Our Team

Hello Pet Owners, I'm the Owner of GOINGAWAY Pet and House Sitters East London. I have had animals in my life from since I was very young and then helped raise lions and leopard when I left school at Lion Park. Animals are very special to me and I really enjoy my time with each of them. I currently have two cats (Mandu (passed away May 2018) and Monster) they bring me such joy. I have been in the animal nurturing industry since 2002. Kevin Richardson was my Teacher and Boss at Lion Park JHB. I left the corporate world in April 2017 and went to Cape Town to learn Dog grooming. I came back home after 2 and a half months and started working for my self and do pet grooming, i have now a year later taken on 2 trainees as the grooming has grown so fast! We do all the areas in East London, PE, Port Alfred & Grahamstown with Cape Town soon to open, Here are my team below and they will be happy to help you! All references and police checks have been done on the sitters. * July 05

I'm Amber and I'm from East London. I have a deep love for animals. I am a vegetarian and I grew up on a farm surrounded by emus, a pony, geese, chickens, cats and plenty of dogs. I am the proud mom of a beautiful pug named Gus and he is one of the loves of my life. I know all the time, love and care that my doggie requires and will be more than happy to show the same kind attention to your precious fur children. *May 16

Hi my name is Linda. I am the mom of Jess how also working for Goingaway pet and house sitters. I have always worked from home baking for the home industry and taking care of my family. Once my 3 children became independent i kept myself busy baking and doing my own housework.​I love gardening, and spend lots of time outdoors together with my 2 sausage dogs and 2 cats who are my constant companions. My husband and i enjoy a healthy active lifestyle . Weather permitting we spend our weekends walking on the beach, bird watching and enjoying nature.I look forward to meeting you and your furry family. ​*Oct 16

Hi, I’m Kathy. I’ve lived in East London for 15 years, and love this town. I’ve had a passion for animals my entire life. I’ve had a few animal companions over the years, and each one has a special place in my heart. I believe in animals rights, and that each and every animal has a soul, which you can see in their eyes. I will treat your animals as I would my own. Being a sitter involves commitment, trust and respect, for my clients, GoingAway as an organisation, Leanne and myself. You can have full confident in my abilities to look after your property, as well as your beloved animal companions. *Aug 17

Hi there My Name is Marie. I recently visit my friend with her two dogs the big one is Ruby and the smaller one is Emma .. These two are my two favorite pets always loving to both Polly and myself. The smaller one sleeps on my bed .. I also have my own fish to look after plus have also looked after birds etc... I am very fond of small or large dogs and would be happy to take care of them. I have no experience with horses and farm animals but am willing to try to look after them as well.. *Sep 17

Hi I am Colleen, from as far back as I can remember I have loved dogs. I love the personalities and characters that these little furbies have. I love animals of just about every kind – not crocodiles. I have had birds, hamsters and even a snake – a personal challenge. I have been house and pet sitting for more than 12 years as it gives me the opportunity to meet new animals and form lasting relationships. At the moment I have a dog that is 10 years old named Roxy Mae, a 15 year old cat called Pudding Boy and a 1 year old cat called Lily Jemima, a tank with 6 fish – Blackish, Cammie, Titch, Mo, Dory and Marlin. We have also been fostering a dog named Muppet who had 4 beautiful little girl pups so we are fairly busy with the pups coming up on 4 weeks now – Moana, Panda, Tilly Bear and Jinja – it has been an amazing experience from helping Muppet deliver her babies to watching them become the little cuties they are at the moment, it is not going to be easy to say goodbye but I am confident in the homes we are choosing for them and I know they will be loved. * May 2018

Hi I am Angela, I have lived in East London most of my life, I have always had animals, from dogs, cats fish and birds, I love my animals as they are my babies and treat them as such, Joining the Going Away team will be such an honor, for the clients I will treat your home and furbabies as if they were my own, with a great deal of integrity and respect. * May 2018

Hi we are Bernadene and Marvin.We both were born in East London and been here ever since..I am a mom of 3 and granny of 6.I lived on a farm for almost 30yrs and was surrounded by sheep goats cows pigs geese chickens.I also hand reared lambs and piglets which became pets.We both enjoy walks along the beach and love nature and gardening .We both are people's people.We have 1 dog name Teddy and a cat named Socks which we love dearly and take care of.We are highly responsible who promise to be absolutely loving and take care of all your precious pets while you are away. *Sep 2018

My name is Gerie, growing up on a farm has given me a great love for animals and nature. I have experienced that the love and kindness i received from them is mutual. It is important to me that pets are left in good hands when their owners are away. I will also keep them in there routine as i feel it is very important too. Much love Gerie * June 2018

Hi I am Dianne, at the age of 57 and a mother of 3 and 3 ½ grandchildren, I have had pets come and go through my life – dogs, cats, birds, rats, hamsters, fish, etc. you name it. As a child I had s fish tank full of mice. My adult sons all have pets in their homes and one even has a porcupine and a guinea pig. I currently reside with my sister and there are 3 dogs and 3 cats, so I am constantly surrounded and in contact with pets. We are a close knit family and we are constantly involved with each other’s children AND pets.I believe that we must respect our pets, and not let them get out of control. Neutering and spaying is very important, if one is not breeding them. Not everyone is a breeder.It breaks my heart to see people get a pet and they breed and sit with unwanted pets, this is where abuse begins. This is my opinion and experience on owing pets.Kind regards Dianne * Aug 2018

Hi, we are Jared and Demi, a couple residing in East London. Jared was born in East London and Demi moved down to East London from Gauteng at the age of 3. We are passionate about animals having looked after dogs, cats, rabbits and fish. We currently have 5 dogs(German Shepherd cross Husky), that we treat as our children. We will take the utmost care of your pets and property, as we would ours. We look forward to working with GoingAway in providing the services you need. *Sep 2018

Hi my name is Ali. My dream is to own my own farm one day and transform it into a sanctuary for all abandoned and lost animals to come to until they can find a loving home of their own. I love nature and am a very quiet and relaxed person. I enjoy the company of animals and i have always had a stronger connection with them than with people. I promise to respect your home and care for your pets and love them as if they were my own while you enjoy some time away. I am excited to join the Going Away team and look forward to caring for your fur babies. *Nov 2018

Hi we are Justin and Christine and come from East london I live on a dairy farm and always been surrounded by animals. Christine and I have had snakes.rat pets. dogs and fish and have loved by all.we are honest and reliable and will make sure your pets are well looked after. *Dec 2018

Hello there, we are Simone and Bruce. We live on a farm just outside East London. We both love animals from a very young age and grew up with different animals. We currently have 2 dogs and tortoises, they are our children and we love them to bits. We would love to help you out and look after your house and furry friends while you are away and take care of them as we would our own. We are a trustworthy, reliable, honest and committed couple. We promise to respect your home and pets. *Jan 2019

Hi, my name is Di, and I'm from East London. I have a huge love and respect for animals and I'm blessed to have grown up with dogs, cats, and birds. I have 4 dogs as well as 4 cats, who all have a unique personality of their own.