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Ann

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50+ mature female professional, animal lover with 20 years housesitting experience

Honest, reliable and caring housesitter

50+, mature female professional - a freelancer who works for various New Zealand Government agencies such as the police, courts, immigration and etc; and formerly a project manager in an international company

Work from home and remotely a lot, and am happy to do so full-time while housesitting

People I work with would be happy to vouch for my integrity and trustworthiness

20 years housesitting experience; an animal lover who gets along with ... Read more
Honest, reliable and caring housesitter

50+, mature female professional - a freelancer who works for various New Zealand Government agencies such as the police, courts, immigration and etc; and formerly a project manager in an international company

Work from home and remotely a lot, and am happy to do so full-time while housesitting

People I work with would be happy to vouch for my integrity and trustworthiness

20 years housesitting experience; an animal lover who gets along with all sort of animals

Clean and tidy in nature and will look after your home and return it in great condition

Fully vaccinated, police vetted and references available from people that I have housesat for

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Pet care

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles
NoneNone

Trust

Platinum member36 months+
reviews5 star reviews
diagnosisReferences

Availability

eventNext 12 months

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 14-17 Aug | 20-28 Aug

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

Anywhere in New Zealand


Reviews (31)

Ann is a fantastic house sitter!! This is the first time we have used Ann and we were very impressed! Right from the start Ann’s communication was excellent. Ann suggested a second visit to come out for a walk with our dog so she could follow our rules and procedures. The weather was terrible while Ann was at our house, however, Ann managed very well and completed the dog walking each day ! Ann followed our instructions carefully and reported back to us regularly with some lovely photos of ... MoreAnn is a fantastic house sitter!! This is the first time we have used Ann and we were very impressed! Right from the start Ann’s communication was excellent. Ann suggested a second visit to come out for a walk with our dog so she could follow our rules and procedures. The weather was terrible while Ann was at our house, however, Ann managed very well and completed the dog walking each day ! Ann followed our instructions carefully and reported back to us regularly with some lovely photos of our pets! Ann left the house clean and tidy. We wouldn’t hesitate to have her back!

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Absolutely loved having Ann look after my fur babies! She was such a treasure to have here. I’m sure my house was tidier than when I left! 🥰 Her photos of the furries would make my day. I’d have Ann stay again in heartbeat!
Ann was great to deal with and took great care of our home and our very elderly dog. We would highly recommend her.
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Another wonderful housesit from Ann. Even coped with a flooding dishwasher superbly. Very happy fur babies when we got home. We highly recommend Ann for your pet and house sits.
Ann was fantastic! We met her twice before the sit—once online and once in person—to ensure everything was in place. She sent us pictures every morning, keeping us updated that our boys were happy and well. During the sit, Ann encountered a challenge with one of the cats, but she contacted us immediately, and we were able to resolve the issue together that same night. She was incredibly supportive throughout. Coming home to a clean and tidy house was wonderful, and we truly appreciate Ann ... MoreAnn was fantastic! We met her twice before the sit—once online and once in person—to ensure everything was in place. She sent us pictures every morning, keeping us updated that our boys were happy and well. During the sit, Ann encountered a challenge with one of the cats, but she contacted us immediately, and we were able to resolve the issue together that same night. She was incredibly supportive throughout. Coming home to a clean and tidy house was wonderful, and we truly appreciate Ann for taking such great care of our family while we were away. I would definitely recommend Ann for a pet sit!

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2 of 2 reviews from this owner
We have been so lucky to have Ann as our house sitter. Great communication throughout our holiday away with pics of our fur babies looking pretty relaxed and contented. We came home to a beautifully clean home and very laid back happy cats. We can highly recommend Ann and we will certainly choose her again in our next upcoming break away.
Ann looked after the house and my cats great, and kept up good communication throughout the sit. Would recommend her.
Ann was a wonderful house sitter. I got lots of lovely updates whilst I was away and the house was in wonderful order when we returned. Thank you Ann!
Ann took great care of our elderly cat, chooks and fish while we were away for 10 days. We came home to a clean, tidy house, and happy, healthy pets. Ann communicated clearly, before, during and after her stay. She kept in touch and gave us brief updates on our pets while we were away, which was great peace of mind. Thanks Ann, we would love to have you again next time we are out of town.
1 of 3 reviews from this owner
Ann housesat and looked after our cat Billie for 17 days. Once again we can only thank Ann for : a. Looking after, spoiling, grooming and generally having a good time with Bill. Her updates and photos were much appreciated; and b. Looking after our home and leaving it in such pristine manner. It was a pleasure to come home to. Thanks so much Ann, we will be in touch . We highly recommend Ann
2 of 3 reviews from this owner
Another amazing house sit by lovely Ann. House has been left immaculately, the cat is very happy, and we are guessing has been very indulged/spolit/loved. Great, easy communication. Cannot recommend Ann highly enough.
Ann was amazing, Louie (our cat) was so calm and relaxed when we got home. Our house was absolutely spotless. She was great at communicating during her stay and we felt so comfortable leaving Louie in Ann’s care :)
3 of 3 reviews from this owner
It was a pleasure to welcome Ann into our home, she is reliable and a great communicator. Look forward to having her stay again. Oh, and Billie seemed very happy
1 of 2 reviews from this owner
Ann sat for us this second time and we were so grateful as Billie (cat) was very out of sorts and anxious following an earlier frightening experience. Ann really looked after Billie and kept us well informed about how things were going while we were away. As always, Ann was a perfect house guest/sitter. The house was clean and tidy on our return and we really appreciated the updates and communication from Anne during our absence. We highly recommend Anne as a sitter!
Ann was so great, she gave our Ted (3 year old Cavoodle) such a great time, amazing communication and left the house in brilliant shape. Would highly recommend Ann for future house sits and hope to use her in the future.
2 of 2 reviews from this owner
Ann kindly sat for us and looked after our young cat Billie. She was a perfect house sitter, our house was well cared for and we returned to a lovely tidy/clean home. Billie enjoyed the company and Ann kept in regular contact with us about any needs that arose. It was a pleasure to have Ann sit for us and we would highly recommend her. We would gladly have Ann look after Bille and our home again. Thank you so much Ann.
Ann is an experienced house and pet sitter and was wonderful at explaining how it all works as this was our first time. She went above and beyond to ensure our little cat was looked after and her communication with us was excellent. Our plants and house were left in great condition. I would definitely recommend her! Thanks Ann :-)
Ann took very good care of our golden retriever/border collie cross dog India. The house was lovely and clean on our return as well. Ann took great care to ensure she understood India’s routine and needs before her stay commenced. Thank you Ann
Ann has done a wonderful job of looking after our cat Polly and our home while we were overseas for 4 weeks. Ann gave us regular updates and photos of Polly, who clearly enjoyed her company and was sad to see her go at the end of the stay. The house was very tidy and clean on our return and Ann was respectful, asking us if she had any concerns. We couldn't have wished for a better house sitter and we (& Polly) will not hesitate to having her to stay again.
This was our first time using a pet and house sitter. We immediately knew Ann was the right fit for our sometimes nervous puppy, Bailey and older cat Pebbles from the initial interview. Her references are accurate, she is experienced with animals, respectful to property and kept us regularly informed of how things were going via text and pics. We'd highly recommend Ann and will be definitely using her again in the future.
I had great confidence in trusting Ann with our two cats and our house while we were on holiday. She made certain she knew in advance what the cats' needs and routines were, she kept in touch during her stay, and left the house super clean and tidy for us which was hugely appreciated. We highly recommend Ann as a pet/housesitter.
1 of 3 reviews from this owner
We always enjoy having Ann to stay, Oscar is relaxed and happy when we get home, the house is spotless! Ann is very good with communication and accommodating to our particular needs. We love having Ann stay!
We loved having Ann housesit our house. She was so good with our dog Manu and took him on some wonderful walks, to beach, estuary, town, he absolutely loved it. She kept us informed and sent us some wonderful pics of him. We came home to an immaculate house and a very happy dog. He was a little excited at our return but he loved his time with her. would have her back in a heartbeat. Thanks so much Ann we really appreciated all you did for us.
We were fortunate to secure Ann to look after our house & critters, she made sure she understood the requirements before arriving & checked a few things when she was here. She kept in touch about her timing at either end and kept us updated with how things were. We'd even had an incident with one of our dogs before we left but Ann was diligent to ensure she had her pain relief and kept an eye on her. She left the house very neat and tidy and even stripped the bed for us, impressive care and ... MoreWe were fortunate to secure Ann to look after our house & critters, she made sure she understood the requirements before arriving & checked a few things when she was here. She kept in touch about her timing at either end and kept us updated with how things were. We'd even had an incident with one of our dogs before we left but Ann was diligent to ensure she had her pain relief and kept an eye on her. She left the house very neat and tidy and even stripped the bed for us, impressive care and attention! Thank you for your help, we hope you enjoyed your stay!

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Thanks so much for your kind words Sam. I've enjoyed the animals and the quietness of the country. A good break from the big smoke. :)
This was my 1st experience with Kiwi House Sitters & I couldn't have asked for anyone better. Ann was fabulous, easy to connect with, helpful & put my mind at ease. I would not hesitate to recommend Ann, her attention to detail, her care of my cat (who liked her instantly - always a great recommendation), her willingness to assist with "special animal needs" was really appreciated. Ann was easy to communicate with which for me was important, she left my home looking pristine, she was ... MoreThis was my 1st experience with Kiwi House Sitters & I couldn't have asked for anyone better. Ann was fabulous, easy to connect with, helpful & put my mind at ease. I would not hesitate to recommend Ann, her attention to detail, her care of my cat (who liked her instantly - always a great recommendation), her willingness to assist with "special animal needs" was really appreciated. Ann was easy to communicate with which for me was important, she left my home looking pristine, she was respectful, kind & certainly considerate. Thank you Ann & if you are needing a sitter - Ann was great - we highly recommend her.

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2 of 3 reviews from this owner
We have LOVED having Ann look after our house and Oscar again-the house is tidier than when we left it. Ann is quick to reply to texts when we are away. We would have Ann house sit a thousand times over!
Ann house sat for us in January 2022 and did an amazing job of looking after our home but especially our two cats. The cats were really looked after and Ann left the house very clean and tidy. She sent us updates and photos of our cats, which was lovely. We can't recommend Jan highly enough, thank you!
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3 of 3 reviews from this owner
We loved having Ann look after our house, big cat Oscar and our plants. We came home to a very happy cat and an immaculate house. Ann was always available to communicate with while we were away and very accommodating with date changes. We have already booked Ann for our next trip away!!
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Hi Ann. We were really pleased to have had you house sitting for us last week. The house was beautiful to come back to and the two cats seemed very happy. It was great to meet you prior to the house sit and I would love to have you again. Regards Carol
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It was wonderful to arrive home to a fresh clean house and a contented cat - she didn't even look as if she had missed us! Hope you enjoyed our house. We certainly wouldn't hesitate asking you to house-sit again for us. Many thanks
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Ann, was a wonderful house sitter we wouldn't hesitate to have her house sit for us again in the future.. Our dog Sam especially loved her.
Peace of Mind

Happy you!

With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.