Melissa

Kia Ora,
I am an experienced and trusted petsitter based in Dunedin, NZ.

*Fully booked for 2024, will consider sits for 2025 which are over one month in duration, all shorter 2025 will be available from November*

-I have over 10 years professional experience with animals.
- I have pet sat for over 5 years; in the Uk (3 years), Australia and New Zealand (coming into 3 years).
- I worked at a kennels and cattery in the UK for 6 years.
- I was a dog walker for 10 years, including working for guide dogs UK.

Why pet sitting?
My experience working at the kennels and cattery showed me that not all animals enjoy the experience. I enjoy working with animals, and want to make their experience away from their owners as comfortable as can be. Being apart can be hard for some pets. Most owners find the hoilday sepation harder than their pets do. That's where I help make your pets time more comfortable for them, and peace of mind for you, the owners, that your pet is in experienced hands.

How does pet sitting work?
I come and look after your pets in their safest environment, which is your own home. I do everything you as owners would do for your pet, your home, and your garden. I do everything you would normally do with your pets i.e. cuddles, exercise, food, medications (if needed), etc. Water the plants, do the garden lawns (within reason). I don't stay at your house 24/7. Your bills won't go through the roof, I do go to work (maximum 8 hours, normally less), grocery shop, and do the same as you would do in your lives, and I always stay over.