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Name of sitter:
Michael RArea:
Centurion (Eldoraigne)Note:
Michael happily looks after pets who are not in his immediate area - driving is not a problem.Course of study:
LLB (Law)Approved StudentCo pet sitter since: November 2016
Experience with animals and own pets
My name is Michael and I love animals!
I have enjoyed the company of all types of dogs, from pugs to Dobermans. I have also cared for parrots, buggies and snakes.
My dogs at home are 2 Labradors named Spuddy and Roxy. Food-time and bathtime are excellent bonding opportunities!
I believe that the relationship that dog owners have with their pets is a reflection on the personality of the owner.
My experience with pets has always been positive and I am proud of the fact that animals like me. Prior to joining StudentCo, I have also done pet sitting in my private capacity.
I believe that together with my love for pets and my commitment to their happiness I will be an great pet sitter to any kind of pets in any conditions!
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:
He was house sitting from time to time, watching our pets when we were on holiday.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!Additional notes:
He is a very real and pure 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:
He worked as an au pair for my 5 year old brother. It was for about 2 years.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!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:
Michael was our petsitter over December holidays - he looked after our two dogs, Amber and Rocco.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!My name:
Lizette AbbottName of pet sitter:
Michael RMy pets (breeds and names):
Skalla (Labrador), Simson and Sarah (Dachshunds)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:
Not quite...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:
5/16/2017 6:41:17 AMMy name:
Lizette AbbottName of pet sitter:
Michael RMy pets (breeds and names):
Skalla, Simson and SarahService 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:
Not at all.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:
5Additional Comments:
Thanks Michael!
Date of Review:
6/6/2017 7:01:21 PMMy name:
Natalie PretoriusName of pet sitter:
Michael RMy pets (breeds and names):
Pluto, Venus, Astro (Dogs) and Nixon, Luna, Orion, Eclipse (Cats)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:
5Additional Comments:
We were truely happy with Micheal watching over our Furry kids.
We will glady make use of him again in the future.
We know our 7 brats are a handful, from giving attention and feeding them, having to watch them all eat so they don't "steal" each others food, more Pluto than any of the others, and then still having to give some of them medicine.
He did an exceptional job!
Date of Review:
6/21/2017 7:52:21 PMMy name:
Liza SteynName of pet sitter:
Michael RMy pets (breeds and names):
Soutie, Pepper and Bullet (cats)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:
5Additional Comments:
Will recommend and make use of your services again.
Date of Review:
10/5/2017 8:40:14 AMMy name:
Lizette AbbottName of pet sitter:
Michael RMy pets (breeds and names):
Skalla and coService 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:
Not at all.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:
5Additional Comments:
I have not expected updates!
Very happy!
Date of Review:
9/13/2017 12:16:50 PMMy name:
Irene de OliveiraName of pet sitter:
Michael DMy pets (breeds and names):
Caine (Boerbol), JB (German Shepherd cross), Fudge (Swiss Shepherd), Luna (Weinermer) and Dog (Yorkie)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 4:52:27 AMMy name:
Lorinda SwartName of pet sitter:
Michael RMy pets (breeds and names):
Levi (Golden Reteiever), Diesel(Labrador) and Rambo (Yorkie)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:
5/3/2018 4:06:18 AMSome pictures of the pet children during pet sitting
Survivor
Buksie
Simson & Sarah
Silalla
Pluto and Astro
Sikalla
Samson and Sarag
Pluto and Venus
Nixon
Lunar
Sweet pup
Simson and Sarah
Sihalla
Duke
Chiva
2Pac
Mojo
Nikshe
Klonkie
Abbey
Nikshe
Mojo and Abbey
Mojo and Abbey
Klonkie