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Caring Kiwi/Canadian couple

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Caring Kiwi/Canadian couple

42, Technology Project Manager

34, University Professor

Hi there!

We're Karl and Kate, a friendly, organised and thoughtful couple who are returning to NZ to live after four years abroad. We've house-sat dozens of times in the past, however we're new to the kiwihousesitters platform.
 
We both grew up in meticulously tidy households with pets of all shapes and sizes, and learned from an early age what it takes to keep a house in order, and our animal friends happy, healthy and thriving. We love owning pets, and when this hasn't been feasible due to work or travel plans, we've sought out opportunities to keep animals in our lives.

In 2018, we travelled, house-sat and cared for many cats and dogs abroad through the Workaway program. Recently, we fostered an energetic and high-needs rescue dog for 18 months in Canada, and with the support of a trainer, improved his behaviour and our built our skill-set to care for dogs of all sizes, breeds and backgrounds.

We've been homeowners for many years, and landlords for some, so know how to take care of a property. We're nature lovers and avid gardeners, so if you have plants they'll certainly be in good hands!

Reviews (10)
We feel really lucky to have had Karl and Kate house/pet-sit for us over the last 5 weeks. Everything was cared for as it were their own home, our pets were healthy and happy, and coming home to a tidy house with clean sheets at the ready was heartwarming. Karl and Kate communicated really clearly and positively from the start. They even sent multiple updates and photos of the pets while we were away, which was great for our piece of mind, and for our kids to see their pets. Would definitely ... MORE
 
MARGIE (Strathmore Park North Island, Jun 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
We were lucky enough to have Karl look after our house and cats while we were away on holiday. We came home to a beautifully clean and tidy house, and a freshly made bed! Our two cats, one of which is super timid, slept on the bed with Karl throughout his stay, I think they’ll both miss him! One of our cats had a previous issue with an allergy where he had lost some of his fur, Karl sent us a video update of the problem area. The communication and picture updates were amazing. On top of ... MORE
 
KELLY (Lower Hutt North Island, Sep 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Karl was housesitting for us on his own as his partner is overseas. It has been a super positive experience and we can highly recommend him as a trustworthy and caring housesitter. His love for our cats clearly came through the moment he entered the house and we appreciated the regular update fotos. Karl was very prompt in his communication and we loved it how he double checked for issues that may have led to some confusion for him. When we came home the cats were happy, our bed was made, ... MORE
 
LANDA (Wadestown North Island, Sep 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Thank you Karl and Kate for doing such a brilliant job looking after our 1 year old pup Frankie for a month while we were away on holiday. Communication before, during and after the sit was excellent and it was lovely to receive photos and updates. We really appreciated coming back to such a tidy home. We'd definitely recommend Karl and Kate to anyone looking for a house and pet sitter :)
 
DAVE (Karori North Island, May 2024 - 4 weeks)
This was the second time Karl has house and pet-sat for us, and just like the first time, the whole experience was a real pleasure. Communication throughout was polite and professional, our cat Gareth was well taken care of, and the house was immaculate when we arrived home. I'm certain we'll keep inviting Karl to sit for us in future: we have absolutely no reason to change to anyone else. Thanks so much!
 
ALYSHA (Karori North Island, Apr 2024 - 2 nights - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Karl looked after our house for two weeks over the April school holidays. He did a wonderful job caring for our dog, taking him on two walks each day and sending us regular photos and videos to show us how he was doing. He even taught the dog a couple of new tricks! He looked after our house really well (even mowed the lawn for us) and we were able to have a relaxing time away knowing everything was in safe hands. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karl to others.
 
TROY (Epuni , Apr 2024 - 1 week 6 nights)
Karl did an amazing job looking after our home and our cat Gareth for a weekend. He's conscientious and friendly, and he kept us in the loop with regular updates on how Gary was doing. When we arrived home, the house was spotless. Karl really went above and beyond, and we'd absolutely recommend him to anyone needing a sitter for their home and pets in future.
 
ALYSHA (Karori North Island, Apr 2024 - 2 nights - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
This was unfortunately a bit of a disappointment. Despite me providing a (typed) set of instructions for the pets and house, there were a number of issues. Key House issues: -window in dining room broken on day 1 -front door left with deadlock not engaged when departed -dryer left on for 2 plus hours between leaving on the last day and us returning Key pet issues: -dog fed cat prescription kibble instead of dog kibble (dog food was in clear container beside cat food container, and ... MORE
 
LISA (Kingston North Island, Mar 2024 - 3 nights)
Hi Lisa, Thanks for your feedback. As I put in my review, I accept that I made mistakes during my stay and that 5-stars is not warranted. However more balanced comments would have been nice, to highlight what I did well: - the house was much cleaner after my stay than when I arrived. The ... MORE
Started as a pet sit but Karl needed to stay as another house sit fell through. That was fine. Got lots of pictures of happy pets and he walked our dog too which we appreciated. Came home to a very tidy house with sheets washed which was unexpected but appreciated after a long drive home!
 
EMILY (Island Bay North Island, Mar 2024 - 3 nights)
Karl was a fantastic sitter - totally recommend him. My cats were really happy when I got home and the house was immaculate. Communication was really good too - and he checked in to ascertain what level of communication I was comfortable with!
 
KRISTINE (Brooklyn North Island, Mar 2024 - 3 nights)
 
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