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Platinum (36mths+)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese
  • I grew up on a rural property in the Central North Island. I would be fine with feeding out general stock on a lifestyle block, feeding chickens etc.

Preferred Locations
  • North Island: ALL  

Trustworthy home & pet sitter

50, Support Worker

I'm a trustworthy, mature, single woman, currently working remotely as a support worker for Victim Support based at Manukau Police Station. I have undergone police vetting to be able to complete this work so you can rest assured your home, pets and all personal belongings will be well looked after and respected.

I am a farm girl at heart so not afraid of anything more than the care of usual domestic animals. I have some 30+ years experience with dog and cat care as a pet owner myself, and in a previous life maintained a healthy tropical fish aquarium. I am happy to incorporate doggy walks etc as part of my own fitness activities (usually a morning or evening walk) or provide animal care more specific to your pet needs.

House and pet sitting have been a way to create win-win situations for both parties and has also helped me to manage work/life balance better while studying extramurally towards a masters degree over the past few months. I am flexible in terms of location and ok to travel providing the sit duration makes relocating worthwhile. I have a preference for North Island based sits but will consider a South Island sit if you are ok for me to use your vehicle (to do local grocery shopping) for the duration of the sit.

Thanks for taking the time to read my profile,

Reviews (5)
Gaylene was best housesitter I could have asked for. I had no idea what to expect as this was my first time getting someone to house sit for me. As it was a long time I was a little anxious but I didn't need to worry. My little house looked a lot cleaner than when I left it, thanks Gaylene. Would highly recommend Gaylene for house sitting.
 
SUSANNE (Mangere Bridge North Island, Aug 2022 - 2 months 1 week)
Gaylene is a brilliant pet and house sitter. As a second sit for me, Gaylene and I didn’t have to meet pre-sit and go over the requirements. My dogs were well looked after and the house very clean and tidy. I hope Gaylene will sit for me again.
 
LYN (Turangi , Nov 2023 - 4 nights - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
I felt very comfortable leaving my home and my 2 boys in Gaylene’s care and I’m looking forward to her sitting for me again. I can highly recommend Gaylene as a reliable caring pet and house sitter.
 
LYN (Turangi North Island, Oct 2023 - 6 nights - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Gaylene did a great job looking after Monty and my house again, and I came home to everything neat and tidy and Monty perfectly content. It was great to meet you this time as we crossed paths in Turangi on our respective travels! I can thoroughly endorse Gaylene as an excellent sitter and would be happy to have you back any time.
 
ROBYN (Feilding , Jul 2023 - 6 weeks - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Although unfortunately we didn't get to meet in person, I found Gaylene to be an excellent house sitter, and I returned home to find everything shipshape, clean and tidy - you did a great job! Communication was excellent when it was necessary, and I think you slowly won Monty over! I am more than happy for you to return for further sits!
 
ROBYN (Feilding North Island, Apr 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
 
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