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I'm reliable, security conscious, and trustworthy. I am clean and tidy, and very organised. I have looked after many homes, dogs,and cats here in NZ and Canada. I'm a non-smoker, fit and healthy .

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Reviews (4)

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Frankie

Merinda was the best sitter we could have asked for! She was reliable and trustworthy, as well as self sufficient. She kept us updated and looked after Hal

  • dog
London, United Kingdom · 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2023
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Luisa

Merinda is lovely and friendly, we met just before the sit started. We kept in touch whilst away and Merinda sent photos and messages throughout the week to

  • cat
Warrington, United Kingdom · 10 Nov - 16 Nov 2023
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Nikki

Merinda was great with Zac and Cookie. Both dogs were very relaxed and happy in her care of which both have their own personalities. The house was clean and

  • dog
  • farm
Dunedin, New Zealand · 17 Apr - 25 Apr 2021
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Christine

Wow!!! Did we ever get lucky in having Merinda respond to our add. We could not have asked for a more friendly, trustworthy person to stay in our home with

  • dog
  • cat
Edmonton, AB, Canada · 05 Oct - 14 Oct 2018

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Lyn

Mirinda was a valued employee of mine for two years, 2015-17. She is a lovely, fit and active person that enjoys travelling. I am certain she would be a great house and pet minder and would be very reliable and tidy in any role given.

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18 June 2018

About Merinda

I am 66, I live in New Zealand, I enjoy photography and travelling. I am responsible and reliable. I enjoy giving pet owners the ability to travel, while their home and pets are being cared for by someone they can rely on and trust

Age65+OccupationRetiredLives inPalmerston North, New Zealand
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Why I want to house sit

I enjoy animals, and travel so could help you out if you are going away. It's a win/win, we all get to do something we want to do!

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AustraliaCanadaFranceNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNorfolk Island