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honeybee was a great sitter for our 3 animals. She communicated very well throughout the sit. Our flight home was delayed and she was great about being able to cover the extra days. Her connection to the animals was wonderful. We were less organized than intended on her arrival due to some unexpected work issues, and she was great about rolling with the changes (e.g. the closet doors were missing as the painter hadn't finished with them). She used public transport to get to Golden and then drove our car while here. She left a few items behind, and her attention to kitchen cleanliness could be better, but we would definitely have her sit our pets again if the opportunity arises.
Angela did a great job caring for Willie for 10 days while we were out of town. She was easy to communicate with and kept us informed about Willie, along with sending photos of him out on walks and at the beach. Angela was very accomodating when we needed to come home a day early - Thank you! The house was left in good shape and it's clear that Angela is organized and reliable and clearly loves her pet charges. I'd recommend Angela and will definitely include her as one of our top sitter choices in the future! Thanks again, Angela!
Sharon was a fantastic sitter for our week away! She left the house as tidy and clean as we left it, including changing the sheets for our arrival. I truly cannot even tell she was here and that made coming home after a long travel day so much easier. She was communicative every step of the way and provided daily updates on our cat with photos. We knew our home and pet were in good hands! I would gladly welcome Sharon back any time should we be so lucky : )
Lindsay and Bryce provided excellent care to our two cats while we were gone. They are great communicators, took amazing care of our apartment and send regular updates and photos so that we knew all was going well. We would absolutely recommend them as responsible and thoughtful pet sitters who can be entrusted with the care of your home and pets.
Melanie and Steve were excellent house & pet sitters. They sent me so many pictures of my 3 cats without me even asking and it made me so happy to see them enjoying their company. I'd say out of all the house sitters I've had, they spent the most time with my cats which means a lot to me. They are kind, easy to connect with and I'd welcome them back anytime. As far as caring for my house - top notch.
Melissa did an AWESOME job with our 4 pets! Her personal style and communication via text, video, and pics were stellar and super comforting while we were out of town for 2 weeks. She showed up before the sit to go over instructions for the pet care and was even here when we returned (before she left for her next engagement). You would never know this was her first TH sit. She quickly earned our trust, asked for clarification when needed, and overall is just a GREAT PERSON!! Her kindness showed through in the care of each and every one of our furry babies. She will be a great sitter for others and is looking to travel across and see more of the US while remote working. We have adopted her into our family and she is welcome in our home anytime. Our whole family hopes to see her again-either for a visit and/or for a sit :) Thank you, Thank you, Melissa!!!
Toby and we were SO lucky to have Tom be our home and pet sitter for our Thanksgiving Holiday trip! From the very beginning Tom was responsive and communicative. He was even able to arrange a "meet and greet" with us and Toby before beginning his stay. While here Tom took great care of our home, and, most importantly, provided wonderful care of Toby! When we got home everything was in perfect order and we could tell that even though Toby was happy to see us he was going to miss Tom. I would be thrilled if we could have Tom as our zeewoi again. You will be lucky if he can do the same for you. :)
5 stars? Minimum, seriously, Tyler exceeded our expectations and we are DEMANDING when it comes to caring for our 4 pups! Fortunate to meet Tyler in person about a month prior, instant rapport, and she was basically born surrounded by animals. Professional high energy, and enthusiastic love for animals! We asked Tyler "Why the heck would you drive 1.5 hours from Nashville to hang in our small town?" Tyler replied "Have had animals all my life, current Nashville location cannot, I need my animal fix!" Tyler arrived the evening prior to our departure, met our 4 dogs, the eldest is special needs with bad hips, the youngest a wild child 2 year old husky, and in the 15 years of having family or friends assist with our pup sitting, this is the most positive and enthusiastic our dogs have been to anyone outside our home. It was an instant love affair. Our dogs are so spoiled with mom & dad working from home, nearly 24/7 attachment, they typically become depressed, despondent, ornery, you name it, even if we go out for 2-3 hours. The 3 instances where we did an overnight trip or the like, they acted as if we had abandoned! When we came home after 3 nights away (was going to be 5 but business cut our first vacation in 10 years short), when we walked in the 4 of them looked up as if to say "Oh your home how nice" and were content as if we had never left. That is a FIRST in 15 years. Not only did Tyler provide us with updates, photos, messages, etc. she organized (we did not require nor ask) our complete chaos of a large kitchen drawers, pots pans, you name it, it was the most organized we have been in a LONG time. Our eldest handicapped Husky, usually has accidents in the house at least once a day. The youngest 2 year old loves to chew up the carpet, toys, bedding. Under Tyler's watch, no accident, no chewing, and total happiness from a new affectionate friend! This was our VERY FIRST Trusted House/Pet sitter foray, and Tyler far exceeded or expectations, and set a standard that will be difficult for others to follow. Allowing a total stranger to watch your beloved pets and home is a serious undertaking, and Trusted House/Pet provided us with a rock star. Family and friends alike joke how we are over the top with our dogs, and Tyler did not bat an eye, and provided a seamless transition of puppy affection and well being. This review may seem over the top to some, all I can say is this is 100% true to life, and other Home/Pet owners are welcome to reach out to us for further referral. Those who are able to work with Tyler depending on her work/travel schedule would be well served to invite her without hesitation. Tyler, THANK YOU for allowing us to enjoy a few nights for the first time in a decade! Dean & Diana Smith
Jennifer was great and I would highly recommend her. Right from the start, Jennifer was clear and helpful in her communication, and she was very available to us throughout the stay via messaging. She sent pics of our fur babies regularly - without asking - which always makes us happy when we're away. And the biggest compliment I can give: when we came home, our pets were relaxed and happy, and no hidden cat messes to be found (we've had this happen with previous sitters a lot). I would love to have Jennifer stay at our home again in future.
Thomas did an amazing job! We were very pleased with how well he was able to care for our 3 active Boston terriers. He was able to handle all 3 on a walk and feed them their special meal everyday. He even ventured out and took them to the beach which is no easy task for 3 excited dogs. Thomas did a great job communicating before and during the stay. We came home to a clean house with bedding washed. We had a handful of other pet sitters through this website and Thomas easily rates at the top of our list. Thank you for taking great care for the dogs and the house.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand?
From to for the cat sitting and from $3050 to $30150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are $3040 for the cat sitting and $30 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
We went on an unplanned holiday at short notice. The kennels were great at finding a space for our dog He stayed 3: weeks, which is a long time! Throughout our holiday we were provided with updates, of how he was. This was a lovely touch and welcomed by us all. When we collected him he was clean, a bit slimmer ( to many treats at home🤭) and very happy. Great service, great care of our dog.
We have used Kapiti kennels a number of times now for long and short stays. Lily, our boxer is always happy to go in. She loves hanging out with all the dogs. They staff are a wonderful team.
Quiet poor service in doing the bookings. Thought of booking with them for my dog for long stay for the first time but didn't had a nice conversation with the owner. They repeatedly booked the wrong date and blamed us that we provided the wrong date. Was quiet rude in call and kept blaming us that we are providing wrong dates. The portal does not show any previous chats/requests history so hard to find the previous conversations. It feels like these businesses don't take their booking system seriously or take new customers for granted.
We needed a kennels to look after our dog for an extended period of time - 3 weeks. This was because our booked dog sitter turned into a scam. We searched around and were recommended this place. When I dropped off our dog, I was pleasantly surprised that it looked like a fantastic place for our pup. The drive into the place, is clean, smart and the facilities look fantastic for dogs of all sizes. Whilst we were away, we were emailed with mini updates about how our dog was settling in and how happy she was - multiple times. It was such a relief to know our dog was being looked after by people that cared for animals and loved them the way they deserve. When we picked our dog up, she clearly looked like she had been looked after (had been washed) and was a happy pooch! Will we use these kennels again - without a question of doubt. Do we recommended them - yes - 100%.
I thought I had posted a review but turns out I hadn't. I apologise for the delay. Our dog Kai was boarded at Kapiti Kennels October to November last year. He really enjoyed his time there. It really gave us a piece of mind getting updates after leaving his for so long for the first time. Definitely recommend!
Excellent day care and boarding, my boy Lewis loves going every time and is reluctant to come home hahaha shows he's having a great time :)
Darcy loves to visit for the day each week. He has many friends, such as Dotty luna and Milly. It's good social contact for him.
Happy dog going in and tired dog coming out. Just perfect for a fun day while socialising with other fury friends. Sorry to hear day boarding finishing soon. Thanks team!
Dogs barking all day and all bloody night. Staying at Lindale Motels and all we have heard since arriving yesterday afternoon is constant barking as if someone is deliberately distressing a group of dogs. Absolutely shameful.
Love this place. Always helpful. Dog goes to daycare twice a wk and I would recommend you check them out if looking for a place your dog can hang out for the day. Also great for long term stays.
Natasha recently looked after our cats while we were away over the holidays. She was great to deal with and gave us daily updates including pictures of how the cats were going while we were away. Our normally shy cats quickly grew to love her and started greeting her at the door when she arrived each day. It’s clear she has a lot of love for all of the animals she is responsible for. We would absolutely use her services again and would recommend to anyone looking for a pet sitter.
Natasha was fabulous looking after our fur babies while we were away for a month. Reassuring knowing they were well looked after, building a friendly rapport with our timid cats, provided great updates & communication! Highly recommend Natasha and so glad we have got to know you. Thanks Sue & Darren
We’ve got 2 indoor cats and after finding out our normal cattery was full being the silly season I went hunting for somebody reliable to feed and care for them at home (and ensure they don’t get out!). Natasha came to the rescue and was reliable, trustworthy and our cats appeared to absolutely love her. We got home to 2 very happy cats and were super happy to see their litter boxes clean and plenty of water. Thanks Natasha! We’ll be sure to contact you for when we need another break!
Natasha took great care of our Tibetan Terrier, allowing us to have a stress-free holiday right before Christmas. We had great communication with Natasha. She took great care to understand what needed to be done both for our pet and the few things we needed help with around the house. Awesome service!
Natasha is super lovely and did a wonderful job looking after our 2 cats and 2 dogs while we went away for a week. She is professional, attentive, caring and friendly, we are so glad to have found someone reliable to we can go away and not worry anymore. We would definitely recommend her
Natasha looked after our cat and two rabbits over a long weekend. She visited twice a day and most importantly spent time and interacted with our pets. Natasha also texted us and reassured us our small animals were being well cared for and that our home was secure. Natasha is reliable and trustworthy and is sure to do a job well.
Finding Natasha was the best thing for our little pup, Noodle. We cannot recommend Natasha highly enough! Noodle is so shy and doesn't warm to strangers easily. The first time Noodle met Natasha, she hid behind the sofa. Natasha persevered, providing love, patience and attention - she went above and beyond to form a connection and now Noodle loves her as if she were a member of our family. Noodle gets so excited for her walks, she squeals at the door while Natasha parks her car. When our family unexpectedly had to go back to the UK for a while, Natasha to the rescue. She was there for Noodle and could even stay nights at our own house so Noodle didn't feel unsettled. We would be lost without her and seeing the special bond Noodle and Natasha have is so heartwarming.
Natasha cared for our 7 month old pup Whetu and our cats Loki + Luna. Natasha stayed in our home for 4 days. We couldn't recommend Natasha more we received daily txt updates re the wellbeing of our fur babies and came home to find them very relaxed and happy! Natasha is responsible, trustworthy and exceeded our expectations...we will be using her pet minding services again. Sequoia & Ben
We've recently moved to the Kapiti Coast and I'm so glad we've found Natasha! She's looked after our 2 cats while we went away for the weekend and it was so good knowing they were nice and relaxed at home being checked on every day. She provides txt updates letting us know they're happy which takes all the worry away. Highly recommend.
Natasha looked after our cat Lily while we were away over Christmas and I would highly recommend her! She visited everyday and made sure our cat was well cared for while we were away, including lot's of play and cuddles. She allowed us to travel with no concerns during a busy time of year, and we came home to one happy cat. A++
Lovely people, look after the cats so well. Our two cats have been so happy there. Good rates.
Jenny is the most caring lady, my Cats have only ever been in this cattery, one now passed and my girl is 17yrs I fully trust that she is well cared for here and she always purrs before we leave that speaks for itself.
Will definitely be returning our cat Pebbles was so relaxed when we picked her up. The catery is very clean and you can tell the cats are all looked after.
Fantastic care, very reasonable pricing, and great sized accommodation!
Absolutely excellent service - Jenny went totally out of her way to accommodate my two cats who she picked up late at night from the cat bus. Couldn't ask for more ☺️
Lovely and clean and Jenny is fantastic with an obviously genuine car for the cats she looks after
Our two cats stay here from time to time and I can thoroughly recommend this cattery and Jenny
Jenny is a wonderful cat carer. Would definitely recommend
Well the cat loved it, $13.00 a night per cat, or there abouts.
Excellent cattery, lovely facilities and very caring people.
My cat Harry had a 3 week vacation at Scratch Pad Cattery. He was well loved and cared for - so much so - that he didn't really want his vacation to end. Highly recommend the team, the service and the environment purpose-built for cats who feel like they just want to have some 'me-time'.
Our senior cat has stayed here several times since we moved to the coast and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Scratch Pad. They treat Jayna (17) with so much love and care, I know she's in good hands when we're away. Last time I took her in it was her birthday, and she got a spontaneous serenade of happy birthday. The facilities are also lovely. I really like the space. If I was a cat, I'd want to stay here, too.
Marvellous staff who look after your furry friend and run a tight ship. I can relax on hols knowing Moko is in safe hands. Super friendly and kind people. The cats get indoor/outdoor flow in their run and can socialise in the big room. Moko didn't want to come down from the top level in the big room when I went to collect him. Perfect respite care for cat parents!
I cannot rate Scratch Pad highly enough! Wonderful carers with wonderful facilities. Our vocal, aloof Mika was cared for with love. Despite not settling in as comfortably as we had hoped, Scratch Pad staff made sure she was eating, toileting and healthy as can be with regular attention. Thank you so much x (attached photo of Mika after pickup)
This is a great cattery. My cat boarded at Scratchpad for 6 weeks while I moved house. Natalie, Lisa, and Martin took such great care of her as well as all the other cats in their care. They were professional, knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating. I observed the wonderful care they provided to all the cats as I visited my cat for an hour each week. My cat is not sociable and didn't want to leave her personal cage, but with their patience and encouragement she got to the point of spending all day relaxed in the playroom with the other cats. This team is great, I've talked with them a lot and watched them work, they really personalize care for each cat. The facility is clean and has a terrific playroom, and each cage has a lovely small outdoor run with driftwood and a view of the garden, or the trees behind. I highly recommend this cattery. Thanks for taking such great care of Sass you did an awesome job. Five stars ☆☆☆☆☆ Chris Jan & Feb 2024
Clean and loving environment for your furry friends. Owners and staff are friendly, they keep you updated on your cat throughout their stay. Well fed and spacious area for them to wander around. Would highly recommend them!
Wonderful experience each time I’ve used this cattery. Lovely people + Great service and cats are very well looked after and safe! Highly recommended
The best cattery we've used so far for our two fur queens. They always come home well fed and calm. Also an important thing is that they've never came back with "bad habits" learnt from other catteries we tried prior. The people here really take care of your kitties with love. (One of my cat didn't want to come home the last time ahahaha)
My three cat's have just finished their first stay at Scratchpad. Right from when I was initially shown around to picking up my cat's,at the end of their stay, the owners are very caring & friendly. The cattery is immaculate, spacious, individual inside/outside runs, plus communal area. Highly recommended.
Our cat stays with these guys and we can't help but recommend it enough. The team are well organized and so friendly. Our cat is never too stressed after we pick him up too which is nice.