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25, Registered Anaesthetic Technician

26, Graphic Designer

Hey, we are Riley and Alyx!

We are a couple (both 25 and 26 years old) who met in Dunedin 5 years ago at university and are now young professionals who have spent the last few months travelling and exploring Europe. We have just returned to New Zealand to return to full time work. Alyx is working at Auckland city hospital as a registered anaesthetic technician and Riley works for himself at home as a graphic designer. This means he will be home to look after your pets daily, while keeping each of them company. He can give them the care they need, as well as Alyx when she gets home from work and on her days off.

We both love our exercise and go on regular daily walks and runs (Riley has experience being a dog walker in Dunedin) which is perfect for giving your pets the exercise they need. We are both animal loving people and have grown up with animals our whole life, including dogs, cats, sheep, cows, and horses, and valued them as an extension of our family. We cannot wait to adopt some dogs of our own when the time is right.

We have experience house sitting and living in other peoples homes from previously flatting, to now frequently using airbnb with highly recommended references and reviews.
Alyx has been living in the UK for the past year as a live in nanny, and enjoyed being part of the community in London which allowed her to meet so many amazing families and look after their children and pets.
We are mature, responsible and reliable people who always treat each property with the best intentions as if it were our own, keeping it clean and pristine. We are both non-smoking, trustworthy and respectful people and happy to provide character, employment and/or landlord references if needed. We are also happy to set up a facetime so we can meet each other and you can ask any questions you may have.
We would love to housesit your home as we believe we are the best candidates to love and care for your home and pets.
Cannot wait to hear from you!
Riley and Alyx

Reviews (6)
Alyx and Riley are a fabulous couple who did a great job looking after our pets and home. I would rebook and use them again if they are available. They have the flexibility to work from home. They lovingly cared for Hugo and Phoebe, left the house super clean, and were full of energy and fun, which I am sure our pets enjoyed, as time at home with a change from 'the olds'. The final move, flowers and homemade biscuits - out for our homecoming!
 
PAMELA (Parnell North Island, Nov 2024 - 4 nights)
We would have Riley and Alex back in a heartbeat! They did a fantastic job looking after Zuko while we were away. We got regular photos with updates on what Zuko was up to. Upon our return, we were welcomed with the lovely smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies – delish! Our house was left spotless. They stayed with Zuko until we got home and were able to give us an update in person on how things went. Thanks to both of you!
 
JACOBUS (Sandringham North Island, Nov 2024 - 3 nights)
Alyx and Riley were wonderful Housesitter’s. They sent photos of the happy dogs regularly and Riley was at home with the dogs while working from home which was perfect. The house and garden were also immaculate on our return. We are keen to have Alyx and Riley housesit for us again when we travel early next year. They are such a lovely couple.
 
LIZ (Greenlane North Island, Nov 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Alyx and Riley were perfect minders for teddy. We could tell he was so well looked after and loved. It was fantastic to see so many photos of him out and about enjoying himself. We would have Alyx and Riley back in a heartbeat to housesit 😊
 
MICHAEL (Parnell North Island, Oct 2024 - 3 weeks)
Alyx and Riley were fabulous house-sitters and a pleasure to deal with. A genuinely lovely couple, they did a fantastic job looking after our puppy for a week, including giving him daily medication. They sent updates while we were away, which was lovely, as it was our first time leaving our anxious pup. Communication before the house sit was excellent too. They also took wonderful care of the house, leaving it spotless at the end which was lovely to come home to! We would highly recommend ... MORE
 
NEASA (Glendowie North Island, Sep 2024 - 6 nights)
Alyx and Riley were the best! They were thoughtful, caring and looked after both our house and dog like it was their own. Amazing communication, with regular updates and photos, our dog looked like she had the best time with them. Would love to have them back one day, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
 
FENNEL (Mt Albert North Island, Sep 2024 - 1 week 4 nights)
 
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