Monique V pet sitter profile
StudentCo Pet Sitter Profile
Name of sitter:
Monique VArea:
Hatfield, PretoriaNote:
Monique happily looks after pets who are not in her immediate area - driving is not a problem.Course of study:
BSc (Genetics and Zoology)Approved StudentCo pet sitter since: March 2016
Experience with animals and own pets
I am lucky to share my family with Stoffel and Jay-Jay, 2 mid-sized rescue dogs. Stoffel has a prominent underbite and as such he requires special care - all his meals are soft food that he does not have to chew! They are very active and well trained.
Our family also used to include a Rottweiler cross called Karools and a Cockatoo called Kokie. As a little girl, I loved Kokie soooo much that he even accompanied me to school!
I have helped out regularly at my local SPCA. I have shadowed at both a small animal veterinary clinic and assisted and shadowed at a large animal veterinary clinic. I have also helped out on a cattle farm. I have also taken care of friends' pets over holidays when they were away.
Feedback from References
A. Malherbe - cattle farm
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:
Monique is the cousin of a friend of mine.
Please confirm that you are not an immediate family member, romantic partner or close friend of the above person.
Confirmed!Additional notes:
She's a very caring and compassionate person and you can see she loves animals. She's keen to learn and not afraid to work.Note from StudentCo: Monique did some work assisting on the Malherbe family's cattle farm.
StudentCo Client Reviews
Stay-overs with Ninya, Donkey, Cassidy and Fogo (3 Bassets and a Great Dane)
My name:
L. TroskieName of pet sitter:
MoniqueMy pets (breeds and names):
Ninya, Donkey, Cassidy and Fogo (3 Bassets and a Great Dane)Service used:
Stay-over ServiceMy 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:
My pets/children were well taken care of and that is most important!Stay-overs with Basjan and Bella (Labradors)
My name:
N. van ZijlName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Basjan and Bella (Labradors)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:
9/30/2016 19:47Stay-overs with Amber (Africanis) and Molly (Boerboel X)
My name:
C. TerinkName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Amber (Africanis) and Molly (Boerboel X)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 pictures.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:
Monique was absolutely wonderful. This was the first time I left my babies with someone they did not know but Monique made me feel very at ease so I could enjoy my time away. I will definitely be using Monique in future.Date of Review:
10/10/2016 18:52Stay-overs with Kiara the Boerboel
My name:
J. SchnuirName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Kiara the BoerboelService 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:
Excellent!Date of Review:
1/9/2017 4:38:59 AMStay-overs with Puff, Zoey & Billy
My name:
Jacinda Van der MerweName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Puff, Zoey & BillyService 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:
Thank you!
Date of Review:
5/31/2017 5:57:14 AMStay-overs with Puff, Zoey & Billy
My name:
Jacinda van der MerweName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Puff, Zoey & BillyService 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:
Always happy!!
Thank you!
Date of Review:
7/26/2017 11:15:22 AMVisits with Jason (dog)
My name:
Robert KressirerName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Jason (dog)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:
Monique is a fantastic dog sitter, I just don't want to praise her too much as other interested parties might want her as well and then she has no time for us.
Date of Review:
10/4/2017 12:36:39 PMVisits with Jason (German Shepherd)
My name:
Robert KressirerName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Jason (German Shepherd)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:
Please do not ask each time we hire Monique for a Feedback as ist the same all times, excellent Service, thank youRK
Date of Review:
10/31/2017 12:42:34 PMStay-overs with Jason
My name:
Robert, KressirerName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
JasonService 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:
Monique is a true Champion and excellent dog sitter and handler.
I could not imagine a better one.
Date of Review:
3/6/2018 9:53:50 AMStay-overs with Puff, Zoey & Billy
My name:
Jacinda van der MerweName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Puff, Zoey & BillyService 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:
Always happy!
Thank you.Date of Review:
5/3/2017 11:28:42 AMStay-overs with Puff (cat) and Zoe & Billy (Dachshunds)
My name:
J. van der MerweName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Puff (cat) and Zoe & Billy (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:
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:
Thank you!! Appreciate!Date of Review:
3/2/2017 5:59:44 AMVisits with Jenna, Kaylee, Lexi (Huskies) and Candy (Swiss Shepherd Cross)
My name:
N. CelliersName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Jenna, Kaylee, Lexi (Huskies) and Candy (Swiss Shepherd Cross)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:
Monique shows such enjoyment looking after our girls. Four very different personalities. That can test one. From stubborn to unsure. She handles them beautifully. Hence the request for her a second time. 2017 will be the same. We will request her specificyDate of Review:
12/29/2016 17:22Visits with Puff the cat
My name:
J. FourieName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Puff the catService 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:
Thank you very much - Monique did an excellent job!yDate of Review:
1/4/2017 6:45Visits with Jenna, Kaylee, Lexia and Candy (Siberia huskies); Candy (Swiss shepherd cross)
My name:
Nadine CelliersName of pet sitter:
Monique VMy pets (breeds and names):
Jenna, Kaylee, Lexia and Candy (Siberia huskies); Candy (Swiss shepherd cross)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:
Monique has looked after our girls over many years.
I trust her.
She uses initiative and always listens to my advise..
My girls keep her busy.
Date of review:
10/21/2019 13:27