Summer

Summer 🌿 Zookeeper & Conservationist

Wellington
54 times favorited
19 recurring guests
Lives with 3 cats
Usually responds within one day
7w ago
Last activity
<16h
Response time
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
25 NZD
/day
All services and rates

Unavailable

Summer is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Summer

Kia ora! I’m Summer and I’m an experienced pet sitter based in Brooklyn, Wellington that works at Zealandia Ecosanctuary. This is my 7th year of being with Pawshake and I’ve loved getting to know a range of different pets from all over Wellington in that time. I do Pawshake because it brings me such joy to spend time with animals and I’m a caring and nurturing person by nature - hence why I love working at Wellington Zoo and caring for our animals there. I've lived in Wellington for four years now and have a good knowledge of our city (and good spots for dog walks!). I work 3-4 days a week between the Zoo and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand, and fill the rest of my time volunteering at Cats Protection Wellington and hanging with my own cats Tahi and Pebble. I also love roller skating, walking, cooking and crafts. What I can offer you is undivided attention for your pet during walks and home-visits, as well as your pet being able to stay in their own home during house-sitting visits. This means your pets don't have to deal with the stress of kennels or catteries. I've had many pet-owners metion to me how important this has been for their pet, particularly ones who are anxious around other animals or people, and who are much happier when at home. I acknowledge that my services are more expensive than catteries and kennels but I believe the attentive care I provide makes it worth it. Also incorporated into my pricing is the 19% fee that Pawshake takes from the booking to cover their insurance costs.

Growing up, I have always been surrounded by pets of all types - cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, budgies, chickens, goats, lambs, even frogs - and as a result am a careful and patient carer of them. I grew up watching nature programmes on TV which prompted me to study for my degree in natural history filmmaking. I have recently completed a Masters degree in Science Communication, and have an undergraduate degree in Zoology both obtained at the University of Otago. In the past I have worked at the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin as a wildlife tour guide, and have done volunteer work with animals at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital, and the SPCA. I get around on a moped but have my full drivers licence as well.

My goal as a Pawshaker is to leave your pets happy and relaxed for you when you come home, and to ensure you have peace of mind during my time with them. I love sending updates while you’re away, and I get lots of awesome feedback from pet owners. My best attributes are my hard-working and nurturing nature, and bubbly, positive personality. I’m organised, efficient and friendly. I would love to hear from you!

Summer's services

At your home

One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
25 NZD
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
65 NZD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
45 NZD
/day

Summer also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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Home Visits
Archer, 2023-10-18

Summer done a great job during the three weeks when we are away. She looks after our cats well and very reliable - will definitely work with her again in the future.

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House Sitting
April, 2023-09-21

Summer took good care of our two little cats while we were away for the weekend!! So nice knowing they were in safe hands and being well looked after :)

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Summer's Pets

Tahi
Cat
Pebble
Cat
Spencer
Cat

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology (2016) Masters in Science Communication (2018) Volunteering in animal care (caring for water birds at Wellington Bird Rehab, feeding and monitoring native species, lizard handling, SPCA Marlborough) Pet sitting for friends and family Full licence Photography

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Summer

Summer

Summer 🌿 Zookeeper & Conservationist

Wellington
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
25 NZD
/day
All services and rates

Unavailable

Summer is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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

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