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The next step is the meet-and-greet. This is an informal meeting at your home so you (and your pets!) can get to know a potential sitter. You are invited to discuss your needs and expectations openly, and then decide whether you would like to proceed with a booking. The meet-and-greet is 100% cost and obligation-free and will be arranged for a time that suits you.
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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.
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.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.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 AMMy 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 PMMy 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 PMMy 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 AMMy 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 AMSome pictures of the pet children during pet sitting
Zola and Roxy
Zoe
Oliver