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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in New Zealand

Franzi & Ricardo

30, Online Marketer

30, Online Marketer

We are in a beautiful relationship for 11 years and the best team ever. We are Germans and like to live abroad to improve our languages and to get to know the life of people in other countries.
Actually, we are travelling and are working as online marketers.

German people travel a lot. Means we had the chance to care about many homes and pets in Canada for 4 months, Australia, almost 4 months in New Zealand and Germany. All of them became friends of us, and we are still in contact. We fed their animals like dogs, cats, fish, birds, chucks, horse etc., went for a walk several times a day. Gave them medicine. Not easy sometimes, especially with cats. Cleaned their rooms and did everything necessary for plants. We always ask the owners for a to-do list. One of the biggest housesits has been in Canada. We had the beautiful chance to watch for three massive sweet dogs, four cats and a house. No problem at all because it's all about organization.

Back in Germany, I (Franzi) was a nurse and my boyfriend employed at Volkswagen (VW). We are living a healthy lifestyle and love all kinds of animals and plants. We are very orderly and clean freaks. If something is broken, my boyfriend can fix it because he is very good in technical things.
We are non-smokers and very active, so your pets will be glad to have us there.

We like to house sit because we miss a bit the routine like go to the gym or cooking nice meals. Furthermore, we love to cook by ourselves, to go for a walk with dogs or to cuddle with pets.
You have a lot of time while you are travelling, but not enough for hobbies. Sounds funny, but that is the truth. And it is very interesting to learn more about the life in other countries. But the most important thing is that we get to know a lot of sweet pets ;)


If you like to meet us in advance or to do a Skype call, just let us know. We are looking forward to meet you...

Reviews (5)
Wow! The best sitters we have ever had. Franzi and Ricardo are so friendly and took amazing care of our house, plants and pets while we were away. Their communication was great, both before and during the sit. They regularly sent us friendly updates and photos of our pets. We were even more impressed when we came home to find an immaculate house with the linen and towels all washed and dried. We would love to have them stay again any time.
 
ADRIENNE (Wellington North Island, Jan 2022 - 10 days)
Franzi & Ricardo looked after our 1 year old dog Murphy - it was our first time having house sitters and it was a dream! Thank you so much for taking such care of our girl, we received updates and videos and it was such a relief, we came back to a beautiful clean home and a happy pup. We couldn't of asked for better sitters, thanks guys you truely are a lovely couple. Hope to see you again soon!
 
LIBBY (Remuera North Island, Dec 2021 - 2 weeks)
Ricardo and Franziska are a lovely, caring and energetic couple and we couldn't have wished for better housesitters. They looked after our 2 cats, many houseplants and small vege garden for 3 weeks. During our holiday, they texted us if they had concerns or questions, or just a funny update. When we came home, the house was cleaner than we left it. We would highly recommend this couple to anyone who is in need of a housesitter.
 
RENéE (Christchurch Central South Island, Dec 2020 - 3 weeks)
Looking forward to see you again in February. Big hug from both of us
We couldn't be more grateful for having Franzi and Ricardo look after our pets and house. They kept us updated with photos and videos of our very happy animals and were incredibly caring when our dog snapped a claw. They kept it clean and regularly monitored to see if a vet trip was required. They gave us the ability to actually relax and enjoy our holiday without the worry as we knew all was well looked after. Thank you so much. Kat, Doug, Buster, Rosie and Po.
 
KATHERINE (Pokeno , Jan 2020 - 2 weeks)
Thank you so much for your lovely words guys. We enjoyed our stay very much in your beautiful home and hope to meet all of you again in near future :)
Wonderful & respectful couple. From the moment our shy furkid met them she was at ease and happy - which made us confident with our decision to go away and leave her at home. F&R were great in communication before and during their stay. We'd happily have them back!
 
CHRISTOPHER (Point Chevalier North Island, Jan 2020 - 3 days)
Thank you so much guys.
 
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