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Quiet, Calm, Friendly Pet Sitter
55, Business Analyst
Hi, let me introduce myself. I am a single professional, I work as a business analyst, which means I am able to work from home most of the time as my role is based online. I am an animal lover, having owned dogs and cats my whole life. I've taken care of a few lifestyle properties with small farm animals, such as sheep, goats, ducks and of course chickens. I travel several months a year so enjoy housesitting when I'm home, it gives me the chance to enjoy the company of some lovely pets and also gives me the opportunity to experience different areas. I am an avid gardener so more than happy to take care of gardens or indoor plants. I love walking, I try to get out every day for a good walk and love having a dog for company, so if your dog has a favorite park, we will be daily visitors. I'm a very calm person so usually even the timidest dog or cat is my best friend within just a few hours. I'm very neat and tidy so will take care of your home with care and respect. I am a non-smoker. I'd love to hear from you if need a great, responsible house sitter.
Reviews (26)
Michelle took great care of my two cats, including keeping a close eye on their health (one has a chronic condition) and updating me on how things were going while I was away. She quickly won over the shy one, and both cats were calm and happy on my return.
I would happily ask Michelle to housesit again - although I suspect I'd struggle to find her available, given all the other hosts who are keen to have a repeat booking with her :)
JENNIFER (Hillmorton South Island, Oct 2024 - 4 nights)
Totally recommend. My 4 legged kids were well looked after and very content when I got home. Will be happy to book Michelle again.
LISA (Sockburn South Island, Oct 2024 - 2 nights)
Michelle looked after our 3 year old Golden Retriever and our cat for a week.
Michelle came to our house before the sit to meet us all.
During her stay, she sent messages to let us know how the pets were doing.
Michelle spent lots of time at our house, which is what our dog needs and she accommodated our departure and arrival times.
We came home to a clean and tidy house.
I can highly recommend Michelle as a sitter - we were able to enjoy our holiday knowing that our precious ... MOREMichelle looked after our 3 year old Golden Retriever and our cat for a week.
Michelle came to our house before the sit to meet us all.
During her stay, she sent messages to let us know how the pets were doing.
Michelle spent lots of time at our house, which is what our dog needs and she accommodated our departure and arrival times.
We came home to a clean and tidy house.
I can highly recommend Michelle as a sitter - we were able to enjoy our holiday knowing that our precious furchildren were loved and looked after.
Thank you Michelle.
CHERICE (Rolleston , Sep 2024 - 1 week)
We had Micelle stay for just over a week, she took fantastic care of our pets and home. Communication was great and we always felt at ease having her stay in our home. Thanks for being such a great house sitter. We'd have her back in a heartbeat.
DONOVAN (Rangiora South Island, Sep 2024 - 6 nights)
Michele was exactly what we were looking for. Our three dogs were beautifully looked after and she even bathed them as they rolled in rotten eggs, dirt, mud etc as we live on a farm. We came back to very happy content dogs. Michele also left the house very tidy and clean. Thank you for everything. We would definitely like to have Michele again
JULIE (Rangiora , Jun 2024 - 3 weeks)
I can not recommend Michelle enough. She is the best. My house is always so clean and tidy on my return with two very contented and settled cats to greet me. I feel very lucky to have found Michelle.
DIANE (Rangiora , May 2024 - 3 nights - 1 of 3 endorsements from this owner )
Another great house sit by Michelle. My cats seemed to be looking for her when I returned and not me! Could not be happier with Michelle's care and attention to the girls and my property.
DIANE (Rangiora , May 2024 - 1 week 3 nights - 2 of 3 endorsements from this owner )
So happy to have found Michelle.
DIANE (Rangiora , Apr 2024 - 4 nights - 3 of 3 endorsements from this owner )
Michelle was amazing for a short term housesit. Communication was excellent. I felt privileged to have her in our house. She is super neat and tidy and the pets were well cared for. I would love to use her services again.
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LORETTA (Rangiora , Apr 2024 - 2 nights)
Michelle was a fantastic house guest and dog sitter, making fast friends with our dog. She also left our house looking great.
Her comms were excellent - I highly recommend her and am very grateful for her loving care.
MELISSA (Methven South Island, Mar 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Michelle is a fabulous housitter.
Great communicator.
Very caring and personable.
Our puppy 6 months old was very calm when we returned and house immaculate.
Thank you Michelle
ADRIENNE (Cashmere South Island, Mar 2024 - 4 nights)
Michelle looked after our house and Rosie so well, the communication was great and we came home to milk and bread in the fridge for our breakfast the next day, very thoughtful. She even bottled some of our apples for us. We would love to have Michelle as a house sitter again.
SHIRLEY (Prebbleton , Feb 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
Michelle was clear and easy with her communication and made it easy to meet up. She was self sufficient and tidy. And we appreciate the care and effort that went into the animals. Thank you!
KATE (Cust , Jan 2024 - 1 week)
Michelle is so amazing, just as I was leaving for my holiday my dog had to have an urgent operation. Michelle was so good taking her to the vet several times and keeping me updated every step of the way. Highly recommend her, she is wonderful.
LEOLA (Kirwee, South Island, Dec 2023 - 4 weeks)
Michelle was a great house and cat sitter. Super easy with communication. Flexible when meeting up! She left the house super tidy and my cat was happy when I arrived home.
LORI (Bryndwr South Island, Dec 2023 - 2 nights)
Michelle took great care of my place, my cat and my garden while I was away, everything was so neat and tidy I could barely tell she had been there. I appreciate the extra care she took of my new tomato plants, tying them up so they didn't get blown around in the wind. Thanks Michelle!
JESSICA (Parklands South Island, Nov 2023 - 5 days)
Thanks Jess, you have a lovely home and Louie is just the best!
Michelle was a pleasure to have meet and to have looked after our house and cat for ten days. The house was left very clean and the cat was extremely well looked after. Would recommend Michelle to anyone wanting a house and animal looked after.
FERG (Woodend , Oct 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
Michelle did a fantastic job for us, giving our dog lots of exercise and care. She sent great emails with short updates and picturs of the dog and property. We look forward to having Michelle house and pet sit for us again. We highly recommend her friendly and professional services.
CATHERINE (Oxford , Sep 2023 - I month)
Michelle looked after our 5 year old labradore "Lucky" & was Marvelous . The house was as we had left it & she had done her linen. She made it so easy for us to go away . & know Lucky & house were in good hands. Thank you Michelle ,
GAVIN & LORRAINE (Amberley , Jul 2023 - 1 week)
Our timid cats quickly took to Michelle, which really says it all! In preparation for the sit Michelle popped round a couple of times to meet our sheep, goats, chickens and ducks and to find out how we look after them all. While we were away, she arranged a visit by our local vet. Michelle took wonderful care of everything, but most importantly our beloved cats and flocks. She also kept us posted on how everyone was doing during a spell of wet winter weather. We hope to have Michelle house sit ... MOREOur timid cats quickly took to Michelle, which really says it all! In preparation for the sit Michelle popped round a couple of times to meet our sheep, goats, chickens and ducks and to find out how we look after them all. While we were away, she arranged a visit by our local vet. Michelle took wonderful care of everything, but most importantly our beloved cats and flocks. She also kept us posted on how everyone was doing during a spell of wet winter weather. We hope to have Michelle house sit for us again.
ROGER AND LISSIE (OXFORD , Jul 2023 - 2 weeks)
Michelle was wonderful from start to finish. Great communication, she came to meet our cat before the sit and reassured us she would be well taken care of. Michelle sent us regular updates and photos of our fur baby while we were away and we came back to a sparkling clean house! Highly recommend :)
TASMIN (North New Brighton South Island, Mar 2023 - 3 weeks)
Michelle was the perfect house sitter. She looked after 3 dogs, 2 cats, 5 chickens, my gardens and unfortunately had to deal with a cow who kept jumping a fence to get out. Michelle managed all this on her own and never once complained. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone who is wanting a house sitter. I came home to a lovely clean house, she even washed the sheets. Her communication was great and she was very accommodating as everything for me is last minute. I will definitely be ... MOREMichelle was the perfect house sitter. She looked after 3 dogs, 2 cats, 5 chickens, my gardens and unfortunately had to deal with a cow who kept jumping a fence to get out. Michelle managed all this on her own and never once complained. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone who is wanting a house sitter. I came home to a lovely clean house, she even washed the sheets. Her communication was great and she was very accommodating as everything for me is last minute. I will definitely be using Michelle again.
LINDA (Rangiora South Island, Mar 2023 - 10 days)
Michelle was a wonderful house sitter. Super organised, kind and caring. A great communicator too. Wonderful with my cats and garden. I felt super comfortable having her at my house. I would happily have her again and definitely if I was away for longer.
CHARLOTTE (Richmond, Christchurch South Island, Jan 2023 - 4 days)
A big thank you to Michelle for looking after my two babies. Came home to two happy dogs and a very clean house. Hope you will be available for a next sit in the future. Highly recommended!
MARIETTE (Rolleston , Jan 2023 - 4 days)
Michelle was wonderful! She took great care of our 2 kittens and we could see that they got a lot of attention and love while we were away and our home was well looked after. We felt at ease with Michelle the moment we met her :) Could not have asked for a better house/pet sitter!
NATALIE (Burnside South Island, Dec 2022 - 4 days)
In a word, Michelle was FABULOUS... Each time I have used her I have returned home to a super clean house, linen washed and dried, bed remade and a very happy contented cat.
I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough and hope that the next time I am in need of a house sitter that she will again be available.
SHARON (Pegasus South Island, Dec 2022 - 9 days)
Happy you!
With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.
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Michelle took great care of my two cats, including keeping a close eye on their health (one has a chronic condition) and updating me on how things were going while I was away. She quickly won over the shy one, and both cats were calm and happy on my return.
I would happily ask Michelle to housesit again - although I suspect I'd struggle to find her available, given all the other hosts who are keen to have a repeat booking with her :)
Michelle looked after our 5 year old labradore "Lucky" & was Marvelous . The house was as we had left it & she had done her linen. She made it so easy for us to go away . & know Lucky & house were in good hands. Thank you Michelle ,
