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Global traveller and cat lady
About
Hi!
I am a corporate lawyer and work remotely doing a small amount of hours each week. I’ve lived in Singapore for six years and Hong Kong, Moscow and Australia before that. I’ve travelled all over (for work and fun) and have house sat in Peru, Norway, Singapore and Australia for cats and dogs. And now for cats, dogs, bunnies, sheep, cows, chickens, ducks and fish in New Zealand!
I am staying in New Zealand long term (based in the South Island) and have been house sitting on a full time basis since arriving here in September 2022. I only intended to stay a short time but fell in love with the country and the house sitting lifestyle, which lets me combine my love of travel, animals, nature and helping others!
Cats are my favourite little animals and I am totally cat obsessed. Even after over three years of house sitting, I just can’t get enough of them and giving them lots of cuddles. I’ve really enjoyed looking after all sorts of other animals too in my time here.
**My experience**
– Have looked after many different cat breeds including Burmese (my favourite!), Siamese, Tonkinese, Ragdolls, Persian, Birman, Bengal, British Shorthair, Maine Coon, farm cats/non-breed, rescue cats, both indoor and outdoor, elderly and young! I love chatty cats (we have many conversations haha) and cats who sleep on the bed with me!
– Looked after dog breeds including Shiba Inu, Shih tzu mix, GSP, Cockapoo, Greyhound, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Jack Russell, Golden Retriever, Border Collie, Wheaten Terrier.
– Love looking after lifestyle blocks as I love being out in the country. I have looked after sheep, cows, chickens and ducks. Have experience with using a side by side, battery lawn mower and ride on mower (tractor type).
– Have experience giving tablet medications to dogs and liquid and tablet medications to cats.
– Over 50 sits completed to date!
**What you can expect**
– I will take great care of your pets and home and give your pets lots of love!
– I spend quite a lot of time at ‘home’ so your pets would have plenty of attention.
– Your home will be nicely cleaned for your return.
– I send regular updates with photos so that you don’t miss your little ones too much and can be comfortable knowing they are doing well!
I have some great references and a police clearance, am a non-smoker and a non-drinker. I’m a pretty quiet person, I enjoy spending time at ‘home’, going for walks in nature, reading, learning, meditating and exploring the world.
Please get in touch if you’d like to know more about me. I’m happy to do a call or video call to connect.
- Solo
- Age Group: 36-45
- Lawyer
Information
Preferred Locations
- Ashburton
- Central Otago
- Christchurch
- Clutha
- Dunedin City
- Gore
- Hurunui
- Invercargill
- Kaikoura
- Mackenzie
- Marlborough
- Nelson
- Queenstown-Lakes
- Selwyn
- Southland District
- Tasman
- Timaru
- Waimakariri
- Waimate
- Waitaki
Experience/Willing to care for/Duration/Additional Information
- Birds
- Cats
- Dogs
- Experience with Domestic Animals
- Experience with Farm Animals
- Farms animals/Livestock
- Fish
- Long Term House Sits (1 month +)
- Medium Term House Sits (2 – 4 weeks )
- Non smoker
- Other Pets
- Police check available
- Poultry
- References available
- Short Term House Sits ( up to 2 weeks)
- Small pets
Availability
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1 Review
Verified Reviews - All reviews are from verified guests.
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Irina is a kind caring house sister, she managed incredibly well looking after our 5 hunting dogs and one cat, they were well care for and exercised well. Irina was the perfect house guest our home was spotless when we returned and sheets washed and hung on the line. Irina is highly recommended.
Blenheim, Marlborough | 29th April 2026 - 6th May 2026