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  • Anywhere in New Zealand
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Reinhard

75, retired

77, retired

We were both borne in Switzerland and came to NZ (Auckland) in 1972 for 2 years and are still here. Urs grew up with a dog, I grew up with a cat. We decided that our lifestyle would not be suitable for pets, especially dogs. Hence we never had any pets. Now that we are retired things have slowed down a bit. We are both outdoor people and like walking. We like to have parks, bush or beaches within walking distance. For us, it is all about keeping your pets happy, Walk your dog and explore a new area. Dog/housesitting was the best decision we have made late 2019. Your pets (extended family) certainly helped us cope with Covid-19. We love our new 4 legged friends. And now that things are back to 'normal' we do the odd trip but still enjoy dog sitting (app. 1 week max).

Reviews (7)
I can not recommend Marianne and Urs enough, they were lovely to deal with and clearly practiced professionals at looking after home, garden and a very happy dog. They did a fantastic job all round and we were lucky to have them sit for us.
 
SARAH (Eastern Beach North Island, Jan 2022 - 5 days)
Marianne & Urs house sat for us last weekend & looked after our little dog Rufus. They were very kind caring people & Rufus & the house were cared for very well. We got a txt every day which was wonderful. We absolutely recommend this lovely couple, you will have no worries.
 
GAYLENE (Gulf Harbour North Island, Jun 2021 - 3 &half days)
Marianne and Urs are lovely, interesting, reliable, responsible and very likeable people. Our dog warmed to them the moment they arrived. It was evident from our dog's behaviour after they left that he had enjoyed loads of walks and attention (lucky thing!!). They also cared for our cat and tropical fish. I think they may have quietly (but expertly!) repaired a door handle in our hallway! :) They were particular about times, required prompt communication, expected house standards and ... MORE
 
FIONA (Beachlands North Island, Apr 2021 - 3 days)
Marianne and Urs were very accomodating with the times and days. They asked all the right questions and communicated with us as needed. We came home to a very clean and tidy home and would really recommend them.
 
THERESE AND MATS (Kerikeri North Island, Nov 2020 - 3 days)
We were given all the instructions (in writing) we needed upon arrival.The house is spacious, modern and clean with a lovely indoor/outdoor flow to the garden. Located in a in a quiet 'suburb', just a short drive to the centre. Leo and Molly seemed to enjoy the quiet walks down to the stream, They ... MORE
A lovely couple, good communication and our dogs were well loved and looked after. Nothing was a problem they were so accommodating with our dogs. We would recommend them for any housesit - they were awesome.!!
 
FIONA (Pukete North Island, Jun 2020 - 2 NIGHTS/3 DAYS)
We received a warm welcome from Fiona and Stuart including coffee and Swiss chocolate! Received clear instructions and had good communication. Coco and Idla are well trained and were easy to look after. I wish we were still in 'jogging' shape for Coco. Idla managed to join Urs in bed the second ... MORE
Marianne and Urs looked after our house and dog in Welcome Bay last weekend and we were very happy with the experience. They were wonderful to our pooch and really took great care of him; he was a very happy pet upon our return! They took him for daily walks and kept him fed and watered. They watered our veggie gardens and precious lemon tree! Our house was spotless when we returned. Communication was brilliant; would definitely recommend them to anyone. Therese & Rob
 
THERESE (Welcome Bay North Island, Feb 2020 - 3 days)
Thanks for the review, it might come in handy in the future. And also thanks for the 'feeding tips'. It worked like a charm. Also thanks for the welcome cake. It was yummy. We had a very enjoyable w/e with Django.
Marianne and Urs were absolutely fantastic house and dog sitters.They were happy to meet up with us before and go over any of our needs. We returned home after our trip to find both our dogs happy and cared for, One of our dogs is an older dog and he was really well looked after. The house was imaculate and cared for and Marianne was quick to reply to any messages we sent to her and sent us updates when needed along with pictures of our dogs happy at home. I highly recommend them and can not ... MORE
 
DAN (Murrays Bay North Island, Dec 2019 - 7 days)
 
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