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 completed 36 pet/housesitting
assignments, both international and within the U.S. 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 over 4 years.
We have cared for 23 cats, 11 dogs, 29 chickens, 11 fish and 1 indoor
bunny and loved them all.
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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Texas June 19-July 3, 2014
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