Kia ora, I'm Jo! 👋🏼
I am an experienced pet sitter / walker / carer and animal connoisseur, available for one-off or recurring jobs.
I've always loved animals growing up and owned a range of pets as a child; I started small and used to collect snails, praying mantis's and other bugs (weird, I know) before graduating to actual pets such as finches, budgies, cockatiels, several bunnies (my favourite animal) and eventually a big black Labrador named Spike! 🐶
Since moving out of home and flatting, I've unfortunately not had the opportunity to own a pet, but I always jump at the chance to take care of my friends animals (mainly dogs) when they are heading out of town and need a sitter - so this app allows me to combine the best of both worlds!
I've outlined some specifics about my services below, so please get in touch if you think i'd be a good fit for your needs and for your furry friend!
Dog Walking: 🐾
I am a fit outdoorsy person (thanks in part to tramping and my keenness for running/walking). Weather permitting, I tend to walk or run between 8-10km around the bays or South Coast - so a perfect companion for dogs that require a fair bit of exercise. I can tailor this to suit the pup i.e if it's a smaller dog that only requires minimal exercise. Either way, I'll be doing some sort of walk and happy to do it at a time that suits. I'm confident in handling two pups at a time.
Dog Boarding: 🏡
I live in a secure flat with two other flatmates who are confident and happy to be around animals. The flat itself would be suitable to board one small-sized dog at a time (we occasionally dog-sit for my flatmates parents pup). In the weekdays I occasionally work from home, but I am mostly available over Fri-Sun for boarding, as I will be at home for the majority of the time and can be more flexible and integrate dog-minding into my existing weekend routine. The property would not be suitable for a large dog given the space and the fact that we don't have a backyard.
Dog-minding at owner's property: 🏠
I am comfortable to mind pets at the owners property, dependant on proximity and requirements. I have experience doing a month long-stint dog sit. Happy to chat further on specifics!
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
Jo is awesome with Coco and Coco adores her. It’s good to know that I can go away and know that Coco is safe and happy. Jo sends photo updates and made my trip extra enjoyable. I hope Jo is available next time I go away.
Jo did a great job looking after my furry friend Cheese. Beautiful photos each day to keep us updated to see what had they been up to. Cheese was chill and relaxed while staying with Jo. It was such a wonderful experience for both me and my dog!! Looking forward to Cheese’s next stay with her!