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Ross and Julie
We are an active retired couple keen to experience something different in life. …
Christchurch
Famously known as The Garden City, Christchurch is also a city where the past and present combine in architecture. This makes for a city of things always happening, from the trendy dining and drinking Salt District, to the celebration of the arts at the Christchurch Art Gallery, and the theatre at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
This is a city of great strength and character, of community and redevelopment after the devastating 2011 earthquake. There are parks for running and walking (dogs love the open spaces), and much to do away from the city such as visiting Akaroa and Banks Peninsula.
We are an active retired couple keen to experience something different in life. …
We are an active retired couple keen to experience something different in life. House sitting in the South Island and looking after your pets and property would suit us fine. We have a good understanding with cats and dogs and would maintain their wellbeing with plenty of exercise and attention. I have had 50 years of experience in the Real Estate industry mainly as an owner of a business in a provincial town with a large rental portfolio. In my early years I have been involved in rugby, tennis. squash athletics, harriers, marathon running and now concentrate on home maintenance, cycling, woodwork, furniture restoration and travel. My wife's interests include travel, reading, knitting, scrapbooking computer, photography, walking, and playing an active part in our grandchildren's lives. We currently own two executive style homes-one which we live in and the other is rented out. We consider ourselves to be an honest trustworthy and clean living couple.We would do our utmost to keep your home and pets as you would expect it and them to be. ,
I live in Dunedin, but wish to spend time in other parts of the country to be ne…
I live in Dunedin, but wish to spend time in other parts of the country to be near family. I have had 7 children, and know about looking after a house and garden, and pets. (Not so different from looking after children). I grew up near the sea in Auckland, and still love swimming, in pool, sea, or fresh water. I like fresh air and the outdoors, biking, camping... My grandparents had a farm in the Waikato when I was growing up, with farm dogs, hens, horses...mixed farming, then later a dairy conversion. I went to stay with them every holiday. I hated being called a townie. I just wanted to be a country person, and be useful on the farm. I learned a lot about animal care from my aunt, who worked the dogs, and always had a cat or two. I am named after her. My grandfather bred racehorses, had some success with them ~ my mother trained them. I have been around animals all my life. I have always had guinea pigs, rabbits, and cats, and a dog once. I have had experience with birds and fish in the course of my work supporting those who own them. I am reliable, experienced and caring, and care about the happiness of animals, and have had the experience to understand and anticipate their needs. I can make sure your house is kept clean and in good condition and can take care of plants, mow lawns if required, care for gardens, and enjoy your pets and keep them happy while you are away. My past experience includes a period of time when I lived in Glenorchy, and helped my sister run her horse trekking company. While not a rider per se myself, I did take the odd trek when riders merely needed a guide up the Dart River. I am married, my husband has his own electrical business. I help with some of the admin. He is not as free as I am to take time off to spend time with children and grandchildren in Christchurch/Wellington/Auckland. I am privileged to be able to visit, for example, in Christchurch, my daughter, her husband and my five-year-old and 3-year-old grandsons, not to mention my son and his new wife, and two nieces. I would be very able and happy to take care of your house, pets, and garden while you are away. Everyone works and is busy, so I would be able to spend a good amount of time keeping company with your animals. I have travelled quite a lot, and know how to respect the space I find myself in, and to minimise my impact , to quickly understand how things work in the house I am in. I am keen to learn how you like things. I look forward to being of service to you, and to get to know and care for your pets while you are away.
I am a professional women who has recently moved to Christchurch. Being the r…
I am a professional women who has recently moved to Christchurch. Being the responsible type I will be respectful of your home, property and pets. Given the nature of the work I have done for many years you will find me trust worthy. Although the garden I have now was designed to be very easy care and low maintenance, I have previously owned a property with many trees, a large garden and large lawns which I rather miss so I am happy to help take care of yours if you require that. I have one newish propertiy and one older property of my own which are short term holiday stays so you can be assured I have high standards of cleanliness. (One of the properties was my own home.) If you see my Airbnb guest reviews for my properties I think you will agree the guests have given me great reviews. One property is fully fence and secure so guests staying at that property are able to bring their furry family members with them. I have no pets of my own now, but cats and farm animals were part of my upbringing so taking care of your pets is not an issue. I frequently dog sit for my son or cat and house sit for my friends. I look forward to hearing from you. kindest regards Sandra