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Shirley

...to care for your precious pets as if they were my own, in a professional way.

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Being single, and enjoying to travel, I have often been called upon by family and friends, to take care of their homes, and animals while they go on holiday. I have my own property and love to landscape and garden. I am a natural

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Reviews (13)

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Vicky

Shirley came to us for a nights stay. The dogs were thrilled to meet her and quickly relaxed for snuggle time! Shirley was great to meet, very friendly and

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Whangarei, New Zealand · 23 May - 24 May 2025
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Cass

Thanks again Shirley for looking after the kids aka dogs so well! A pleasure to have you house/pet sit always

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Whangarei Heads, New Zealand · 25 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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Cass

Loved meeting Shirley and having her come look after the woofs! Great sitter, very reliable and left the house in great condition! Appreciated the fresh

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Whangarei Heads, New Zealand · 23 Dec - 27 Dec 2024
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Jess

Shirley was so warm, lovely, and a communicative pet sitter! She was so eager to come and stay with my fluffs- and sent pictures to show how comfortable they

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Barcelona, Spain · 12 Sep - 15 Sep 2024
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GİZEM

Shirley was a great sitter. She stayed for 10 days at my place to took care of my dear cat Sasha and house plants. She had very good with communication with

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Üsküdar, Turkey · 22 Jul - 01 Aug 2024

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Debe Anderson

Shirley McKenzie house sat and minded my cat Lilley for 5 days when I travelled overseas recently. Shirley is awesome and very reliable and a wonderful cat mum, Lilley was well cared for and Shirley was her best mate from day one. Shirley also drove me to the airport and collected me on return, which was very much appreciated. Shirley is super neat and tidy and left the house immaculate. I highly recommend Shirley for any house and pet sitting, you can go away knowing your property and pets are in the best hands.

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17 March 2023

About Shirley

Kia ora, as we say in NZ. Hi, I am Shirley - keen traveller, adventurer, yogi, and full time gardener and landscaper at my beautiful property overlooking the Whangaroa Harbour. My life thus far has been spent in careers in travel

Age65+OccupationProfessional housesitter!Lives inKerikeri, New Zealand
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Why I want to house sit

Because I travel a lot now, I don't have any pets of my own, so love the opportunity to act as a surrogate mum to other peoples animals. ( I am particularly attached to Devo, a Whippet with the most lovely nature! ) House sitting, and pet

Preferred countries

AndorraCroatiaCzech RepublicFranceGibraltarIreland