About Us
kiwi pet care
Pet Sitting NZ is a New Zealand owned and run platform for Kiwi pet sitters and pet parents. Every sitter member signs the NZ Pet Care Code of Conduct, built on New Zealand animal welfare law. We verify the sitters who go further, and we give members education, resources and discounts on NZ pet brands. It all grows out of our community of over [current number], where PSNZ began in 2016.
What we offer
- Multiple membership options, including free membership for all Kiwi pet sitters.
- An industry Code of Conduct outlining best practices and requirements.
- Training, mentoring, and business development opportunities.
- Vetting services.
- A thriving Facebook community where members can network and connect.
- Advertising opportunities for pet care businesses
....and a lot more!
Join us in fostering a thriving community where we celebrate success and give every pet-related business and charity the recognition and support they deserve.
Our Values
Community
Community is where PSNZ began and it’s still at the heart of what we do. We’re inclusive and supportive, and we learn alongside our members. We also share a deep appreciation of what pets bring to families and communities across New Zealand.
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Commitment
PSNZ and our members are committed to a high standard of pet care, set out in the NZ Pet Care Code of Conduct. We’re also committed to giving members the education and resources to keep learning and do the job well.
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Compassion
Compassion guides how we work. We aim to understand and support the needs of our community, with a helping hand and non-judgmental advice when members need it. We also know how much pets mean to their families, which is why we created the NZ Pet Care Code of Conduct, to help make sure furry and feathered family members are in safe hands.
Our history
Pet Sitting NZ began in 2016 as a Facebook community group, started by a Cantabrian pet sitter to connect with pet parents and other pet carers.
As the community grew, we saw a gap for a New Zealand platform built around a clear standard for pet sitters, one that offered more than a profile. We wanted sitters to have a code of conduct to work to, a way to be verified, and education and resources to keep learning.
With the support and feedback of our members, pet parents and the wider pet industry, we launched the platform in December 2024. Today, we’re building a platform that promotes professional pet care.
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Our team
Brittany Anderson
I am happiest when I'm surrounded by animals, with some of my best memories being from my childhood on our farm. I have been a pet sitter, a pet owner, and am active with animal rescues.
Trish Anderson
I've always adored animals, and currently have four rescue cats. Sharing life with a pet is non-negotiable in our family... the more the merrier actually! It's great to see so many animal lovers in the PSNZ community.
