Hi, My name is Fiona. After a couple of years off I've decided to return to Pawshake! I was the top dog-sitter in Auckland in 2015/16.
I'm 34 years old living in Meadowbank with my partner and our golden doodle Chilli🌶️ .
We own our fully fenced home which is close to Orakei basin and several of Auckland's beautiful parks. I run my business and work part-time from the comfort of my home - which leaves plenty of time for pooches!
** The one exception to this is Wednesdays when I need to be in the city for a half day.
What you get when you pick me:
🐾 My schedule means I have tons of time to play/cuddle
🐾 Extra doggy company and play time with Chilli
🐾I have years of experience with all sorts of doggos
🐾I send photo updates and love discovering each pet's personality and quirks. I even have an Instagram devoted to the pups I look after @fiona_the_dogminder
🐾Your pooch will get walkies and be in a safe, warm, sunny and clean home.
About Chilli: Gentle & friendly in nature she's almost a year old. She can be shy around larger or male dogs. She's obsessed with her orange ball (and is happy to share it!). She can be a bit barky when meeting dogs due to the excitement, but she soon settles.
I truly adore spending time with animals, and I look forward to getting to know you and your pet!!
While I would love to take on EVERY dog, I do have a few requirements: Your pet needs to be worm and flea-free. Your pet must be toilet trained and their vaccinations need to be up to date. A meet-and-greet is a must.
These rules are to protect all the lovely pups that come through our home, as well as our princess :)
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Bella stayed 9 days with Fiona and Chilli.
I was nervous to leave her as she can be a bit anxious. Within a day she seemed to have settled well and from the regular updates and photos I received, it wasn’t long before she was making herself at home . She looked very content , well cared for and enjoying the company of new buddies , with the arrival of Benji, another dog.
Fiona was wonderful with Bella and gave her plenty of attention and cuddles. It was great that she had a lovely time and know she will look forward to going back next time
Once again our two Retrievers had a ball with Fiona and Chilli. She even took them to the beach which, being Golden Retrievers will have resulted in a car full of salt water and sand as they love the water. Even when my dogs peed in the wrong place and threw up in the car, Fiona has taken it all in her stride without any drama. Not sure if we will get asked back after their performances though. Thanks again Fiona, highly recommended.