The Pet
Sitters Team

FOUNDER

I started Pet Sitters NZ in 2004, due to a niche in the market for in home pet care.  Being a huge animal lover and caring for many different species over the years and caring for my friends pets when they went away, I decided to quit my day job in 2006 and start pet sitting full time.

Having spent 2 years at Equestrian college in the UK, I've continued my studies with animals and am a certified Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International, a certified Dog Walker through Dog Tech and CPR/First Aid trained through PetFAT.

I have also have a passion for dog behavior and recently completed several courses by Dr Ian Dunbar such as how to train your puppy and completed the 4 day Sirius dog trainer academy.

DOG WALKER

I have been a big animal lover all my life and grown up with Golden Retrievers and cats.

I started off as a causal Pet Sitter back in 2018, now I walk groups of dogs 5 days a week, where we enjoy outings at the beach and other local exercise areas.

Building relationships with a wide variety of different dogs is what I enjoy most.

PET SITTER / DOG WALKER

I have a Level 3 Certification in Animal Care, completed an accredited animal psychology course online, a fear free shelter course and pet sitting/dog walking courses to enhance my skills.

I’m now enrolled in the Karen Pryor comprehensive dog behavior course and have over a year of experience volunteering at the SPCA, where I developed a passion for improving animal lives.

It’s my dream to look after people’s animals while they’re away from home, whether it’s walking their dogs or pet sitting.

I work as a casual pet sitter/dog walker in Nelson and Atawhai.

DOG WALKER / VET NURSE

I love animals and have been working with them since 16. I am a qualified veterinary nurse but I’m not quite ready to give up my doggy walks yet.

I love working with dogs of all shapes and sizes but have a soft spot for the oldies. I have a lovely older dog named Honey, as well as 2 young and crazy cats named Mort and Rigby.

PET SITTER/DOG WALKER

My profession is in yoga teaching, energy healing, coaching and channelling for human beings, animals & beyond, as well as hosting international retreats, art & jewellery creation and freelance marketing / branding direction. A bit of a melting pot!

I excel with one-on-one connections with each animal - which is perfect for caring your precious pet when you are away.

Similar to our founder Wendy, I participated in equestrian teams as a child and young adult. Growing up with chihuahuas and a toy poodle, I always thought I was a dog person, but now I'm not sure as I've also found I connect so deeply with kitties. I even dream about cats all the time! 

Looking forward to working with you and your furry loved ones!

PET SITTER / DOG WALKER

I’ve worked with Pet Sitters since 2023, starting off as a casual pet sitter. I completed a certificate in Animal Care and now am a permanent group dog walker and pet sitter in the Nelson area.