Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Registered Nurse moving back to England looking for house sit at the end of May.
2nd time having Debbie come to stay and utterly faultless again!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Reliable, cat loving New Zealanders
Charlotte and Peter were super experienced housesitters. Friendly, trustworthy and communicative. Thanks so much. Come back anytime. X
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Caring pet lovers.
Andrea and Philip have been wonderful house and pet sitters and the animals were super happy being left in their care. Andrea was very organised and communicated well in the lead up to the sit and also during our absence on holiday. The dogs warmed to them both on the first night and we left feeling very confident that all would be well while we were away. We received updates during our holiday and returned to find happy and healthy animals. The house had been well looked after and we shared a lovely meal prepared by Andrea on our return. We really appreciate all they have done and the care they have taken with all our menagerie. We can certainly recommend Andrea and Philip as pet/house sitters. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your travels!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Lady Kiwi Traveller
Thrilled to bits with Chris and her care of Otis & Honey…. She is a great lady and very engaged in taking care of my pups and our home! Thanks again Chris!!!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Retired vet with years of experience with animals of all shapes and sizes
A+ sitter. Poor Jasper was unwell during our trip away, but fortunately Amy is a retired vet so knew we were in safe hands! Very grateful (and very, very guilty!) can’t recommend highly enough. G
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
New Zealand couple who live on a farm so have great experience with animals
This was my first time using a sitter and I honestly dont think i couldve got better, Toni and Jakob were just brilliant. They suggested they came the day before we left which was a really good idea and gave us a chance to spend time with them. While we were away we were kept up to date with daily reports and photos of the dogs which was really reassuring. They are the nicest people who had a genuine interest in our dogs and gave them the best care. I would recommend them highly and would havw no hesitation using another sitter
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Animal trainer Abroad. Happy to help, happy pets.
Milly was wonderful. A pleasure to deal and arrange the housesit with. We came home to three very content and relaxed furbabies! As an owner of big dogs, you can be reassured that Milly will take good care of them.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Hastings, New Zealand
Mature Experienced Global Nomad ready to love & care for your home & fur babies!
This was the third time Melanie has house and pet sat for us but the 1st time through zeewoi.com. She is the perfect doggie grandma! She showered our Labrador boys with love and spoiled them with more attention than they usually get from us. She was happy to do online work from here and to hang out and relax with them as well, and so responsive whenever they wanted to go in and out (and in and out, and in and out, and…). She was very communicative about any concerns about our older pups (8 & 12yo) — upset bellies, when monthly preventative meds were due, a funny spot on the skin, energy levels — and easy to reach even with significantly different time zones. We had just moved into this house and didn’t have everything as put away as we would have liked, and she was fine with managing the boxes and piles. Coming home to happy healthy pets is always a great end to a long trip. I would not hesitate to hire her again in the future.
Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
This was our first time using zeewoi and we were a little apprehensive, especially as we were going away for almost 5 weeks, but we really didn’t need to be. Mary and Kevin were fantastic from the start. They had excellent communication and put us at ease straight away. They looked after both our cats with lots of care and we came home to two very happy and content kitties. Mary and Kevin struck the balance just right whilst we were away by keeping us informed of how the cats were and sending pictures of what the cats were up to every couple of days. It was so lovely to know that the cats were enjoying themselves and being so well looked after whilst we were away. Mary and Kevin also looked after our house extremely well and we came back to a very clean and tidy home. We would definitely recommend Mary and Kevin to anyone needing a house sitter and would love for them to sit for us again if they were ever back in the area.
We were very lucky to have had Nia for our recent house sit. She communicated well before the sit and arrived as planned. We shared a meal before we left which gave us time to get to know her and tell her about the house and our pets. After we left it soon became clear the cats loved Nia and the attention she gave them. We were kept informed throughout her stay with regular updates and video clips of what they were up to and how the garden was growing etc. We highly recommend Nia as a pet/house sitter and we would certainly have her back should the opportunity arise. Thanks again Nia
I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
I'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
Catherine was wonderful! She took care of my cat and house while I was out of town and left and Jack the Cat very and calm and the house in perfect shape which I so appreciate. I could return home and attend to other things rather than cleaning house. I would recommend her as a sitter to anyone. She was easy to communicate with, provided updates and pics of Jack, willing to jump in and assist me as I left or returned. She has a sweet and warm personality and enjoys what she does with house sitting. Thank you Catherine!
Paige, David, and family were WONDERFUL sitters for my crew! They were so pleasant and personable, and the pets warmed up to them very quickly. Even my rescue cat who tends to stray away from men loved David. I received regular updates and communication (before and during the sit). I truly did not have any concerns while I was away knowing that everyone had such great care and attention given to them. (I know the dogs had a good time because when I came home there was no commotion over my return.) I was away on NYE and Paige had no issues keeping an eye on one of the dogs who has anxiety surrounding loud noises. The family cleaned up after themselves and may have left the house cleaner than when I left! Truly such a great family who I would welcome back any time!
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kathryn! I needed to extend dates for the sit after we had set it up and she was able to accommodate this so was actually here from 10/4-20. She was timely and communicative throughout - and she is a very nice person. She kept the house really tidy and followed all instructions well. My cats took to her quickly. When I returned, they had been very well cared for and seemed fully content even though I'd never left them for long before. While away, I reached out to Kathryn by text several times regarding deliveries, etc. She was very prompt in responding and adept at handling issues as they arose. I highly recommend Kathryn as a house sitter - and would happily work with her again!
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home for free at Zeewoi.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Zeewoi.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Zeewoi cat sitters for free, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Dropped our dogs off for the weekend, we'll looked after and no problems. Would highly recommend to dog owners.
Awesome kennels, my foxy seemed alot happier after this kennel visit than some in the past. Will definitely be going back
Diane runs a very organized service. My elderly dog is always very pleased to arrive at the kennels and comes home happy and very content
Just had my little albe groomed. Awesome job very happy
Left my neo mastiff at the Kennels for 10 days, supplied chicken mince/ royal canin biscuits for the 10 day period, when picking my dog up he was under weight!! Once home he had brown water poos and throwing up everywhere. Unhappy Customer!!
Biscuit has arrived back from his Easter holiday very happy, clean, calm (as he can be) and in great condition. Thanks for taking such good care of him.
Our pup loves his first doggy daycare stay!! Played with other dogs all day, and was bathed as well and nail trim which we didn’t expect. We have one very tired and happy dog, love it!
Such an amazing place for my Marshie to go to through the days and to stay when we go away. So lucky to have the team at Chesterhope looking after him so well and with so much care and love.
Love this place, where the dogs can play and are cared for beautifully
Left my baby Max at Chesterhope for 5 nights and he absolutely loved it. When i picked him up he smelt so good. The staff are lovely and took really great care of him. Will definitely use this facility again in future. This was my first time putting my furbaby in a boarding kennel and as reluctant as i was to leave him i was so happy to see that the staff at Chesterhope took such great care of him.
We chose St Georges Kennels because of the large kennel size and the ability of dogs to go in and out on their own to get fresh air and lay in the sun. We, and our dog, had a great experience and recommend St George. We'll be back to board again next time we travel. (Another local kennel was highly recommended, but the kennels had no place to move about, were extremely small, and overall felt cramped and overwhelming. Too many dogs and not enough space). St George's kennels accommodated our dogs raw diet and even let us bring a small freezer to store 6 weeks worth of food while we traveled internationally. Communications were great, staff seemed nice. No complaints here, two paws up.
Awesome place to leave a much loved pet. Thankyou gor looking after daisy for us :)
Brilliant stay for our Labrador Bailey! Very knowledgeable and take great care of her- have used them several times with the same great service. Spacious kennels, great sized run for her as well to stay in. Almost pulls our arms off with excitement to go there when we pull up, only to come home and sleep after keeping busy while there. Couldn’t recommend them enough.
The Elite Dog Grooming lady groomed my Bichon, 10 mths old, which was his very first time and she done a great job. See the before and after photos. He looks sooo different.
I cannot thank the team enough for the splendid care of our little Benji they are very caring and friendly. THANKS EVERYONE. Philippa Sims.
The owner of this kennels is dishonourable, refusing to acknowledge or honour an agreement for the provision of services to the kennels for two years. Be wary in your negotiations you may expect the same. Although there are occasional breakouts of kennel cough and mixing of entire males together often resulting in injury to dogs or staff the plentiful staff are usually competent despite the odd death, loss or injury of dogs and they generally mean well.
They took very good care of skyler our dog. Very friendly and great service. Couldn't have asked for better service. Excellent all round.
Cosmo was in great condition when we collected after 3 weeks. Will sure be going back. Great welcome from staff.
Our big boy just loves his visits to St George’s Kennels! He bounds in excitedly and always comes home happy and smelling clean. We’re always comfortable knowing he’s off for his own holiday while we do.
Why would you not take a dog, displaying symptoms of KC, to see a vet? 1) It wasnt your dog 2) Its well known KC can sometimes lead to deadly secondary infections such as lung disease, pneumonia etc. 3) You are meant to run and or own a boarding facility in which sick dogs, especially those that are contagious like KC, should be isolated to avoid the spread! How many other dogs have you now infected with KC? Did Cash catch KC from your facility?! It is my understanding that the lack of knowledge and care from you and your faciltity has unfortunately lead to the death of this poor dog. Dont pass blame to the dog and his owners. Look at yourself and do better. Prevent the same accidents in the future.
Amazing place for a dog to go to. Sarah (the owner) is such a caring dog person. Our dog loves going there every week.
Very professional, great with your fur baby. lots of exercise and rest time for the stimulation of your dog. Fully secure and a great place to take your dog. Highly recommend it.
Sarah at shaggy range is the most conscientious and caring person you could ever hope to leave your pet with. Gold standard doggy daycare
Sarah does a great job not just looking after the dog's but actively training them and looking after their well being full time!
Excellent daycare for dogs Happy and enjoyable place for dogs