Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Global traveller and cat lady
This is the second time we have had Irina to housesit . She is absolutely AMAZING. I have a special cat , Irina goes out of her way to look after him . He’s so spoilt . We always come home to a happy cat and a love clean house . She is marvellous at keeping in touch , sending photo etc . She also feeds my hens and did some watering . Irina will be housesitting again for us . I fully recommend her she’s outstanding. A lovely friendly person .
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Kiwi student who loves animals and travelling
We couldn’t have wished for a better sitter than Maddy! Our sit was quite last minute but Maddy agreed to a video call and we arranged everything within a week! Maddy got to ours an hour or so before we were due to leave so I could take her round the house and meet the boys and talk routine etc. As soon as she arrived we knew she would be a great fit for the boys. Jerry is quite used to cat sitters and was lapping up the attention but Woody as ever was very shy and hid himself away. We had daily updates from Maddy, morning and evening including pictures of Jerry and sightings of Woody! What was super lovely was her efforts to help Woody come out of hiding and out of his shell. We had updates of Woody playing with his favourite toy, sitting out for a while and generally getting braver by the day! This is the first time with a sit that anyone has been able to play with him. Jerry was also very happy. We managed to have a very restful and stress free week away which was wonderful. On our return not only was the house spotless but Maddy had left us a lovely note and gift for us and the boys! I would love to have Maddy sit for the boys again and she will always be very welcome here.
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Uruguayan Couple. Animal lovers travelling all around the world
How do I even begin expressing how wonderful Leticia and Ignacio are?! They were super friendly, highly organised, extremely neat (even sorting our garage out for us!!) and loved our pups as if they were their own. I felt 150% comfortable leaving my home and my poochies with them. When one of the pups had to go to the vet, they took care of it without any concerns and they maintained communication (and photos) with us throughout the month we were away. When our flights home got delayed, they stayed an extra night without hesitation and helped to have the pups looked after the next day by leaving feeding instructions for my friend. We came home to a super clean house and two very happy doggos. A MASSIVE THANK YOU to you both and please come visit us any time x
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Reliable animal-loving British couple on a Kiwi adventure!
This was a first time experience for us & Jen & Nick were just luvly. They travelled from their house sit in Kaikoura to meet us in Blenheim & we knew straight away they were perfect. Our cat Elsa was instantly attracted to them (animals know) & our minds were at ease. We highly recommend Jen & Nick to anyone that needs caring, friendly, out going people to watch over their pets & home. Everything was left perfect! We hope to keep in touch with them & wish them all the best for their future & safe travels. Cheers guys! Best wishes, Kim, Steve, Elsa 🐈 & 6 🐔’s xox 🤗🥂
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Ex West Coast/Christchurch girl wanting to split time betweein NZ and Oz
Jan was a very easy person to communicate with, great experience at housesitting. Do hope she will return in the future.
Kathleen was a fantastic sitter and Olive and Noodle miss her already. She was great about sending pictures and updates - never had to ask anything, she always beat us to it. She didn't assume anything that wasn't clearly stated - always asked us beforehand. She was great with our dogs - they immediately bonded with her and didn't want to leave her side. We really appreciated being able to go away and not worry about our pets' welfare, we knew immediately they were being so well taken care of. We hope to host Kathleen again soon!!
I've always been lucky with my sitters through zeewoi, and this time was no exception. George, Larissa and their four lovely children were the absolute perfection in house guests and I cannot praise this wonderful family too highly. They did all the usual things you'd expect, gave my beautiful girls all the love and care I could wish, walked them at least once every day despite the best the British weather could throw at them, and sent me regular updates and photos so I could see how much love they were getting. They also left the house cleaner and tidier than I think I've ever seen it! I'm a bit worried that all they did for the week was walk and play with the dogs and then clean the house - I'm beyond grateful, the place looks amazing! They really are the very nicest people too, George has a hilarious sense of humour (thanks for the funny texts George!) and Larissa is calm, kind and an inspiration as a mother. I really can't wait to have them back to look after the girls again in the summer and wish the whole family a wonderful trip until then. If they come and house sit for you then you are in for a real treat!
Evan and Maria were fabulous. They are experienced sitters and it shows in their independence. They sent regular updates, but not too regular and were totally self sufficient. Most importantly both the house and dog were perfect when we returned home.
Such a great family! George, Larissa and their crew were a fantastic bunch. Our large senior dog got an eye infection right before we left for our trip and so we had to ask them to do some extra eye care. When it was clear that it wasn’t getting better they were willing to load up Lorax and take him to a vet appointment and then apply the prescribed ointment for the next week and a half. Definitely above and beyond care that we really appreciated! Our house was left in great shape, our pets were super well cared for, and George and Larissa were great communicators. We have had many many sitters over the past 3 years but this was the first family. Nothing to worry about, they were terrific and we would happily have them back again. Thanks for taking such good care of our fury family and our home!
If we could give 10 out of 5 stars for Candace, Brian, and Chris, we would! They were amazing house and dog sitters for Brown Dog and Scout. They were so accommodating with our timeline and had read our welcome guide to a tee! It was so reassuring being gone for 2 weeks and knowing our pups were in amazing hands. They sent us daily updates and pictures and it was clear the dogs were so well cared for! They left the house very clean and even had all of our bedding and towels washed for us when we arrived home. Would absolutely recommend them for a sit and would love to have them back again any time!
Joanna and David were wonderful sitters for our dog Broderick and our apartment. Before starting to sit for us they took time to come and meet Broderick which we were very appreciative of. During their time sitting for Broderick we got great updates every day and wonderful photos of our pup, and they were very responsive whenever needed. When we got back home we found a happy puppy, healthy plants, and a spotlessly clean apartment - they had even taken the time to wash sheets and towels and left us a kind thank you note. We would have them sit for us again in a heartbeat!
Brian is awesome - he is simply the best pet sitter and house sitter that we have EVER had and we've had a bunch. He is experienced, thoughtful, respectful, loving, appreciative, helpful, enthusiastic...the list just goes on. Started with our initial call - it was our first sit with zeewoi and he immediately instilled confidence in us in how he talked about his experience and how he saw his role. In the pre-planning, he had great questions for us and helped us to get organized. He was thorough through the instructions, came in a day early to make sure he understood everything about our house and our dog and then followed through on everything. He even drove us to the airport and picked us up on the return. Along the way we were gone, he sent us pictures and kept us updated - always making us feel good about being away and knowing Jorge and the house were in great hands. We had workers coming to fix a fence while gone and some other activity at the house - he was helpful, available, and willing to do whatever was needed to be done. He was self-sufficient and when it came time to leave, he had everything organized and cleaned at the house - he left it in better condition than he received it. We would love to have Brian sit whenever we are away (and in fact will invite him and hope he says yes!) - any one would be lucky to have Brian as their house and pet sitter.
Care and compassion for my dogs was at the top of the list of John's attributes. He was the first sitter I have used through zeewoi that was close enough to come meet the dogs before the sit. John not only came for an initial meet and greet, but he made time to meet the pups a second time prior to my departure to better familiarize himself with both the dogs and my home. Having put the fear of God in him about Penny's reactivity (I might have been a bit over the top, but better more attentive than less!), he was cautious with her in the beginning. Later in the sit, they trooped off to the beach on multiple occasions - all good! My 10-yr-old was on some meds for a serious battle with arthritis, and John managed Cooper's needs beautifully. John even made a call and a trip to the vet to re-up Coop's prescription when it was clear he needed to continue the protocol. I received daily updates by text, including photos and video; communication is hugely important to me. I feel blessed to have had John care for my fur-babies.
Duha was such a light to have in our home while we were away. She kept us updated with beautiful photos of our dogs throughout her stay and didn’t leave their side once. I’ve never felt so comfortable with any other sitter and I truly hope this won’t be the last time she sits for us.
I cannot thank Jenny and Geoff enough for stepping in at the last minute after the original sitter cancelled. They are a great couple, friendly , organised and extremely capable. Also they LOVE animals. My dog and cat have clearly been given a great deal of care and attention in my absence. Jenny kept in touch with notes and lovely photos, Geoff cut my grass and I came home to a spotlessly sparkling house ! Thank you so much! Jenny and Geoff are welcome back anytime and I would not hesitate to recommend them as excellent sitters.
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting for free?
The main reasons dog sitters join Zeewoi are:
- They can't have their own dog right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for dog on Zeewoi.
How many dog sitters are in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters
in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
.
You can filter, sort, expand your radius to find the perfect pet sitter near me.
As a reminder, pet sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check for you and your dog safety.
How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!
Do dog sitters in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.