Kirsten P pet sitter profile
StudentCo Pet Sitter Profile
Name of sitter:
Kirsten PArea:
Randpark Ridge, RandburgNote:
Kirsten happily looks after pets who are not in her immediate area - driving is not a problem.Course of study:
Psychology (Hons)Approved StudentCo pet sitter since: September 2017
Experience with animals and own pets
To talk briefly about my interaction with my pets, would be to start off by mentioning I currently have a 7 year old male cat (Monster) and a 1 year old female teacup Toy Pom (Biscuit).
To me, my pets are not pets but rather my babies - Biscuit is my little angle and I try and involve her in as much of my life as possible. My time spent with her involves me taking her to the park or for a walks regularly, grooming and bathing her, and lots of time playing outside. All responsibility is mine as she is my dog.
My interaction with other animals has been very similar, looking after other people’s pets has involved play time, feeding and caring for them.
When I was younger we had many different pets - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, fish, ducks and a tortoise. My family has always been a huge lover of animals, so my upbringing was always filled with loving memories of animals.
Feedback from References
E. Naude - pet sitting
Being part of StudentCo means working with children and animals. In your opinion, would the above person be suitable for this type of work?
Absolutely!Would you describe him/her as an honest, reliable individual?
Yes, I would.Would you trust this person with your own children, home and pets?
Yes, I would.Please describe how you know this person:
Kirsten has been my neighbour since she was about 12 years old.
She looked after my pets during times that I was away from home, for up to 5 weeks at a time, from a very young age.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!Additional notes:
I can recommend Kirsten 100%. She always struck me as a very mature and reliable person.E. Spies - pet sitting
Being part of StudentCo means working with children and animals. In your opinion, would the above person be suitable for this type of work?
Absolutely!Would you describe him/her as an honest, reliable individual?
Yes, I would.Would you trust this person with your own children, home and pets?
Yes, I would.Please describe how you know this person:
My boyfriend's friend gave us her contact details when we went away to Durban - she looked after our house and dog for us.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!Additional notes:
She is very responsible and reliable and very helpful - had no problems with her whatsoever. Very excellent.StudentCo Client Reviews
Stay-overs with Zola (Staffie) and Roxy (Jack Russell)
My name:
Marlene FerreiraName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Zola (Staffie) and Roxy (Jack Russell)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets seemed happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!If 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Date of Review:
11/30/2017 5:06:33 AMStay-overs with Oliver (cat) and Zoe (dog)
My name:
Lara WalkerName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Oliver (cat) and Zoe (dog)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Sort of - I got updates, but they were not as detailed as I would have liked.Upon my return, my pets seemed happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!If 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Date of Review:
1/4/2018 8:45:49 PMStay-overs with Zola (Staffie) and Roxy (Jack Russell)
My name:
Marlene FerreiraName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Zola (Staffie) and Roxy (Jack Russell)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets seemed happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!If 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
4Date of Review:
1/10/2018 12:29:43 PMStay-overs with Daisy and Sadie (Spaniels)
My name:
Julie Hinds/VoultepsisName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Daisy and Sadie (Spaniels)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
Kirsten was an excellent, such a polite and professional and efficient young lady!
Our babies loved her and she was great with them.
You should be proud of her!
Date of Review:
10/4/2018 9:01:25 AMStay-overs with Sadie (Cocker Spaniel)
My name:
Gordon HindsName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Sadie (Cocker Spaniel)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
The daily updates, complete with photos, were highly appreciated.
Date of Review:
10/4/2018 9:01:25 AMStay-overs with Sadie and Daisy (Cocker Spaniels)
My name:
Gordon HindsName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Sadie and Daisy (Cocker Spaniels)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
This is not the 1st time we have booked with this sitter - we did not have a meet-and-greet as we know each other :)While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Date of Review:
1/30/2019 11:44:44 AMVisits with Max (Morkie) and Amy (Maltese)
My name:
Jessica MeiringName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Max (Morkie) and Amy (Maltese)Service used:
VisitsMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Date of Review:
2/17/2019 5:56:58 PMVisits with Bully, Bubbles and Kiara (Bulldogs)
My name:
Telisha AmbrosiusName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Bully, Bubbles and Kiara (Bulldogs)Service used:
VisitsMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
Kirsten is amazing with my dogs.
Date of Review:
2/26/2019 6:11:08 AMStay-overs with Max (Morkie) and Amy (Maltese)
My name:
Jessica MeiringName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Max (Morkie) and Amy (Maltese)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Stay-overs with Max (Morkie) and Amy (Maltese)
My name:
Jessica MeiringName of pet sitter:
Kisten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Max (Morkie) and Amy (Maltese)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!If 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Stay-overs with Lulu (Toypom) and Lily (French Poodle)
My name:
Liesl GeyserName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Lulu (Toypom) and Lily (French Poodle)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
Thank you so much Kirsten. My doggies were in such good hands and also for allowing them to sleep in bed with you. This was my first time using StudentCo and your entire process was great!Stay-overs with Missy (Jack Russell mix); Max (Husky mix); Ellie (Boerbul mix); Mittens (Cat); Floppy and Cottontail (Rabbits)
My name:
Tiffany CattanachName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Missy (Jack Russell mix); Max (Husky mix); Ellie (Boerbul mix); Mittens (Cat); Floppy and Cottontail (Rabbits)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Date of review:
2019/07/12 06:30:00Visits with Havana and Lancelot
My name:
Katrin StulpnerName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Havana and LancelotService used:
VisitsMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Date of Review:
2019/08/06 16:01:39Stay-overs with Tedd and Polly (Yorkie crosses)
My name:
Deborah de Sao JoseName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Tedd and Polly (Yorkie crosses)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
We went away for 2 weeks and were really worried about leaving our 2 little fur kids for such a long time. We met with Kirsten a few months before our trip and were immediately more comfortable knowing that she would be looking after them in our home while we were away. Kirsten did an absolutely fantastic job with our fur kids - she came and met them with our first meet and greet, and then again a few weeks before we went away after we asked if she would just so she was familiar to them before coming to stay over for the 2 weeks. They took to her immediately and we were really relieved that we could go away and not stress. While she looked after them she followed our requests to a T, sent us daily updates with pictures as we had asked for, let our domestic and gardener in and looked after our place while we were gone. Most importantly she kept our dogs routine intact, gave them love and attention while we were away and we came home to 2 very happy little chappies. We couldn't have asked for more. We were very happy with Kirsten and StudentCo, especially when they were so accommodating after I had got the date we come back wrong and needed an extra night stay over. Kirsten was a life saver and Angelique was quick as always to get back to us to confirm everything which was great when you are miles away and a little panicked about what to do. I would definitely recommend Kirsten and StudentCo.Date of Review:
2019/09/02 16:30:25Stay-overs with Jess and Roxy (German Shepherd)
My name:
WesleyName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Jess and Roxy (German Shepherd)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
Kirsten really loves dogs and I have absolute piece of mind when she takes care of my girls.Date of review:
9/30/2019 11:01Stay-overs with Max (Alsatian); Zoë (Alsatian/Husky cross); Pegasus (Yorkie); Odee and TJ (cat)
My name:
Debbie LawName of pet sitter:
Kirsten PMy pets (breeds and names):
Max (Alsatian); Zoë (Alsatian/Husky cross); Pegasus (Yorkie); Odee and TJ (cat)Service used:
Stay-oversMy pet sitter was well-presented and well-spoken during the meet-and-greet - I immediately felt comfortable:
Absolutely!While I was away, my pet sitter kept in daily contact. I knew what was going on at my home, and how my pets were doing:
Yup - I got detailed daily updates as well as picturesUpon my return, my pets were happy and well cared for:
Absolutely!Upon my return, my home was presented to me in a clean and respectable state:
Yup!My particular instructions were followed to a T:
Absolutely!I would recommend StudentCo to friends and family:
Yes, absolutely!I was satisfied with my dealings with the admin team:
Yes, absolutelyIf 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Additional Comments:
Kirsten was wonderful!
I got daily updates and photos which was wonderful.
When she came to drop the keys the pets were so happy to see her which is by far the greatest testament of how well she looked after them!
Thank you Kirsten!
Date of review:
1/13/2020 8:58