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Emily
Kia Ora! I love exercising dogs and cuddling cats! Leave me with your house, lo…
Papamoa
Papamoa is a beachside Tauranga suburb that continues to see huge growth in population. It has some stunning homes that make for awesome house sits – and they’re ideally placed with the beach close by.
Papamoa has many great places to eat out and also to shop, with the Papamoa Plaza shopping mall having a variety of stores to choose from. Another great aspect to Papamoa is the Papamoa Regional Hills Park, which is a perfect option for people to run, walk and sit and marvel at the beauty of the Western Bay of Plenty.
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
Name Jarred Parker Age 41 Smoker Non smoker/Physically fit Work …
Name Jarred Parker Age 41 Smoker Non smoker/Physically fit Work Infrastructure Hi there my name is Jarred Parker I am 41 years old. I was born in Whakatane Bay of Plenty, but spent most of my life and raised in Gisborne. I now reside and live in Tauranga for the last 6 and half years. I have had and grew up with animals for most of my life.I have had cats and dogs amongest other animals and have enjoyed their company. I work pretty much fulltime in Infrastructure which keeps me busy and very challenged everyday. Outside of work I love to keep fit (by running, going to the gym,tramping and other physical activties.) But I also love to socialise, read and chill outside of work and activities I have been a homeowner so understand all that goes on with the Pride, Security, Time and money with houses. So I feel any house should be treated as if it is your own, whether your Own , Rent or House sitting one. I would like to see house sitting as an opportunity for myself and to help out House Owners. Plus it is a chance to get to meet and know new people locally and around New Zealand.
I have had previously had experience in house sitting with my husband in Austral…
I have had previously had experience in house sitting with my husband in Australia for some 14 years...my circumstances have now changed with his passing and since it was a success at the time I have decided to pursue with this interest and enjoy my own country at leisure now that I am settled back home again I am in very good health and am able to maintain lawns gardens and also pools. There is no problem with animals as I like them all and as a family we always had pets ...I do however prefer that I don't have to deal with mice rats or snakes and anything else is a dawdle I have my own vehicle...I do not generally go out for any great length of time and never at night.. I would be home every evening I need WiFi as I have a job which needs the internet for my laptop..
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 single mature female who loves travelling and looking after homes and pet…
I am a single mature female who loves travelling and looking after homes and pets around our beautiful country. I have been housesitting and have been doing so off and on for over 15 years. I am quiet tidy and respectful and will love your home like it was my own. Taking particular care to ensure it is beautiful to return to after your holiday. I have a farming background, I am a housekeeper for boutique 4-5 star resorts and enjoy the lifestyle I grew up in Nelson on a raspberry farm with horseriding a real passion. After my children left home I lived in a large mobile home living the dream travelling around the seasonal work route in the North Island. I can care for horses cattle and sheep if required. I also have experience living off grid with the different responsibilities that entails. I usually find casual work wherever I go or part time work to pay expenses. I would love to hear from you so please get in touch for a chat.
Hi, I’m Penelope, English born, I moved to NZ age 19, I have lived 32 years in…
Hi, I’m Penelope, English born, I moved to NZ age 19, I have lived 32 years in NZ and 12 in Australia. I am an avid traveler, with my wings tied atm. I adore animals, I am a bit of an animal whisperer, love walks, the beach, outdoors. I find it very easy to bond with all kinds of animals, My daughter had a horse at pony club for years, I am familiar with most domestic animals. I am very patient ( a grandmother to 4 girls). My elderly folk are in UK and family in Italy who I did visit until last year. it wouldn’t be fair to have my own pet, so I ‘borrow’ friends furbabies for dog walking. I am quiet, social, healthy and active, I do meditate, read, not a TV watcher, love the odd film. A peaceful place is a bonus to me. Early 60’s I am a widow so all sits would be just myself. I am very happy and used to being on my own. I would prefer longer engagements, however I am happy to assist with shorter sits when I am available.
Hi there, We are a mature couple with a love for animals and the outdoors. We …
Hi there, We are a mature couple with a love for animals and the outdoors. We are NZMCA members and non smokers. We have been self employed business owners for many years and Stu was flying overseas and out of Wellington as a commercial pilot before that. We understand how important it is to have reliable loving care for your pets and your place so if you would like to call us without any obligation we could have a chat and then if you like we could meet with you, again with no obligation to yourself. It's really important for you to know for sure you have completely dependable care. We can assure you we will provide this for you. Kind Regards Stu and Janine Maclean
Hi my name is Lee-Anne Knaggs, I'm 52 years old and work part time 2 days a week…
Hi my name is Lee-Anne Knaggs, I'm 52 years old and work part time 2 days a week at an engineers, and also work for myself as a book keeper. I was born and raised in Tauranga, growing up we always had animals, dogs, cats and birds. I had my own dog Beau, a mix breed of half Labrador, Bull Mastive and a bit of huntway. Beau's Grandfather was my late aunt's Huntway and his nature was sweet, except when food was around!! Over the last year and half I have house sit for friends and work mates, in doing so as funded my passion for travelling overseas and also within New Zealand. My hobbies other than traveling are genealogy, walking, hand crafts especially patchwork. I'm very responsible and respectful. My goal is to make sure your home is safe and your animals are happy while your away. Please feel free to contact any of my referees and I hope to meet you and your animals and that you would select me to be your house sitter.
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their…
I am a single Mature Woman with with adult children who are happily living their own lives in Hamilton and Auckland. I worked for many years in the Hair and Beauty industry as a Hairdresser and Beauty therapist. I have owned business and employed staff in the past. I now work remotely for a septic tank cleaning company doing telemarketing and database management. During the Covid lockdown I revived my crafting stills creating some interesting upcycling projects. I had been asked by friends to housesit and care for their pets. It seemed a natural progression to I chose to housesit in anticipation of travelling and I joined an international housesitting site, meeting some fabulous people whilst in the UK in 2018. Many of these people I am still in contact with. On my return to New Zealand my desire to travel remained so I continued to move around seeing more of our beautiful Aotearoa. Among the animals I have cared for cats both indoor and outdoor, dogs large and small young and old, chickens ducks and fish and also some livestock. Returning to housesits many times means I have developed some great friendships with both the animals and their owners, and also in some cases neighbors and friends in communities. I look forward to meeting you your animals and experiencing the area that you call home.
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.
Hi. Super Clara here. I have been house-sitting for over ten years through priva…
Hi. Super Clara here. I have been house-sitting for over ten years through private contacts ( references available). I am a grandmother with a brood of two 9 &12;. I have just left a full-time position as a dental assistant/reception (13 years) for a slightly slower pace of life. I can do dental temping as and when I require within normal daytime hours but would not work during house sits if it was not suitable . If the sit is well outside of Auckland, I have a little holiday. I also have a 7 M motor camper that allows even more freedom. I am extremely clean and tidy and would look after your pets as if they were my own. I have had experience with horses and chicken and can ride a quad motorbike to deliver hay to cows etc. I am prepared to travel outside of Auckland to more rural settings for longer times. I like to think that I am level headed and can cope with most situations that arise. Cheers Claire
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, My name is Israel, and I'm 36 years old, and my partner Fauhane is 31…
Hi there, My name is Israel, and I'm 36 years old, and my partner Fauhane is 31. We are a Brazilian couple. I have been working as a painter and decorator in NZ for 8 years for a nationwide company, and that gave me the privilege to work and discover a huge part of New Zealand. Fauh has studied Physical Education in Brazil, and she's now a teacher aide on a school for children with special needs. We both love to travel, and we're hoping to have a win-win experience here. Helping others to travel while we provide peace of mind to them, taking care of their house and pets for a couple of days. We are a warm-hearted and flexible south American couple, quiet in general, clean, and like to be organized. We enjoy exercising, watching movies, reading books, playing games (especially board games for Fauh), talking to our family and friends through the web is also a good part of our fun, discovering new places, being in contact with nature (especially with animals) and maintaining the practice of meditation. We also like to have a healthy life as much as possible. We do not smoke, but we do drink socially, though. We don't own any pets here in NZ yet, but we grew up with plenty of them in the family. We do believe that a good state of mind and spirit impact their behaviour directly. So we try our best to understand the pets and have a good relationship with them. We aim to give great attention to your requirements and needs to make sure your pets and home are well cared, and you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind. We have empathy and will take care of your home with all due respect. I look forward to meeting you and your pets very soon! PS: We've had both shots of the vaccine. Best wishes and keep safe! Israel&Fauhane;
Newly retired, conscientious, reliable, trustworthy, non smoking, healthy, enjoy…
Newly retired, conscientious, reliable, trustworthy, non smoking, healthy, enjoying life, vaccinated. Hi, I’m Dorothy, 66. I had just started my 30th year with a Govt office and though I enjoyed the work I decided it was time for a change to explore new things in this phase of my life. I love road trips around NZ and see house sitting this would also be a good way to continue doing this as enjoy learning new things in new regions. I like walking, gardening, food, being with friends and family, having pets as good company and am a champion for SPCA and WAP. I was raised on a dairy farm, lots of animals and pets while growing up, pet pig, lambs, chickens and I live on a dairy farm at the moment with a cat (a stray from work), have been house sitting for my colleagues for the last year. This included cats, dogs, sheep, cattle, chooks and an eel (enjoyed calling and watching him appear so I could feed him). For the last 20 years I have helped some friends who live in Auckland with their small holding in the Waikato, checked the sheep, fed the chooks and the cat (now passed), and enjoyed it very much. 2 of them have rebooked me recently and 2 other staff members have also asked me to look after their loved pets while away. One of the house sits was in the hills, very private and tranquil and so this is not an issue for me, I enjoy the peace of the rural lifestyle. Others have been in town (one for 3 months) with cats and chooks and in each case, I have enjoyed their homes, bonded with their pets and enjoyed exploring the area. I would be happy to send photos/updates while you are away so you can relax knowing they are being loved and cared for. Please check my references and contact them if you wish to check how they felt my looking after their pets went.
I have just retired after 30 years in real estate and my wife is a retired P…
I have just retired after 30 years in real estate and my wife is a retired Podiatrist. We are a happily married couple of 56 years with our own lovely home ,very active and attend a seniors gym on a regular basis. Some years ago we house-sat overseas in Britain, this was a great experience and after our return we were personally contacted to look after a home in the area for 6 months, unfortunately we were not able to do so for such a long period at that time. A friend of our daughters asked us to look after their house and pets for a week which gave us the idea to do it again. We like the freedom house sitting gives and appreciate the trust that home owners would place in us. We regularly look after our neighbors dog when they go away and she becomes part of our family.. . We are also in regular demand from our daughter to look after her 2 cats in her home when they go away. You can expect a trusting caring couple to look after your home as they enjoy their retirement. in NZ. and take great care of your pets. We always leave a home looking spotless. We look forward to meeting new people and homes as part of our retirement enjoyment. We have had over the years as pets in the family - many cats and dogs . We also lived in Africa for a while and rented a life-style block and had a baby calf from a local sale yard which no-one seemed to want, "David" was fitted into our VW with our 3 children to take home and led a happy life. He was so young we had to learn special feeding techniques and we used to bring him inside in the afternoons of hailstone and rain ,which was quite common where we were. Throw in some pet rabbits and we enjoyed them all.
Hello - We are Gemma (33) and Brian (32), a young(ish) couple who enjoy travelli…
Hello - We are Gemma (33) and Brian (32), a young(ish) couple who enjoy travelling, and have just recently moved back to NZ after Brian spent over 8 years in the UK after meeting me so it seemed only fair I do a stint here. We recently purchased an RV and will be travelling around the country in between house sits while I work remotely 4 days a week and Brian takes a career break during 2022/23. We love animals and house sitting, and have plenty of experience doing so from when we were in the UK. We've house sat for a number of people, for time periods ranging from 2 nights to 6 months, while looking after cats, dogs, rabbits, and tortoises. We're really well organised, tidy, and caring, and you can expect to return to your home as clean as you left it, with happy pets. We're double vaccinated and boosted so you can be assured we're taking all appropriate Covid precautions as well.