Think Pets

27/09/2023

It hasn't been the most pleasant day today, but the weather has been amazing during our first month of Spring.

We had the pleasure of caring for Beau the Frenchie for a house sit earlier in the month.

We've also caught up with Joni, Benji and Coco for walks and home visits, and welcomed back Mia and Pumba for weekly walks. Albi and Ralphie are very happy to see their friends again.

It's been great to see our sweet friend Suri.

Let's continue to welcome the warmer weather as the holidays get closer.

26/08/2023

Happy International Dog Day! Here are some recent photos taken out on adventures. Every day is only another opportunity to spoil your dog, but give them some extra special treatment today. 😍

21/08/2023

🐕 Love walking your dog? Make sure you scoop up its p**p! Dog poo can be washed into our stormwater drains that go straight to our rivers and the sea. The bacteria (E. Coli) in dog poo can make water unsafe for swimming 🏊.
💧 For more tips to protect our waterways visit ecan.govt.nz/stormwater

21/08/2023

Spring is fast approaching, so we're beginning to welcome warm weather and sunny days. We caught up with Koru, Scullywag and Clara earlier in the month for a house sit, and have had some awesome weekly dog walks with our pups.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

01/08/2023

This last week has been a great amount of busy, we just finished a house sit this past weekend with Mousse and Janice, Ralphie was excited to welcome Pumba back for weekly walks, and we have also welcomed Enzo to the team.

Mia will be away for a few weeks while her family go on a big adventure.

We're looking forward to catching up with some familiar furbabies this upcoming weekend. 😍

24/07/2023

Wet and wild start to this week, we're always out walking rain or shine. 😍 Some of our dogs absolutely love getting muddy!

22/07/2023

When you lose a pet, you don't only lose an animal, but a friend and a family member. We're very sorry to hear about the recent passing of Vedder, who we remember by his beautiful nature and funny personality.

Our hearts go out to his sibling Laika and their family. If you're familiar with The Rainbow Bridge poem, you will understand that loss doesn't mean forever, only that your reunion will be bittersweet and worth the wait.

We love you Vedder!

20/07/2023

Albi and I met a lovely woman on Monday who gave us two free pairs of beautifully hand knitted jerseys, which happen to fit Albi very well. Shout out to Robin for her generosity! 🥰

16/07/2023

Here are some photos we've taken over the last few weeks, private walks with a new pup Suri on board, and finished up a house sit with a pair of gorgeous dachshunds Feebee and Ronnie.

It's been a great long weekend so far, we'll be back next week with more walkies! 😍

15/07/2023

Happy Matariki! I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend, and spending some time with family and of course furbabies. 🥰

02/07/2023

We hope that everyone is enjoying their weekend, it's nice to see the sun making an appearance despite the cold wind. Mousse and Janice welcomed us into their home for an overnight stay on Friday.

Our friends Minnie and Pumba finished up their walks this week, it's been great spending time with them and I'm sure we'll see them again soon.

It was lovely to catch up with Robbie during one of our walks as well, he's an awesome pup.

24/06/2023

Good week for walkies, the dogs are always great and ready for anything. We caught up with our little friends Bodhi and Henry.

We had our last walk with Whisky and Soda on Friday, they are very special and we loved getting to know them.

Home visits and dog walks are a great way to break up the work day, at your request we can make adjustments to the care you're looking for.

17/06/2023

Another week of walkies with these gorgeous pups, the weather has been pretty chilly lately but it's never too much to pass up an outing!

More home visits and a house sit with our German Shepherd friend Zeek.

We met a bearded collie cross friend during one of our trips, it's always nice to meet other people and pups. It's so special how dogs have the ability to connect us. 😍

12/06/2023

Here's a few photos of some of the adventures we've been on in the last week, lots of walking and home visits.

Keep in mind that we offer private dog walks with dogs from the same household, up to trios. We're slowly introducing trio dog walks with different dogs, more information on that soon.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you! 🐾

04/06/2023

Happy King's birthday! I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend, we spent our weekend with one of our senior pup clients, and a little bit of Winter cleaning at home.

If you associated a dog breed with this holiday, it would be a Corgi. Enjoy this picture of the Queen's royal corgis, Sandy and Muick.

14/05/2023

Happy Mother's day from the team at Think Pets. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, to the mothers and dog mums. This special day goes out to you. 😍

07/05/2023

I enjoyed catching up with Laika and Vedder recently for a longer house sit, and this past weekend with Pepper. It's always nice to spend time with these pups.

Albi is taken on weekly walks, and I had my first walk with Leo on Tuesday last week.

We love our house sits and walking your dogs, it's always fun seeing how they interact with the outdoor environment, and how excited they are to explore.

If you would like to know more about the services we provide, you are always welcome to message us with any questions you may have. 😊

06/05/2023

We just created our first TikTok video featuring Albi! If you'd like to see more, head over to our account and follow us. I've been wanting to do this for a little while, thankfully the editing tools are very easy to use.

I thought I'd start a TikTok account showcasing our quirky clients! This is Albi the whippet, he's certainly a character.

03/05/2023

Canine cough, otherwise known as kennel cough, has been showing up locally again recently. It is common and highly contagious, thankfully with a low mortality rate. If your pet has recently been in an environment with exposure to the disease, or you have observed any symptoms, contact your veterinarian for advice.

You can read more about it here:
https://nzva.org.nz/news/canine-cough/

09/04/2023

Happy Easter! I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend, and spending some quality time with friends and family. I've been looking after Pepper over the holidays, while Monica has been with another sweet pup in their home.

Shout out to our family for holding the fort with our pets at home.

Reminder to keep your chocolate out of reach from your furbabies, Easter isn't the only time to consider this, but also very important to remember to avoid vet visits!

06/04/2023

It was great to be able to spend some time getting to know Zeek the German Shepherd last week, and staying a couple of days with Beau, Teddy, George and Louie. Beautiful Zeek was full of energy and has a great personality, and the boys are always cheeky but fun to have around.

Monica caught up with Lady and Zeddicus again for a few nights, they are awesome pups and know how to make you laugh.

I found a pair of dogs roaming on the side of the road, while I was on my way to a house sit a few days ago. Thankfully with the help of another person, I loaded them into my car, and dropped them off at a local vet clinic. If you see dogs roaming in your neighbourhood and you can't safely approach them, please call the city council and let them know about them wandering. Our local pound has a great reputation and management. 😊

31/03/2023

Michelle had surgery on Tuesday to remove a lump, thanks to our dad it was a success. Monica and I were there for emotional support! He's always there to help when we need it, if our animals could talk, they would tell him how much they appreciate it.

We actually lost Demeter on the 20/02, because it was so close to losing Romy, it felt too raw to share the news. Michelle and Persephone are looking after each other but are surely missing them. I'm glad that we have Michelle for a little longer.

I wanted to share more photos of Demeter but unable to, so here's a photo of the day we picked up mum and baby in only my second week of working at the pet store in 2021. It's worth mentioning that I've also got a photo of Demeter's litter, I'm glad that we were able to keep Persephone with her mum.

23/03/2023

Our start to the week was fun and eventful, we had separate overnight stays with our furry friends. On Sunday we caught up with Laika and Vedder, Monday we spent time with Beau, Teddy, George and Louie, and lastly Tuesday we hung out with Lady and Zeddicus.

Monica will be spending a little more time with Lady and Zeddicus this week, and I'll be seeing the others again very soon. Our friends always give us the best hospitality, company and undivided attention!

10/03/2023

It was great to meet and care for Mabel, Louie the rainbow lorikeet and her sister Lucy last weekend, and catch up for a night with our friends Laika and Vedder. Mabel is only 13 weeks old, but despite the usual puppy antics and young age, she was a very calm and sweet little pup. Lucy has her work cut out for her, but she is incredibly patient, tolerant and receptive of Mabel.

It was my birthday yesterday, Lola has been keeping me great company. Thank you to Lola's parents for having my family come and visit me in their home, Lola snuggled up with my dad and nephew. She's had replacement family this weekend. ❤

02/03/2023

It was Ralphie's 1st birthday on Sunday, he was spoiled by his mum Monica with new toys and yummy treats. Happy birthday you big goofball.

When it comes to birthday cakes, Monica is an expert. She even made one of our siblings her wedding cake! Our family is very lucky to have such a skilled baker, she's always showcasing her talent on special occasions. Ralphie shared his cake with his friends Sadie and Rosie. You can see in the photos how focused they look!

28/02/2023

We enjoyed the past weekend we had with Koru, Scullywag, Clara and Pepper. Because the pups all go to the same daycare, we had a lot of fun organizing a joint carpool ride. We've had great weather for walkies, and perfect warmth inside for cuddles at night.

Clara couldn't help herself but take a spot up on the bed next to Monica and her siblings, and Pepper ate up all of the food and treats I gave her. Koru and Scullywag even had the opportunity to meet little Rosie at home.

22/02/2023

Here's an appreciation post, life is full of little wins! Yesterday evening, I took Sadie out for a walk with a friend. During our walk, a father and daughter came by on a pram, and to my surprise Sadie greeted them with interest and affection. The little girl hopped out to get closer, but Sadie was more interested in her food!

This moment blew me away. Training is an ongoing commitment no matter the age, but her resilience and confidence has improved over the last year. With each walk we take together, she grows more and more comfortable. I'm so proud of my dog.

21/02/2023

We caught up with Benji and Coco yesterday for a home visit, while their mum took their little sister Joni to daycare. Coco loves the attention and Benji has benefited from regular visits, the support from his family and friends help boost his overall confidence.

Home visits break up the work day, feed and replace water for your pets, and provide them with company. If you haven't been with us before and you are looking for a house sitter, it's also a great way for your pets to familiarize themselves with us. 🥰