Michaella C pet sitter profile
StudentCo Pet Sitter Profile
Name of sitter:
Michaella CArea:
Zwartkop, CenturionNote:
Michaella happily looks after pets who are not in her immediate area - driving is not a problem.Course of study:
B.Ed (Intermediate Phase)Approved StudentCo pet sitter since: November 2016
Experience with animals and own pets
My family has always actively been involved with animals! Since I can remember, we always had a variety of animals: Goldfish, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits and dogs. My sisters and I would take turns feeding them all every day. We loved playing with the rabbits and dogs. We also enjoyed watching and caring for the chicks and ducklings.
When I was seven my aunty brought me a little Cocker Spaniel X puppy. He was mine and I took great care of him. He loved swimming - he was constantly in the fish pond! When I was 15 years old my little sister got a Jack Russel mix. My dog and her dog were instantly friends and her dog soon learnt all my dog’s mannerisms. We took our dogs on walks, bathed them and spent hours everyday playing with them.
We also had 5 cockatiels, and about seven baby tortoises. They were my mom’s tortoises and my big sister’s birds. All the animals were taken care of by everyone, but each person had their own duty towards their own animals.
I have previously taken care of family friends’ hamsters and birds when they were on holiday. I helped a friend take care of two German Shepherds last year. I also feed and play with a cat that lives in the complex next to ours. When I visit friends, I love playing with heir dogs and cats.
I believe my experience with my own pets and friends’ pets have taught me a lot about animals and has shown me how much I care about the well-being of all animals!
Feedback from References
L. Stokes - Louis Fourie Gymnastic Club
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:
Michaella has always been a great employee/asset to Louis Fourie Gymnastic Club.
She is passionate about working and interacting with other people. She easily adapts to any environment and she's a fast learner. Forever committed, presentable, well-spoken and has the drive to go the extra mile, innovative and motivated by success, she works hard and enjoys being challenged.
She has a very warm heart.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!Additional notes:
She will definitely be a great asset to any company, she will never disappoint.E. de Kock - Louis Fourie Gymnastic Club
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:
Michaella was a gymnast at my Club for 10 years and then became a gymnastics coach at the club.
She coached gymnastics for 3 years at the club. Michaella is extremely reliable, punctual, positive and was passionate about her job.
She also has a passion for kids and the kids love her. She will be a great asset to any company.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!StudentCo Client Reviews
Visits with Katrien the Pot-bellied pig
My name:
E. EngelbrechtName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Katrien the Pot-bellied pigService 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 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:
1/11/2017 11:08:00 AMVisits with Zabrina & Hägar (Jack Russell Terriers)
My name:
C. DonianName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Zabrina & Hägar (Jack Russell Terriers)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 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:
A few points:
Date of Review:
2/7/2017 6:07:42 AMStay-overs with Zazu, George (dogs), Zemi, Thomas (cats), Dolla (African Grey), Voeltjie (cockatiel)
My name:
Nicci de Wet-du ToitName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Zazu, George (dogs), Zemi, Thomas (cats), Dolla (African Grey), Voeltjie (cockatiel)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:
Upon return the animals are really chilled which means they feel comfortable with Michaella and that is the most important to me.
For as long as what this lady does pet-sitting with you, we will book her with every going away.
Highly recommend her to any other people needing pet-sitting.
We have also been telling all our friends about your service.
Thank you!
Date of Review:
6/14/2017 8:34:21 AMVisits with Vansha (Rottweiler)
My name:
Matt KauffensteinName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Vansha (Rottweiler)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 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:
2/27/2018 6:50:23 AMStay-overs with Dexter, Didi and Lexie (Maltese)
My name:
Linel Van ZylName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Dexter, Didi and Lexie (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 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 will definitely be making use of your services again.
Date of Review:
4/11/2018 11:33:46 AMStay-overs with Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)
My name:
Janine NightingaleName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)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!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:
I found Michaella to be a lovely person that acted professionally at all times.
She was great and I know dealing with my two very energetic pups is not easy but she simply took it in stride and sent us some adorable pictures which clearly showed
Date of Review:
Stay-overs with Rover (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Luna (Africanis)
My name:
Shabari GerberName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Rover (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Luna (Africanis)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!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:
Michaella was wonderful in taking care of our pups and they took to her immediately.
We got daily updates even though we didn't ask for them specifically.
As it was our first time using StudentCo, we were a bit concerned about stay over a
Date of Review:
Stay-overs with Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)
My name:
Janine NightingaleName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)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!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:
9/19/2018 9:15:17 AMStay-overs with 5 dogs, Kitty and Birdie
My name:
Elmarie EngelbrechtName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
5 dogs, Kitty and BirdieService 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:
Michaella is amazing.
Thank you.
Date of Review:
10/10/2018 7:57:28 AMStay-overs with Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)
My name:
Janine NightingaleName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)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:
Such peace of mind to have Michaella watch our pups when we are away!
Date of Review:
11/22/2018 11:03:24 AMStay-overs with Rover (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Luna (Africanis)
My name:
Shabari GerberName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Rover (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Luna (Africanis)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:
5Additional Comments:
This was the second time we asked Michaella to stay with our pups and this time around it was for full 2 weeks.
Although, we were nervous as any paw parent would be to go away for so long, our worries were appeased within a day.
Michaella sent us pictures everyday and in fact, we requested her to send the same to our parents since we were overseas without internet and she had no problems with that.
Our furbabies love her and we can see that in how comfortable they are around her.
There were no issues with her staying at the house as well and it was in fact in a better shape than how we left it.
Thanks Michaella.
We recommend her for anyone looking for responsible caretakers for their pups - visits or stayovers.
Date of Review:
1/13/2019 8:26:18 PMStay-overs with Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and Zee
My name:
Elmarie EngelbrechtName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and ZeeService 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:
1/11/2019 10:10:34 AMStay-overs with Rover (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Luna (Africanis)
My name:
Shabari GerberName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Rover (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Luna (Africanis)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:
4/25/2019 6:27:41 PMStay-overs with Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and Zee
My name:
Elmarie EngelbrechtName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and ZeeService 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!If 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent, please rate your overall experience with StudentCo and this sitter:
5Stay-overs with Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)
My name:
Janine NightingaleName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Indie and Esco (Golden Retrievers)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 Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and Zee
My name:
Elmarie EngelbrechtName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and ZeeService 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!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 Roxy and Spencer (Golden Retreivers)
My name:
Celeste BraybrookeName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Roxy and Spencer (Golden Retreivers)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:
4Stay-overs with Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and Zee
My name:
Elmarie EngelbrechtName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Nuschka, Chino, Bella, Archie and ZeeService 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:
4Visits with Kipper (Labrador retriever)
My name:
Michele BebbingtonName of pet sitter:
Michaella CMy pets (breeds and names):
Kipper (Labrador retriever)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:
Great service. Thank you!Date of review:
10/1/2019 10:34