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pta008 - Alan & Anne

Anne and Alan, are non smokers and of sober habits. We are a reliable, Bi lingual couple.  


All our lives we have owned large and small dogs, gold fish and budgies.

Our pugs are lapdogs and very spoilt. We have never gone away without a reliable pet sitter. We will treat your pets as we would our own. With love and affection. They will be fed and played with as your routine requires.



  Areas Covered

  • Pretoria East
  • Lynnwood
  • Waterkloof

Services Offered

  • Overnight sits 
  • Daily Sits 
  • Twice a day Sits


Average rating

9.70

(Based on criteria: Attitude,  Attention to Detail and Regular and on time check-ins

number of sits done

82

(Only sits that have received reviews are considered)

years experience

3.0

(This only relates to years of experience as a While Away Sitter)

Andrea (May 2025)

Salomien (April 2025)

Salomien (April 2025)


 Thank you Ann and Allen for looking after our animals and house with so much love and care. Thanks for the special treats. 

Salomien (April 2025)

Salomien (April 2025)

Salomien (April 2025)


Ann and Alan are like family now. The zoo are happy and they were very professional and loving as always Thank you

Salomien (April 2025)

Salomien (April 2025)

Salomien (April 2025)


Ann and Alan are like family now. The zoo are happy and they were very professional and loving as always Thank you

Nalini (January 2025)

Salomien (December 2024)

Salomien (April 2025)


 Ann and Alan were extremely professional but also kind and considerate towards my fur baby and treated him with the utmost affection, for which I am truly grateful.

Janine (December 2024)

Salomien (December 2024)

Salomien (December 2024)


 Very happy with the service as well as the sitter!!

Salomien (December 2024)

Salomien (December 2024)

Salomien (December 2024)


 As always, very good personal and professional service from Anne and Alan The zoo as normal as always on our return  


Santi (September 2024)

Santi (September 2024)

Santi (September 2024)


 Anne & Alan are the most amazing people, thank you again for  everything.  This was their 2nd sit @ our house & yet again our fur  babies were well cared for   


Chris (September 2024)

Santi (September 2024)

Santi (September 2024)

  

 We feel totally at ease with Allan and Ann. Do not worry for a minute.

Jacolein (July 2024)

Santi (September 2024)

Jacolein (July 2024)

  

5-star excellence! Anne & Alan, you're the total package - professional, trustworthy, and caring. Luka & Jezella were utterly spoilt by your exceptional care. We feel incredibly lucky to have you as our go-to pet sitters. Thank you for all the love and attention you show them.

Sian (July 2024)

Salomien (June 2024)

Jacolein (July 2024)

  

 Ann and Alan as always go the extra mile, it's a pleasure to come home  to happy animals, a clean home and personalised treats for our pets and  other thoughtful friendly gestures. 


Salomien (June 2024)

Salomien (June 2024)

Salomien (June 2024)

  

Anne and Alan best service and loving care as always to the zoo


Marlise (March 2024)

Salomien (June 2024)

Salomien (June 2024)

 

Anne and Alan are the most kind and loving people who goes more than the extra mile. I highly recommend them and will absolutely make use of their services again.  


Chris (May 2024)

Salomien (April 2024)

Santi (April 2024)

 We feel totally at ease when away with Ann and Allan here. Even get prepared dinner when we return and goodbye snacks for pets.  

Santi (April 2024)

Salomien (April 2024)

Santi (April 2024)

 Although cost is high it is the 22 hour option that we prefer &  chose and Anne & Alan were amazing.  Our cats were very relaxed when  we came home & that says it all - we already booked Anne & Alan  for July and September 2024 and will also do so in the coming years.   Thank you for the spoils that you left for us.  Lots of love xxx      

Salomien (April 2024)

Salomien (April 2024)

Jacolein (February 2024)

 Anne and Alan are just the best, feels like family and really do take good care of our pets  

Jacolein (February 2024)

Jacolein (February 2024)

Jacolein (February 2024)

 Anne & Alan exceeded our expectations by far! They were so patient  and understanding. This power couple made us feel at ease; we knew our  dogs were in good hands the moment we met them. Regular updated throughout the sit: All the pictures and videos gave us  peace of mind, knowing Luka & Jezella were happy and eating well.  Thank you for recommending Anne & Alan, they are superb sitters!     

Chris (January 2024)

Jacolein (February 2024)

Salomien (January 2024)

 Ann and Allan are such wonderful people and loving and caring with our pets. We feel completely at ease. The pets love them.   

Salomien (January 2024)

Jacolein (February 2024)

Salomien (January 2024)

 Anne and Alan are the best in the east, we love them and our animals love them too! 

Georgette (December 2023)

Georgette (December 2023)

Georgette (December 2023)

 Extremely happy with our pet sitter and service. Will not make use of anyone else. I highly recommend While Away! 

Salomien (December 2023)

Georgette (December 2023)

Georgette (December 2023)

  Anne and Alan, as always 100% plus bonus points They are very loving and passionate about our pets and give regular feedback, happy dogs and parrot when we get back Thank you 

Salomien (November 2023)

Georgette (December 2023)

Salomien (November 2023)

 Happy and relaxed pets when coming come home - good feedback during sit and always something lekker on our return Anne and Alan are the best  


Sian (October 2023)

Jacques (September 2023)

Salomien (November 2023)

 

Our pets love Anne and Alan and of course While Away!

Chris (October 2023)

Jacques (September 2023)

Jacques (September 2023)

 

Alan and Anne were wonderful. They just returned our love to the pets whilst we were away.  We were not concerned for a moment.

Jacques (September 2023)

Jacques (September 2023)

Jacques (September 2023)

 

This was the best pet sitting experience I have ever had. Superb.                                                                                            Anne and Allan are the best. I always knew the pets were well looked after in a loving way. They always looked content and happy. 

Salomien (September 2023)

Salomien (September 2023)

Salomien (September 2023)

Very impressed as always

Taking good care of our dogs and you can see that they are so happy 

Thank you  

Salomien (July 2023)

Salomien (September 2023)

Salomien (September 2023)

  My dogs and other pets were calm and happy when they met their sitters again and they were happy on our return. Anne left messages and lekker surprise on per return. Very happy with them taking care of our difficult zoo

Gina (June 2023)

Salomien (September 2023)

Sian (April 2023)

 Anne and Alan were so friendly and assuring.  They sent regular updates  everyday and left our home clean and neat.  Our dogs were not stressed  at all and in very happy spirits when we got home. 

Sian (April 2023)

Salomien (March 2023)

Sian (April 2023)

 Alan and Anne are simply the best pet sitters in the universe, she always goes more than a mile and her thoughtful notes, baked treats and even leaving a dishwasher tablet says she cares about your return home. Happy animals as always. 

Salomien (March 2023)

Salomien (March 2023)

Salomien (March 2023)

 Our dogs were happy and calm on our return and we received updates and they had given personal detail and attention. Awesome! 

Salomien (March 2023)

Salomien (March 2023)

Salomien (March 2023)

 Our dogs were happy and calm on our return and we received updates and they had given personal detail and attention. Awesome! 

Robyn (March 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

Salomien (January 2023)

 Anne and Alan were super petsitters. We had 100% confidence that our kitties were taken care of. They even got a few spoils. 10/10 Recommend 

Salomien (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

Salomien (January 2023)

  First time ever, but my dogs were happy and calm on return
 

Phumelele (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

 While Away has really given me a piece of mind when i'm away. The service is excellent and im always kept up to date about my animals. Anne and Alan always go the extra mile and my dogs just love them.  

Phumelele (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

 While Away has really given me a piece of mind when i'm away. The service is excellent and im always kept up to date about my animals. Anne and Alan always go the extra mile and my dogs just love them.  

Hanneli (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

Hanneli (January 2023)

 Anne worked like a slave to organise my cupboards! Even spoilt us with apple tart and banana bread! Well done! 

Neels (January 2023)

Phumelele (January 2023)

Hanneli (January 2023)

 It was good to leave our dogs in capable and great hands while we were away. 

Phumelele (November 2022)

Phumelele (November 2022)

Phumelele (November 2022)

  Thank you Anne and Alan! Fester and Wednesday love sleepovers with you guys! And just thank you for everything!   Anne and Alan are very professional! They are also incredibly good with the animals and always leave them and myself a little treat. Beyond happy with them! 

Sian (October 2022)

Phumelele (November 2022)

Phumelele (November 2022)

 Great service again from Anne and Alan, very happy.   By far the best pet-sitting service in Pretoria!

Megan (September 2022)

Phumelele (November 2022)

Megan (September 2022)

As always it was super easy, convenient and worry-free using While Away. Anne and Alan are the best. 

Mandy (September 2022)

Sheldon (September 2022)

Megan (September 2022)

  Anne and Alan are great. They went beyond and above their duty of PET SITTING. This was our first experience with pet sitters and we are well pleased. Thank you !

Sheldon (September 2022)

Sheldon (September 2022)

Sheldon (September 2022)

  Very happy with my sitter and it was easy and Hassel free to book. Definitely will use while away again 🔥

Phumelele (August 2022)

Sheldon (September 2022)

Sheldon (September 2022)

   Anne and Alan are just the best people to have stayed with my little doggies. I got daily updates which were so adorable with such a personal touch! And when I got home doggies looked happy and they left me and the doggies a wonderful treat! 

Sian (July 2022)

Elvira (July 2022)

Sian (July 2022)

  Alan and Anne are highly recommended, down to earth and loving caring pet sitters that take care of all our 4 -paws as if their own and go beyond their required service. Hoping to use them happily again soon. 

Sian (July 2022)

Elvira (July 2022)

Sian (July 2022)

  Alan and Anne are highly recommended, down to earth and loving caring pet sitters that take care of all our 4 -paws as if their own and go beyond their required service. Hoping to use them happily again soon. 

Elvira (July 2022)

Elvira (July 2022)

Elvira (July 2022)

 Anne and Alan thank you so much for taking such good care of our fur babies and for going far beyond any expectations and the baked goodies and snacks for doggies ❤️❤️ we look forward to seeing you guys soon 🌹🌹 

Nadia (July 2022)

Rozaan (June 2022)

Elvira (July 2022)

  Anne and Alan is prompt, reliable and trustworthy they were a blessing. It was such a comfort knowing that our fur babies didn’t have to go stay somewhere else, but could stay in his own routine at home.  

Rozaan (June 2022)

Rozaan (June 2022)

Rozaan (June 2022)

 This was our second time having Anne & Alan looking after our two girls. They are loving towards our pups and look after them and our house like their own. They have great communication, are very polite and sweet. We always have yummy home baked goods with personalized doggy biscuitss waiting when we arrive home. They go beyond the extra mile. Very happy! 

Megan (June 2022)

Rozaan (June 2022)

Rozaan (June 2022)

 As always Anne and Alan where amazing. They always go the extra mile to assist us and really make us feel at ease when we are away for a longer period. Thanks for everything you did for us so that we could enjoy our honeymoon!

Christoff (May 2022)

Christoff (May 2022)

Christoff (May 2022)

Anne & Alan were awesome! Special thanks to them and to While Away. This is the second sit we have done with them.

Anne and Alan are the best. They took really good care of our home and pets.  They did more than expected. Anne even made us supper with desert since we told her we will return late.  Thanks for the awesome service from While Away.

Rozaan (May 2022)

Christoff (May 2022)

Christoff (May 2022)

Our experience was delightful. It was an easy process to book and we had no hiccups. Anne & Alan were our sitters and they were awesome with our busy fur babies, simply the best. They looked after our home and pups like it was their own, they even made us a personalized card with home baked treats and cookie treats (also personalized) to our doggies when we arrived back home. We felt at ease while on holiday and it was just overall a very pleasant experience and complete peace of mind. We would definitely make use of While Away's services in future again. Thank you for the amazing service we really appreciate it so much.

Antony (Apr 2022)

Christoff (May 2022)

Christine (Apr 2022)

Everything was perfect.  Anne and Alan went above and beyond the call of duty and took care of our little guys more than we even expected. Thank you guys so much.  We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Christine (Apr 2022)

Christine (Apr 2022)

Christine (Apr 2022)

We were rest assured to leave our furry babies with Anne and Alan. They were all very happy and healthy. Anne and Alan also looked after our house while we were away and took our dog on daily walks. We appreciate their services. They also went the extra mile to send pictures and updates to us every day

Megan (Mar 2022)

Christine (Apr 2022)

Megan (Mar 2022)

 Anne and Allan are amazing with our animals and really put us at ease when we are away from them. They always send us updates about how they are doing and we can see that our pets love them!!! 

Heinz (Mar 2022)

Christine (Apr 2022)

Megan (Mar 2022)

 Alan and Anne took care of my dogs as if they were their own. They stayed on for longer than the allocated time, just so the dogs could get some extra love from them. They are truly gems and we were so grateful for the. stepping in during the times we couldn't. We highly recommend them!

Celeste (Mar 2022)

Celeste (Mar 2022)

Celeste (Mar 2022)

Allan and Anne went beyond what was expected. Not only for the pets, but also in keeping the household running smooth.   After struggling with pet sitters in the past, I am afraid to recommend them, simply because I don't want them to be fully booked ahead of time when we need a sitter 😉   They were great and the pets were calm and very well looked after.  Thank you for allowing us a stress free holiday, along with a warm welcome home!

Jeani (Feb 2022)

Celeste (Mar 2022)

Celeste (Mar 2022)

 We are very grateful to While Away and Anne and Allan for the professional service. Our sitters have been the absolute best, so kind and loving towards our 'only child' Leja who means the world to is. We have used other sitters in the past and non compare. Thank you. 

Fiona (Feb 2022)

Celeste (Mar 2022)

Fiona (Feb 2022)

We really loved Anne and Alan. They were professional and living. We knew that we could be rest assured knowing that our fur babies would be well taken care of.

Ignus (Feb 2022)

Janneke (Jan 2022)

Fiona (Feb 2022)

 Anne and Alan are very sweet and professional house sitters and I would easily recommend them. 

Janneke (Jan 2022)

Janneke (Jan 2022)

Janneke (Jan 2022)

 Anne and Alan are fantastic! It's so comforting knowing that two people who truly care about our dogs are staying with them. Our house is left beautifully clean and our pups are exhausted from all the fun ball games! Anne and Alan are terrific! Highly recommended if you want two people who will take amazing care of your pets and leave you with complete comfort of mind. :)

Megan (Jan 2022)

Janneke (Jan 2022)

Janneke (Jan 2022)

 While Away really went above and beyond with our pet sitting. They were professional, friendly and very cost effective. I would gladly use this service every time I am away from home!

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