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Albany
Albany is a place of growth in Auckland with new dwellings seeing an increase in people arriving to live in this popular suburb.
Auckland - North Shore
Auckland’s North Shore is a popular place for people to live in due to its stunning beaches, great shopping and cafes, places to walk dogs, and much more. The homes are a mixture of old and new, and there are plenty of sporting facilities. Another great aspect to the Shore is its variety of suburbs. For house sitters and homeowners, it is an excellent place to be, whether it is the seaside location of Devonport, or the beach vibe of Takapuna.
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Kia Ora! I love exercising dogs and cuddling cats! Leave me with your house, lo…
Kia Ora! I love exercising dogs and cuddling cats! Leave me with your house, loved ones and I will attend to them like yourself. Take comfort in enjoying your break with confidence all in order when you return. I'm Emily in my mid 30's, single and a non-smoker - available to house and pet sit for you city wide - ideally near the sea or bush where I can take your loved animal for regular exercise. I’m a responsible, church-going Christian and a female professional. Able to work from the city or from home if required. Even love to leave a treat in the fridge for you when you return. Emily
Hi, my name is Erin. I am highly organised, motivated and reliable. I enjoy runn…
Hi, my name is Erin. I am highly organised, motivated and reliable. I enjoy running 2-3 times a week and going for walks. I had worked in the aviation sector for 16 years and was made redundant because of Covid-19. I'm heading back to University part time to complete a Paramedicine degree and working casually. This will give me the flexibility to pick the hours I work. I've just moved out of my flat of 9 years that I rented and loved. I have been a house sitter a few times for friends and have also looked after my parents house many times who have my 18 year old cat Oscar, that thinks he's a human. He is starting to go deaf and has dementia, but is still very noisy and rules the house. (Picture of him attached). We always had a pet when growing up. We rescued Romaria off the streets in Brazil (photo attached of her). We also had a German Shepherd named Layka (photo attached) but sadly we could not bring her back to New Zealand. I will treat your home as if it were my own. I will love your animals like they are my own and make sure they get lots of love and attention.
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our mid 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but …
Dear homeowners, We are a couple in our mid 30's. Born in Europe, Estonia but for the last 9 years we've lived mainly in between Australia and New Zealand. We have joined the house-sitting family because we absolutely love animals and for a while we've wanted to get our own pet but due to our traveling lifestyle it's nearly impossible at this stage. House-sitting, gives us a great opportunity to explore different parts of New Zealand while spending time with some amazing animals. Also, it feels good to help out busy homeowners who wish to take a break or holiday without having to worry about their pets and home :) We've done house sitting in New Zealand as well as looked after our friends houses and pets all around the world - dogs, cats, pigs, fish rabbits and various avian species (parrots, chicken etc). We also have experience with looking after blind dogs as well as rescue pets and think that there is nothing more rewarding than getting some love back from them. Growing up our families have owned dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish and even frill necked lizard. Looking after animals comes to us naturally, they truly are humans best mates. By choosing us to look after your home and extended family members we can assure you that both of them are well looked after. We would respect your home and care for your pets as they were our own. PS: As we both work from home it doesn't really matter whether your home is - in a city, suburban area or even in the outback. As long as you have good internet connection we are happy to help you out. Hope to hear from you soon, Simon & Marion
Hi there, My name is Branka and my husbands name is Tomislav. We are NZ Citizens…
Hi there, My name is Branka and my husbands name is Tomislav. We are NZ Citizens. We are homebodies. Taking house sitting very seriously Love to travel in our age and keep active and at the same time have a lots of animal friends all over the world. Love to meet new people which usually become friends. My experience in medicine makes it possible for me to give medicine and injections to sick pets. We have experience with young and old pets, with dogs,cats and sick pets. We are very reliable and honest people and will treat your home as our own. Last two years we were house sitting in Australia, NZ, Slovenia and Spain. Kind Regards
My name is Rodney and after many years of business ownership and a busy lifestyl…
My name is Rodney and after many years of business ownership and a busy lifestyle, it's time for me to settle down and enjoy all the wonderful things semi retired life has to offer me. I am a single gentleman who has had the opportunity to do some house sitting for several familys both here and overseas. I have begun to enjoy this experience, having the freedom to travel and explore different areas of our country and the islands with all the home comforts and without the accomodation bills! I have always owned and loved the company of pets however at my age having the full time responsibility of pet ownership is a lot to take on, house sitting gives me the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of a furry friend, and keeps them happy and active while their owners are away! I have had cats and dogs in the city and also spent a lot of time on a farm taking care of stock so I am comfortable with animals of all shapes, sizes and energy levels! At home I enjoy gardening and have always taken great pride in my properties, I love to cook and I keep a very tidy household and you will know that when I am looking after your home, I will treat it with respect. Your pets, property and plants will be well taken care of as if they were my own. I hope you think of me for your next house sitting opportunity, please feel free to look at my references and I hope to have the privilege of taking care of your property and pets in future!
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends,…
Hi! We're Danielle and Eamonn. We started house-sitting through family friends, and found that we loved it! We love getting to know different suburbs and different pets. Eamonn is a massive dog lover (but Danielle won't let him get one yet), so house-sitting satisfies his canine cravings. Danielle is the cat lover in the relationship, so between us, we've got pets covered! Our motto is to always leave a house-sit better than we found it. Whether it's your pet, your kitchen or your garden you most need looking after, we are proud to always leave it happier, cleaner or greener than when you left. We are really grateful for every house sit we attend and understand that it is your home - so if you have any specific requirements (which most people do), do let us know. Let us know if you have any questions or need more information - we are always happy to help. Danielle and Eamonn
Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am have returned home to NZ after spending 2.…
Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am have returned home to NZ after spending 2.5 years travelling around England and Europe. Whilst away I provided live in care for the elderly and met some lovely people whilst touring the UK. Upon my return to NZ my brother and I have since sold our family home of 43 years leaving us without a home to which a friend has suggested we try house sitting. I have no children or partner and enjoying my independence very much and wish to continue seeing and connecting with people and places throughout NZ. I am honest and reliable, almost to a fault, and believe in treating others as I wish to be treated. I also have an enormous respect for other people's property as I understand how hard one has to work to attain such things. As for your pets .... once upon a time, many moons ago, I wanted to be a veterinary nurse and so completed a 2 year certificate in General Animal Science. I have spent time helping out at Auckland Zoo but alas have never actually obtained work as a vet nurse. I am also an avid photographer and would love to practice pet photography on your lovely fur persons. I also practice yoga and love to bake, but not all at the same time as it can get a bit messy. My brother is also a sitter with the Housesitting Company and sometimes I like him to join me for a few days so that we can catch up with one another. Thank you for considering my profile and I do hope to hear from you and your furry family members shortly. Warmest regards Sarah.
I am an American citizen. As a child I grew up in a family with a dog, part beag…
I am an American citizen. As a child I grew up in a family with a dog, part beagle. I sailed into New Zealand in 1980 on my yacht and immigrated. I am a permanent resident with a New Zealand drivers license. I lived and worked as an Occupational Therapist in New Zealand for many years. Since I lived on my boat I was available to house sit for friends. I’ve looked after dogs, cats, birds and pigs for friends. My husband and I were married in Pyes Pa, Tauranga in 1995. We continued our sailing adventures in the Pacific returning to New Zealand several times by sea. As we sailed around the world our trips to New Zealand were by plane. We returned to America due to my husband’s illness. He is now deceased. I wish to return to New Zealand for 5-6 months each year. As a retired person I can devote full time to the animals in my care. I am reliable, honest and conscientious worker who loves animals. I am in very good health and enjoy sailing, golfing, walking, reading and gardening. Having lived on a boat for the majority of my adult life I know the importance of being neat and tidy and keeping everything in its place.
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having…
We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up so I'm comfortable with having them around and looking after their needs. I house-sat for some friends and their two beautiful dogs over the winter of 2018 and decided I wanted to continue doing it for others. I'm a self-employed entrepreneur and can work online from anywhere. I enjoy the variety of moving around and experiencing different places. Because I work from home I'm able to be there a lot of the time to keep an eye on things and keep your pets company. I'm tidy, self-sufficient and responsible with other people's property. My motto is 'leave things the way I found them'. I look forward to meeting your beloved pets :-)
Hi there, I am a marketing professional currently working at Air New Zealand. W…
Hi there, I am a marketing professional currently working at Air New Zealand. While I work a normal 40-hour week schedule, my work gives me a lot of flexibility to work from home so I can easily look after a pet full time. I am originally from Slovenia but have lived here since I was 10 years old. I am an easy-going individual, quiet, clean and tidy (a slight Monica Geller). I love animals and have grown up in a family full of animals from dogs, cats, birds and even hedgehogs! I currently flat with a senior couple and have had a rocky start to the year with my beloved dog passing away from cancer this January. House sitting would provide me with a wonderful opportunity to have some more space to myself and reconnect with animals again. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and car…
My children and I lived on a 10 acre block in Waimauku for several years and cared for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, hens, sheep, cows, and the occasional rabbit and duck! Because of Geoff's years spent at sea his opportunities to care for pets have been limited, but in his younger years his family owned cats, dogs and budgies. Geoff and I spend the summer months,October through to April, in New Zealand, which is when we are available for house sitting. We have a yacht berthed in Penang, Malaysia, and we are there during New Zealand's winter months. Geoff has spent nearly 13 years cruising in South East Asia, and I joined him in 2012. Geoff is a shipwright and is capable of servicing a wide range of appliances, machinery etc.He served in the New Zealand navy for 8 years and after leaving he worked as a commercial diver whilst building his first yacht. After sailing for many years in the Pacific, Australia, Africa and Europe, he settled in Brisbane, where he set up his shipwright business. He then built his second yacht and set sail for South East Asia. My previous working life involved a variety of positions, including working as a supervisor in a childcare centre in Waimauku, Auckland, and then as a sterile services technician at North Shore hospital in Auckland. I have two sons who live in the Netherlands and Belgium, and 1 grandson. Because of our lifestyle on the yacht we are organised and tidy in our habits. We enjoy exploring new environments, so house sitting promises to be a great way to meet new people, have some much-needed interaction with animals again, and reunite us with different parts of our country after being away for so many years. Although we are away from New Zealand at times, we are always able to participate in video calls via either Skype or What's App.
Hello, my name is Lesley - I have just turned 71 (retired at end of 2019). I hav…
Hello, my name is Lesley - I have just turned 71 (retired at end of 2019). I have made the move to Auckland to be closer to family. I am a (recent) single female, healthy and fit. I have been the administrator, sole charge, for a large primary school for the last 30 years, a job which I loved to bits. Now it is time to move on to other exciting things. In my family life there has always been a dog and a cat, lately a few life style block sheep, and for a time had a rooster who decided to live on the property, uninvited. My experience house sitting - prior to leaving Dunedin, was where I lived and cared for friend's lovely house while they were absent, for 2 weeks. I also had another friends house sit in Auckland for 3 weeks, 2 dogs, 3 chickens, which I loved. Then Covid 19 appeared for us all, nice to see that people are again looking for house sitters, and being able to go on holiday! I consider myself to have kept my own home extremely clean and tidy (and this continued in my office life). I feel that my references speak for themselves, and know that my referees would be happy to speak to anyone. What can you expect if you choose me ? - someone who is mature, kind, clean, well mannered, responsible, I don't smoke, like an occasional minimal drink ie a wine before tea. I also volunteer for the Hospice and Auckland/Starship Hospital, and have found I love walking, one of the good things to have come from Covid 19! I have now purchased a property, but I would still like to house sit, for the variety this would afford me, and being retired I can devote time to your pets. I would look forward to meeting with you (and your pets)............. PS ... please do refer to the owners feedback. Kind regards Lesley
I have lived and worked in eight countries around the world, so enjoy lifestyles…
I have lived and worked in eight countries around the world, so enjoy lifestyles with a difference. I love cats and dogs, having had several pet cats over the years, and have looked after other people’s dogs and cats, from a sheltie, a husky rescue dog, to a couple of Airedale terriers, and several sizes in between. I live adjoined to stables, so am used to horses, as well. House-sitting appeals to me because it means that I can be of use to someone while at the same time enjoying a holiday in a pleasant environment and, hopefully, in the company of a few animals.
Hi there, my name is Frances! I am a healthy, energetic, non-smoking 67 yr old …
Hi there, my name is Frances! I am a healthy, energetic, non-smoking 67 yr old female. I love long-distance walking, gardening, and generally just enjoying life. Whilst I own a beautiful villa in the Hauraki, south of Auckland, I house-sit so I can enjoy looking after animals. I now have about four years house-sitting experience behind me, both privately, through Trusted Housesitters (outside NZ) and through the Housesitting Company (NZ). Pre-Covid-19 I was fully employed in the tourism sector, but I'm currently semi-retired. I love animals, particularly cats, dogs and smaller farm animals. To-date, I've taken care of various cats, several small to medium sized dogs, chickens, alpacas and sheep. I've done a couple of overseas sits as well - 2017 in Frankfurt looking after a blind cat for 3 weeks; 2018 in Holland for 3 months looking after an elderly cat. All experiences have been fabulous! I will be an excellent house-sitter, as I take great pride in everything I do, have high standards, and I'm honest, independent and reliable. I will thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to take care of your pet(s) and your home. Where-ever I choose to house-sit, I will endeavor to meet with you and your pets before-hand. A virtual meeting is a great alternative! I'm looking forward to meeting with you soon!
While I did my first house and pet sit back in 2014, it only became a full-time …
While I did my first house and pet sit back in 2014, it only became a full-time lifestyle choice for me in the middle of 2016. That's when I left my career in banking to pursue other interests/opportunities (first year spent doing a pilot licence, second year a bit of freelancing, and now I have my own business). While I have to confess my motivation for house/pet sitting was purely financial at first, I've come to love the lifestyle and my appreciation and enjoyment of pets has grown enormously. As far as my current work goes, I recently started a photography business. At this stage most of the work is from home administrating and growing the business. I'm out doing some photography myself from time to time but this is never more than 20 hours per week and typically much less. This situation works in really well with house and pet sitting because for the most part I'm around the house. A lot of my time is spent on the laptop or on the phone so I tend to have plenty of time hanging out with the pets. We make good company for each other. Over the past few years I've had the pleasure of looking after a wide variety of pets in a range of different situations. Dogs have been the most common but I've also looked after cats, rabbits, fish, turtles, donkeys, mini-donkeys, sheep, alpacas, pigs, and chickens, I have plenty of references now (more than this site will allow me to load on my profile) which I can send through on request. Some of them can be seen on my profile as endorsements. While I house sit alone, I do have a girlfriend who likes to come and stay sometimes. On average probably a couple of nights per week. I hope this is OK. I'm happy to provide links to my facebook, linkedin or whatever else will provide you the comfort to know that I'm a reliable and friendly chap. Any other questions, just ask.
I am a healthy and able 65 year-old who never intends to retire. I am working on…
I am a healthy and able 65 year-old who never intends to retire. I am working on a research project that requires me to work from home, meaning I will be able to look after your house and pets, day and night. I house-sat in the early-2000s for two years during which time I house sat for around 25 clients. As such, I have a significant amount of experience and never once had a problem with clients, their pets or caring for their properties. The dog in the photo is Buddy, my sister's Labrador Border Collie-cross, which I have been exercising on Kuaotunu Beach. To be honest, housesitting alone, I would rather have the company of animals than not and this being the case, one has to care for them in the way they need caring for, re exercise, attention, company and food. I grew up on a farm, where we had a number of cats, dogs and horses, among other animals. I love animals so that is the always easy part the easy part of house sitting. You can be assured your pets will get the care you would want them to have. I believe with good communication good care of your property, plants and pets, you will always find your property just as you left it, and what is more, feel that if you needed a house sitter again I would be someone you could depend upon.