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Chris

MR TRUSTWORTHY

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I relocated to Nelson, NZ from the UK around 8 yrs ago, and have lived and worked in Australia and travelled much of the world. I am a friendly, reliable and organised person, and have worked in a variety of fields including Acoustics, IT and Environmental Health, and I am currently in the process of writing a novel. I have lived with dogs, cats, rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, chickens and ducks around the home and always treat them caringly. I enjoy meeting new people, looking after ... Read moreI relocated to Nelson, NZ from the UK around 8 yrs ago, and have lived and worked in Australia and travelled much of the world. I am a friendly, reliable and organised person, and have worked in a variety of fields including Acoustics, IT and Environmental Health, and I am currently in the process of writing a novel. I have lived with dogs, cats, rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, chickens and ducks around the home and always treat them caringly. I enjoy meeting new people, looking after animals and gardening, I am a non-smoker, have my own car, and have all the experience of owning and maintaining a property over many years. Excellent references available on request.

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Platinum member36 months+
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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 11-22 Aug | 22-30 Aug | 4-17 Sep | 26 Sep - 8 Oct | 24 Oct - 8 Nov | 7-30 Nov | 24 Dec - 4 Jan 2027 | 2027: 29 Jan - 9 Feb

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scheduleHouse sit duration

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

where_to_votePreferred locations

South Island: Nelson / Marlborough (Nelson, Tasman)  


Reviews (41)

Chris was absolutely fantastic! When we read all the great reviews from previous people, we were skeptical that someone could actually live up to all those comments but Chris definitely did. Communication was excellent and the house/dogs were in better shape when we returned than when we left. Thanks Chris!
We've just had Chris stay at our place to look after our ragdoll kitten He was amazing with communication, left our home spotless and the kitten appears very content Awesome! Hopefully we can use you again one day Thanks so much Chris! Tania & Pete
Chris looked after our high energy border collie for 6days. We arrived home to a lovely clean house and a calm and content dog. We highly recommend Chris.
It was great to have Chris house and cat sit. He is easy going and friendly, gave quick responses to questions before and while we were away. He left the house clean and tidy, and did everything we asked including meeting couriers and putting grocery delivery away. Would not hesitate to recommend Chris for any future house sits, Thankyou Chris.
Chris was a responsive careful house-sitter who made a 8 day break relaxing, knowing Monty our dog was happy. Will use Chris again if we can.
Chris did a great job looking after our house and our very spoilt cat while we were overseas for 6 weeks. Good communication and emails always answered promptly. Lovely to come home to a nice clean house and a happy cat. Thanks Chris, will certainly be in touch next time we need a house sitter.
Chris was housesitting for us for 5 weeks. When we got back all the animals including cattle, sheep and chickens were in great shape and he had looked after them very well. Everything was very clean and looked perfect. Our house was extremely clean and in perfect conditions which made it very easy to come home to. We are extremely grateful for what he has done at our place. Whenever I had a question, he replied immediately. Thank you very much Chris. I would ask him to do housesitting for us ... MoreChris was housesitting for us for 5 weeks. When we got back all the animals including cattle, sheep and chickens were in great shape and he had looked after them very well. Everything was very clean and looked perfect. Our house was extremely clean and in perfect conditions which made it very easy to come home to. We are extremely grateful for what he has done at our place. Whenever I had a question, he replied immediately. Thank you very much Chris. I would ask him to do housesitting for us again any time and can highly recommend him.

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Chris looked after the house like it was his own. Dennis was well looked after. Chooks also happy. Thanks Chris, house sit well done. Recommend.
Chris stayed on our property and looked after our house and animals during our 3 week absence. Unfortunately the district was pounded with huge flooding and storms and the power was out for three days. Chris had to improvise and take control of the situation for which we are grateful. Upon our return all was in perfect order ,clean and tidy and the animals happy. Chris is a very responsible and decent person and a pleasant conversationist and deserves the best recommendations. Stuart and ... MoreChris stayed on our property and looked after our house and animals during our 3 week absence. Unfortunately the district was pounded with huge flooding and storms and the power was out for three days. Chris had to improvise and take control of the situation for which we are grateful. Upon our return all was in perfect order ,clean and tidy and the animals happy. Chris is a very responsible and decent person and a pleasant conversationist and deserves the best recommendations. Stuart and Iryna

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Chris was really nice. The house was immaculate when we returned and our cat was in fine form. We received a couple of photos while we were away, which was lovely. Happy to recommend Chris and to ask him back in the future.
It was a pleasure to have Chris in my home, arrived home late at night to lovely warm house and sparkling clean, and a very happy and content Charlie.
Chris was a wonderful house sitter. I cannot praise him enough, and nor can my dog, who took to Chris immediately on arrival. Chris's communication was great, and he left the house very tidy and cared for. I honestly cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Chris
Great house sit Chris thanks you very much everything was spot on highly recommend this fella. See you next time.
Thanks so much Chris. We came home to a sparkly house, happy dog and thriving garden. Couldn’t wish for more. Highly recommend!!
We came home to a clean and tidy home and two happy and smiling pets thank you Chris We would be very happy to have Chris back again and happily recommend his services to others
Chris kept us up to date about the house and animals. He kindly got up early to drop us off at the airport and was there again 2 months later to pick us up. We found the house and animals well looked after. We will certainly contact Chris again when we are going away and need a house sitter. Our dog Meke definitely appreciated all the balls Chris had thrown for him.
We were so pleased to have had Chris as our house and dog sitter. He's a friendly and reliable guy and we went away confident that he would take good care of everything as needed. Upon our return, our dog was happy and well looked after, plus the house was clean and tidy. We would certainly recommend Chris to others and we won't hesitate to ask him to sit for us again.
Chris looked after our two dogs and house while we were away visiting family. His communication was great and we came home to a very tidy house and two happy dogs thank you Chris.
Chris did a wonderful job of house and pet sitting. We didn’t have to worry while away knowing he was there. Arrived back to a clean and tidy house and happy pets.
Chris was fantastic. He looked after our Golden Retriever and little rescue kitten whilst we took an extended holiday in the UK. The house was left clean and tidy, the pets were well taken care of and happy to see us return. Happy to recommend Chris to anyone looking for a house / pet sitter
Very happy with how well taken care of our cats and a home were having Chris be here while we were away. Came home to a very tidy home, and very happy cats. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Chris for caring for Badger. We really appreciated the care you took of our home and dog and would like you to come again sometime.
Excellent sitter
It was great having Chris in our home while we were away.
Had the pleasure of returning to a clean house and a calm happy cat :-) All in all a very positive experience.
Chris took great care of our house and pets. We felt completely relaxed on our overseas holiday knowing that our dogs were safe and enjoying Chris's company. We arrived back to a clean home and happy hounds. Thank you, Chris!
Chris was a brilliant housesitter and I was confident my pets and house were well taken care of. Will definitely use again! Highly recommended.
Chris took great care of our 2 dogs and our home was clean and tidy on our return. Chris was flexible and was able to stay 2 extra nights and even dropped us off at the airport.
It was great to meet Chris, I felt very comfortable leaving my home in his care for 6 weeks. Every thing was well cared for and no issues at all. Great communication during my trip. Highly recommend Chris.
As soon as I met Chris I felt very comfortable chatting with him and it was easy to explain my pet routines. Very happy dog and cat on our return and all well looked after at the house. Grateful to Chris and will definitely be in touch again for the next trip!
Chris was wonderful . House was a story as we left it . Dogs an veggie garden well looked after .
Thoroughly recommend Chris who looked after house & animals for 11 days. Came back to clean house, laundry done and pets in good shape. Good communications while away. Would welcome him back any time
Chris was an excellent sitter. The animals were very well looked after. His communication was very good and the house neat and tidy. Would have him sit again
Chris looked after my cat Sammy and my house for 8 nights. Sammy was comfortable with Chris from the first time he met him, and when I got home from holiday the house was clean and everything as I left it. Chris was also quick to respond to my communication texts and messaging which I liked.
Chris looked after our house and Meg our cat while we were away for 10 days. Chris was obviously a cat lover and we were more than happy to leave things in his capable hands. It was lovely meeting him prior to our holiday and he provided us just the right amount of updates while we were away. The house was just as we left it and he even watered my precious indoor plants. Would gladly recommend Chris and use his services again.
We had an unusual sit requirement this time. I needed someone to take care of the dogs as my husband was home but working and had to be away foe a month. Chris was just perfect. Wr highly recommend him. Unfortunately we had to cut every short by a week due to covid19 and my return in a huryy before the lockdown.
Chris was a great find! Relaxed and very caring. My elderly dog, JJ, and cat, Waffles, were very comfortable with him and clearly well looked after whilst I was away for 2 1/2 weeks. JJ needed medication and cream applied and Chris kept me updated. He kept my vegetable plants alive - much appreciated! And the house was clean and tidy when I returned. Would definitely request Chris again and would recommend.
Chris was fantastic and we highly recommend him. Due to an unexpected death in our family Chris was so kind and flexible with his start date. Our pony and pigs were very well cared for. The ponies paddock was in great condition and Chris had followed all the animal care instructions perfectly. Our house was beautiful and tidy when we returned . We will be using Chris again in the future.
Chris communicated often which was great for me. Very friendly and has stayed in touch. The cat loved him from the beginning.
Chris looked and care for your home for 2 weeks. First time we leave the pets alone for that long but since the minute we met him, we knew he will do a fantastic job. The house was spotless when we got back and the pets happy as ever. We highly recommend Chris anyone. We left peace in mind and got back with a smile. Thank you Chris for looking after our home and pets.
Chris is a very relaxed and kind person - as proved by the fact that Pebbles, our cat, climbed on his lap immediately he sat down! He was kind and relaxed - leaving the house just as we like it! Thank you, Chris - hope too see you again soon.
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With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.