We are a non smoking couple from the Netherlands. Leon works as a journalist, sixtyfive years old and retires the end of july 2016, Anja is selfemployed, 58 years and works in urban development. We live in Breda, a city in the south of the Netherlands. We have no children. Leon loves woodworking, is a keen photographer and has been playing baseball for 51 years. Anja loves running, reading, gardening and to hunt for vintage furniture and house decorations. Both of us enjoy travelling, hiking and biketours.
Because of the nature of our jobs we were able to travel extensively. Two months each year, sometimes combined with work like covering Grand Slam Tennis tournaments or interviewing Dutchmen abroad. Twice we took a sabbatical. The first time we travelled around the world, the second time we lived in Mill Valley near San Francisco. With more time on our hands we would love to spend some time abroad in one place to get to know a place and people better.
We are homeowners too and love our small house and garden so we can imagine that you are very picky when it comes down to choosing housecarers. So would we! We still have to get our first 'job' through Housecarers so we don't have reviews from members yet. But over the years we have looked after all kinds of pets for family, friends and aquintances. This is because we love animals and were always home during the summerholidays as others went. The animals stay here or we would move temporarely to somebody's home, for instance friends with a hobbyfarm. We also took care of our friends hostfarm in Australia twice, taking care of business.
Also Leon is very handy, if anything breaks down he knows how to repair it. I love gardening so wouldn't mind at all to tend to your garden. And keep your house spick and span ofcourse.
In our picture gallery you will find pictures of the pets we have looked after. Some started staying with us as pups and now in old age we have to give them medicine and we cuddle more than go for walks. Our friends say they are happy that their pet can stay with us but likewise we are happy to have them around. We got to know all kind of different characters and they all have a special place in our hearts.
I have asked a few people for a reference which we hope to be able to upload soon. But in the meantime don't hesitate to contact us!
Anja & Leon Krijnen