Kayla

Animal Care Guru

Hamilton
1 time favorited
Lives with 2 dogs
Lives with Staffordshire Terrier/Rhodesian Ridgeback X Roscoe
Usually responds within one day
5y ago
Last activity
<15h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
10 NZD for each additional pet
20 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Kayla is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Kayla

Hi there, my name is Kayla, I'm 32 and ask anyone, they'd say animal mad haha. I come from a farming family so I have always had animals in my life. Big and small. I currently own a dog myself, so am well adept at handling anything that life throws at me. I have a vet nursing qualification that I received from Otago Polytechnic as well as animal behaviour and zoological degrees from Otago University. Have the book smarts to back up my already full knowledge of animals and their care makes, in my opionion, me a great candidate for pet sitting. While I am unable to offer pet sitting in my own home due to a dog in training already in residence, I am available to pet/home sit in your home. I find this is a lot less stressful for animals because they are in their own environment with their own toys, food and smells.

I am also available for dog walking in the Glenview area if your animal is comfortable with accompaning another dog so can take my own dog for a walk at the same time :)

I also have a vehicle available if transport is needed. My car comes equipped with restrainents for dogs via clips attached to seatbelts in the backseat. Dogs will never be able to roam unrestrained in my vehicle. Payment towards fuel is required for a long trip. Around town is fine.

I have recommendations and references from previous pet sitting jobs that can be provided if required.

While in home, pet will be played with, groomed if required, fed, watered, any medication administered. Anything else by negotiation

Predominantly work with dogs however I am open to most animals. I have had experience with dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, fish, reptiles, larger animals such as horses (ranging from clydesdale through to mini pony), sheep, cows, goats, alpacas, poultry (chickens, geese and ducks mainly) and many others. If you have an animal not listed please get in contact. I am willing to learn about care for other animals not listed.

Kayla's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 NZD for each additional pet
20 NZD
/walk
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
50 NZD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
30 NZD
/day

Kayla 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

Availability

Kayla's Pets

Cinder
Lab cross
Roscoe
Staffordshire Terrier/Rhodesian Ridgeback X

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
Can take care of exotic animals

Pet First Aid CPR Feeding, watering etc Experience and knowledge with zoonotic diseases and hygiene National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing National Certificate in Animal Care and Training Bsc Zoology and Animal Behaviour Involved with Hamilton Obedience Club Past involvement with Invercargill Kennel Club (dog training and agility/flyball training)

Can Administer

Oral medications
First aid and CPR for pets

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Kayla

Kayla

Animal Care Guru

Hamilton
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
10 NZD for each additional pet
20 NZD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Kayla 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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