0800 748 837
Anthony (Tony)
Hi My name is Tony Burns. I am a 64 single man recently returned after 23 year…
Feilding
The Manawatu town of Feilding is known for being friendly, beautiful and a place with a strong community spirit. Feilding takes great pride in being “the best place in the world to live, work and play”. Stroll around the town, have a coffee in one of the great cafes, or go for a walk outside of Feilding, there is something for every taste.
If you have a dog, then there are some awesome places to walk. And if you want to head to a bigger city, Wellington is around two hours’ drive away. Head to Feilding whenever you’re in Manawatu – we think you’ll love it!
Hi My name is Tony Burns. I am a 64 single man recently returned after 23 year…
Hi My name is Tony Burns. I am a 64 single man recently returned after 23 years living in Australia. I work as a Life Coach from home. I engage with my clients on zoom or similar platforms and require a good internet connection. I have been an Airbnb (super)host for the last 5 years, in Sydney and so understand the issues relating to having people in your home. I love animals. I can certainly get testimony of my love and care for animals if required. I am staying with friends at the moment and they have a dog and my greatest joy is taking her on her afternoon walks. We have established a strong bond. I consider myself very responsible and at my age a quiet life pottering can be the greatest pleasure. I have always been an active participant in the performing Arts initially as a performer then as an Administrator and in more recent times as an audience member. I have also been an active board Member of a Film festival in Sydney in the last 5 years of my residence in Sydney. I do love to cook and enjoy the benefits of a good kitchen but I am incredibly resourceful as well. I can turn anything into a masterful dish. At least, I think so! I am always excited to be able to continue to bring love and attention to another home. I appreciate the value that a home is to the people who live there and pride myself on creating or establishing that myself.
We consider ourselves active "young at heart" retirees and because we love all a…
We consider ourselves active "young at heart" retirees and because we love all animals we have chosen to become house sitters. We have had the pleasure of other sitters minding our home and would consider it a privilege to take care of someone else's home and beloved pets. My old cat required a daily diabetes injection and regular blood sugar tests so I am happy to carry out this if required. I love gardening so am happy to do any required. We will care for the owner's home as we would our own. My previous husband was a farmer and so I had many years of caring for a variety of animals, eg lambs, calves, horses, pigs etc. Peter and I will be very happy to be in a country area and care for the family's animals as needed.
Hi. We are Hazel and John and have owned dogs and cats for over 40 years and n…
Hi. We are Hazel and John and have owned dogs and cats for over 40 years and now find ourselves without any pets so would love to have the opportunity to spend time with your cat or dog. Our spaniel and ginger cat died last year and we are a little lost without them as we both love walking, and walking a dog is very social - everybody stops and talks. We understand animals grieving whilst their owner is absent and we would spend lots of time with them to calm them down. We are also used to giving dogs any pills as we have previously had King Charles Cavaliers who needed medication, plus we have also owned two beautiful labradors so are happy with larger dogs. We are both in excellent health, and, although we have grey hair don't be fooled by our lack of energy. We live, by choice, in a retirement village with our own villa and have taken over our part of the garden much to the relief of the gardener! so we would be more than happy to water any plants as instructed. We would treat your home like our own, with care and consideration. Both John and I love a quiet life although we are involved in such things as U3A, Probus, Gardening Groups, Lions, Mainly Music (for preschool children), Choir and I do hand bell ringing (at least I try)! We are also avid readers and I like painting. I hope this gives you some idea of who we are and we look forward to hearing from you.
We have sold our tourism business Chaddys charters in New Plymouth and are build…
We have sold our tourism business Chaddys charters in New Plymouth and are building a new home in New Plymouth , now retired love to travel, we have been enjoying house sitting through our NZ , we love minding precious furry friends and taking great care of homes, we have met some lovely people and had fun dog walking and having cuddles with the pets of our house sits , we take the responsibility of caring for your home and pets seriously, we are very responsible and caring, We are tidy and quite, love getting outdoors for walks, biking and swimming. We love animals and have loads of experience looking after cats and dogs , sheep , birds and fish we will look after your home like it was our own, we will keep things clean and tidy , looking after lawns and gardens , we take house sitting seriously and appreciate the opportunity house sitting gives us .kind regards Kathie and Dave
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting …
We are a retired couple who have been housesitting for 2 years. We love meeting new people and getting to know new neighbourhoods and have found housesitting a great enriching experience We have bought 7.5 acres of land and hope to build a new house soon. We have both worked in the travel industry in the past as well as in other industries and we are very house-proud and treat our client’s homes with respect and care We have been housesitting in the Manawatu, Kapiti Coast, Porirua and Wellington areas and would like to continue housesitting in these areas within commuting distance of our land We are both animal lovers and most of our house sits have had animals mainly cats and dogs but we have also cared for chooks, cows, horses and sheep. We have had several repeats of rural property house sits.
Hi there, We are a "still young" and active married couple with lots of life ex…
Hi there, We are a "still young" and active married couple with lots of life experience. ANZACs actually, as my wife Jackie is a Kiwi and I'm Australian. We have lived and worked in Australia, NZ, Singapore, the Middle East and North Africa and travelled extensively. With Covid19 we left Cairo and returned to NZ to be close to, and be able to help look after Jackie's mother. I have taken a sabbatical from the 9-5 (I wish it was only those hours) corporate life and we are now working on developing successful online businesses. This has freed us to be able to work from "home" and house-sit anywhere with good internet. We have two tenanted properties here in Auckland and fully understand about having the right people to look after your biggest asset. We are offering our services as a house-sitter to allow you and your family to enjoy a well earned break, knowing your house, pets and plants/gardens are in safe hands. It's also a great opportunity for us to see more of NZ, as well as get lots of cuddles and affection from your pets. Hopefully your pets will love the affection as much as we would love to give to them. A win-win for your pets and us :-) Since we have been back in NZ we have house sat four homes, and have already been asked back a couple of times by the owners. Two of these owners have required house and cat sitting - one cat needed medication twice a day and of course all needed cuddles, which we thoroughly enjoyed and know they did too :-) Another house we sit has two large dogs (which means walks and feeding twice a day). We have also, on numerous occasions, house-sat a property which required the many indoor plants, gardens and pool to be cared for. We have always returned healthy and happy pets, and healthy, well cared for plants to their owners. As we are house-proud people we also ensure gardens are watered and occasionally (where needed) lawns are mowed. We always treat animals and property with much love and care, as if they were our own. Our aim is to return a property at least as clean as when we arrived. Being "old school" we were raised to respect others, as well as their property that they have worked hard for. We both love animals, and Jackie is definitely the indoor plants and cat team member, whilst I'm the dog and outdoor animals and grounds team member - the perfect combination. It would be our pleasure to help you out, and provide love and care to both your pets and your home. Kindest regards Jackie and Michael
We are both in our early 70's and recently retired. We have always had a dog …
We are both in our early 70's and recently retired. We have always had a dog and cats while our 4 children were growing. Now they all have their own family of animals both dogs and cats that we have grown to love, and when they go on holiday, we care for them. As well as grandparent duties around the country, which of course includes caring for their pets, we enjoy travel, do lots of reading, gardening and have fun cycling around the various cycleways in our local area. We would welcome the opportunity to care for your pets while at the same time enjoying time in your community. We are proud home owners and enjoy time spent in our large garden. We guarantee your privacy while caring for your home and pets.
Hi there! My name is Graeme and I am a retired police officer. I have an affini…
Hi there! My name is Graeme and I am a retired police officer. I have an affinity with large and small pets. I presently have a very boisterous border collie who requires long walks, so walking dogs is not an issue in fact it is an enjoyment. I am fortunate to have family who care for our dog when I come to look after your pets. I have completed several house sitting positions and have references to verify that I am more than capable to carry out any duties required. I am a neat and tidy non smoking single mature male and I will carry out any assignment with utmost diligence and treat each home as if it my own. I am a keen gardener , so lawns and gardens will be maintained in good order. Thank you for taking the time to consider my online profile and I hope to hear from you shortly. Warmest, Graeme.
Hello, I'm Jason. I love animals, I grew up on a farm with loads of dogs and cat…
Hello, I'm Jason. I love animals, I grew up on a farm with loads of dogs and cats. Your animals will be in good hands with me, as will your home. I also love to walk, so if your doggies need walking, that's no problem! I am a self-employed designer, I do have a studio in Wellington, but have the flexibility to work-from-home and often do a few days per week, so if you pets need a little more company than the normal fuzzy friend, I'm up for that. I'm reliable, mature and tidy. Happy to chat about more details, get in touch :)
My wife Jill and I retired in 2012. We have 9 grandchildren and have had lots …
My wife Jill and I retired in 2012. We have 9 grandchildren and have had lots of experience with cats, dogs , birds, rabbits and chooks. right down to being able to give them medication . We lived on our yacht, our playground was from Whitianga to Whangaroa for over 8 years. We have looked after three houses in Tauranga so far and the people have been happy with the result., We have come back to land to be closer to our grandchildren and want to see the country from the inside.
Hi everyone I'm Geri, I'm a good human being, trustworthy, kind and honest. Int…
Hi everyone I'm Geri, I'm a good human being, trustworthy, kind and honest. Integrity is important to me. I love animals and have lots of experience looking after cats, dogs, birds and fish. I would take care of your pets as if they were my own and give them lots of love and attention. I like to refer to myself as your personal pet 'Restaurant Manager and Caregiver'. I'm happy to look after your garden, mow the lawn and water the plants to if need be. If you don't have pets that's ok too. You can expect me to look after your home with respect and you can be assured you will find it clean and tidy upon your return. I am a mature, sensible person who takes my responsibilities seriously. I like to walk everyday, weather permitting, so if you have dog I can take them with me for exercise. I think dogs are very good security officers! I have a small online business so I need wifi and Telecom phone coverage. I'm flexible on location and enjoy travelling around NZ. So far I have done several house sits for friends, the Housesitting Company and I'm also registered with another company. I would be thrilled to bits if you considered me as your house sitter and look forward to hearing from you should you feel I would be a good fit for you. I have a few references which I can email you apart from the references on this site. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Yours faithfully, Geri
I am a trust lawyer by trade having lived in Japan, the Cook Islands and the Bri…
I am a trust lawyer by trade having lived in Japan, the Cook Islands and the British Virgin Islands for most of the last 20 years but have returned to NZ (hopefully) permanently. For the last year I have run a trust company in Auckland but have left it to become “my own boss” and am setting up a trust consultancy business. This can be done almost exclusively online and I wish to reconnect with NZ whilst doing so and revisit the country. Wherein I was told about housesitting and thought it would be an ideal way to do so especially as I have such flexibility at the moment. Growing up in Morrinsville there were always animals around. Plus we guinea pigs, goats and Siamese cats (very sensitive eaters). My last girlfriend in the BVI had a lovely dog Georgie who I looked after many times and would regularly walk. She was a rescue dog and sadly had been abused so we had to be quite careful with her. I am reliable and very punctual (I blame my time in Japan). If I say something I will do it. I will look after your home and pets as if they were my own. I am truly looking forward to this adventure and thank you for being a part of it with me.
I am mature and trustworthy and enjoy house sitting while traveling in my motor …
I am mature and trustworthy and enjoy house sitting while traveling in my motor home. I have several clients whom I house sit for looking after cats and dogs and am comfortable around livestock. I enjoy property maintenance and have owned a hire-a-hubby business in the past. I enjoy looking after lawns and gardens as required. I am seventy years of age, physically fit and enjoy being occupied with chores as my age permits. I am a non smoker and social drinker. I am respectful and a clean tidy person and considered to be very caring in my everyday life.
I am a working professional at the Ohakea Air base. I've had multiple house sit…
I am a working professional at the Ohakea Air base. I've had multiple house sitting experiences growing up which is now an on-going thing that I really enjoy around the Manawatu for friends and through the company . One in particular was for my sister and brother in law who trusted me to care for their 3 young children under 6, 2 large dogs and 2 rabbits for 2 weeks while they went to England for an unwell parent. I was aged 16 at this time. I thoroughly enjoyed these experiences as it allowed me to spend time with a wide range of pets. Growing up on a small lifestyle property I raised a multitude of animals with my sister. We each had our own responsibilities which we had to manage before and after school and around part time work. Our animals included dogs, cats, rabbits, budgies, sheep/lambs, chickens, goldfish, a goat and piglet. Our most interesting pet being a rescue baby possum which we re homed once fully grown to an animal park in Kaikoura. I am also fond of rats and mice. Unfortunately I am unable to have pets of my own while I am flatting. My current interests are scuba diving, skiing and dancing. I'm responsible, trustworthy, clean and more than happy to carry out your care routines for your animals and home.