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We feel like we’ve won the pet and house sitter lotto with Scott. Most importantly, he’s taken great care of our much loved little dog, giving him a lot of care, affection and attention. He paid close attention when Tingsha began scratching (allergy to an insect bite) which needed vet care, with great communication with us. He even took Tingsha to his agility school class each week (great fun had by all) and to get a groom. We’ve come home to a contented and very happy dog. The house is spotless, cleaner than we left it, with fresh flowers and the bed all made up. Perfect! We had regular contact with Scott all through our five week trip and being “fellow travellers” (in all senses) enjoyed sharing lots of local travel tips and experiences as we each visited new parts of the world. We were happy to lend Scott our car and he’s been great with it, super responsible. Scott is a really terrific guy and a fabulous journalist and story teller (you must listen to his podcast about his travels, it’s a cracker). In sharing our home and trusting our beloved dog with him, we feel like we’ve made a new friend along the way. We recommend Scott without any hesitation and thank him for a wonderful experience, we’d love him to come back and see us, anytime. Thanks a bunch!
Kate was an absolute dream and was the best pet sitter I could have possibly asked for! Kate was extremely trustworthy, communicative, and reliable, and provided frequent updates while I was away. She left my apartment spotlessly clean and even took the initiative to fix my wobbly towel bar. Finally, Kate took excellent care of my cat Daisy and I came home to a happy and content cat! Kate was amazing all around and I would be thrilled to have her sit for me again at any time. Thanks for everything!
Natalie and Christian were dream pet sitters while we were out of the country for 2.5 weeks. From start to finish, they were reliable and professional, with excellent communication. They had took great care of our dog and chickens and left the house and car in great shape. Plus, they’re just a really sweet young couple. We’d highly recommend them as house sitters.
I have nothing but great things to say about Jill! She’s a wonderful sitter and I felt so comfortable leaving my dog and cat in her capable hands while I was out of the country. She was thorough in making sure she knew exactly what each pet needed, had excellent communication, and provided me with daily updates. I came home to a house that was even tidier and more organized than when I left and two very loved pets. I would highly recommend Jill to anyone looking for a kind, caring, consistent pet sitter. Thank you so much Jill!!!
Early in 2023 I went searching for a sitter to sit with our Lizzie for a month. I found Lori during my search and I am so happy I did. Lori’s reviews are all five star and I can fully attest as to why. Lori was so friendly and kind and I could tell from the moment she met Lizzie that she would take great care of her. I received daily pictures of her and Lizzie snuggling and I couldn’t have been happier knowing my girl was receiving a lot of love. Lori left our home in wonderful shape (probably better than I left it for her). She took great care and was very conscientious of all my plants. We even came home after a very long day of travel to some wonderful chicken soup. Lori will take wonderful care of your home and your precious pet. Do not hesitate to contact her for your pet sitting needs. I already have her booked for 10/2024 so don’t try and get her then!!!😁
I enjoyed meeting Samara. Sosha arrived after I left so we only communicated in writing. Samara is a sweet, considerate pet sitter. She brought her cat, who posed no difficulties to my pets. Samara was in good communication with me during her stay. She used my car without incident. My home was left much cleaner than upon her arrival. Samara proved to be an honest and responsible pet sitter and I would open my home to her at any time in the future.
Laura was an exceptional, reliable, and loving sitter for our goldendoodle Scout, and took such good care of our home! Scout was excited to meet Laura immediately when she arrived at our home for this sit, and showered Laura with all the hugs and kisses. Scout has recently been having issues with seizures, so for this sit I was specifically looking for a sitter who had a depth of experience with giving medication and responding calmly in the event of an emergency. It was a big relief to be able to entrust Scout to Laura's capable and kind hands, and it was extra special that Laura's beloved vizsla had shared the same name. Laura is wonderfully easy to communicate and coordinate with, and was thorough in her care of our home. We came back to our garden looking great, house left in even better shape than I left it to Laura, and a very happy Scout! I cannot overstate how much we appreciated Laura's care for Scout and our home, and heartily recommend her as a pet and house sitter. If you're lucky enough to get on Laura's schedule, your pups will be with the most wonderful stand-in dog mom you could have hoped for!
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.
Jessica was so rad. I wish she could be our go-to sitter for all our travel. Came over for an in-person orientation, took great care of house and pets and seamless communication. Thank you, Jessica!
For our first experience with a house sitter, Jim and Julie have set the bar high. We felt totally confident that any issues would be dealt with, fortunately there were none. They were outstanding house and pet sitters whom we would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone. They took exceptional care of our house full of pets from 2 large dogs, 3 cats, snake, gecko, fish tank and a koi pond. They provided updates daily, were very easy to communicate with and the house was just as clean as when we left it, with the addition of a nice welcome home gift. We knew our pets were in good hands. Thank you for everything. Melissa and Kyle
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Taradale, 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 Taradale, 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.
The place is definitely run-down with outdated facilities. I’m not afraid to point that out. Yes, it is very loud. Far too loud and I’m sure the noise level is actually in breach of bylaws for commercial kennels. Neighbours complaining about the noise level is not a good thing. People are paying for a good service and instead their dogs are boarding each day in dirty, old cracked concrete kennels that harbour hair, fecal matter, pee, food and bacteria that can’t just be hosed away. This is against council standards. Dogs are only let out a few times a day for a short period then locked away again, and as for adequate human interaction there really isn’t enough of that at all. There is far too much capacity for each dog to receive the adequate human interaction needed and this kennel is clearly more focused on money making than offering a personalised service that is value for the customer’s money. Some positive aspects of Pet 2 Us is that they do accommodate pets with medical conditions that require medications etc, and they do house dogs separately based on size and energy level, so your little dog won’t be lumped in with boisterous larger dogs. Last time I was there dogs were fed Nutro dry food and Wag dog roll, both good quality foods. Or owners could choose to bring their dog’s own food if that was what they wanted. Kennels are decently sized with some double sized kennels for bonded dogs. Bedding is provided or owners can bring their own. Music is played over loudspeaker during the day for ambience. I advise people looking for daycare or boarding to consider a smaller kennel that prioritises personalised care and interaction for each dog, rather than the ultra commercialised Pet 2 Us business. Dogs that are anxious by nature will stress at Pet 2 Us as the noise level is far too high.
WAY too many dogs! It is so loud and packed all the time, I’m not sure how any of them are taken care of well enough for your money. My parents live near them and it’s all you can hear when I’m visiting!… it’s just too much and shouldn’t be legal… seems inhumane to have that many dogs to try care for properly and give attention too, even as a company, on one property. The amount of dogs barking from really early until late at night is insane… it’s no wonder the neighbours complain about the noise. No one can get a decent sleep around here. They need to move the business to a larger section with more land and further away from other houses.
Lovely dog staff and facilities. Dogs always are happy to go, and they come home exhausted. Thank you!
I can't praise the staff here enough. We lost a elderly family member & had to board her dog at short notice, then try & rehome him. Debby and the crew took amazing care of him & offered excellent advice to try & get the best outcome for him. We got that best outcome. Most grateful!
We have just collected our beagles after being away for almost a month. Dogs in excellent condition, clean, bedding clean and very happy pups. I suspect they would have happily stayed. Huge thankyou
We tyred to take our 2 cats here for 2 nights but because our cats where not vaccinated they could not stay. Staff was lovely and beautiful property
Our dogs have been frequent guests of Pet2Us, and we can not recommend it highly enough. Our dogs are more than family pets they are family and Debbie and the team look after them as they would there own. I am 100% confident of the care they get and that is why our girls return. It is their home away from home. They love the socializing and thrive on the company. Love Love Love the place. regards Kerryann
Lovely staff, really friendly and seem to love the dogs. Our pup comes home tired and happy, and he looks forward to going there. Will keep using them, and would definitely recommend to others!
Pet2Us was my dogs first kennel experience, and even though he was very nervous, didn’t play with other dogs and even had trouble eating, they were so nice and patient with him! All the staff are lovely and very welcoming. Thank you Pet2Us!
We have been taking our Dog there for several years and have been more than satisfied with the service. Our dog will quickly let you know if she does not like something, and is always excited to arrive at these kennels. Would thoroughly recommend them.
Our pussy Hymshee has been in Care at Whiskers and Paws 3 times this year. We have been going to Whiskers and Paws for the past 3 to 4 years. Carol, Nikita and Carol's hubby look after our Boy fantastically. When he returns home Hymshee is very well and super relaxed. We can't rate Whiskers and Paws more highly.
Best cattery - worth every dollar with how they care for your cat, so clean tidy, heaps of space and they don’t over pack any of their enclosures. Love the cat runs and scratching towers! Wish I could say the same about pets2us down the road with the dogs… Will need alternate for the dogs, but will defo be coming back to the cattery
Carol, Nikita and the team looked after my shy elderly cat for several months when she was rescued after the floods. She needed tender loving care which she got in abundance. This was her home away from home. Highly recommend this wonderful facility.
The Best Cat Resort in Hawks Bay! My cat came home happy and cleaner than when we dropped him off! They took care of him so well❤️Communication was so easy, every time I was asking about Tommy the respond was in less than 2 mins!! It was our first time leaving our baby in the resort and was so worried but our experience with these guys was amazing 😻 will do that again with peace of mind😺 we needed to extend his stay for couple of days and it was soooo easy . They are so lovely and understanding. I appreciate everything that you guys did for Tommy 😻😽
Took very good care of our 17 year old cat. Great facilities, our cat was relaxed. Her complicated medication requirements were dispensed correctly.
Professionally run cattery, always a pleasure to use!
My little 8 month cat was delivered home to me looking like she had been on holiday with lots of nice food to eat! So good and convenient that pick up and drop off is offered too. I'm thrilled with the cares given at Whiskers and Paws and I highly recommend. Many thanks😄😄
Our cat has been going there for years. Owners are always accommodating. Particular in emergencies when we have to go out of town unexpectedly. Your cat will be well looked after.
Awesome!!! Tilly loves to holiday at Whiskers & Paws! Thanks to Carol & her girls for their wonderful care. 1st class at a very good rate. Great to always pick up a healthy happy cat.
These guys are awesome. Place is spotless and completely cat smell free - which can be a big ask!! My grumpy old fur baby was very well looked after by the lovely friendly team. Thank you we will definitely be back.
Dropped our dogs off for the weekend, we'll looked after and no problems. Would highly recommend to dog owners.
Awesome kennels, my foxy seemed alot happier after this kennel visit than some in the past. Will definitely be going back
Diane runs a very organized service. My elderly dog is always very pleased to arrive at the kennels and comes home happy and very content
Just had my little albe groomed. Awesome job very happy
Left my neo mastiff at the Kennels for 10 days, supplied chicken mince/ royal canin biscuits for the 10 day period, when picking my dog up he was under weight!! Once home he had brown water poos and throwing up everywhere. Unhappy Customer!!
Biscuit has arrived back from his Easter holiday very happy, clean, calm (as he can be) and in great condition. Thanks for taking such good care of him.
Our pup loves his first doggy daycare stay!! Played with other dogs all day, and was bathed as well and nail trim which we didn’t expect. We have one very tired and happy dog, love it!
Such an amazing place for my Marshie to go to through the days and to stay when we go away. So lucky to have the team at Chesterhope looking after him so well and with so much care and love.
Love this place, where the dogs can play and are cared for beautifully
Left my baby Max at Chesterhope for 5 nights and he absolutely loved it. When i picked him up he smelt so good. The staff are lovely and took really great care of him. Will definitely use this facility again in future. This was my first time putting my furbaby in a boarding kennel and as reluctant as i was to leave him i was so happy to see that the staff at Chesterhope took such great care of him.