Pet sitting · free
Going away? Find a pet sitter just down the road.
Kiwis helping Kiwis look after their pets. Post your dates, chat privately with local sitters, meet first, then enjoy your break. No fees, no booking charges.
Free for everyone
Private messages
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How it works
Your area, dates, your pets and what they need. Takes two minutes.
Sitters nearby message you privately. Your phone and email stay hidden.
Meet at your place first. Show the routine, food and meds. No obligation for either of you.
Agree the details between you. Afterwards, leave your sitter a review.
🤝 Pet Rescue NZ only introduces owners and sitters. We don’t check sitters, take payments or arrange sits, and we aren’t responsible for them. Pet sitting terms
Sits in New Zealand
No sits here yet. Post yours, or offer to pet sit and we’ll email you when one comes up.
Sitters in New Zealand
Members offering to pet sit. Not checked by Pet Rescue NZ: meet first and ask questions.
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Lifestyle Block. Ive had experience with sheep, goats, calves, lambs and horses. Looked after cats and dogs too as I have my own at home :)Fully fenced section.
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Longstanding cat sitting experience with excellent references. I truly love caring for animals. I am respectful, clean and keeping your pet happy is my priority.
Before you go
You supply everything your pet needs. Agree the details with your sitter in Messages, so you both have them in writing.
What to leave for your sitter
- Enough food and treats for the whole stay, plus a few days extra
- Medication with written doses and times
- Your vet’s name and number, and how you’ll cover vet costs in an emergency
- Lead, harness, poo bags, bed, litter and toys
- The routine: feeding times, walks, where they sleep, quirks
- A spare key and an emergency contact who lives nearby
- Microchip number and dog registration tag
Questions
Who provides the food?
The owner. Leave enough food, treats, medication and supplies for the whole stay, plus a few days extra. The sitter brings their time and care.
Do sitters get paid?
That’s between you. Many people swap favours or sit for the love of animals; some ask for a small amount. Pet Rescue NZ doesn’t take payments or fees. Agree it before the sit, and never pay or ask for money before you’ve met.
Are sitters checked?
No. Pet Rescue NZ doesn’t vet, police-check or insure sitters or owners. Read reviews, meet in person first, ask for references, and trust your judgement. Pip checks posts and messages for scams.
What if something goes wrong?
Leave your vet’s details and an emergency contact. The sit is arranged between the owner and the sitter, and Pet Rescue NZ isn’t responsible for it. Check your own insurance before you go. Report anything unsafe or suspicious to support@petrescue.org.nz.
Pet sitting on Pet Rescue NZ is free. We introduce owners and local sitters; any arrangement is between you. Pet sitting terms