K9 to 5 Pet Sitters

04/03/2026

To all my followers on here.
Im sorry iv been abit MIA
Due to working full time now we are not currently offering our inhouse/overnight pet sitting services.
A few have reached out over the months and Unfortunately its just too difficult to juggle full time employment and inhouse petsitting.

I travel 30mins to and from daily (1hr) to work.
I appreciate your understanding.

However, if your in the matamata or cambridge area, and u require your pets sat for for the odd day here and there I may be able to help in in those circumstances.

Thanks for standing by.
Have a peaceful day.

20/05/2025

Contest now Closed!

📸Photo Contest Alert! 📸

Do you have the cutest pet with the most adorable

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Make sure to include your pet's name and a fun fact about them!

Contest dates:
📅 May 16th - May 31st

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Terms and Conditions
This contest is open to residents of New Zealand (excluding Vetlife staff members).
Only one entry per person.
By entering, you give us permission to share your photo on our social media channels.
Winners will be selected based on creativity and cuteness
The contest runs from May 16th to May 31st, 2025. Entries submitted after this period will not be considered.
Winners will be announced on June 6th, 2025
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Prize packs will be made available for collection by the winner from their local Vetlife Clinic.

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11/04/2025

Do your dogs also do this?
Zeke (little one) and beau (big boi) always howl with the fire brigade siren. And now I finally was able to catch them in the act.
🚒 🐕 🚨

09/04/2025

After doing some gardens today for a regular, I come across this beaut! 🕷
My first ever encounter with a wolf spider.
They do have venom, but it isn't harmful to humans. FYI.
This thing was pretty big. Probably the biggest spider iv ever held.
This little thang, had the ends of 2 of its legs missing. When spiders lose a limb/s they can regenerate new limbs when they molt (shed their outter shell , because they have exoskeletons- much like how crabs, crayfish etc shed as well)
However, if this spood is old, it won't ever molt again (they stop moltting when they grow to a certain size) meaning it will stay an amputee for the rest of its life.
I love spiders, and it's a dream of mine to hold a Goliath bird eater some day (biggest spider in the world) they are so big, their name gives them away.
Enjoy!

05/04/2025

Just wanted to jump on and introduce myself.
It was bought to my attention recently that I didn't have anything about myself on this page. So whilst alot of you know me and who I am, there are a few new followers of this page that don't know what I look like or who they have spoken to when they have made enquiries etc.

Please don't let my looks be deceiving to you. I may look a little intimidating but I can assure you, I'm the biggest softie.
Anywho.. Iv had a bit of an influx of last minute enquiries for over Easter, however I am fully booked over this period. With people even being booked 2 months+ in advance.

Unfortunately there is only 1 of me.

Thank you for supporting my page and small business ❤️ it wouldn't be possible without you.

25/03/2025

Celebrating my 5th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

25/03/2025

Recently we had the pleasure of looking after these 2 gorgeous 🐕 🐕 and 3x 🐈 🐈 🐈 for 6 days.
Rango, the beautiful and shy greyhound, and Layla, a 12yo yorkie/Sydney silky mix.
Both opposite ends of the size scale, but Layla gave off big dog energy for sure.
Not alot of people realise that even though greyhounds have been used for racing, they can be rather lazy breeds. (Rango has never raced, he has been a pet only) When Rango wasn't protecting me from cats, birds, or people walking past, he was happy chilling and lazing about on his bed or with his toy monkey. Layla made sure to be protector of the house but also took plenty of naps in her down time. This made our walks really nice and easy. Both amazing lead walkers.
FYI- looking after Rango was the first id ever heard a greyhound bark. And iv met quiet a few.
The 3 kitties were absolutely gorgeous and loved having a play with their strings and chase them around as well.

Slots are booking up fast with spaces taken 18-21st april, 15th-16th may, 2nd-8th June And 10th-18th august.
If your interested in any of my services please feel free to get in touch to know more about what I can do to help you and your pets while your away from home.

08/03/2025

Many of you have made contact with me, weather it be from this page or shared via community notices.
I appreciate each and every single one of you.
We are currently booked for 12-17th of this month.
15th may to....??
2nd-8th June
And 10th-18th august.
Thank you all for choosing me as your house/pet sitter. This page wouldn't be possible without wonderful people like yourselves.

Love to all.
K9 to 5 Petsitters & Zeke.

23/02/2025

I had the pleasure this weekend of looking after Totahi and poppy in putaruru. Not only does house and pet sitting mean that your home will be secure while your away, but it also means your pets won't be stressed, by taking them out of their comfort zone and put into kennels.
It was an absolute pleasure to watch these 2 over the weekend and it also gave me abit of a break from the hustle and bustle of town life.

I can offer the community, day sits, over night house and pet sits (at your home) or house sitting and leaving at night, with your house and pets secure until I return the following morning.
Day sits and the latter would only be suitable within the matamata area. House sit and pet sitting package can be offered to matamata piako district as it means I won't be commuting daily.
If you would like more info or if you are interested, please get in touch. I respond pretty quickly to messages.

All the best from me here at K9 to 5 🐕 🐈 🐦 🐄 🐔 🐑 🐇 🦎 🐹 🐁 🐀 🐎

29/01/2025

ANNNND just like that....We're BAAAAACK!

Yes, it has been a long hiatus for K9 to 5, however we are back now. With the new year come in we have also broadened our horizons and now am able to offer a House sitting and petsitting service.
We really missed out on a niche of house sitting while pet sitting and missed out on alot of business because of that limitation. However, we are in a position now where we can watch your home and your pet. Taking away any concerns you have about your home security and your pets well being.
Please contact me on 0278572822 to discuss any questions you may have or if you are interested in either of these services.
At K9 to 5, no animal is too big or too small, we sit them all.
Photo- Zeke (little one) and Beau (big boy)

04/11/2021

Worth a read.

When Guy Fawkes season rolls around, many pet owners are worried about the impact it will have on their pets if they have a dog or cat that’s scared of fireworks. Noise phobias are very common, it’s a problem we treat in our clinic and through our Dog Zen Virtual Dog School A LOT.