Nicole McLean- Smiles All Round Pet Care
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Nicole collaborates with her small team of carefully chosen pet lovers to offer reliable in-home pet visits (short term/emergency overnight stays limited but negotiable) and dog walking in Christchurch. Smiles All Round Petcare stays small on purpose—so your pets always feel safe, known, and genuinely cared for. Pet First Aid Qualified Nicole has over 25 years of animal ownership and experience including bird/parrot care, dairy farming, and living in the wilds of Zimbabwe Locally owned and relationship focused
About
I was raised on farms in Zimbabwe, where caring for animals was simply part of everyday life. Many of my earliest memories are of bottle-feeding lambs, raising chickens, and learning responsibility through hands-on care. I grew up surrounded by a wide variety of animals—horses, cattle, rodents, snakes, fish, parrots, dogs, and cats, as well as majestic African wildlife —each one shaping my understanding of animal behaviour and wellbeing. Inspired by the stories of James Herriot and Gerald Durrell, I developed a deep appreciation for the bond between people and animals from a young age. Farm life in New Zealand also meant early mornings helping to milk cows, building a strong work ethic and a calm, patient approach to animal handling. This lifelong connection with animals has carried through into my adult life, and I bring that same dedication, kindness, and experience to every pet I care for. Whether it’s energetic, elderly, or somewhere in between, I understand that each animal is unique and deserves thoughtful, compassionate care.
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