Kia Ora, my name is Carli.

I live in Manly, Whangaparaoa (Auckland NZ).

I work in early childhood education and have my own business - Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. I have always said that if I didn't work with children, I would love to work with animals. 

We have owned dogs since I was a child, specifically Dachshunds and Labradors - our last fur baby passed away in 2022.

I am currently studying Montessori education and get to travel for block courses. And so we find ourselves not in a position to give a new puppy the kind of life we wish to provide for them right now.

I love spending time with animals, I have had lots of experience in the past of pet and housesitting - I have also owned dogs and small mammals (and lived with cats while flatting). 

I enjoy working with dogs using basic commands using positive reinforcement.

If you are looking for someone reliable, trustworthy and who will care for your pet as if they were my own then look no further!

My "Mr Darcy", Harold, will usually be with me too.

We are mature, non smoking and quiet life enjoying people with commonsense - your home and pets will be well cared for.

If you are close to Hibiscus Coast and looking for a pet/house sitter - we would love to hear from you. We may also be able to board small/medium dogs who are toilet trained and able to socialise well with our resident pooch Gus (generally speaking there will be a human being home most/all of the day if boarding - boarding would be by negotiation and dependent upon a positive meeting between pooches).

We work in Silverdale with the following hours during school term time (we are generally more flexible with hours during school holiday periods).

Monday and Wednesday 9.30-3

Thursday and Friday 9.30-1

(We may also be happy to travel out of town during school holidays for anyone further afield. I have house/pet sat 3 times in Australia while travelling for Montessori courses and lived/worked in Wānaka for almost 3 years with several pet sitting opportunities - including one long term (the school year) with a golden retriever).

My repertoire of experience is growing and I have now taken care of Dogs, Cats, Fish, Turtles, Australian reptiles (not snakes), Chickens, and Hopping Mice!!