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Aj

Aj - Local, Trusted, House Sitter

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About me

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39, IT Project Manager

Reliable solo house sitter and pet carer. I work in IT project management, can work from home for periods, and take pride in caring for pets, homes, and gardens while keeping owners updated.

favoriteWhy I love house sitting

I enjoy house sitting because it’s simple and rewarding: caring for pets, following routines, and keeping homes well looked after while owners are away. I like earning animals’ trust and knowing people can relax, confident everything at home is in good hands.

I’m a reliable and conscientious solo house sitter who takes real pride in caring for both homes and animals.

You can see from my reviews, I’m known for clear communication, following routines closely, and providing regular updates and photos so owners can relax while they’re away.

Your pets are treated as part of my family while I am caring for them, homes are kept clean and secure, and gardens and day-to-day tasks are handled with care. Calm, trustworthy, and respectful - I aim to ... Read more
I’m a reliable and conscientious solo house sitter who takes real pride in caring for both homes and animals.

You can see from my reviews, I’m known for clear communication, following routines closely, and providing regular updates and photos so owners can relax while they’re away.

Your pets are treated as part of my family while I am caring for them, homes are kept clean and secure, and gardens and day-to-day tasks are handled with care. Calm, trustworthy, and respectful - I aim to leave everything just as you’d hope, if not better.

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Pet care

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs

Trust

Silver member12 months
reviews5 star reviews
diagnosisReferences

diagnosisAbout my references

Additional references available outside KHS.

Availability

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 22 Jul - 12 Aug | 21-29 Aug | 6 Sep - 2 Oct | 29 Nov - 13 Dec | 2027: 25 Mar - 11 Apr

event_busyAlso Unavailable

2026: 21-22 Oct

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

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

where_to_votePreferred locations

North Island: Wellington (Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt)  


Reviews (19)

AJ did an incredible job of looking after our house and dog while we were in Europe for two months. As soon as we met AJ, his calm and confident manner with our rambunctious cocker spaniel made us feel completely confident in his ability. It was so reassuring to know our pup was having a great time and being looked after so well while we were away. His communication and photos were excellent and he even went the extra mile to update us on how the property had fared when there was a storm ... MoreAJ did an incredible job of looking after our house and dog while we were in Europe for two months. As soon as we met AJ, his calm and confident manner with our rambunctious cocker spaniel made us feel completely confident in his ability. It was so reassuring to know our pup was having a great time and being looked after so well while we were away. His communication and photos were excellent and he even went the extra mile to update us on how the property had fared when there was a storm forecast to come through the region which was much appreciated. AJ is the perfect choice for anyone needing a house or pet sitter. We would 100% recommend him to anyone and wouldn’t hesitate to have him look after our property and pets again in the future.

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Thanks AJ. Super easy, straightforward sit. Great comms, came to say hi and meet us and cats prior to sit which was reassuring. Good updates and a few snaps while we were away which tbe boys appreciated. House and cats well cared for. Would highly recommend and have back.
Great house sitter, our dog Louis loved AJ. Took good care of place as well. Very happy to use again.
1 of 3 reviews from this owner
Amazing house sitter as always. Thank you AJ, we know Frankie and the house are in good hands.
2 of 3 reviews from this owner
Another great experience with AJ house and dog sitting. We really appreciate the care and attention given.
We would recommend AJ to anyone. Would have given more than 5 stars for communication if that was possible. Knew exactly where we were at for every phase, from initial meet and greet to final goodbye. House left exactly as he found it, which was really appreciated. And a happy cat. Count yourself lucky if you secure AJ for your sit!
Communicated well via messages and came for a visit to see the house and pets which gave us a chance to meet each other and introduce the pets. Our pets absolutely fell in love with AJ, and it was clear they were very comfortable. Left without a worry, and were appreciate of the little updates and a few photos of them! Went above and beyond with making sure the house was spick and span - potentially cleaner than we left!! Highly recommend and hope we can get AJ again in the future!
Great communication and attention to detail, left the house in a super tidy state, and the cat obviously took a liking to him! Would definitely have Aj back, thanks heaps!
Fantastic sitter. Would definitely have AJ care for our house and pets again. Took great care and very thoughtfully left pet photos and put bedding through the wash before our arrival home. House was immaculate. Thanks so much
Was great hosting Aj and his Family. Our house and pets were well looked after. Highly recommend.
AJ was a fantastic and reliable sitter. He had great communication from the get go, came and visited to make sure we were all the right fit, everything was super easy! He was great with the cats and we came home to a lovely tidy house. We'd definitely want to have AJ house sit again in the future 😊
3 of 3 reviews from this owner
AJ is an amazing house/dog sitter with clear easy communication. We received pics during our holiday showing our happy old boy. The house was immaculate on our return and lawns mowed as a very appreciated extra. Definitely recommend AJ and hope we can use him again.
Aj looked after our dog and house for 5weeks communication and updates were great and reply’s were fast. The house was just as we left it and he even washed bedding before our return 🙌🏻 I would highly recommend Aj as a house sitter or dog was well looked after! Thanks again Aj we could really our trip knowing Addie was in good hands. Thanks Amy & Nick
Aj was great- agreed to sit at relatively short notice, visited the home in the week prior to the sit and then left the house immaculate! Great comms throughout also! Would definately recommend!
I can see why AJ has received the reviews he has. Right from the first contact he was easy to deal with, came for a couple of pre sit visits and that continued throughout. The last message I had from before arriving home was, house vacuumed, washing all done, animals fed and I've left you a fresh milk in the fridge for a coffee when you get home...wow what more could you ask for. Next time we head off on holiday I will be making sure AJ is available before I book😊 Thanks AJ 5 stars is nowhere ... MoreI can see why AJ has received the reviews he has. Right from the first contact he was easy to deal with, came for a couple of pre sit visits and that continued throughout. The last message I had from before arriving home was, house vacuumed, washing all done, animals fed and I've left you a fresh milk in the fridge for a coffee when you get home...wow what more could you ask for. Next time we head off on holiday I will be making sure AJ is available before I book😊 Thanks AJ 5 stars is nowhere near enough

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I’m so glad we found AJ to look after our pets while we were away. He took everything in his stride and did a great job of looking after our large, headstrong and wilful (but lovely) dog. The animals both loved him and AJ was great at keeping us up to date with messages and photos. He did a fantastic job of looking after the house - we came back to a tidier house than the one we left! He also made sure everything was ready and comfortable for us on our return, even to the extent of wading ... MoreI’m so glad we found AJ to look after our pets while we were away. He took everything in his stride and did a great job of looking after our large, headstrong and wilful (but lovely) dog. The animals both loved him and AJ was great at keeping us up to date with messages and photos. He did a fantastic job of looking after the house - we came back to a tidier house than the one we left! He also made sure everything was ready and comfortable for us on our return, even to the extent of wading through floodwaters to help us with our luggage when we got back during a storm. AJ would definitely be my first choice for any future house sits.

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Very impressed with AJ and the way he has taken care of our aged cat and our home. We'll have no hesitation in using his services again if he is available.
If you want a great house sitter, try to get Aj, he's the best. We have two dogs, one young and silly, one old and set in his ways. Add to that a cat and some pot plants. Aj managed it all and our house looked as if a commercial clear had been through. Aj was above and beyond expectations. Can only hope he is available next time we go away.
AJ was so great house sitting for us! He went above and beyond - communication with us was awesome when needed. We came back to a beautifully clean house, veggie gardens and plants all well watered ..: couldn’t ask for more! Our dogs are not the easiest and AJ dealt with them amazingly well, we would have him back in a heartbeat! Being able to go on holiday knowing our home and pets are in capable hands is such a relief. We can’t thank AJ enough for the care he put in, he really went ... MoreAJ was so great house sitting for us! He went above and beyond - communication with us was awesome when needed. We came back to a beautifully clean house, veggie gardens and plants all well watered ..: couldn’t ask for more! Our dogs are not the easiest and AJ dealt with them amazingly well, we would have him back in a heartbeat! Being able to go on holiday knowing our home and pets are in capable hands is such a relief. We can’t thank AJ enough for the care he put in, he really went above and beyond - we would be happy to recommend him to anyone.

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Peace of Mind

Happy you!

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