Hi, I’m Yuma - thank you for visiting my profile.

I am the main sitter based in Timaru, providing calm, gentle, and reliable care for dogs and cats in their own home.

My goal is to help your pet feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed while you’re away, while also giving you peace of mind through clear communication and regular photo updates.

I understand that every pet is different. Some pets are social and playful, while others are shy, sensitive, or need more time to build trust. I always try to follow your pet’s usual routine and care for them with patience, kindness, and respect.

This profile was originally created when Rina was pet sitting in New Zealand, and many lovely pets and families have used it before. I am now the primary sitter, and Rina supports me with professional pet-care knowledge and advice, especially for shy or sensitive pets.

🐶Why pet owners choose me🐱:

• Calm, gentle, and respectful care

• Regular photo and message updates

• Reliable communication

• Care tailored to your pet’s routine

• Experience with both dogs and cats

• Support from Rina’s professional pet-care background

👩🏻About Rina:

Rina has professional pet-care knowledge and supports me when needed, especially in caring for shy or sensitive pets.

🧑🏻About me:

I am the main sitter and have hands-on experience caring for many wonderful pets. I also lived with Rina’s family dogs in Japan:

Neff (Sheltie) and Jetta (Dachshund).

My care style is calm, patient, and gentle, which helps even nervous pets feel more comfortable.

❤️Services:

🐕Dog Walking - From $25/walk

Duration: 60 minutes or more

• Walk at your dog’s pace

• Fresh water after the walk

• Play and comfort time

• Basic wellbeing check

• Photos and updates every walk

🐈Home Visit - From $25/visit

Duration: 60 minutes or more

• Feeding and fresh water

• Litter or toilet cleaning

• Play and comfort time

• Basic wellbeing check

• Photos and updates every visit

Overnight Sitting - From $70/night

Overnight stay in your home

• Feeding and fresh water

• Litter or toilet cleaning

• Regular play and comfort time

• Overnight presence in your home

• Daily photos and updates

Overnight sitting is focused on caring for your pet and staying overnight in your home, rather than providing 24-hour constant supervision. I may occasionally be out during the day for work or errands, so this service is usually best suited to pets who are comfortable with their normal daytime routine. However, I always do my best to be flexible, so please feel free to get in touch to discuss your pet’s individual needs.

📝Important information:

Please let me know in advance if your pet has any medication needs, a preferred veterinary clinic, or any health concerns, allergies, or special care needs.

🚙Travel:

Based in the Timaru area.

0–5 km one-way - Free

5–10 km one-way - $5

10 km+ one-way - approx. $10 depending on location

🚨Safety:

Bookings through Pawshake include public liability insurance, vet guarantee (conditions apply), and secure booking support.

Your pet’s comfort, safety, and happiness always come first.

Thank you for reading my profile - I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pet soon 🐾❤️