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Botany Downs
The Auckland suburb of Botany Downs is well placed for getting away from Auckland and also going into the CBD. It has a huge shopping mall too.
East Auckland
East Auckland has heritage and new buildings, with the Howick Historical Village being a great visitor attraction.
The suburbs of Panmure, Pakuranga and Mount Wellington are popular suburbs for housing and also commerce. For people keen to go shopping, Botany Town Centre has a huge shopping mall with shops for every taste, and plenty of food options too. And if you prefer to stay outside, dog walkers will love the many public reserves in East Auckland.
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I am an Auckland based sales professional. I decided to become a pet sitter bec…
I am an Auckland based sales professional. I decided to become a pet sitter because I love animals and I can take my work office anywhere. I absolutely love animals and have always had them in my life as I grew up on a farm. I’m confident in looking after Dogs of any size and have no issues walking and sticking to their routine., I’ve also confident to give medicine to both cats and dogs and I have the ability to transport pets to the vet if that was needed. If I was to house sit for you, you can rest assure, your animals would be loved as I would care for them as if they were my own.
Hi There, I am a mature (43) female who loves spending time in a yoga/Pilates s…
Hi There, I am a mature (43) female who loves spending time in a yoga/Pilates studio, our running up mountains or cuddled up on a couch watching TV. I work during the day as a Administration Manager for a large Transport Company. I also work part time doing Administration for one of the studios I exercise in (This is web based work that can be done from anywhere). My family home is in Ruakaka and I house sit in Auckland during the week so that I can work in Auckland. I am however happy to spend weekends in Auckland when I am house-sitting as it gives me a chance to do more yoga. I have been house sitting previously looking after chickens, cats, dogs, fish, turtles. I have looked after animals that required medication and also a dog that had Separation Anxiety Disorder. I have looked after Corgis, Collies, large poodles. I love both large and small dogs and enjoy getting out for daily walks. I am described in my references by homeowners as trustworthy, reliable, quiet and diligent who has a high respect to animal care. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Cat.
Hi There, We love looking after pets of all shapes & sizes and have been doing …
Hi There, We love looking after pets of all shapes & sizes and have been doing so house sitting full time since February 2018. Having grown up in both urban & rural environments we are constantly asked to look after peoples pets & homes and if it wasn't for the need for us to relocate up to Auckland we would certainly be settled with some pets of our own. We moved up to Auckland to pursue some career opportunities which came up somewhat out of the blue and hence we have decided to make the move with only our suitcases to our name and house sitting enables us to save some money on rent and have fun looking after some wonderful animals. We have been together for over 8 years, originally from being swept up in the Rugby World Cup spirit in 2011, before following the All Blacks to England to defend their title in 2015, and we now have our eyes set on heading to Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup - hence our need to save our pennies! My girlfriend is obsessed with cats and loves playing with dogs and I myself one day dream of owning a Dachshund once we return to our home in the South. As well as getting to look after some amazing homes & animals house sitting also gives us the opportunity to see all corners of the Auckland and we are not afraid of a decent commute where necessary. We look forward to meeting you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your house sitters. Many Thanks, Elliot & Sam
Hi Everyone, My name is Trish I am an outgoing friendly mature female. I was bo…
Hi Everyone, My name is Trish I am an outgoing friendly mature female. I was born in Taupo, NZ, having spent most of my life living in Auckland with a couple of years here and there living in Western Australia and Melbourne. Since 2010 I have been studying part-time and working full-time, my goal in doing this is to progress towards a complete career change which I am slowly working towards. I love visiting people's homes, I am always fascinated by the architecture & design of a home, and the many varied ways of furnishing a home. When I look back on my life I realise that I have been a house sitter for quite a number of years dating back to when I was around 19, along with one of my best friends we looked after a house for an older married couple with children and pets that we knew that had gone away for a couple of days. I have had nothing but great experiences with past house sitting and looking after pets, children and occasionally the elderly as well. I grew up with 2 cats, a dog and goldfish, this experience has enriched my life in some many ways. I love pets having had cats and dogs of my own in the past. I am fairly quiet and I work regular hours in the CBD. Being quite a private person myself I am very respectful of people's privacy and belongings and therefore I would treat your pets and your home with the utmost respect. I appreciate the time you took in reading this, have a wonderful day. Kind Regards Trish
After 40 plus years of owning my own home and having fur-kids galore (mainly tha…
After 40 plus years of owning my own home and having fur-kids galore (mainly thanks to my children) I find myself now at a loss. I'm currently the Manager of a retail store which keeps me very busy but evenings and weekends can be very quiet. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy to look after your home and fur kids . . . look no further. I miss having fur kids of my own and know that finding the right person to care for them in their own environment is very important. I was introduced to house/pet sitting when I lived in Perth a couple of years ago and absolutely enjoyed the lifestyle. Peace of mind would be what I can assure you of, if this is what you are looking for. That plus I will treat your home with the respect it deserves so it will be in safe hands. So whether its watering the garden, collecting your mail, putting the rubbish bins out, taking your fur-kid for walks if required, keeping your home nice and clean . . . I'm your girl. Most of all I will lavish lots of TLC on your furry kids so hopefully they will not pine too much for you, and you can enjoy your break away.
I'm a 33 year old professional interior designer who's trying to save money for …
I'm a 33 year old professional interior designer who's trying to save money for a trip to England. I'm very neat and tidy and have a little bit of a green thumb- I love growing orchids. I have looked after friend's and family's homes in the past, always endeavouring to leave their home in the manner in which I have found it. I like to leave people's homes clean and tidy with the fridge cleared of any old produce ready to be restocked. I grew up with lots of pets and have experience in looking after cats, dogs, hamsters, birds and fish. I have looked after larger dogs who need to be walked everyday, along with smaller dogs, one who was quite anxious and required a little bit of TLC. I have also had experience with older dogs who needed medication. I'm happy to brush your pets, as required, ensuring that they look good when you get home. While I love getting out and about for a walk along the beach or catching up with friends, I can be a bit of a home body and enjoy spending quiet evenings at home, so I'll be able to spend some time with your pets. I know that for some animals just having someone around can help them to feel comfortable while their owners are away. As I mentioned before I am happy to help look after your garden and water your indoor pot plants while you're away. I'm wanting to look after a person's home in the same way that they do- making sure that their pets feel loved and cared for and ensuring you can relax while on holiday knowing that someone responsible is looking after your home and animals.
I am a 38-year-old professional, single woman, well-traveled, multilingual. I h…
I am a 38-year-old professional, single woman, well-traveled, multilingual. I have been in NZ for 13years (I am an NZ citizen) and would love to own my house one day but we all know how hard it is to get into the housing market at the moment so I thought house sitting would be a great opportunity to both save money towards buying a house, get to experience living in various areas of Auckland and have the company of pets I would love to have myself, but can not afford at the moment (very hard to have pets when renting). I love animals, I grew up with animals and house pets (from sheep, cows, pigs and poultry to rabbits), we always had dogs and cats so I am very familiar to looking after almost any animal and enjoy their company very much. Personally, I am independent, mature, honest and responsible, highly organized, very clean and tidy, respectful and resourceful and can live out of a suitcase :) I am highly active and walking/running the dogs would not be a chore :) I grew up in a house, then owned an apartment, so I am familiar with looking after a house/garden/plants and animals. Please have a look through my references and feel free to call the referees who will be more than happy to provide you with more information about my character and skills as house sitter/pet minder. I would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider me as your house sitter.
I’m a 28 year old female looking to house sit to save money for my own place (…
I’m a 28 year old female looking to house sit to save money for my own place (and a pet of my very own too). I’m an animal lover so will love to get to know your precious pals! I grew up near Palmerston North with 3 cats (my black and white moggie Patch was the best cat ever). I also had bunnies as a kid and pet sheep. My parents have a Siamese so I’m used to attitide. Sadly after moving to Auckland, it’s hard to find flats allowing pets so I’ve had to sacrifice getting one of my own. I’ve been house sitting for the last couple of months and have been loving it. It’s been nice to have animals around again! I’ve become accustom to daily doggo walks, and the extra attention from the animals. I’m very respectful and will take care of your house as of it were my own. As for your pets.. I’ll spoil them like a favorite Aunty and give them plenty of play time and cuddles.
Hi there, My name is Gemma From New Zealand, I grew up on a dairy farm in a fam…
Hi there, My name is Gemma From New Zealand, I grew up on a dairy farm in a family of seven in a rural community where I attended Hauraki Plains College. It was here where I took part in a gate-way programme which allowed me to practice teaching at a primary school once a week for the year. I have always been passionate about the idea of teaching, and this experience confirmed what I wanted to do when I would later go to university. I can now say I have three years’ experience teaching, one of which as a qualified teacher. When not working my hobbies include fishing and being out in the outdoors! There are times also when I just enjoy being at home taking time to relax and have time out. During the week I also like to drag myself to the gym! Big lover of animals - I guess that comes as nature when you have been raised on the farm. As I was raised on a farm and am confident with all animals and have experience with all stock also (sheep, cows, goats, ducks and chickens). In between sits I live with my family where they too still have small dogs (Frankie and Macca) who are Teacup Chihuaua's and our Labrador Mandy. They love when I am back home because they know this means walks!! I am a very respectful house sitter and have house sat numerous times through word of mouth. The homes also had pets. I like to live in tidy spaces and pride myself on keeping all areas clean. Being a rural I also have experience with keeping gardens in check and the outdoors. Home owners can expect to come home to the way they left their house, also happy to give them updates on how everything is going while they are away from home! Feel free to get in contact to get more of a feel to see if I am right for your home!
I have now been happily housesitting for three and a half years and have very mu…
I have now been happily housesitting for three and a half years and have very much enjoyed the privilege of caring for and getting to know some lovely pets and enjoyed meeting so many different people. Previous to housesitting I have cared for cats and dogs over the years and also worked on farms including looking after horses in my younger years. I also enjoy gardening. I take great pride in my surroundings and respect other people's property which includes being security conscious and respecting privacy. If you choose me to housesit I would take good care of your house, pets and garden, and anything you would need attended to so you could relax and have peace of mind while you are away.
Pedro and I (Veronica) came to New Zealand in April looking for new experiences …
Pedro and I (Veronica) came to New Zealand in April looking for new experiences and cultural exchanges in this amazing country. We are from Uruguay were we built our own house. Pedro is a Electrical Engineer and I am an Engineer in Biotechnology (Scientist). We are non-smoking people. We have been doing workawayer since we came here, to improve our English and meeting amazing people. We really love kiwi families and their pets. We have cared for dogs, cats, horses, ducks, pigs, birds, fish and so on in the past. We know how to keep an eye on them and play with them as well. This is an excellent opportunity to save money while we are investing in education and registration to work in NZ, for example as Eelctrical Engineer in Pepe´s case. We love cleanness and tidiness, so we will treat your home as if it was ours. We really enjoy pets company and would love to take them for a walk if they like it. We like to keep in contact while we are in your house so you can feel your pets closer. If you select us a house sitter, you will appreciate us being in your home. Vero & Pepe
Hi there. My name is Kate. I am a Helicopter Engineer working day shift at Ardm…
Hi there. My name is Kate. I am a Helicopter Engineer working day shift at Ardmore. I have come from a farming background so i have grown up looking after animals of all breeds, shapes and sizes and have become an animal lover at heart. From chooks to cows, and in particular a real fan of dogs. I have a wee doggo of my own who has retired to my parents farm while i am working in Auckland. I am a real fan of the outdoors so any adventure dogs out there will not be left short of beach visits and forest runs. I am fairly new to housesitting, only having done it for friends and family but my hope on this house sitting venture is to save enough money to get on the Auckland housing market and bring my wee guy Max to live with me here. I also consider myself a bit of a green thumb and really enjoy a bit of pruning and mowing so I should be able to take care of any of your outdoor needs. I am looking forward to meeting some great wee puppers, sassy cats and animals of all sorts :)
Hey there, Our names are Maria (32) and Taylor (28). I (Maria) am originally …
Hey there, Our names are Maria (32) and Taylor (28). I (Maria) am originally from Liverpool in England and have been living in Auckland for approximately 5 and a half years. As a child, my sister and I had cold water fish and a rabbit called Sparkle as much loved family pets. Our extended family has always had dogs which I loved taking on long walks and playing with. House sitting, while helping us to save up for a deposit for a house, will allow me to look after animals again which I am looking forward to. I am a customer experience designer for Spark New Zealand where I have worked for almost 6 years. Taylor is from Auckland and has lived all over, from Piha to the North Shore. Since childhood, he has had many family pets, 5 cats, 2 guinea pigs, 2 budgies, 1 rabbit and currently a dog called Louis (an 11-year-old spoodle). Taylor is a freelance software developer and entrepreneur. He currently owns the business Joblist, which is a double-sided marketplace connecting people who need jobs doing around their house, with those willing to do the work and earn themselves some extra money. We are a caring and trustworthy couple who works hard and likes to relax in the outdoors. We also enjoy reading, watching movies and socialising with friends when we have some free time. We look forward to exploring different parts of Auckland and caring for loving family pets to give you peace of mind while you're on holiday. We are excited for any house sitting opportunities and look forward to meeting you :)
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
Hello Housesitting Company and the Homeowners, My name is Glenda. I lived in Au…
Hello Housesitting Company and the Homeowners, My name is Glenda. I lived in Auckland for 19 years. I studied Product Design at Unitec New Zealand and became a Lecturer for Graphic Design and Product Design courses for 7 years at this same tertiary institution. Simultaneously, I also ran my own graphic design and brand strategy consultancy outfit for 12 years in Auckland. I worked with clients such as Unitec New Zealand, Massey University & Criterion Furniture to name a few. Last 2015, I went back to the Philippines to look after my mother with early stage dementia and to also help manage our family bakeshop business. I returned to Auckland last April 2019. I am currently doing freelance work in digital and social media marketing and I am developing my own online business. I currently work from home. It is a perfect time to do housesitting as I have just moved back to New Zealand with no furniture to take. I can quickly move around with my “digital” office which is my laptop. I will be working from home most days so I can keep homeowner’s pets in friendly company. I love animals and have rescued countless stray cats since I was a child. I also grew up with two mongrel dogs and a Boston Terrier. We had our family dogs for 10, 12 and 14 years. In the course of my recent 4-year stay in the Philippines, I have adopted 6 stray cats which all became pets. Two died due to old age. The remaining 4 are in good care by my sister and her household help. I am a friendly and caring person and really enjoy the company of cats and dogs. I had the opportunity to housesit a 7-bedroom house at Remuera for 6 weeks while the owner was on an overseas trip. I also looked after the owner's affectionate and very cute scotty dog named Bubbles. There were four other beautiful properties I did housesitting for at Newmarket, Remuera and Torbay. I enjoyed it and found it a positive experience. I am currently doing a housesit for 6 weeks for a house at Mission Bay that will end by July 19, 2019. I considered to do housesitting because it is a good approach to save money faster to achieve the goal of buying a house once again. I use to own a 6-bedroom house at Grey Lynn, Auckland which I sadly lost during the 2008 recession. I was house proud. I appreciate the importance of respecting a house property. I am respectful, mature and trustworthy. Please have a look through my references and feel free to call our referees who will be more than happy to vouch for my character. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Glenda
Hi, my name is Fraser Matthews. I am a friendly, clean and responsible 31 year o…
Hi, my name is Fraser Matthews. I am a friendly, clean and responsible 31 year old male. I grew up in Auckland and have recently moved back, so am in the process of getting set up in Auckland - I am a builder and currently living with my parents. So I am looking for house sitting roles to live independently: giving me a break from my parents (and my parents from me, haha), and to avoid paying rent: as I am saving for a house deposit. House sitting will allow me to care for pets as I am not sure when I will be able to get my own again. I house sat for a total of 5 months for 5 different families in the UK and Belgium while on my OE, often being asked back for a second and third sits. I cared for dogs and cats mainly but also ferrets and fish. Previous to this I have always had pets growing up (cats, dogs, fish, rabbits) and owned 4 dogs of my own since leaving university. House sitting in the UK has shown me what is expected and required of a house sitter. I will continue the routine that you have with your pets (feeding, walking, running, socialising) be respectful of your home, and communicate with you at anytime.