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Full-time Pet Carers
38, Data Analyst
39, Tech Recruiter
Kia Ora, we're Camila & Simon.
- With remote IT jobs, count on us for 24/7 petcare!
- We will NEVER cancel. We commit to your plans
- We're animal lovers, with years of SPCA experience
- 100% vaccinated, 100% reply rate. Contact us today!
We started pet-sitting in 2019 because our city apartment wasn't suitable for a dog (or a cat) and house-sitting allowed us to get out of the city and spend more time with animals. Now we sit full-time in tandem with our remote jobs. It's not a lifestyle for everyone, but it really works well for us and the people & pets that we've encountered 🐕
We will take care of your pets, and your property, as if they were our own. In most cases we would like to come and meet you (& your pets) in person before we shake hands... er, and paws. Whilst you're away I will keep in regular contact via text, Messenger or WhatsApp with a brief update and a photo or 2.
When we're not working we enjoy quiet hobbies like board games, jigsaw puzzles or watching movies. If you've read this far, send us a message or give us a call.
We will be delighted to hear from you,
Have a great day, Camila & Simon
Reviews (23)
Simon and Camila house sat for us in St Heliers for 6 weeks while we were overseas. We have a little 15 and a half year old dog and a 15 year old cat. The regular photos and videos they sent us showed how happy and content both pets were which gave us great peace of mind, especially as Oscar dog had been unwell just before we left. When we got home the house was immaculate, the garden tidy, and another bonus was Simon drove us to the airport and picked us up on our return.
We would recommend ... MORESimon and Camila house sat for us in St Heliers for 6 weeks while we were overseas. We have a little 15 and a half year old dog and a 15 year old cat. The regular photos and videos they sent us showed how happy and content both pets were which gave us great peace of mind, especially as Oscar dog had been unwell just before we left. When we got home the house was immaculate, the garden tidy, and another bonus was Simon drove us to the airport and picked us up on our return.
We would recommend Simon and Camila as the best house sitters one could ask for. Thank you so much Simon and Camila.
PIPPI (St Heliers North Island, Oct 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
Camila and Simon were the BEST housesitters! Fantastic communication, true dog lovers, most kind people, and left house looking perfect. Would have them back in a heartbeat.
ALLYSON (Cambridge North Island, Oct 2024 - 5 nights)
Camila and Simon cared for our golden retriever well. He loved them and I think missed them when they first left. They had great communication and sent photos of Bertie .which was very reassuring.The house was left
nice and tidy.for us.
I would have them come again.
ELIZABETH (Takapuna , Sep 2024 - 3 weeks)
This was a great, problem free housesit! Our elderly dog and cat were so well cared for. The house was left extremely clean and tidy when they left. Communication was easy and clear, and we enjoyed the regular updates they sent. We unreservedly recommend Camila & Simon as excellent houseminders and really appreciate the care they've given, thank you 😊
MARIA (Silverdale North Island, Aug 2024 - 4 weeks)
Camila and Simon were great! They came and met us prior and also met the animals. Simon was very adament that he'd come around before we departed for the airport so Bear (dog) would be happy. And he did. They kept up photos/videos on how the animals were doing. We came home to a spotless house including treats! I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone and we hope to have them back!
RACHAEL (Milldale North Island, Jun 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Camila & Simon are the perfect pet and house sitter couple! They stayed 5 days and cared for our British Blue Max and the house. Simon updated us daily with photos and apparently Camila & Simon connected with Max very quickly. When we came home, we found a very happy Max and a super pristine house. It was very easy to communicate with Camila & Simon, they are very professional and experienced house and pet sitters. I can nothing but recommend Camila & Simon.
GERHARD (Ponsonby North Island, Apr 2024 - 5 nights)
Highly recommend Simon and Camila. Great communication, house was spotless, and animals well cared for. Many thanks guys.
VIKKI (Tauwhare North Island, Mar 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Absolutely fabulous couple and the most amazing house sitting experience! Genuinely loving to our pets, went above and beyond caring for our blind elderly dog, communicated frequently, house was impeccable when we came home. Anyone who secures their care for pets and home is very lucky indeed. 1000% trustworthy, and a truly lovely, lovely couple.
ANDREA (Auckland North Island, Jan 2024 - 2 weeks 1 night)
Simon and Camila took great care of our pets and home for two months. They took our dogs out for two walks each day, morning and evening. They also explored the neighbourhood and got to know the local dogs and kids and facilitated playdates between them and our dogs. They went above and beyond by helping us deal with a technician who had to come fix our fridge and picking up our dog’s medication from the vet. Our foremost priority was for our dogs to be well taken care of, as one of them is a ... MORESimon and Camila took great care of our pets and home for two months. They took our dogs out for two walks each day, morning and evening. They also explored the neighbourhood and got to know the local dogs and kids and facilitated playdates between them and our dogs. They went above and beyond by helping us deal with a technician who had to come fix our fridge and picking up our dog’s medication from the vet. Our foremost priority was for our dogs to be well taken care of, as one of them is a senior dog, and they’ve done just that. We arrived home to happy, healthy dogs.
AJIT (Albany North Island, Nov 2023 - 2 months 2 weeks)
Camila and Simon are amazing home and dogsitters. They put us at ease leaving our puppy for the first time and we came home to the house in a better state than we left it. Our sensitive dog was content and happy. Would not hesitate to have them house sit again.
ALEX (Titirangi North Island, Nov 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
Our pets seemed very happy with Camila and Simon and were well looked after. The house was however not left how they found it and was quite dirty which was unfortunate. Camila did apologize and offered to pay for cleaning services which we declined.
CAROLINE (Papamoa Beach North Island, Sep 2023 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
I don't know how to put it any other way, than the perfect house sitters. The animals feel in love (clearly had far more attention than normal). The house was left spick and span. Communication was excellent, before hand and afterwards. So pleased you enjoyed our home and pets and got to use some of the facilities.
Would happily recommend to anyone (just watch your fur babies don't fall in love with these two, very high standard set).
Start saving for our next holiday, with confidence now.
... MOREI don't know how to put it any other way, than the perfect house sitters. The animals feel in love (clearly had far more attention than normal). The house was left spick and span. Communication was excellent, before hand and afterwards. So pleased you enjoyed our home and pets and got to use some of the facilities.
Would happily recommend to anyone (just watch your fur babies don't fall in love with these two, very high standard set).
Start saving for our next holiday, with confidence now.
Thank you Simon & Camilla, enjoy your house sitting travels through out NZ!
KEITH (Maungatapu North Island, Sep 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
Camila & Simon were great sitters for Pip, who needed extra care after having a toe amputated, taking her to the vet to have stitches removed and restricting her exercise but still keeping her occupied!
We returned to an immaculate house, just as we left it.
Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you😊
SHONA & JULIAN (Snells Beach North Island, Jun 2023 - 3 weeks)
Camila looked after our home and two cats for seven weeks and did a fantastic job. It was obvious our cats had been well taken care of and we loved getting little updates of how they were going while we were away. The house was lovely and tidy when we returned and Camila was so friendly and easy going, communication in the lead up and during our trip was a breeze.
TARRYN (Morrinsville North Island, Apr 2023 - 1 month 3 weeks)
Simon and Camila were brilliant - taking great care of the hounds and cat, and sending regular updates on how they were doing.
The house was super clean when we got back which was great too.
AMANDA (Mt Albert North Island, Feb 2023 - 2 months 2 weeks)
Amazing housesitters! Took fantastic care of our dog Chilli, we could totally relax on our holiday knowing she was in such great hands.
100% recomended, very caring, great communication and left our home super tidy on or return.
ERIN (Red Hill North Island, Feb 2023 - 6 days)
This was a strong match from the beginning. Our family and pets, knew from several chats and informal face-to-face house keeping convo's with Camilla and Simon, that we left for our mega UK trip, knowing the house and pets were in safe hands! We returned to a professionally cleaned house (it was immaculate!) even the fridge/cupboards were fully stocked! I cannot recommend these two amazing and genuine people enough. Bigger dogs would scare some people, but my German Shepherd and cat could not ... MOREThis was a strong match from the beginning. Our family and pets, knew from several chats and informal face-to-face house keeping convo's with Camilla and Simon, that we left for our mega UK trip, knowing the house and pets were in safe hands! We returned to a professionally cleaned house (it was immaculate!) even the fridge/cupboards were fully stocked! I cannot recommend these two amazing and genuine people enough. Bigger dogs would scare some people, but my German Shepherd and cat could not have been more cared for by these two guys
SARAH (Silverdale North Island, Nov 2022 - 2 months 2 weeks)
I have no hesitation in recommending Simon and Camila as house sitters. I have very high standards, which I set. They met those expectations in all categories. They are a very intelligent couple. They excelled in communication when necessary. I would certainly contact them again, for any of my future travels. Just hope they would be available!!
ELIZABETH (Greenlane North Island, Aug 2022 - 2 months 3 weeks)
Camila and Simon, fantastic house/ dog sitters we couldn't have asked for better care for our 2 dogs. We have come home to a clean house, and two very happy dogs. Communication was brilliant to we got photos and updates of Summer and Vivienne while we were away. They even got some training . Highly recommend as sitters a lovely couple who clearly love animals. Will definitely be booking them again.
LISA (Manly North Island, May 2022 - 3 weeks)
Thank you Simon and Camila for taking such good care of my home and dogs.
House was spotless on my return and they had even cleaned my car! My dogs were well looked after and happy.
Communication was excellent.
I am hoping they will be available again next year to house sit when I take off on my travels again.
SALLY (Wainui North Island, Apr 2022 - 1 month 1 week)
Camila and Simon looked after our German shepherd Akye and our house. They both were fantastic and we would certainly have them again. Our dog was very happy and our house left very clean
JENNY (Pyes Pa North Island, May 2021 - 2 days)
Everything was shipshape when I got home :)
LEELA (Ellerslie North Island, Jan 2021 - 1 week 4 days)
Camila and Simon were excellent house sitters who looked after our house, dog and cat for three weeks over the Christmas holidays. They left the house impeccably clean, were brilliant with the dog and were excellent communicators, keeping in regular contact and sending us photos of how the dog was getting on as well!
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them both and would definitely be keen for them to house sit for us again in the future if the opportunity arose.
IAIN (Torbay North Island, Dec 2020 - 3 weeks)
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Simon and Camila house sat for us in St Heliers for 6 weeks while we were overseas. We have a little 15 and a half year old dog and a 15 year old cat. The regular photos and videos they sent us showed how happy and content both pets were which gave us great peace of mind, especially as Oscar dog had been unwell just before we left. When we got home the house was immaculate, the garden tidy, and another bonus was Simon drove us to the airport and picked us up on our return.
We would recommend ... MORE
Our pets seemed very happy with Camila and Simon and were well looked after. The house was however not left how they found it and was quite dirty which was unfortunate. Camila did apologize and offered to pay for cleaning services which we declined.
