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House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese
Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in New Zealand
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Cat and gardening lovers

72, Retired

72, Retired

We are a retired non-smoking couple who live in Dunedin. We enjoy gardening and getting outdoors for walks and just looking around new areas.

We have housesat for various families including cats, dogs, fish and hens in Perth and around the South Island.

Get in touch if you would like us to look after your pets, house and garden. Would love to hear from you.

Reviews (16)
Shirley and John were the best house sitters we have had to date. My garden was well cared for and watered over the hot summer days, house plants were all happy too. Despite one of our dogs taking herself for a walk, Shirley and John cared for them and our cat and hens very well. They left the house spotless and even left behind a Christmas gift. Could not recommend them as sitters more highly.
 
ALLANAH (Wigram South Island, Dec 2023 - 1 week 4 nights)
Shirley was an amazing pet and house sitter. The home and puppy were in perfect order so it all worked really well. Would highly recommend them to anyone else looking for help like we were.
 
ANNEKE (Windsor Southland South Island, Dec 2022 - 3 weeks)
Shirley & John have just completed our 6 week house sit. Communication prior to house sit was regular so we all knew where things were up to. On our return we had one very happy, lively and healthy fur baby, who was our main priority. Our house had been very well looked after, it was immaculately clean and the gardens were cut. My pots plant had also been well watered and were thriving. We were also left a beautiful hand -made gift which was appreciated and will be put to good use. Thanks ... MORE
 
ANN (Rockingham WA, Aug 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks) From Aussie House Sitters
Shirley and John were amazing, if it weren't for the happy dogs and set fire on our return we wouldn't have known they were there. They even restocked the firewood (a number of barrow loads) beside the front door which was lovely to get home to. Communication was easy from the start and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending or having them stay in my home in future.
 
RENEE (Waihola South Island, Jun 2022 - 6 days)
Shirley and John did a wonderful job of looking after our cat Coco and our home, They had excellent communication before and during their stay. We came home to a very happy cat and a clean home. Shirley and John are an amazing, respectful couple who we highly recommend. They left us a special gift which was very touching. We would love Shirley and John housesit for us in the future. Ray and Mimi - Timaru
 
RAY (Timaru , Apr 2022 - 5 days)
These guys are awesome, great communication and once again doing an awesome job looking after our fur babies. Its so good being able to go on holiday and not have too worry about our house and pets. Thanks so much again guys
 
MALCOLM (Timaru South Island, Mar 2022 - 1 week 2 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
It was awesome to be able to meet you both before we went on holiday and to show you around our house and garden. Everything was well looked after while we were away. Garden was being watered and the animals were all happy when we got home. House was left tidy and thanks so much for the lovely flowered. Communication was also prompt and easy. Pleased you enjoyed your stay in our home. Thanks very much.
 
RIKE (Riverton South South Island, Jan 2022 - 14 days)
Shirley and John were fantastic. We can home to a spotless house and well looked after animals. Very much appreciated. Highly recommend.
 
KERI (Kaiapoi South Island, Jan 2022 - 5 days)
Shirley and John were fantastic house sitters. Communication was easy. Poppy loved having someone to pat her and a knee to sit on. The house was left clean and tidy. I would use Shirley and John again. Thanks so much
 
EMMA (Rangiora South Island, Dec 2021 - 1 week 3 days)
Shirley and John were fantastic! After having another person pull out last minute Shirley and a John came to the rescue. Their communication prior to the sit and during was brilliant and I was able to relax knowing my animals and house were in good hands. The animals were all happy and relaxed when I returned and the house was very tidy. There was even a wee bunch of flowers for me which was a lovely surprise. I would absolutely have Shirley and John back again .
 
ROBYN (Kingswell South Island, Oct 2021 - 1 week)
Thank you so much Shirley and John for house sit our place and look after our lovely cat Tiger. Tiger loved you so much, he even sneaked under the blanket, because it was so cold in Christchurch. I highly recommend Shirley and John for house sitting. Our house was nice and clean, communication was great. I even got a lovely plant. Thank you again. And I am pretty sure we will see us again
 
HEIKE (Rolleston , Jun 2021 - 1 week 4 days)
We had Shirley and John house sit for us. They were absolutely awesome, highly recommend. The dogs loved them. Thanks so much guys it really is nice to go away and relax knowing everything is good at home.
 
MALCOLM (Timaru South Island, Apr 2021 - 1 week 1 day - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thank-you Shirley and John. We came home to an immaculate house and settled pets. Even flowers from the garden in vases. Communication was simple and timely. Would not hesitate to have John and Shirley staying again. Our eldest dog has health conditions and he was obviously treated with great care and received his complicated medication regime :-D
 
HEATHER (Redcliffs South Island, Dec 2020 - 1 week 5 days)
Shirley was always easy to communicate with. After meeting them we felt happy and relaxed that our dog and home would be well cared for while we were away. Everything was clean and tidy when we returned home.
 
AMY (Becks South Island, Oct 2020 - 3 days)
It was lovely to have Shirley and John taking care of our pets and home while we were travelling. The house was very clean and Priney and Maddis had been looked after well when we arrived home. Priney especially had formed a great bond with them. I would highly recommend Shirley and John to anyone looking for a caring couple to look after their home and animals. We definitely will contact them again for our next big trip.
 
JANINE (Port Kennedy WA, Jun 2019 - 3 weeks) From Aussie House Sitters
Shirley and John house sat for us for over 5 weeks and looked after our house, 2 dogs, chicken and fish. We were very happy with the experience - everything was beautifully taken care of and we were able to enjoy our holiday without a worry. We have no hesitation to recommend Shirley and John to anyone.
 
LOTTA (Yangebup WA, Dec 2018 - 1 month 1 week) From Aussie House Sitters
 
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