2024: 21 Dec - 19 Jan 2025 | 2025: 19-23 Jan | 23 Jan - 21 Feb | 12 Mar - 1 Jul
On a house-sit right now
Your Friendly Sitter
59, Client Liaison / Admin Manager
Your home will be looked after with the utmost care and respect, as will your much-loved pet/s. This ensures they're not stressed or anxious whilst you need to be elsewhere. Their needs take priority, as they should!
I particularly love cats, especially the inquisitive ones with heaps of personality and character but also love the delicate ones who need special one-on-one time to feel reassured in your absence, along with those who have clocked up a few years and need to be respected, loved, and given time to be.
I like small dogs with bold personalities and also appreciate the character and energy of larger ones. The very mature dogs, or those with special requirements, are treasures to be respected and allowed to keep their own pace in life, whatever that may be.
I am more of a homebody and enjoy quiet times. This allows me great flexibility to be on hand for pets and their home-based routines. I am very houseproud, honest, and reliable. Non-smoker and sober habits. I enjoy my privacy and respect yours. I provide my own linen which helps me to leave your home pristine for your return.
I work remotely for a support agency in the Bay of Plenty so my only needs are good phone reception and wifi. This new way of working allows me great flexibility to meet the needs of your home and pets.
I look forward to talking with you about possibly exploring the location you and your pets lovingly call 'home'.
As a longstanding full-time housesitter, I'm often booked in advance for multiple housesits in various regions. This can mean that I may be able to arrange to meet you in person before your housesit when in your region otherwise, I am happy to have FaceTime and phone calls in the interim.
Thanks for reading my profile and I hope to hear from you soon.
Take special care and kind regards Juanita
Reviews (35)
Thanks to Juanita, I had the most stress free holiday I've ever had! Her communication and attention to detail is amazing. Our two cats got lots of love and attention while we were away, and I doubt they even noticed we weren't there 😊. We came home to a beautifully clean and tidy house which was amazing after a long flight and arriving home exhausted. We highly recommend Juanita and will hopefully have her house sit for us again on our next holiday.
LINDA (Ararimu , Oct 2024 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
It was my pleasure and glad you had a lovely holiday too. Take care, have a great festive season, and hope to see you all again sometime.
Juanita was outstanding in her communication and care of our home and pets. She left the house spotless, and even bothered to leave fresh flowers. If you want a trusted, reliable housesitter, you won't find anyone better. Thank you Juanita
CLAIRE (Mayfair North Island, Sep 2024 - 4 weeks)
I had a lovely month at Claire and Nigel's beautiful home in Hastings which was private, secure, and peaceful. Caring for Della's two cute bunnies was entertaining and enjoyable. Instructions were clear and communications before, during, and after, were timely and appreciated. Would happily ... MOREI had a lovely month at Claire and Nigel's beautiful home in Hastings which was private, secure, and peaceful. Caring for Della's two cute bunnies was entertaining and enjoyable. Instructions were clear and communications before, during, and after, were timely and appreciated. Would happily house-sit again. Wishing you all the very best for the rest of 2024, a safe and happy festive season, and all the very best for 2025. Thank you :-)
Juanita was an absolute lifesaver during our 9-week trip. She took great care of our home and four cats, including two seniors that needed daily medication and special attention. Her communication was excellent, keeping us updated with photos and messages, which gave us peace of mind. When we returned, the house was just as we’d left it, and our cats were content and well cared for.
We couldn’t have asked for a better house and pet sitter. Juanita went above and beyond and we highly ... MOREJuanita was an absolute lifesaver during our 9-week trip. She took great care of our home and four cats, including two seniors that needed daily medication and special attention. Her communication was excellent, keeping us updated with photos and messages, which gave us peace of mind. When we returned, the house was just as we’d left it, and our cats were content and well cared for.
We couldn’t have asked for a better house and pet sitter. Juanita went above and beyond and we highly recommend her to anyone in need of a responsible, caring, and professional sitter.
SARAH (Otorohanga North Island, Jun 2024 - 2 months 1 week)
Nine weeks in south Waikato caring for Sarah’s 4 cats. Roamy & Solo (outdoors) required 2 meals/day, cabin/sleeping quarters checked/cleaned. Quincy & Meilo (indoors) required 3 meals/day & snacks. Quincy has daily medication. Indoor litter boxes (2x). Daily upkeep/full weekly cleaning. Standard ... MORENine weeks in south Waikato caring for Sarah’s 4 cats. Roamy & Solo (outdoors) required 2 meals/day, cabin/sleeping quarters checked/cleaned. Quincy & Meilo (indoors) required 3 meals/day & snacks. Quincy has daily medication. Indoor litter boxes (2x). Daily upkeep/full weekly cleaning. Standard two-level house, cul-de-sac, steep driveway, thick bush, sheltered from view. Mail checking, collecting wood (under house). Cats have full access to all areas, indoor cats having 2x daily outings & outdoor cats having supervised visits inside. Clear instructions, and updates required, including photos, as expected. Two spy cams for animals (internal/external), however technical issues. Normal housekeeping & weekly rubbish disposal for litter waste. Wishing you all the best.
Juanita was absolutely amazing. Our cat loved her on sight, and he’s not a people person at all. She was great at communicating with us before and after the sit. It gave us peace of mind to leave our pet and home in her care, and when we came home everything was tidy and cleaner than we left. We are looking to travel again soon, and really hope she is available next time. We have told friends how wonderful she is, and they are hoping to book her as well. Thanks Juanita ~ you’re a real gem.
LYNNE (Crownthorpe North Island, Jun 2024 - 1 week)
Had a delightful time with Jack Frost; a lad of few words but a lovely companion. He kindly brought me a welcome treat, enjoyed walks around the property, and kept my feet warm at night. Such a gentleman! Lynne and Grant have a relaxing home in a gorgeous rural setting. Would love to cross paths ... MOREHad a delightful time with Jack Frost; a lad of few words but a lovely companion. He kindly brought me a welcome treat, enjoyed walks around the property, and kept my feet warm at night. Such a gentleman! Lynne and Grant have a relaxing home in a gorgeous rural setting. Would love to cross paths again with all three of you in the future. Thanks so much for having me stay 😊
Juanita was completely amazing, our dog is relaxed and happy, the house and garden are perfect. Juanita sent us photo's and messages while we were away. We can't recommend her enough, the whole experience was fantastic.
KARIN (Napier South North Island, Apr 2024 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Had a lovely time at Karin & Richard's home in Napier. Taking care of sweet Maddie (dog) was a joy. Maddie is a ball of delight and we had lots of walking adventures and laughs. The home is handy to town, safe & quiet, with nice neighbors. Gardens were easy to manage and maintain. Would happily ... MOREHad a lovely time at Karin & Richard's home in Napier. Taking care of sweet Maddie (dog) was a joy. Maddie is a ball of delight and we had lots of walking adventures and laughs. The home is handy to town, safe & quiet, with nice neighbors. Gardens were easy to manage and maintain. Would happily housesit again. Wishing you all the best x
Juanita was an absolute joy taking care of Benji my 3 year old Shihpoo and my home. Look forward to having her sit again
LYN (Tawhero North Island, Apr 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Had a delightful time with Benji (dog) at Lyn's gorgeous home. Benji is a lovely companion, always up for a walk, a game of fetch, or a cuddle with a belly rub - such a boy! Lyn is friendly and easy to communicate with, Hope to cross paths again in the future 🌻Thank you for having me.
Juanita was fantastic in caring our home. The house was left immaculate when we arrived home. Cats , Chickens and steers also were all happy. Would highly recommend Juanita to anyone. Only too happy have her sitting again in the near future.
MARK & JUDY (Feilding North Island, Mar 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Had twelve lovely days at Mark & Judy's beautiful lifestyle home. All the animals (2 cats, 4 chickens, 3 steers, and one pet sheep) were delightful, and without any issues. Peaceful and relaxing housesit and would happily sit again if required. Thanks for having me.
Juanita has been simply amazing with attention to every detail, much more than expected. Our dogs were very settled, communication excellent, extremely well looked after, even took one to the vet & gave medication. The garden was well maintained and our house immaculate. We are still finding examples of Juanita’s amazing qualities. We look forward to having her again in the future.
ANNE (Pirimai North Island, Feb 2024 - 4 weeks)
Had a lovely month in Napier at Anne & Richard’s beautiful home, caring for Smudge, Chance, and Coco. Three sweet Dachshunds with distinctive personalities who were a delight to get to know and spend time with. Always up for a walk, cuddle, and a belly rub, they are a perfect trio for ... MOREHad a lovely month in Napier at Anne & Richard’s beautiful home, caring for Smudge, Chance, and Coco. Three sweet Dachshunds with distinctive personalities who were a delight to get to know and spend time with. Always up for a walk, cuddle, and a belly rub, they are a perfect trio for companionship. Anne & Richard’s home has gorgeous gardens and is set up perfectly for easy care of the dogs and relaxing. Would love to sit again in the future. Thank you so much for having me 😊
Juanita did an amazing job looking after our house and our cat, Bruce for the weekend. She had great communication, was very professional, and left the house tidier than we'd left it. Would highly recommend Juanita and wouldn't hesitate to book her again!
NICOLA (Havelock North North Island, Feb 2024 - 2 nights)
Had a delightful time with Bruce (cat) for a couple of days. Bruce was very well-behaved, and great company. Nicola and Dane's home is lovely, peaceful, and private. Communication and instructions were clear and easy to follow. Would happily stay again and chill out with Bruce. It was a pleasure to ... MOREHad a delightful time with Bruce (cat) for a couple of days. Bruce was very well-behaved, and great company. Nicola and Dane's home is lovely, peaceful, and private. Communication and instructions were clear and easy to follow. Would happily stay again and chill out with Bruce. It was a pleasure to meet you both and all the best for 2024 :-)
We were so happy to have Juanita stay at our place. We had excellent communication with her before she arrived and during her stay. Nothing was a problem and she left the house and gardens immaculately clean and tidy. Even the cutlery drawers got a tidy up. If the dogs could speak I’m sure they would agree wholeheartedly with how much we appreciated having her here. Juanita is welcome back anytime 🤗
ANDREA (Takapau North Island, Feb 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Had thirteen lovely days at Andrea & Pete’s beautiful home and property. Baldy & Rip (dogs) were great companions. Baldy is a gentleman and most obedient, and Rip is young and finding his feet in the world, and most entertaining. Communication was good and clear instructions were provided. Would be ... MOREHad thirteen lovely days at Andrea & Pete’s beautiful home and property. Baldy & Rip (dogs) were great companions. Baldy is a gentleman and most obedient, and Rip is young and finding his feet in the world, and most entertaining. Communication was good and clear instructions were provided. Would be happy to return in the future. Many thanks for having me.
Juanita is the perfect house sitter***********
The house was left in perfect condition. Walter the dog was happy. The gardens were cared for.
Id recommend Juanita to every one. I hope to use here again this year.
VALERIE (VAL) (Taradale North Island, Jan 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Had ten lovely days with Walter, who was very good, super cute, and loved his walks in the park. Val was great with communication and her home is lovely and peaceful, private, and in a nice location with easy access to everything you need. Would happily return to sit again in the future when in the ... MOREHad ten lovely days with Walter, who was very good, super cute, and loved his walks in the park. Val was great with communication and her home is lovely and peaceful, private, and in a nice location with easy access to everything you need. Would happily return to sit again in the future when in the area. All the best for 2024 Val – hope it’s an awesome one!
Juanita was an absolute delight to deal with from start to finish. Her communication was fantastic and the care she took of our home and animals whilst we were away was amazing - all the animals are missing her!
When we got back the house was extremely clean and tidy and Juanita had also done a lot of gardening work so the outside of the house was looking amazing too.
I can't recommend Juanita enough and would love to have her back if we go travelling again.
SARAH (Masterton North Island, Dec 2023 - 4 weeks)
Rating: 5.0 YOUR REVIEW OF THEM: My five-week housesit for Sarah and her family in the Wairarapa was lovely. Milo (dog) was a pleasure to share time with. He’s very loyal and friendly and we enjoyed lovely walks exploring the neighborhood, which is semi-rural and pretty. Skyler & Phoenix (cats) ... MORERating: 5.0 YOUR REVIEW OF THEM: My five-week housesit for Sarah and her family in the Wairarapa was lovely. Milo (dog) was a pleasure to share time with. He’s very loyal and friendly and we enjoyed lovely walks exploring the neighborhood, which is semi-rural and pretty. Skyler & Phoenix (cats) were most entertaining and great company. They were both happy to share their hunted treats. Tilly (goat) was happy in her space, as were the chickens and cows. Home is large, private, and safe. Would happily sit again in the future and am so happy I have broken the ‘curse’ – long may it continue! 😊 All the best to you all.
Very happy having Juanita stay and look after our fur babies. House was spotless when we returned and animals happy as larry. Loved getting pics and regular updates while we were away :-)
NICOLE (West End North Island, Dec 2023 - 4 nights)
Maverick is a magnificent boy and Ella is a delightfully sweet wee girl. Both cats were beautifully behaved and a pleasure to relax with at Nicole & Shane's lovely home. The bunnies were super cute and entertaining too. Great communication and I would happily housesit again if requested. in the ... MOREMaverick is a magnificent boy and Ella is a delightfully sweet wee girl. Both cats were beautifully behaved and a pleasure to relax with at Nicole & Shane's lovely home. The bunnies were super cute and entertaining too. Great communication and I would happily housesit again if requested. in the future. Thank you for having me :-)
Juanita is great in all cares of my home and animals.
I come home to much loved animals.
ROSALIE (Whangaehu Beach, Porangahau North Island, Nov 2023 - 3 weeks)
Second time sitting for Rosalie, having sat for ten days in Sept/Oct. Delightful time with Storm (dog) exploring the coastline on daily walks and adventures. Nikita & Zinc (cats) are a delightful pair, always up for a chat and grooming sessions. The Ladies (hens) love a pat and will reward you with ... MORESecond time sitting for Rosalie, having sat for ten days in Sept/Oct. Delightful time with Storm (dog) exploring the coastline on daily walks and adventures. Nikita & Zinc (cats) are a delightful pair, always up for a chat and grooming sessions. The Ladies (hens) love a pat and will reward you with a regular supply of eggs. Will miss the stunning sunrises. Thanks Rosalie and may 2024 be your best!
Snoopy loved his time with Juanita and I felt so comfortable knowing he was at home in his safe place! Juanita left the house in pristine condition and sent me a few cute pics and check ins while I was away which I really appreciated as I missed my fur baby! Everything went perfectly and I’m so grateful for her help while I was away! Highly recommend!
DANNI (Marfell Taranaki North Island, Oct 2023 - 2 weeks)
Juanita looked after our house and 2 special needs cats for 10 days. We arrived home to a spotless clean house. The cats were very well looked after. We found Juanita very friendly and professional. Put my mind at ease about a stranger caring for our much loved fur babies. I can't speak highly enough of her. Would highly recommend Juanita for your pets and house
ALICIA (Rotorua North Island, Sep 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
Juanita was the best house sitter we could of asked for. She looked after our pets very well and the house was lovely and clean when we arrived home. We highly recommend Juanita to others. She is very honest trustworthy and reliable with great communication. We would love to have her back again in the future.
VIRGINIA AND STEVE (Ashhurst North Island, Apr 2023 - 4 days)
Juanita was excellent, Floyd enjoyed her company. Came home to a happy cat and the house was immaculate! Good communication with regular updates while we were away. Would recommend to anyone and both us and Floyd would welcome her back with open paws and purrs!
BECKS (Martinborough North Island, Mar 2023 - 2 weeks 5 days)
From the start we knew that our pets and home would be in good hands with Juanita, and we were able to go to our sons wedding without a single worry. The house was spotless when we returned with a finishing touch of fresh flowers, and the animals were so chilled out it was obvious they hadn’t missed us at all!
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this lovely lady.
Many, many thanks.
CLARE (Okato North Island, Mar 2023 - 6 days)
Juanita was such a good communicator that we were up to date with the whole process of enlisting Juanita and reassuring ourselves that she was happy while we were away.
We came home to find the house immaculate - extremely clean and tidy. A great experience.
CAROL (Bell Block North Island, Feb 2023 - 2 weeks 5 days)
Juanita was 100% amazing! She left the house immaculate, and she provided regular updates via text (with photos) of our kitties so we wouldn't be worrying about them while we were away. Our cats are old and one of them requires twice-daily medicine, but that was obviously no trouble for Juanita. She's also a great communicator, responding to messages quickly throughout our contact with each other. We would absolutely without question love to have her housesit for us again in the future :-)
DANNY (Masterton North Island, Feb 2023 - 1 week 2 days)
Juanita was fantastic. We were so pleased to see our cats so relaxed. Gardens & Tubs had been watered & looking good. House was spotless and presented lovely. Communication was great. Highly recommend Juanita and will definitely be staying in touch for future sits. Thank you for taking such good care of our cats & home.
LINDA (Opunake North Island, Dec 2022 - 4 days)
Juanita did an amazing job looking after our home and cherished cat Tigger. We received regular feedback on the how things were going and came home to an immaculately clean home. We will happily engage with her again!
GEOFF AND ALISON (Bluff Hill North Island, Nov 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Juanita was beyond amazing and we are so grateful for her love and care for both our animals and our home. Communication was excellent, easy and efficient, Would highly recommend Juanita without hesitation. Thank you again!
NIKITA (Palmerston North North Island, Nov 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
We were very happy to have Juanita house sit and look after our pets who were healthy and happy on our return. She was a very good communicator, left the house clean and tidy and we would highly recommend her. The fact she did some work from home was a bonus as our dog Ollie loves company. Juanita was happy to take time to walk Ollie as being a border collie he needs to get our and about daily. Thank you Juanita - you were just what we were looking for.
LYNN (New Plymouth North Island, Oct 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Juanita is a wonderful house sitter. I highly recommend her. She is responsible and experienced and took very good care of my home and pet. It was a pleasure to meet her and leave my home in her care. Everything was immaculate on my return and I look forward to meeting her again and would ask her to house sit again.
ANNA (Greytown North Island, Sep 2022 - 4 weeks)
I want Juanita to housesit for us every time we go anywhere. She cared for our pets and home far better than we could have expected - coming home to find so many things cleaned and tidied was an absolute dream!
I cannot recommend her enough, and I think I'll be keeping her on speed dial!
MICHELLE (Masterton North Island, Dec 2021 - 1 week 1 day)
We were so pleased with Junita- we cannot fault her at all . Our house was spotless and our pets were very happy !
We would highly recommend Junita for any house sitting opportunities.
SANDRA (Raureka North Island, Dec 2020 - 10 days)
Thank you for having me and all the best for 2021, I hope it's the best!
Kind regards
Juanita
Juanita is a fantastic house sitter. Great communication up to and over the stay. We returned to a happy cat and a beautiful, tidy house. We would happily have her back anytime.
KRIS (Turangi North Island, Aug 2020 - 3 days)
Juanita was lovely. Easy to communicate with, friendly and took good care of our house & moggy (when around). Wouldn't hesitate to ask her to housesit again.
DIANE & STEVE (Mount Maunganui North Island, Jul 2020 - 1 week)
We would be very happy to have Juanita stay and look after both our cat and house if ever we needed her again. Bella was happy as Larry on our return, she looked well and everything was all in order. Thanks Juanita :-)
SHIRLEY (Mt Maunganui North Island, Jan 2020 - 1 week 4 days)
Juanita cared for our house from the 3rd to the 7th of January and we came home to very happy cats, a lovely cleaned home ( all the washing done ) and we'd recommend Juanita as a first rate sitter who we would happily use again.
JENNIFER (Maungatapu North Island, Jan 2020 - 4 days)
Juanita was very easy to communicate with. Our pets were well looked after and our house was beautifully clean and tidy when she left. I would not hesitate in recommending her to pet sit for your pets.
DAWN (Merrilands North Island, Dec 2019 - 3 days)
Juanita was awesome to have house sitting for us on many different occasions. Our cat who is very timid warmed to her, and that was an absolute delight. Juanita is a great communicator, friendly, down to earth lady and we would happily have her back to sit for us any time. : )
RACHELLE (Omokoroa North Island, May 2019 - Multiple sits)
Juanita is a trustworthy ,caring ,lovely ,honest house sitter . She can back any time and look after our cats and house .,
JACK AND GERDA (Welcome Bay North Island, Feb 2019 - 3 weeks)
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Thanks to Juanita, I had the most stress free holiday I've ever had! Her communication and attention to detail is amazing. Our two cats got lots of love and attention while we were away, and I doubt they even noticed we weren't there 😊. We came home to a beautifully clean and tidy house which was amazing after a long flight and arriving home exhausted. We highly recommend Juanita and will hopefully have her house sit for us again on our next holiday.
Juanita is a trustworthy ,caring ,lovely ,honest house sitter . She can back any time and look after our cats and house .,
