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James and Megan
Hi there, Our names are Megan Small and James Crowe and we live in Palmerston N…
New Plymouth
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Hi there, Our names are Megan Small and James Crowe and we live in Palmerston N…
Hi there, Our names are Megan Small and James Crowe and we live in Palmerston North. We have been together 2 years and have found the love of our lives in each other. We met at the local tennis club and tennis is still a big part of our lives. I (James, 38) was raised in Palmerston North and grew up with three cats, Sheba, Foxy and Scratchy, a rabbit called Buttercup, a guinea pig (Phoebe), and four mice. I have always lived with pets and found just as much pleasure in my friends and flatmates pets, and this is one of the main reasons I enjoy housesitting because it gives me the opportunity to befriend new pets, while also seeing new places. Megan also grew up in Palmerston North before her family moved into the country where she and her brothers could roam freely on a lifestyle block near Feilding. Megan grew up with both cats and dogs, but dogs are her favourite because of their unique personalities. I would say dogs are a passion of hers without a doubt. Megan has worked for Youthline and is now studying psychology at Massey University. She also works part-time coaching tennis and has regularly represented Manawatu for tennis. She is an active member of the local tennis club, which is where we first met. I have completed a masters degree and now run a small-business tutoring university students and proof-reading for businesses and students. I also indulge my passion for tennis by coaching tennis part-time with school kids. I have an auto-immune condition which prevents me working full-time and I’m pleased that I have found meaningful work with the flexibility that I need for life balance. Housesitting enables us to take holidays to different parts of the country while still living within our budget, and while doing something helpful for families who need their property and/or pets cared for. We see it as a win/win. We are responsible and respectful people who enjoy helping other people by looking after their property and pets while they are away. We are also very friendly and trustworthy, and your pets will enjoy our company just as much as we will enjoy theirs. Please have a look through our references and feel free to call our referees who will be happy to vouch for our character and personalities. We would love to meet you and your pets and hope that you will consider us as your housesitters. James and Megan. 2020.
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.
Easy going, trustworthy single female with a soft spot for animals. More than ha…
Easy going, trustworthy single female with a soft spot for animals. More than happy to take care of small & large dogs, cats, fish, sheep, goats, llamas and any other interesting pets or things around the house like your garden. I do house & pet sitting full time to save on rent so you would also be helping me with a place to stay which I highly appreciate. You can have peace of mind that I will respect your privacy and arrive back to find your house in the same condition as when you left. I am flexible, please feel free to get in touch to adjust dates or requirements. I run regularly and would love to take your dog with me when going out on the trails. If your pet is more the cuddling type I am also happy to spend time with him/her around the house. I am very relaxed in the evenings and I normally use this time to give attention to the indoor 4 legged friends. I grew up on a farm with two dogs and a cat. I was inseparable from my Jack Russel (Rusty and Sasha) as they would follow me on all my adventures running and cycling around the farm. I taught both of them some amazing things one of them was to run alongside me and jump over their own row of hurdles when I trained. Both of the Jack Russels had puppies a number of times which I took care of and had to let go with a broken heart to their new owners. After leaving home to study I never had pets again because my lifestyle did not allow it and I can't wait to have a 4 legged friend again when my lifestyle allows so in the mean while I would love to spent time with yours. I am happy to provide references if required
I am returning from travels overseas in February 2020 and coming back to my own …
I am returning from travels overseas in February 2020 and coming back to my own business and have decided to embrace van life to allow me even more freedom and flexibility to be me mobile and close to the sea when I want to be. But I know every and again it will be great to have some of the home comforts that a house allows and so I thought house sitting would be the perfect compromise given it also allows me to look after animals, another passion of mine. I truly love animals so knowing this might be able to look after animals as well as a home is really appealing to me and I am super active and outdoors often so if you have a dog that needs walking, you know it will get walked as often as needed as I love any excuse to get outside. I just completed my personal training qualification and will be using this in my new job as well. I am a responsible adult that respects other people and know how to look after a home as I take a lot of pride in my own. I don’t party and I don’t actually drink alcohol at all so you can also be assured that your house would always be kept clean, tidy and you can come back to how you left it. I grew up with animals so always had a dog and have had cats before. My last landlord has a dog called Clooney who is a husky cross border collie and I spent a lot of time looking after him as well and taking him for walks. I really miss having animals myself and plan to get one in the near future when I am more settled but in the interim being able to house sit for you and your loved pets is really exciting for me. I grew up with giant schnauzers and my grandma had 2 tabby cats which I loved looking after. Happy to provide more references if you would like them
Hi there, I am a retired nurse recently returned from travelling overseas and ar…
Hi there, I am a retired nurse recently returned from travelling overseas and around the South Island in my mobile home. I'm on my own now which is why I've joined up as a house sitter as it's one way to give back and help others. I live a quiet, healthy life, I love to spend time working in the garden to keep fit, I read alot and like to have some creative project on the go. I feel comfortable walking into new environments, it offers a reprieve from my tiny home and an opportunity to meet people and explore our beautiful New Zealand. My background is in north Auckland where the family managed a 167 acres lifestyle block. I was a veterinary nurse during this time and always had a menagerie of dogs, cats, & birds in the family home. My daughter, a beautiful dressage rider and I rescued and retrained horses, she could get any horse to dance to Vivaldi on the car stereo for her. It was a rewarding, magical time living the country dream. I love that each animal has their own unique personality, traits and requirements and that they rely on us to lovingly care for their well-being. Your pet will understandably miss you while you are away but I offer you peace of mind they would be cared for well until your return. Stephanie
Single, professional, active female. Pet and plant lover. I am in between findi…
Single, professional, active female. Pet and plant lover. I am in between finding two big ticket items of a flat and finding a permanent job so I am available to house-sit your pets and homes! I am currently in a temp role and living in Wellington. I take pride in keeping any house I have looked after to a clean and tidy standard and enjoy taking care of plants or gardening. I have previously house-sat in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Queenstown, and Melbourne where I have looked after cats and dogs (and a Lizard in a glass cage even) plants, gardens and kept the household running with tradesmen coming and going, collecting post and running necessary errands. From me you can expect an open, friendly and communicative person. Besides loving to explore different regions, another reason why I house-sit is to one day have a house of my own. It is very difficult to save and get ahead when rent is so expensive, so I enjoy saving a lot this way.
Hi there, a trusty worth honest human, looking to leave a lighter tread on the p…
Hi there, a trusty worth honest human, looking to leave a lighter tread on the planet. I work from home and supposed to be travelling around the world teaching yoga right now but covid has changed a lot. To create my best work I like to be able live by myself, get out in nature and explore different areas. I housesat consistently for 2 years around 2014-2016 and am looking forward to doing this again since i am home in New Zealand. I love taking care of your animals, that's all the company I need. I have sat for & have experience with many different animals. Dogs = labradoodle, mini schnauzer, bernese mountain dog, border collie, boston terrier, wolf hound and jack russell, Cats = tabby kitten, burmese, persians, chartruese and more. Also have plenty experience with chickens, some house birds, rabbits and guinea pigs. I haven't had the experience of looking after horses or donkeys yet but I would love to and would love the opportunity. I grew up on a small farm, so all though its been a very long time, I have had some experience with stock and happy to learn if needed. I used to own a great dane, ridgeback cross until I left for overseas travel, so I am very comfortable with large breeds, he now lives with my best friend and her 2 boys where is well exercised, loved and I can see him anytime i'm in my hometown. I have always lived my life with the intention of leaving a profit, if I have the chance to housesit for you I will treat your home with love and respect and will leave it cleaner than I found it. Expect clear communication and reliability.
**Looking for petsits in NZ whilst we are waiting for the world to open** Adrie…
**Looking for petsits in NZ whilst we are waiting for the world to open** Adrienne and Poppy (14) are a Kiwi mum and daughter fulltime petsitting our way around the world. Over 100 successful petsits completed with awesome references and police check supplied. We are often asked to return and petsit again as homeowners value our professionalism, kindness and love for their pets and our ability to keep them up-to-date whilst they are away. We will NEVER leave your pet alone if they are anxious or nervous. We have had great success with separation disorder and anxious pets with owners saying their animals are relaxed and happy when they arrive home. We believe your pet will be happier and more content in their own environment with their familiar routine. We are content with large or modest dwellings; indoor and outdoor pets, we are friendly and non-judgmental. Dispensing medications or any other out-of-the-ordinary requirements is not a problem - we will follow your instructions to the letter no matter how unusual! Working from home as a webmaster and homeschooling Poppy means we appreciate fast wifi and to share your unlimited package - and will keep you updated regularly via txt, facebook messenger or email. Nothing beats the love and attention of a gentle child companion with all the time in the world to play. Experienced in garden, lawn, and pool maintenance and will adapt to your life-flow to keep things routine for your pets. Snippet from reference: "We highly recommend having someone and coming to house sit for you. We had Adrienne & Poppy house sit for us and look after our cat and I can't speak highly enough. They took care of him better then I think I do. It was nice for him to be in his own environment and pretty sure he didn't even notice we left!" Snippet from reference: "I would highly recommend Adrienne & Poppy as being resourceful, friendly, and honest, with a love of animals and a passion for learning that leads to appreciating every opportunity that comes their way." Snippet from reference: "You have done such a fantastic job. I can't express how grateful we are to have had you looking after our dog. What a find you two were." Snippet from reference: "Thank you for caring so much! I really appreciate how you cared for the house and our boys, it made it easier for us to relax on our trip knowing you were here! They definitely didn't lack anything and that makes my heart very happy." Adrienne & Poppy Ford Fulltime Petsitters We provide you with a list of our previous appointments so you may contact referees for an unbiased and authentic testimonial.
Hi My name is Catherine and I have had extensive experience in house/pet mindi…
Hi My name is Catherine and I have had extensive experience in house/pet minding in NZ and overseas in Ireland, where I lived for 20 years before returning to NZ in 2012. I have been in charge of dogs (small and large), cats, chickens, cattle (dry stock), sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and the easiest of all, goldfish! I am a mature, sensible, and responsible female. I am a keen gardener and will also take great loving care of your pets and your home. My excellent references will help provide you with peace of mind while you are away from home. My flexibility and adaptability enable me to adjust to many situations and any needs that you have with your pets and your home environment. My current employment allows me to work from home for the majority of the week. Thank you for considering my profile. Warm regards, Catherine O'Neill
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
I have a great deal of experience in hospitality and tourism. Having managed the…
I have a great deal of experience in hospitality and tourism. Having managed the Whanganui River Top Ten Holiday Park, Bushy Park Homestead, Braemar House YMCA, and my own Hydrangea Hill Bed and Breakfast, all in Whanganui. Here on the Kapiti Coast I was the Bachcare Holiday Manger for Waikanae for 2 years. I am very aware of taking the best of care with people's properties. Having owned farmlets with pets, and bred sheep, cattle, dogs and chickens, I have an instinctive and caring approach towards all animals.
I am completing my Masters thesis as a requirement to become an osteopath. I wil…
I am completing my Masters thesis as a requirement to become an osteopath. I will not be working while finishing my thesis. This allows me to almost always be at the house with your pets if needed. The thesis work will require a lot of working from home, keeping your pets company. I love being out doors, going for walks and runs especially in the forest or at the beach and like to stay fit and healthy. I am very clean and tidy and I will make sure your house is clean and tidy when you get back from your trip. I have had experience looking after all types of pets such as, dogs, cats, rabbits, fish etc.. and have had lots of previous experience with house sitting, both in rural and urban settings. I enjoy house sitting as it gives me an opportunity to experience different parts of Auckland. It my our last few months in Auckland so I want to experience different parts of the region and enjoy it as much as i can. I also really enjoy meeting and looking after a range of different pets and will ensure that I look after your pets as though they are my own! I look forward to hearing from you!!
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!
My name is Vanessa and my partner is Marcel. We have decided to take a break fro…
My name is Vanessa and my partner is Marcel. We have decided to take a break from the routine of full-time employment, to have a new and exciting adventure which involves travelling around New Zealand to enjoy new experiences. We have spent the last three summers looking after the accommodation for a ski club lodge in Queenstown, and outside of this we would like to house sit and get to see new parts of the country. Vanessa grew up in Mount Maunganui and Tauranga but has lived in Otago for the last 15 years. Marcel has lived in Otago all his life. We both love dogs and cats and have had our own pets in the past. However, because of our new lifestyle, we cannot have pets at this stage and we miss having pets around us. Marcel has until recently had Labradors and a couple of cats. Vanessa has recently had both cats and dogs, Chocolate and Vanilla the cats. And Chico was a very much loved Tibetan Spaniel. Vanessa has studied the first year of Vet Nursing at Otago Polytech and gained a Certificate in Animal Care. We both love the outdoors hiking in summer and skiing in winter. We have a self contained caravan which we take with us and live in, between house sits. We own our own property so we are mindful that you expect us to look after your property and pets as if they were our own.
Hi there guys! Great to be here. I am a respectful, soft-spoken and independan…
Hi there guys! Great to be here. I am a respectful, soft-spoken and independant person who loves new experiences, new places and animals. Being self-employed as a freelancer, I work from home. This allows me the time and patience, to intuitively and responsibly attend to your pets, home and garden to the best of my ability, with the utmost care and consideration. I have many years of experience in looking after Budgies, Parrots, Dogs and Cats, both as my own pets and the pets of others. My hobbies and interests are very broad and specific. However the main ones include poetry, literature, foreign languages, and contemporary music (1920s-1990s. In all honesty, I'm not a fan of commercial music that came after the year 2000 haha). Non-smoker, and always have been. I very much look forward to meeting you, hopefully house-sitting and pet-sitting for you, and answering any questions that you may have. Thank you! Isabella :)
I, Caroline Mundy, is a retired Civil/Structural engineer. I was born and rais…
I, Caroline Mundy, is a retired Civil/Structural engineer. I was born and raised in Malaysia, but went to Britain for my tertiary studies. I graduated from Cardiff University with an honours degree in Civil and Structural Engineering and later gained a Masters degree in the same subject at Sheffield University. I am married to, Chris Mundy, an editor at NZQA, Wellington. I took early retirement in 2017 and am looking forward to new experiences. Chris and I grew up with pets in our families, and from this we gained a life-long love of animals. Over the years, we have had many different animals as pets, including a sheep which eventually died of old age!, a golden retriever, a duckling, rabbits, a weta and doves, all of which were much loved by us and our two children. We also adopted the school's cockatoo and axolotl during school holidays. We took our friend's cat to be with our family whilst they worked overseas. Currently we have an adorable all white cat named Pearl, which was rescued by the SPCA. As we no longer have children living with us, we have more freedom to explore and travel to new places, which we both love doing. It also enables us to take a break from our rather busy lives by housesitting every now and then. Having pets with our accommodation is an added bonus to us. We are responsible and respectful people who want to help other families have peace of mind whilst they are away. We are friendly, trustworthy, do not smoke nor drink alcohol, are non party people and are Christians. Please look through our references and feel free to contact our referees, who will be more than happy to vouch for our character and our ability to look after pets and homes. We have joined the House Sitting Company not too long ago and have not done many house sits because we prefer weekend sits. This is because Chris still works full time and he would like to avoid taking leave for house sits. Yours sincerely Caroline and Chris Mundy References Graham Worthington Mike Fearn