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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dogs, Cats, Fish, Birds, Rabbits/Guinea Pigs, Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Farm Animals, Reptiles
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  • North Island: Hawke's Bay (Central Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Napier)  
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Kereru2

Retired

I love furry, hairy, feathered, critters of all kinds and I will care for them to the utmost.
I’ll send you photos and info on how they are doing; daily if you like.
I will walk your dogs daily; play ball if they like, and lots of pats and tummy rubs.
I’m a homebody mostly so will be there for your pets.

I am a quiet, very capable, very reliable person.
I'm a non smoker.

I'm retired, and house sitting is a way of getting out and about, meeting people, and taking good care of pets and homes while their mums and dads are away.

I'm house proud and will take care of yours accordingly.
Love gardening as well.

I cycle a great deal; enjoy walking; love to read books and enjoy crossword puzzles.

Reviews (18)
Claire was a great house, dog and bunny sitter! Very good communication and very easy going. She kept us updated on what was happening with the animals while we were away and was easily able to stay an extra night when our return flight got cancelled. We would love to have her back in the future for another sit.
 
HOLLY (Napier South North Island, Oct 2024 - 5 nights)
Claire looked after my cat and home wonderfully well. She was really good at keeping me updated, and with photos, and my usually reticent cat bonded very quickly with her. I can highly recommend her. Thanks again Claire.
 
HEATHER (Parkvale , Sep 2024 - 3 weeks)
Absolutely brilliant. Claire sent pics of our babies (dogs), told us what they had got up to during the day, checked on our return time so they weren’t alone too long, and left the house in 110% condition. My wife says better than when we left.
 
MARK (Taradale North Island, Aug 2024 - 2 nights)
Again, thanks so much for looking after Julius Claire, Greatly appreciated!
 
LAUREL (Taradale , Aug 2024 - 3 nights)
First time with Claire and Id have her again any time. Walter was well looked after. Claire left my house spotless, all laundry washed and folded in hot water cupboard. 5 stars Claire
 
VALERIE (VAL) (Taradale North Island, Aug 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Claire was an amazing house/pet sitter. From the start, it was easy to communicate with her. She kept us updated on our pets Star and Teddy regularly and often posted photos. Claire connected with the pets straightaway during her first visit to the house. She was very in-tuned with both animals, recognised their needs and was spot on in noticing their personalities. Claire has gone the extra miles as a pet sitter to provide best possible care and to make pets feel comfortable during the cold ... MORE
 
LUCIE (Tamatea North Island, Jun 2024 - 1 month 3 weeks)
Claire took wonderful care of our two dogs, and was a pleasure to have as a housesitter. She was reliable, kind and thoughful, She communicated very well, sending us photos every now and then, and notifying us when one of the dogs had a problem to see if it was ok to take him to the vet. The house was left immaculate. We would be very happy to have Claire housesit anytime.
 
DENISE (Hastings North Island, May 2024 - 4 weeks)
Claire is a wonderful, caring, house-proud, animal lover. Looking after our elderly canine, who requires daily medication, came easily for Claire. Receiving updates every day gave us peace-of-mind that all is well. It is without a doubt that we will invite Claire to pet/house sit in the future.
 
KAREN & ROEL (Hastings North Island, Apr 2024 - 3 nights)
Claire was great. She stayed late because we were delayed. She took Poots to the vet and also for a groom. The house was lovely and Poots was happy. She really went above and beyond. We would recommend her, she's lovely!
 
KIM (Napier North Island, Mar 2024 - 3 weeks)
I was privileged to have Claire house sit and look after my fur babies. She is a awesome lady and I will use herewhen she is available. She took excellent care of my 2 cats. They loved her. Emailed me every day to let me know how they were and even attached photos. She was very loving with them and sent photos of them in her emails..... very relaxed and chilled out. I was able to relax and enjoy my time with my grandsons and had no concerns what do ever. Peace of mind. My house was ... MORE
 
BRONNY (Waipukurau , Mar 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Claire kept me updated with everything at home. She even sent photos of my dogs. They were very chilled when I came home. My house was well looked after.
 
RODEANA (Bluff Hill , Feb 2024 - 1 week 6 nights)
Claire was a great house sitter. Our cats adored her. Our house was definitely tidier when we returned home. Claire kept in good communication with us and had to deal with our cat getting sick and requiring vet care. She did this well. All in all a great sitter.
 
HILARY (Napier , Apr 2023 - 2 weeks 3 days)
It was such a pleasure meeting Claire. From the outset, we all just clicked. Claire is a kind, gentle, thoughtful person and both Jonny and I loved our time with her. She looked after our two fur babies as if they were her own, and sent us daily photo updates which we really appreciated. We came home and thought the cleaning fairies had visited. Immaculate house. Claire would be welcome to stay with us anytime - even when we are here.
 
LJ AND JONNY (Patangata North Island, Mar 2023 - 5 days)
We were hesitant getting a pet sitter as it was a first time for us. After meeting Claire prior to the sit we felt alot more comfortable and at ease. During our time away, Claire maintained great communication and kept us up with everything she thought we should know about. Our big old dog loved all the extra attention from Claire and I'm sure he was disappointed when we arrived home! We also have indoor and outdoor fish which were well looked after too and if there was anything Claire was ... MORE
 
CAROL & RON (Greenmeadows North Island, Mar 2023 - Two weeks)
Was very lucky to have found Claire for our house sit. This was just after the cyclone and she agreed to continue the sit despite our area being in chaos and also having one extra pet to look after. She left the property amazingly clean and even did our washing and tidied the garden. Happy pets on return and lots of updates with photos during our trip. Highly Recommend! Thanks so much Claire.
 
NAADA (Marewa North Island, Feb 2023 - 1 week 1 day)
We are so lucky to have found Claire on kiwi house sitters. Claire kept in touch with me regularly over the week and had to take wee Roxy into the vet as she was unwell. Claire took this all in her stride. We are very grateful for her quick thinking. We came home to a beautiful tidy house (and garden) and very happy pets. We would highly recommend Claire to house sit and we are hoping she will be available again to house sit for us in the future. Thanks again Claire, we really appreciate ... MORE
 
JANEEN (Puketapu North Island, Jan 2023 - 6 days)
Claire was great. Very good communication before, during and after her house sit. She looked after our house and animals for a month and when we got home it was like the animals had not even missed us. The house was very tidy when we returned home. I would recommend Claire to others. We would welcome you back also. Thanks Claire
 
WARWICK (Kairanga North Island, Dec 2022 - 1 month)
Claire was the ideal house sitter! She had great communication and kept us up to date with how things were going with our pets, including sending photos. She was totally calm and unflustered by wild weather and loss of hot water and let us know so we could sort it out - a real Kiwi girl who just got on with things! Claire left our place lovely for us to come back to. We highly recommend Claire as an absolute gem of a house sitter!
 
ABI (Havelock North North Island, Dec 2022 - 2 weeks)
 
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