussed and my neighbors kept
an eye out and said everything was fine.
We arrived
home to very happy pups. The house was immaculate. Their room was clean, with
fresh bedding and towels, ready for a new houseguest. They prepared us a meal
and also had a birthday cake for me since I had celebrated during my travels.
Will mowed the lawn, even though we told him he didn't have to. The boys had
new toys and looked great. I can always tell when they have been stressed. My Labrador looked svelte for the Wilburns exercised him
twice a day where I just do it once. They even bought all their own things like
toilet paper, hand soap, detergent, etc. which I had provided for them to use
but you could tell from all the extra things left behind that they didn't.
Usually, I am a bit particular about cleanliness, especially after
"strangers" are in it. I did not lift one finger upon my return. Or
for days, it was cleaner than we left it.
All in all,
I would highly recommend the Wilburns to stay in your home and take care of
your pet family. They are kind people, very smart and very lovable. Beside
great house sitters, I now call them our friends. We are moving to San Diego at the end of
the summer and I will definitely make sure that our travels coincide with their
schedule so that they may be with our boys again. I could tell the boys missed
them and were a bit spoiled (in a good way).
We care very
much about our dogs and would go to any length to make sure that they are safe
and sound. Enjoy your trip and be rest assured your home and kids are in very
good hands.
Most
sincerely,
Shannon and
Danny
Jo Penrose, England Nov/Dec 2013Debbie and Will are a really great couple they looked after our home and cat with respect and great care the house was immaculate on our return and all the neighbours said how well they adapted to a strange house and area we would recommend them to anyone and would love them to housesit again for us - Organised
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- See more at: http://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/21440-DebbieandWill/#sthash.rE17FU5p.dpuf John Newman, England, Nov/Dec 2013Debbie and her husband Will looked after our house and ageing cat for three weeks. They are reliable honest and took care of everything while were away, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as house sitters elsewhere.
We still remain in contact via email. - Organised
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- See more at: http://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/21440-DebbieandWill/#sthash.rE17FU5p.dpuf Employment Reference Carol Propes
I would trust Debbie with my house, my pets and my children. She is a very caring and loving person, who is always looking out for others. She retired from a profession where honesty, integrity and trust were essential.. She also had to be organized, prepared and attentive to details. Debbie is professional and dependable in everything she does. - Organised
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- See more at: http://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/21440-DebbieandWill/#sthash.rE17FU5p.dpuf 
Beloved Henry, our housesitting companion in England.
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