About Sally
I am experienced, honest and reliable, a UK born New Zealander, currently enjoying the freedom that comes with having no immediate responsibilities; mortgage free, my children are grown and left the nest, no pets but love animals – I am the ultimate ‘go to’ person when you want a house or pet minder.
I am an animal lover and conservationist, I ...
I am experienced, honest and reliable, a UK born New Zealander, currently enjoying the freedom that comes with having no immediate responsibilities; mortgage free, my children are grown and left the nest, no pets but love animals – I am the ultimate ‘go to’ person when you want a house or pet minder.
I am an animal lover and conservationist, I had the pleasure of working at Auckland Zoo for the last 22 years but felt it was time to do something different, step out of my comfort zone and see the world.
I am more than happy to meet in advance so that we can discuss your requirements and your pet(s) get to know me a little bit.
Why I want to house sit
This year in late April, I’m off to the UK and Europe for my belated OE and thought what better way to see a country than to house and pet sit. Plus, living without animals is no fun at all! You can rest assured that your beloved pet and home will be very well cared for while you are away.
My experience
I have been looking after other people’s pets and homes for the last eight or so years and love the entire experience. From walking the dog and checking out the neighbourhood, to smooches and cuddles with both cats and dogs and the change of living in a new house and new area for a while, as they say, ‘a change is as good as a holiday’ and that is exactly how I feel when I’m house and pet sitting.
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Gill - London, United Kingdom
30 September - 14 October 2018
This is the second time Sally has looked after Frodo while we have been away, and again we have found her outstanding. She kept us informed while we were away, and when we got back the house was immaculate, Frodo very happy (and possibly a bit disappointed she'd gone). We would highly recommend S...
This is the second time Sally has looked after Frodo while we have been away, and again we have found her outstanding. She kept us informed while we were away, and when we got back the house was immaculate, Frodo very happy (and possibly a bit disappointed she'd gone). We would highly recommend Sally for future sittings.
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Gill - London, United Kingdom
07 May - 13 May 2018
Sally looked after both Frodo, our Labrador and our home beautifully while we were away. She was friendly communicative and organised. She really took care of Frodo and sent us reassuring updates. She also looked after our tomato plants at a critical time. Thank you Sally - I'd be happy to give y...
Sally looked after both Frodo, our Labrador and our home beautifully while we were away. She was friendly communicative and organised. She really took care of Frodo and sent us reassuring updates. She also looked after our tomato plants at a critical time. Thank you Sally - I'd be happy to give you a reference any time.
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Stella - House / Pet sitting Reference
16 April 2018
Sally looked after our large house and 2 busy dogs for three weeks while we were overseas. The dogs were exercised daily, cared for and very happy. The hourse was well cared for and in the same if not better condition that we had left it.
Sally was very reliable and communicated with us prior t...Sally looked after our large house and 2 busy dogs for three weeks while we were overseas. The dogs were exercised daily, cared for and very happy. The hourse was well cared for and in the same if not better condition that we had left it.
Sally was very reliable and communicated with us prior to the house sitting and came ot meet the dogs prior to our leaving.
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Jayne - House / Pet sitting Reference
16 April 2018
Sally has house sat for me and my dogs on a few occasions. She is always my go to. She loves animals and is confident and competent will them. She is very trust worthy and you should have no hesitation of leaving her in your home. She will treat it with the upmost respect. Choose Sally as your pr...
Sally has house sat for me and my dogs on a few occasions. She is always my go to. She loves animals and is confident and competent will them. She is very trust worthy and you should have no hesitation of leaving her in your home. She will treat it with the upmost respect. Choose Sally as your preferred house sitter you wont regret it!!
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Roxane - House / Pet sitting Reference
12 April 2018
Sally stayed in our home and looked after our cat and dog this summer. The pets were both very well cared for and all of the instructions left for them were followed thoroughly. The best testimony I can give to having Sally look after our fur babies is that she genuinely enjoyed our very cantanke...
Sally stayed in our home and looked after our cat and dog this summer. The pets were both very well cared for and all of the instructions left for them were followed thoroughly. The best testimony I can give to having Sally look after our fur babies is that she genuinely enjoyed our very cantankerous cat- even describing her as playful! That has never happened before and demonstrates Sally’s positivity and care for animals. We would definitely have her stay again!
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Paul And Clare - House / Pet sitting Reference
12 April 2018
Sally did some house sitting for us in 2016 while we took our family overseas. While away, Sally took excellent care of our cat, five chickens and pond full of goldfish while also keeping our home safe, secure and lived-in. Happy to recommend.
Sally did some house sitting for us in 2016 while we took our family overseas. While away, Sally took excellent care of our cat, five chickens and pond full of goldfish while also keeping our home safe, secure and lived-in. Happy to recommend.
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Sharyn - House / Pet sitting Reference
11 April 2018
Sally looked after our house, cat and fish while we were away. Everything was as we left it and the cat was very happy. I have no hesitation in recommending Sally.
Sally looked after our house, cat and fish while we were away. Everything was as we left it and the cat was very happy. I have no hesitation in recommending Sally.
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Mark And Sue - House / Pet sitting Reference
10 April 2018
Sally house sat for us for 6 weeks over Christmas 2016 and January 2017 whilst we were away overseas. We have a dog with dementia and a cat. We were very worried about our dog who required extra care and daily medication. Sally really put our mind at ease while we were away and was so empathet...
Sally house sat for us for 6 weeks over Christmas 2016 and January 2017 whilst we were away overseas. We have a dog with dementia and a cat. We were very worried about our dog who required extra care and daily medication. Sally really put our mind at ease while we were away and was so empathetic with our dog that we felt very comfortable and unstressed while we were gone. She kept us informed with emails throughout the trip. Our dog and cat were in great hands with Sally. The house and pets were in great condition when we returned. We would highly recommend Sally for any house and pet sitting situation.
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Darren - House / Pet sitting Reference
10 April 2018
I had to pleasure of Sally house sitting our property in Mt Eden, Auckland New Zealand while we were on an extended trip to the UK in July 2017. I would not hesitate to recommend her to look after your property or animals.
I had to pleasure of Sally house sitting our property in Mt Eden, Auckland New Zealand while we were on an extended trip to the UK in July 2017. I would not hesitate to recommend her to look after your property or animals.
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Debra - House / Pet sitting Reference
10 April 2018
Sally looked after my 18year old cat Isis when I travelled to the UK for 6 weeks. Isis was treated like a princess when Sally looked after her and she regulary kept me updated with photos and videos of my cat whilst I was travelling. I highly recommend her. *****
Sally looked after my 18year old cat Isis when I travelled to the UK for 6 weeks. Isis was treated like a princess when Sally looked after her and she regulary kept me updated with photos and videos of my cat whilst I was travelling. I highly recommend her. *****
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Darren - House / Pet sitting Reference
10 April 2018
Sally is a great house sitter, she looks after the house and animals as if they were her own and leaves the place just as we found it. She is reliable, and follows special instructions well.
Sally is a great house sitter, she looks after the house and animals as if they were her own and leaves the place just as we found it. She is reliable, and follows special instructions well.
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Brooke - House / Pet sitting Reference
10 April 2018
I have know Sally for over 15 years both in a work and friendship capacity. Sally is fun to be around and thoroughly enjoys people interaction. She has looked after our home and our 3 canine companions on many occasion and we have always came back to not only a tidy home but to 3 content pets, wh...
I have know Sally for over 15 years both in a work and friendship capacity. Sally is fun to be around and thoroughly enjoys people interaction. She has looked after our home and our 3 canine companions on many occasion and we have always came back to not only a tidy home but to 3 content pets, which for us is the absolute priority. Whilst working with Sally, she was always willing to offer help or guidance when I needed it, and stayed professional at all times. We enjoyed a great friendship and I can honestly say that you can trust Sally, rely on Sally and wholeheartedly depend on Sally to look after your most valuable possessions, be it your home or your beloved animals,
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