Cat Sitters in Porirua

Terri

Terri & Ray looked after our two dogs whilst we took a well needed break. They arrived and immediately the dogs were very at ease with them. Whist we were away, we received updates on the dogs and photos showing them being very happy. This made us relax even more on our holiday. When we came home, the dogs were very happy to see us, the house was lovely and clean and tidy, the bedding and towels already washed and dried! They left us some wine and New Zealand chocolate which was fabulous. We are very happy with Terri & Ray and would happily have them back again if they are ever going on tour again.

Faye

Faye was a fantastic sitter, taking great care of my cat and staying in regular contact. Self-sufficient upon arrival, Faye was adaptable and content. I would welcome Faye back again and recommend her for any future sit!

Julie & Peter

We would highly recommend Julie and Peter to come and house/cat sit our fur babies again. They had regular contact with us including a zoom meeting prior to their visit to introduce themselves and took on board all our notes and tips and tricks on our house and two cats. We were regularly updated on our cats and sent cute pics of what they were up to. Our house was left immaculate ( like there hadn’t been anyone there) and the plants and gardens were all watered and looked after. We felt the whole time that our cats were in good hands and could just relax on holiday. Especially as we have a gorgeous but mischievous 11 month old Ragdoll that likes to test the boundaries especially in the evenings but they took this in their stride and took amazing care of her. This was our first time having house sitters and looking after our cats and we wouldn’t hesitate to do the process again ( And our cats would agree as they are not a fan of the catteries). We got back to a clean house/ watered plants and two very settled happy cats so what more could we ask for. Thank you so much Julie and Peter and we would love to have you back at any time. Regards Matt and Nat :)

Gertrude

Gertrude was wonderful. Tenzin was well looked after and the house was left in perfect condition. Gertrude is a great communicator.

Lefki

We were very pleased with Lefki and Dave. They asked if it would be ok to sit with their dog so we met a few weeks before our trip to see if the dogs would get along. The dogs did and I found Lefki and Dave to be very easy going, friendly people. We left for a canoe trip where there was no WiFi but felt confident the dog would be ok. When we came back the house was tidy, the dogs were happy and they seemed to have had a good time. I recommend these people and their dog Poppie, she didn't do any damage to the property and was quite friendly.

Claude Alain

Alain and Ana were the best house and pet sitters we could have had. They were very caring with our dog and great with communication while we were away. They left our house extremely clean and tidy. When we returned they were so generous and respectful. I highly recommend Alain and Ana to pet and house sit for anyone, and would love to have them again.

Rabia

Rabia did a great job of pet sitting our cat. We came home to a tidy house and a happy pet!

Kate

Kate and Imran were great house-sitters. They clearly loved dogs and our dogs were very happy with them. They sent us pictures and kept us up to date, also sharing any concerns that came up. We came back to an immaculately tidy and clean house, with the plants well looked after and even the lawn was mowed. We would always be happy to leave our dogs and home in Kate and Imran’s care.

Sylvie

Sylvie and Craig were amazing house guests. They took really good care of our dogs and left our house sparkling clean. I really appreciated the way they took time to get to know us and our dogs before their stay. Highly recommended

Abbekah & Micaela

Abbekah and Micaela took great care of our Marx and our house, I'm sure they had a wonderful time together. They were always in touch with us, sending feedback and informing us about everything! We loved the experience! Come again, girls!

Creek

Creek was the perfect house sitter and pet carer to my kittens. There was great communication - being fast to respond to messages and sent updates, and we came home to a clean and tidy house and happy cats. I would definitely have Creek to stay again and would recommend to others.

Lucy & Cla

Lucila and Claudio were a delight to have in our house and looking after our dogs. They arrived on time and asked all the right questions. We received plenty of photos of the dogs at the beach. And when we got home what a lovely surprise of freshly baked bread, ham and cheese for our lunch! The house was spotless, dogs were at ease and my linen cupboard has the most beautifully folded towels i have ever seen. We wish we could hire them to work for us as they did such a great job looking after everything while we were away. Couldn't recommend them enough

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PAUL

It was a pleasure to meet Miel and Laura. They were in the middle of travels and seemed to enjoy their visit to North Yorkshire. They both made a real effort to get to know our dogs and took them out for walks etc. they kept us up to date with how the dogs were and we felt that they were totally reliable. When they left, they left the house in an immaculate condition. 

I would certainly recommend them for future house sits. A really lovely, genuine young couple.

Christina

Nadia and Geoff were incredible to have as sitters, we honestly could not have asked for more for our house, the watering of plants but most importantly our much loved dogs. They were so diligent and loving in caring for our dogs. I even had a neighbour tell me how she noticed how wonderfully the dogs were cared for, handled and walked without fail early every morning. They looked amazing and so happy when we returned home. It was so reassuring, particularly having an elderly dog with many needs. Our home was left immaculate on our return. Thank you both so much, you have been dream sitters and we hope to see you again soon xx

Cat Sitting FAQs

Is it better to board cats or leave at home?

Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.

How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?

At least 35 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.

What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?

Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!