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Irina

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Hi my name is Irina.
I’m live and work in Christchurch.
Prefer long house sits in Christchurch and surroundings.
I work in public hospital pretty much full time, dog owners be aware

favoriteWhy I love house sitting

I love living in different locations, meeting people and their pets

Hi, my name is Irina,
I found house sitting to be a very interesting experience living in different places and interacting with animals. I love plants and nature
I practice yoga and meditation, I observe Ahimsa , non violance.
I love peace and solitude, nature .... and travels,
i usually go overseas to catch up with my daughter in places like India, Thailand, Pacific islands, USA). I like to travel and live in different places.
I am happy to do house work, pets minding, i am good with ... Read moreHi, my name is Irina,
I found house sitting to be a very interesting experience living in different places and interacting with animals. I love plants and nature
I practice yoga and meditation, I observe Ahimsa , non violance.
I love peace and solitude, nature .... and travels,
i usually go overseas to catch up with my daughter in places like India, Thailand, Pacific islands, USA). I like to travel and live in different places.
I am happy to do house work, pets minding, i am good with animals, i am vegan and avoid hurting animals by all means.
I will keep your house clean and secure and your pets happy.
And I prefer long house sits in Christchurch and surroundings

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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

Trust

Platinum member36 months+
reviews5 star reviews
diagnosisReferences

diagnosisAbout my references

I’ve been house sitting more than 10 years and have good reviews

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 16 Jul - 14 Aug | 2027: 5 Apr - 25 May

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

South Island: Canterbury - Christchurch

Reviews (11)

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Irina looked after our house and 3 cats for 1 week. Irina was lovely, thorough and reliable. She sent us regular updates about and photos of the cats which was greatly appreciated! It was so relaxing to leave our pets and house in such capable hands. I definitely recommend Irina for anyone needing a house sitter.
Irina spent five weeks looking after our home and cat. She communicated with us well before the sit and during the sit. On our return our home was clean and tidy and the cat was healthy and happy.
It is a pleasure to highly recommend Irina in the role of house/cat sitter. We returned from a month long trip to a happy cat, a very clean house, a well watered garden & trimmed lawns. She was quick to answer messages and communicated frequently while we were away. We found Irina to be reliable, diligent and a lovely person. Nothing was a bother. Thank you Irina for a wonderful job,and for your care and kindness.,
Extremely happy with Irina coming to housesit and look after my two cats. Great communication and two very happy cats that were looked after so well. The house was lovely and clean when we came home and she looked after it very well. Made our trip away so much better knowing home and cats were well looked after. Thanks so much Irina.
Thank you so much for your kind review! I really enjoyed looking after your beautiful cats and staying in your lovely home — it was such a peaceful and special place. I truly appreciate your hospitality and would be happy to sit for you again anytime.
We are feeling so grateful for Irina's service! She house sat for 3 weeks and looked after our senior cat. Communication was on spot and Harley (cat) was looked after so well. Irina handled difficulties/quirks that came up really well by communicating with us promptly (beeping freezer, demanding cat early in the morning, recycling bin declined, cat food unexpectedly running out). When our flights ex San Francisco got cancelled, Irina kept checking in on Harley even though she had moved out as ... MoreWe are feeling so grateful for Irina's service! She house sat for 3 weeks and looked after our senior cat. Communication was on spot and Harley (cat) was looked after so well. Irina handled difficulties/quirks that came up really well by communicating with us promptly (beeping freezer, demanding cat early in the morning, recycling bin declined, cat food unexpectedly running out). When our flights ex San Francisco got cancelled, Irina kept checking in on Harley even though she had moved out as our arrival got delayed for two days. We wish things had run a bit smoother... Thank you Irina! We would recommend her to everyone needing a house sitter.

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Thank you so much, glad you were happy with me looking after Harley, it was a very enjoyable experience:)
Irina took great care of our two dogs while we were away - one of our dogs had some medical issues which she dealt with amazingly and kept us up to date with great communication. House was clean and tidy when we arrived home and dogs were happy. Would highly recommend Irina to anyone.
Irina was a great house sitter! Having her take care of our cat and home while we were away, was a great comfort to us. We were able to enjoy our holiday without worry. I highly recommend Irina and we'll be happy to have her again if she is available. Thank you Irina!
Irina looked after my dog,cat and fish and did a wonderful job. Originally the house sit was for 5 /6 weeks. Due to my mum's sudden health issues I was unable to return on the expected date and luckily Irina agreed to stay on for an additional 2 weeks. That was a huge help and I was very grateful for her flexibility. Irina has bonded with my pets who love being with her. My dog is on a special cooked diet and she also required vet visits while I was away, which Irina organised. Communication ... MoreIrina looked after my dog,cat and fish and did a wonderful job. Originally the house sit was for 5 /6 weeks. Due to my mum's sudden health issues I was unable to return on the expected date and luckily Irina agreed to stay on for an additional 2 weeks. That was a huge help and I was very grateful for her flexibility. Irina has bonded with my pets who love being with her. My dog is on a special cooked diet and she also required vet visits while I was away, which Irina organised. Communication was great, with daily texts and pics updates and a video chat when required. House was spotless on my return and she even took me to the airport and picked me up. I highly recommend Irina for house and pet sitting andI will certainly use her service again :) Thank you Irina!

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WOW! That was the thought when I got home after 8 weeks away. Irina left the house cleaner and tidier than when I left. All through she was really great at giving me updates on how the cat was doing. I completely forgot about the lawns, they were not part of what we agreed on. So she mowed the lawns when the grass got out of hand. Worked out the lawnmower herself. Thank you Irina, you were a star! Anyone should feel very comfortable if you house sat for them.
Irina was everything I reqiuired in my house/pet sitter. Excellent comunication and she sent photos and messages regularly every week. It most certainly helped me to know Mischka, my cat was getting all the cuddles and loving and talking. His needs were exceeded and I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend Irina to others. Irina was quiet, honest and left my home perfectly cleaned for my return. Thankyou so much Irina . You did a wonderful and loving job for me.
Thank you very much for that Kathleen, it was my pleasure to look after Mishka and your lovely house and beautiful garden. Warm regards
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I would like to add an endorsement for Irina. Irina house sat for us from1 July to 31 July 2016. She did a wonderful job of looking after our beloved dog, cat, birds, house and the garden. She even looked after our daughter who had to return one week earlier. Cedric and I would highly recommend Irina for house-sitting and looking after pets. We are very grateful for the care. Thank you.
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