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House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s)
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  • North Island: Taranaki, Wellington  
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  • 2024: 1Mar-31Oct

Furry friend minder

68, Retired

My husband and I enjoyed several house/pet sitting experiences in the UK and France 2014 looking after dogs,cats,indoor fish and pigeons. It really made our holiday so much more memorable.

In NZ, and on my own now, Whilst still working I managed 2 sits for others. One cat in Christchurch 2017 and 2 dogs in Nelson 2018. I myself have had several housesitters through this site come to look after my cat.

From November 2020 I started looking to housesit more because by then I was retired.
Im reasonably flexible location wise but a community with nearby services would be preferable.

Im not long back from Queensland September 2023 where I looked after 3 dogs, rats, a cat and chooks on the east coast . Great way to have a holiday and experience life during their winter.


Probably small to medium sized dogs would be easier for me to manage.


I worked in the health industry so naturally have had security clearances. I own my own house in New Plymouth and like to keep everything tidy and clean. Your house and pets will be in good hands.




Reviews (17)
I don't have words to say how relieved I am for having Barbara staying with little Zoe. Barbara is absolutely amazing. Zoe was so happy and content to not have to stay with other people. She was happy at her own house. The house was sparkling clean (we had an 'open home' on Sunday). Thanx Barbara. I can't believe I haven't thought of the house sitter thing earlier. What a blessing.
 
MABEL (Merrilands North Island, May 2022 - 6 days)
Barbara came to the house a couple of times before we went away to meet us and our cat & made sure she was clear on everything. I received great updates & photos of our pet and on arriving back home it was clear that she had looked after Minnie like her own as well as watering & maintaining our vege gardens and pot plants. The house was left clean and tidy and I had complete trust in Barbara. Would highly recommend her.
 
KAREN (Merrilands North Island, Dec 2023 - 1 week 2 nights)
Was such a pleasure to have Barbara look after our home and pets. We felt at ease and confident that all would be under control while we were away and we would highly recommend Barbara as a house sitter. As always Aussie House Sitters met all our expectations.
 
CHRIS & KEN (Bargara QLD, Aug 2023 - 1 week 1 night) From Aussie House Sitters
I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Barbara. She was wonderful with our 13 year old poodle. Chilli was looked after so well. Thank you Barbara.
 
KAREN (Kawana Island, Sunshine Coast QLD, Aug 2023 - 1 week) From Aussie House Sitters
I loved looking after Chilli. We enjoyed walks and chatting to people and dogs on the green (Chilli knew everybody of course) The apartment was superb and Karen kindly found me a bike to use. So glad I got to experience the sunshine coast with this family,
Barbara left the house in a clean and tidy state upon our return. The rats (our boys) were well fed, safe and the cage was clean. The communication was good - just would have liked a few more pictures of the boys over the period but Barb kept us up to date with posts on WhatsApp Barbara was honest, personable and we would recommend her for any housesit. Thank you Barb
 
MELISSA SCOTT (Bundaberg QLD, Jul 2023 - 10 days) From Aussie House Sitters
Came back to happy cats, clean and tidy house, plants watered. No qualms in recommending Barbara for future sits.
 
HELEN (New Plymouth North Island, Mar 2023 - 4 days)
Barbara has been an excellent house sitter and I couldn't recommend her enough. She has been patient we me (busy lady) and was always communicative before, during and after the house sit. We even met up for a coffee while she visited Wellington a couple of weeks before the sit date. We returned from our holiday to two very happy cats, living plants in the house & garden and a clean home. Thank you Barbara for taking such good care of our place!
 
CLAIRE (Newtown North Island, Dec 2022 - 2 weeks 1 day)
I loved this housesit...location,pets,house! Claire's instructions were detailed which made everything easy. The cats werent a problem and the shy cat Lilly eventually decided my lap was comfy enough. There are lovely walking trails nearby and Claire left lots of information about such things ... MORE
Barbara is a lovely lady and she took very good care of my fur babies and my home. Daisy and Nutmeg were comfortable with her right from the start. Would 100% recommend her!!
 
LESLIE (Matamata North Island, Sep 2021 - 4 days)
Barbara was an excellent house sitter & companion to Otto for the time we were away. She communicated well with regards to Otto's anxiety at night & went out of her way to accommodate his needs. This resulted us having a relaxed holiday, not needing to worry about him.
 
CARLA (Waiwhetu North Island, Jul 2021 - 6 days)
Barbara was lovely and kept me up to date with the goings on of my cats. She left the house clean when we came home. Would be happy to recommend Barbara to others who needed a house sitter.
 
CATHERINE (Riverlea North Island, Jun 2021 - 4 days)
Barbara spent just over a week looking after our snobby cat and giant great dane puppy. When we returned home the cat was a little bit attention starved but our puppy was happy and thriving. Both animals looked to have been well fed and both were generally happy and settled. Barbara was also very flexible when we had to change our dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Barbara seemed to have quite a few visitors during her stay here, however, I didn't make it clear that I am not comfortable ... MORE
 
HOLLY (New Plymouth North Island, May 2021 - 8 days)
Barbara was a wonderful sitter for my pets, they both were very happy with her looking after them. I'll have Barbara sitting for me any time. Great communication
 
RUTH (Matamata North Island, Apr 2021 - 3 days)
Thanks Barbara for your help looking after the pets and house for us. The cats were settled when we got back and the fish well cared for as were the multitude of pot plants. Very grateful for your practical care.
 
RAEWYN (Tauranga North Island, Feb 2021 - 4 days)
Met a couple of times before the house sit. Left feeling happy and relaxed..Great communication with us while we were away...appreciated updates and photos. Came home to lovely home, healthy hens and a happy dog. Would love Barbara to house sit for us again .
 
HELEN (Tawa North Island, Dec 2020 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Barbara was lovely to have housesit for us. Everything was tidy and Indie was well looked after. Unfortunately Indie was not well behaved on the leash and combined with her dog reactivity resulted in her pulling too much. Barbara gave us some great feedback that we're working towards incorporating for our next house sitter. Thank you so much Barbara!
 
CLAIRE (Somerfield South Island, Nov 2020 - 3 days)
No rating I highly recommend Barbara as a house and petsitter. Our dogs were very challenging during her stay, but Barbara seemed quite unflappable. Our house was well looked after and I could see when we returned that both our dogs were very comfortable and relaxed - which is a great testament to Barbara's petsitting skills. Thank you so much Barbara - and you will always be welcome here!
KAREN (Nelson South Island, Dec 2017 - 2 weeks 2 days)
No rating Barbara did a fabulous house sit for us. The house was spotless on our return, and we had obe happy cat, would highly recommend her as a great house sitter!
SARAH (Burwood , Jan 2017)
 
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