Laura

Hello! I’m Laura, an experienced house/pet-sitter from the UK, currently exploring New Zealand (based in Nelson, South Island).

I am quite new to this site, but have completed over 30 sits in the UK and France in the last 2 years using Trusted House Sitters (I'll happily share my reviews/references with you!)

I work remotely as a tutor and divide my time between travelling and house/pet-sitting.

I have previously lived overseas in Italy and Australia, so I am no stranger to life in new places. I enjoy ‘slow travel’ and find that house sitting is perfect for this, as it gives me the opportunity to spend an extended period of time in one place, live like a local, and really get to know a place more intimately.

In my free time, I enjoy being outside in nature, hiking, camping, sea kayaking, swimming, reading, gardening, travelling, learning languages and making embroidered jewellery.

WHY I WANT TO SIT

I love people, animals, gardening and new places, so I can't think of anything better than helping people take care of their pets and properties while they're away.

For me, there is no better feeling than knowing pet-parents have been able to relax and enjoy their trip, calm in the knowledge that their home is in safe hands and their pets are being loved, cared for, and having lots of fun!

As I work remotely via my laptop as a tutor, your pets will rarely be left alone and I will have lots of time, love and fuss for them.

MY EXPERIENCE

I have always been an animal lover and have had cats, rabbits and guinea pigs of my own over the years, as well as having dogs in my family and spending a lot of time with horses growing up.

I have experience with a wide variety of animals, including rescue animals and those that may experience anxiety/separation anxiety, so I am not fazed by this and have a calm, patient and loving approach.

The pets I have cared for so far include a Siberian Husky, Jack Russells, Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, a German Shepherd, Border Collies, a Hungarian Vizsla, a poodle, an Irish Terrier, Cockerpoos, Labradors, a Bichon Frise, a Sproodle, a Scottish Deerhound, a Golden Retriever, cats, fish, horses, chickens, ducks, sheep, a Bearded Dragon and even a snake! Oh and I have made some lovely human friends too :)

I enjoy gardening and caring for houseplants and am particularly interested in permaculture and regenerative agriculture.

I am organised, tidy and respectful and I don't smoke.

I know what it's like to be away from loved pets, so I am happy to provide regular updates/photos via Whatsapp and will keep in touch as much as you would like while you are away.