Kia ora, I'm Tarsha, mother and Nanty, living on the Kāpiti Coast and occasionally in Wellington city. I enjoy time with whānau, drinking tea with friends, swims in the moana or awa, and am passionate about contributing to inclusive and resilient communities. When I reflect on whānau life it is impossible to imagine it without pets, which at the moment includes our ngeru (cat) Kewpee and our kuri (dog) Max. The uploaded gallery reflects our whānau love for animals over the years, with many photos also of my daughter, and dad (recently passed - love and miss you dad). Even though dad had alzheimers dementia his happy place was daily walking our kuri to the beach. All the animals brought him great delight, and he them. My personal gallery is full of our family of dogs, dad, cats, and kids. Although, I tend to be the one taking the photos of the whānau, including the animals, rather than trying to stage selfies of myself with any of them. Hopefully there's enough for you to get the idea. You'll also see photos in the gallery of our darling spoodle who also passed almost 2 years ago. She had been with us for over a decade after we rehomed her when she was two. We miss our loyal girl very much. So, if it's lots of evidence of your pets enjoying life while you're away, I can defo oblige. I typically work from home and will soon be going part-time, as I am keen to explore future options. Having heard positive things about Pawshake from a friend and family members, I decided to give it a proper go as I know petsetting is something I enjoy and am good at. In the past I, and my whānau, have cared for friends and family dogs both in my own home and in theirs. As well as a friends horse for several months, when my daughter also had her own horse. Recently I have started letting our old boy Max stay home, rather than taking him in to the city with me, as home is far more comfortable, stressfree, and kinder for him now he's ageing and challenged by stairs, his hearing and eyesight. That is also why I offer pet sitting in owners homes. Although accommodating dogs in my home is something I will consider for the future, especially as I am typically at home with my own animal family. For now though, I am offering pet/housesits between Ōtaki and Wellington/Hutt Valley, and more local pet visits and dog walking. If you're looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter, I look forward to meeting you and your animal family.