HOUSE & PET SITTING · CAPE TOWN
The squatter you want in your home.
You take the holiday.
I’ll take care of the home team.
Familiar routines, a lived-in home, and a human who’s very happy to be adopted by your pets. I’m Justin — your friendly, stay-in house and pet sitter.
Standard sitting rate
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01 / THE SITTING
Same home.
Same routine.
Extra company.
Your pets stay where they feel most comfortable. I move in, work quietly from my laptop, and keep everyday life ticking along while you’re away.
Find out if your dates are freeA home that’s lived in
Overnight stays and daytime companionship, with normal short outings agreed at our meet-and-greet.
Their routine, respected
Meals, fresh water, walks and playtime. Oral medication and senior-pet needs discussed before booking.
The little things, handled
Houseplants watered, mail collected, and bins out on collection day.
A little hello from home
Daily WhatsApp photo or video updates, so you can relax and enjoy your time away.
ONE SIMPLE STANDARD RATE
R300 / day
Basic stay-in house and pet sitting, with a professional pet photo shoot included. Special care, extra services and travel beyond the Northern Suburbs are quoted separately.
Booking Enquiry02 / A LITTLE SOMETHING TO KEEP
A happy pet.
A proper portrait.
All yours.
Every sitting includes FREE professional photos of your pets.
I’m a professional photographer, too. While your pets are relaxed in their own space, I’ll capture a little of what makes them, them. Beautifully edited photos to keep long after the suitcases are unpacked.
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03 / THE HUMAN BEHIND THE NAME
Hi, I’m Justin.
Animal person.
House-trained.
An easy-going, clean-living, animal-loving guy with well-trained values and a slightly quirky sense of humour.
I’m a freelance web and digital content creator, photographer, musician and father. I work quietly from my laptop, which means plenty of company for your pets and a calm presence in your home.
Your privacy is respected, meals happen on time, and your pets get to enjoy their familiar comforts. And don’t worry — my drums don’t come with.
I enjoy the change of scenery, the furry company, and the chance to photograph your animals for the love of it. Let’s have a relaxed meet-and-greet and see if we’re a good fit.
Meet your next house sitter04 / KIND WORDS
Home again.
Happy all round.
Testimonies from previous clients who are happy to be contacted as references.
Three additional cards are illustrative placeholders.
A happy homecomingEverything was exactly as I had left it. Pets were happy, healthy, and clearly very well cared for. Loved the photo updates!
Peace of mind, every timeCompletely trustworthy, reliable, and we always come home to a clean, tidy house and very happy pets.
The little things matterCame back to a house in better shape than I left it! Walks and routines kept to precision. Honest and trustworthy.
Illustrative testimonial · placeholderOur usually shy cat was curled up next to Justin by the second evening. The little updates made it so much easier to switch off and enjoy our break.
Illustrative testimonial · placeholderWe left a fairly detailed routine and Justin took it all in his stride. We came home to a settled household, watered plants and a lovely set of photos.
Illustrative testimonial · placeholderThe meet-and-greet put us at ease straight away. Nothing felt rushed, and the house was beautifully tidy when we returned. We’d happily arrange another stay.
05 / LET’S TALK DATES
You pack.
I’ll settle in.
Booking Enquiry
Tell me a little about your pets, your place and your plans. We’ll check availability and arrange a meet-and-greet before confirming anything.
At home around Cape Town
Northern Suburbs · Somerset West · Gordon’s Bay · Stellenbosch · Table View · Milnerton · Southern Suburbs · Cape Town City
Some travel may be quoted separately.
01 Check dates 02 Meet & greet 03 Relax
06 / GOOD QUESTIONS
A few things
you might ask.
Why “Rent a Squatter”?
A little humour, a very practical arrangement. You need a dependable person to look after your home and pets. I enjoy a quiet place to work and some furry company. It’s a friendly name for a stay-in house-sitting service.
Do you stay at my home overnight?
Yes. I stay overnight and work from my laptop during the day. Normal short outings for groceries or errands are part of the arrangement; we’ll discuss your pets’ needs and any time-alone limits before confirming a booking.
What does R300 a day include?
Basic overnight house sitting, daytime companionship, feeding, walks, plant watering, mail and bins, daily updates, and a free professional pet photo shoot. Additional services, special care and excess travel are discussed and quoted before booking.
Are the professional photos really free?
Yes — a pet photo shoot is included with every sitting. I photograph your pets when they’re relaxed, edit the best images and send you digital files to keep.
Can I speak to a previous client?
Yes. Ask when you enquire and I’ll arrange an introduction to a previous client who is happy to be contacted.
How does the meet-and-greet work?
We check your dates first, then arrange a relaxed visit at your home. Your pets meet me and we go through feeding, walks, vet contacts and home routines. We confirm the quote and key arrangements before the sitting begins.
What if you’re already booked?
My fiancée and her family are also experienced house and pet sitters. I can discuss an introduction if I’m unavailable; we’ll agree who will be looking after your home before any booking is confirmed.