Cathrin

I have always been in love with animals. Growing up with dogs has given me the ability to understand them and I always loved being around dogs, cats, horses and any kind or animal. I have been riding horses since I was 10 years old and have been doing it ever since. I am originally from Germany and moved to New Zealand 5 years ago and am so glad I can call it my home. 

I have had 2 cats in Germany, that I brought with me to New Zealand, but unfortunately both past away within the past 12 months. They both been with me for 7 and 12 years and were my whole world.

I am volunteering for the SPCA on a regular basis on the weekends and my spare time as well as foster kittens for them. 

I petsit for my friends at their houses when they go on holidays and enjoy this tremensly.

I currently live in a house and my flatmate has 2 dogs that I take care of as well such as grooming, walking, feeding and every now and then even give meds.

I am a very reliable person, am always on time and go out of my way to make a pet comfortable. I'm the kind of person that would rather sit with the dog at the party :)

A little more about myself, I am 44 and working full time Monday to Friday 8 am to 4.30pm or 8.30 to 5pm basis. 

As mentioned before, I do love spending time with animals and have no fear to be around them. I am more than happy to also petsit if a dog, cat or any other pet requires medication, even injections. 

I do not have experience with reptiles though, but would be happy to sit as well and learn the experience. However a previous partner of mine did have 2 reptiles and he taught me the odd thing or two on how they live and what to do to take care of them.

I don't mind picking up poop or cleaning up after pets, it's part of it.