Hi Im from NZ. I love animals and have gardening experience (some permaculture projects also). Im experienced with dogs, cats, birds, geese, ducks, goats, donkeys, chickens and more. Im a vegetarian and health focused, World traveled and an ex professional sports person.
I will take great care of your property and pets
Reviews (18)
We’re so happy that Anthony decided to sit for us. He was the perfect person for our unusual property. He was very happy to be here on his own and care for our little flock of feathered friends. Feeding and changing their water and their swimming pools which was a tedious job.
He’s a good communicator but not too verbose or demanding in any requests. He sent a few photos of the critters throughout the 8 week sit, reassuring us that all was well.
We have quite a few plants in pots that he ... MOREWe’re so happy that Anthony decided to sit for us. He was the perfect person for our unusual property. He was very happy to be here on his own and care for our little flock of feathered friends. Feeding and changing their water and their swimming pools which was a tedious job.
He’s a good communicator but not too verbose or demanding in any requests. He sent a few photos of the critters throughout the 8 week sit, reassuring us that all was well.
We have quite a few plants in pots that he managed to keep alive even though the weather had been brutally hot and we’re very grateful for that. We were happy for him to stay on afterwards if he needed as he was very low maintenance and was quite at home and relaxed to be around.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Anthony for a house sit.
KAT (Paparoa North Island, Jan 2024 - 1 month 3 weeks)
It was a pleasure having Anthony take care of our cats. He kept us informed with photos of them while we were away and they didn't look like they were missing us at all! He waited until we were home to do a handover, which was much appreciated and the house was clean and tidy. Thank you.
SARAH (Gulf Harbour North Island, May 2024 - 4 weeks)
Anthony was superb with our two labs and kept us updated with texts, photos and videos of the boys. We couldn't of asked for more as this was the first time we had left them and had a house sitter, couldn't recommend highly enough.
LISA (Leigh North Island, Mar 2024 - 3 weeks)
Fabulous Communication. Looked after Freddy so well and I loved the photos. House so well cared for.
MARGARET (Kumeu North Island, Mar 2024 - 1 week)
Anthony was really amazing with our cats. He messaged often and sent us several videos of our cat receiving tummy rubs and cuddles. Anthony went the extra mile to help us by driving us to and from the airport. He is completely trustworthy and left our house clean and tidy. Best housesitter ever! Thank you, Anthony
MADELEINE (Auckland North Island, Dec 2023 - 3 weeks)
Anthony was a great house sitter, easy to communicate with, a very kind person, and took great care of our home and our two cats enjoyed his company. We would use him again happily. Lisa & Corin.
LISA (Stillwater, AUCKLAND North Island, Aug 2023 - 2 weeks 3 nights)
Tonic and Nala loved having Anthony look after them over the Christmas break, both cats were very content when we got home.
Our house was left better than when we left.
Thanks again, Anthony !
ASHLEIGH (Birkdale North Island, Dec 2022 - 2 weeks 2 days)
Anthony did a wonderful job of taking care of our 9 yr old black lab and 2 cats, along with the house and garden. We felt confident leaving everything in his care. The animals were all happy and relaxed on our return and the house clean and tidy. Communication was friendly and easy and we would be very happy to have Anthony housesit again.
NEIL AND JULIET (Cockle Bay, Auckland , Nov 2022 - 1 week 4 days)
Anthony looked after our seven year old Labrador and eight month old kitten for three weeks whilst we were overseas. Anthony kept us updated how things were going with the pets and sent photo updates which was lovely. Anthony left our home clean and tidy and was great to communicate with, prompt and professional. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Anthony as a house and pet sitter, thank you Anthony.
JAYNE (Greenhithe North Island, Sep 2022 - 3 weeks)
Anthony did a great job for us on a 5 week house sit with our two large dogs to keep him company. Great attention, walks and care for the dogs. Great care of the house. Would not hesitate to use Anthony again or to recommend him:)
MERRYN (Arkles Bay North Island, Jun 2022 - 1 month 1 week)
Anthony came across as a wonderful, reliable, caring and trustworthy house sitter. Anthony was booked in for about 3 months, unfortunately, due to illness we had to cut short our trip to return home in 3 weeks, and Anthony, most understandingly, made alternate arrangements and left. While house sitting, he kept us posted on the status with our pets and also was showed care towards our sickness. Our dog was very happy with all the exercise he got with Anthony. Overall, we are very grateful to ... MOREAnthony came across as a wonderful, reliable, caring and trustworthy house sitter. Anthony was booked in for about 3 months, unfortunately, due to illness we had to cut short our trip to return home in 3 weeks, and Anthony, most understandingly, made alternate arrangements and left. While house sitting, he kept us posted on the status with our pets and also was showed care towards our sickness. Our dog was very happy with all the exercise he got with Anthony. Overall, we are very grateful to Anthony for looking after our place. Highly recommended.
AARON (Kaitaia North Island, May 2022 - 3 weeks)
Anthony was a great dog sitter We have 2 border collies with heaps of energy and when we got back from our 3.5 week trip they seemed well exercised and very happy/calm- which is EXACTLY what you want when you have collies. It was so nice that he took them for an extra walk the day we go back because we were so exhausted from the 24 hour travel time- It was one less thing for us to do when settling our family of six back into New Zealand life. The house was clean and well cared for. Anthony ... MOREAnthony was a great dog sitter We have 2 border collies with heaps of energy and when we got back from our 3.5 week trip they seemed well exercised and very happy/calm- which is EXACTLY what you want when you have collies. It was so nice that he took them for an extra walk the day we go back because we were so exhausted from the 24 hour travel time- It was one less thing for us to do when settling our family of six back into New Zealand life. The house was clean and well cared for. Anthony was even kind enough to drive us to and from the airport (both on exit and return) saving us a HEAP of money on parking/Uber... It was so nice! He is so easy to talk to and I really appreciate his easy going attitude. Great sit! Thanks so much!
MINDI (casebrook South Island, Apr 2022 - 3.5 weeks)
Animals were well taken care of and house nice and clean when I returned.
MAGGIE (Mahana South Island, Feb 2022 - 10 days)
Wonderful! To explain we have a very needy dog (Winston). Anthony communicated well, ran the house and catered to Winston with Ablomb! So happy with his thought and care. Recommend!
SAL (Akaroa, Canterbury South Island, Feb 2022 - 1 week 1 day)
Our experience with this sitter was not fantastic sorry to say. We ended up coming home from holiday as we felt he couldnt cope with medicating one of our dogs. It was medication she had to have twice a day for severe pain.. We had to call a neighbor to help him out. This is our first not so nice experience . We found the multiple panicked calls and txts extremely distressing..
MARIA (Winchester South Island, Oct 2021 - 1 week 5 days)
I travelled 800k out of my way for this sit to have it cancelled within 24hrs and treated rudely. The review is full of untruths.The little dog refused its medication the first night only, the next morning it took its medication, all was fine. As for the neighbour to assist while I was away for one ... MOREI travelled 800k out of my way for this sit to have it cancelled within 24hrs and treated rudely. The review is full of untruths.The little dog refused its medication the first night only, the next morning it took its medication, all was fine. As for the neighbour to assist while I was away for one night, this was prearranged and mutually agreed upon. For these people to twist the truth and blame me for the cancellation of their holiday because she has a meltdown (her partner's words not mine) is disrespectful and unkind.
Anthony did a fantastic job looking after our 3dogs and our home.
Very happy with his honesty, reliability and kind nature.
Would highly recommend Anthony to care for your home and pets. Thanks mate!
Lutz and Blake, Jake, Rita and Ruby
LUTZ (Ohope Beach North Island, Aug 2021 - 1 week 6 days)
This was our first time leaving our Kira with a house sitter and I was very anxious. Anthony was everything we could have asked for. He came out to meet us before hand to get the feel of the land and a sense of Kira. We kept up communication as lockdown threw us into a spin but luckily lifted to enable us to travel.
He was early on our day of departure and made sure that we were all good and comfortable to leave.
He messaged us everyday with updates. When we left, Kira had an upset tummy ... MOREThis was our first time leaving our Kira with a house sitter and I was very anxious. Anthony was everything we could have asked for. He came out to meet us before hand to get the feel of the land and a sense of Kira. We kept up communication as lockdown threw us into a spin but luckily lifted to enable us to travel.
He was early on our day of departure and made sure that we were all good and comfortable to leave.
He messaged us everyday with updates. When we left, Kira had an upset tummy and was not eating much. Anthony was very concerned and kept us up to date with how she was doing.
We returned home to a relaxed and happy Kira. We were so happy to see her. Our flight was late in and Anthony waited for us. Our home was spotless and everything in order.
Thank you Anthony :)
KOROSHA (Botany Downs North Island, Feb 2021 - 4 days)
This is the first time we have used Kiwi Housesitters. Anthony is an experienced sitter who guided us clearly in what information was required for his housesit.
We came home to find the house clean and tidy-bed sheets washed and on the line. Awesome!!!
Our three dogs were better behaved than when we left them. They obviously enjoyed their outings with Anthony. Our cat was also well looked after. Thanks Anthony
BRYCE & SUE (Sunnyhills North Island, Jan 2021 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Green garden!
Make sure the garden and pot plants are thriving when you get back - get a house sitter.
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We’re so happy that Anthony decided to sit for us. He was the perfect person for our unusual property. He was very happy to be here on his own and care for our little flock of feathered friends. Feeding and changing their water and their swimming pools which was a tedious job.
He’s a good communicator but not too verbose or demanding in any requests. He sent a few photos of the critters throughout the 8 week sit, reassuring us that all was well.
We have quite a few plants in pots that he ... MORE
It was a pleasure having Anthony take care of our cats. He kept us informed with photos of them while we were away and they didn't look like they were missing us at all! He waited until we were home to do a handover, which was much appreciated and the house was clean and tidy. Thank you.
Our experience with this sitter was not fantastic sorry to say. We ended up coming home from holiday as we felt he couldnt cope with medicating one of our dogs. It was medication she had to have twice a day for severe pain.. We had to call a neighbor to help him out. This is our first not so nice experience . We found the multiple panicked calls and txts extremely distressing..
