2024: 16 Dec - 6 Jan 2025 | 2025: 18-30 Jan | 19 Feb - 11 Mar 2024: 18 Sep - 30 Nov | 2025: 7-18 Feb
Retired professional married Kiwi couple
58, Chartered Accountant(Retired)
61, Computer Industry(Retired)
We are a quiet, respectful, well travelled Kiwi couple and will be with your pet during the day as well as evenings as we are both retired.
We would love to look after your cats, dogs, pets and give them all the attention they desire. We are experienced with pool maintenance and have had pools ourselves. We'll also take care of house plants or gardens that need watering while you are away.
Garth is a good handyman and can solve any issues that may arise.
When you return, your fur babies will be happy and your house will be clean and tidy and a pleasure to walk into.
We are non smokers, have been ID verified and have clean Police checks which we are happy to provide.
Our extensive airbnb reviews are also available for viewing, please contact us for the link.
Both of us are fully vaccinated including boosters against Covid.
Once we have confirmed dates we will block these out in our calendar so you won't have to worry about your trip.
Feel free to send us a message if you'd like to know more!
Reviews (24)
Debbie and Garth are fantastic house/pet sitters. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
They are very kind and caring people who took great care of our house and more importantly such loving care of our cat. It was a great comfort for us to know our cat was so well looked after. The house was left spotless and they even went over and above and fixed the shower for us and mowed the lawns off their own doing. Their communication was excellent, always responsive and kept us updated. They are ... MOREDebbie and Garth are fantastic house/pet sitters. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
They are very kind and caring people who took great care of our house and more importantly such loving care of our cat. It was a great comfort for us to know our cat was so well looked after. The house was left spotless and they even went over and above and fixed the shower for us and mowed the lawns off their own doing. Their communication was excellent, always responsive and kept us updated. They are very kind and thoughtful people who we would highly recommend. We have already booked them in for more stays.
NICOLA (Eastern Beach North Island, Dec 2021 - 1 week 3 days)
Very happy to have had Debbie and Garth looking after Maxey my cat. Great prompt communication and hope to have them back again in the future. Max was happy and comfortable when I got home.
KATIE (Auckland , Feb 2024 - 3 nights)
We were so lucky to have had Debbie and Garth stay over new years- they are excellent communicators and I would love to have them stay again :)
FRANCESCA (Narrow Neck North Island, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks 3 nights)
Debbie and Garth are absolutely fantastic house sitters. They did everything we expected and more - as well as caring for our pet, they provided regular email updates while we were away and the house was left extremely tidy. We would highly recommend them to anyone in need of housesitting.
BLAIR (Kohimarama North Island, Sep 2023 - 1 week)
Thanks so much for giving your time to look after our house and very spoilt cat Zoe. She was a very happy healthy cat on our return and I am sure enjoyed all the extra play time and grooming. You made us feel comfortable from the start to look after our house which was super clean and tidy. Thanks for the treats on the bench.
Good communication meant we were relaxed on our trip and not thinking of home. We would love to have you both back sometime in the future.
ANITA (Orewa , Aug 2023 - 4 weeks)
Debbie and Garth Pennington looked after our cat Bella and our property for 7 weeks whilst we were overseas. I cannot speak more highly of the way they looked after Bella and kept us informed on a regular basis of her progress. Upon our return we found the house was absolutely immaculately presented.
Debbie and Garth are both an extremely competent and professional people to deal with and we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this lovely couple to anyone seeking someone to ... MOREDebbie and Garth Pennington looked after our cat Bella and our property for 7 weeks whilst we were overseas. I cannot speak more highly of the way they looked after Bella and kept us informed on a regular basis of her progress. Upon our return we found the house was absolutely immaculately presented.
Debbie and Garth are both an extremely competent and professional people to deal with and we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this lovely couple to anyone seeking someone to care for their home and pets in their absence.
DENISE (St Heliers North Island, May 2023 - 1 month 3 weeks)
Debbie and Garth were excellent. They were proactive with communication and looked after the cats and house perfectly. It was lovely to come home to a beautifully clean house.
We would happily call on Debbie and Garth again if we need house sitters.
PHIL (Browns Bay North Island, Apr 2023 - 1 week)
Debbie and Garth were perfect house sitters and I'd recommend them to anyone. They took care of my house and cat with care. Thank you both! Perhaps another time we can do it again.
Bea
BEA (Red Beach North Island, Feb 2023 - 2 weeks)
Thanks so much Debbie & Garth, for caring for our property and animals while we were away.
We really appreciate how well you kept in touch and the extra tasks undertaken during Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused power cuts.
Sarah cat was obviously very well looked after by you both.
Thanks again - we'd have you house-sit again anytime :)
LARRAINE (Orere Point North Island, Feb 2023 - 1 week 5 days)
Debbie and Garth were brilliant house and cat sitters. They looked after the house fantastically and the cats were very happy - hard to achieve! We recommend them to anyone and they would be welcome back.
SUZY (Titirangi North Island, Jan 2023 - 1 week)
Debbie and Garth were excellent house sitters, they looked after our two cats, our house and garden extremely well. It was a delight to come home to happy pets and a well maintained house and garden. Communications throughout the entire process have always been great, prompt and comprehensive and whilst we were away Debbie sent frequent updates which we loved. I would certainly recommend Debbie and Garth to anyone looking for a house sitter and hope they will sit for us again.
RUTH (Tindalls Beach North Island, Dec 2022 - 3 weeks)
Rating: 5.0 YOUR REVIEW OF THEM: Debbie and Garth have done an amazing job looking after our cat and guinea pigs left the house beautifully tidy and clean. Debbie is very friendly and easy to communicate with, We would be more than happy to have Debbie and Garth house sit for us again next time.
SEBASTIEN (Sunnyvale North Island, Dec 2022 - 5 days)
How nice to come home to two happy cats and a home tidier then I left it I'm sure!
Debbie and Garth will be welcome back any time. Super appreciative of their tolerance for 2 needy cats and a house that is a renovation in progress.
ANNA (Silverdale North Island, Nov 2022 - 4 days)
Debbie & Garth are the perfect house sitters. When I arrived home, the house was beautifully clean, gardens watered, and 2 very contented cats waiting for me. They communicated every day, so I knew my fur babies were well and happy. I would have them back any time.
SANDY (Waiuku North Island, Nov 2022 - 3 days)
Debbie and Garth were wonderful sitters. The took fantastic care of our fur family and home and were a pleasure to communicate with. They would be welcome back when we head away on holiday next. Thank you both!!
SIAN (Warkworth North Island, Oct 2022 - 1 week)
Debbie and Howard were great house and pet sitters, they took great care of the house leaving it just as we left it and were very good at communicating. The cats were also very well looked after :) Thanks Debbie and Howard!
NATALIE (Forrest Hill North Island, Oct 2022 - 3 days)
Thanks for the lovely review Natalie. P.S. My husband's name is Garth not Howard. We really enjoyed the cats company.
Debbie and Garth were ideal house-sitters for our two cats. They communicated regularly to keep us updated and the house was lovely and clean upon our return. Would have them again
KIRRILY (Mt Maunganui North Island, Sep 2022 - 1 month)
Debbie and Garth were great. We came home to happy cats and a lovely tidy and clean house. Debbie gave us updates on how the cats were doing and we were able to relax and enjoy our time away. Thanks again for doing such a fantastic job. Highly recommended.
DEBBIE (STANMORE BAY North Island, May 2022 - 3 weeks 1 day)
Excellent sitters, Debbie and Garth with great regular communication which was really appreciated. Skye is happy and the house was left lovely and clean. Yes, I'd love to have them back again. Thanks so much.
JOCELYN (Kaiwaka North Island, May 2022 - 2 weeks 2 days)
We were so grateful to have Debbie & Garth taking care of Evie and Chester, and our house whilst we were away for a lovely, long break.
The communication was top notch right from first enquiring, and the regular updates while away helped us fully relax and not worry about what was going on at home.
We have returned to an immaculate house (+ treats on the bench!), and beautifully groomed pets. Thanks so much Debbie & Garth, we hope you are available for our next holiday!
KARIE (Orewa , Apr 2022 - 2 weeks 1 day)
Thank you Debbie & Garth for taking care of our house and our cats (Sky & Sapphire). We really appreciated the updates whilst we were away and thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy. We will certainly ask you to house-sit again for any future trips we have. Highly recommend Debbie & Garth - excellent communication with them and care taken of our house.
JO (Mt Eden North Island, Apr 2022 - 1 week 3 days)
Debbie and Garth are wonderful sitters. Our cats have never looked better! They are happy and have obviously been well cared for. They left our house immaculate and watered and cared for our garden. Thank you so much and we would love to have you sit for us again! I can recommend Debbie & Garth without hesitation.
JOAN (Glendowie , Feb 2022 - 6 weeks)
Debbie and Garth looked after our cat Jessie and our house for 3 weeks. I found them very easy to communicate with. Debbie messaged me frequently with updates on how Jessie was doing which I really appreciated. We are very please to have had them stay and hope one day to get them back again. We had new sitters come to take over from Debbie and Garth when they left. They communicated with the new sitters to arrange change over making it very easy and stress free for us. We are very ... MOREDebbie and Garth looked after our cat Jessie and our house for 3 weeks. I found them very easy to communicate with. Debbie messaged me frequently with updates on how Jessie was doing which I really appreciated. We are very please to have had them stay and hope one day to get them back again. We had new sitters come to take over from Debbie and Garth when they left. They communicated with the new sitters to arrange change over making it very easy and stress free for us. We are very grateful! I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone needing good, reliable, trustworthy and responsible sitter. Thanks Debbie and Garth!
JO (Auckland , Feb 2022 - 3 weeks)
Debbie and Garth have now done a couple of sits for us and we're very easy to communicate with and certainly looked after our animals very well!!
We would recommend them to any sitter.
Claire.
CLAIRE (Narrow Neck North Island, Jan 2022 - 1 week 3 days and 4days)
Green garden!
Make sure the garden and pot plants are thriving when you get back - get a house sitter.
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Debbie and Garth are fantastic house/pet sitters. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
They are very kind and caring people who took great care of our house and more importantly such loving care of our cat. It was a great comfort for us to know our cat was so well looked after. The house was left spotless and they even went over and above and fixed the shower for us and mowed the lawns off their own doing. Their communication was excellent, always responsive and kept us updated. They are ... MORE
