Meet the team

Wellington’s Premier Pet Sitters

 I understand that caring for pets in their own home requires a deep level of trust and responsibility,

along with unfailing and genuine love for all animals.

Creature Comforts owner and pet sitter Byndie

Hi I’m Byndie, the founder and owner of Creature Comforts NZ Ltd

Throughout my life, my love for animals has been unwavering. From dogs and cats to chinchillas and everything in between, I’ve cherished them all.   So in 2002, after returning home after several years of living overseas I gained my qualification as a Veterinary Nurse and began working in central Wellington clinic.

During my time as a vet nurse, I soon recognised that there was a need for a professional alternative to boarding pets while their owners were away, so Creature Comforts was founded.

Working with animals every day brings constant new learning experiences and has taught me many valuable lessons.   Over the past 20 years, I have evolved and my knowledge and skills have grown, always striving to improve. To this day, many of our first clients are still with us, which I believe is a testament to our commitment to continually grow and provide the best possible care.

Caring for pets in their own home requires trust, responsibility, and genuine affection. That’s why Creature Comforts is built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, and compassion. We continually strive to provide the very best care when you can’t be there!

 

 

Meet The Creature Comforts Team

Fadzai one of the Creature Comforts pet sitter

Tyla O'Neill

Tyla is our most recent team member, joining our team in 2024.  Tyla is currently studying at Victoria University in Wellington.   She has been involved with animals her whole life. Before she could walk or talk she was surrounded by animals. Whether it was cats, rabbits, horses, and dogs, lots of dogs!  Tyla grew up in a family that showed and bred dogs such as Border Terriers, English Pointers, German Shepherds, and Standard Smooth dachshunds. Tyla was invested in dog shows until she turned 18. She competed horses through high school and still has one.   Her specialty is in dogs and represented New Zealand at handling for dog showing in England in 2018 at Crufts.   She has been to international dog shows around the world and has a wide knowledge of dog breeds and handling.   She has worked for at her family kennels through out her lifetime, where she has learned the ins and outs regarding medicating, feeding, grooming, cuddling and caring for animals. She currently has two cats and a dog of her own and just loves being around animals and is really enjoying her new role with us here at Creature Comforts and she can’t wait to meet you and your pets!

Shirley- one of the Creature Comforts pet sitters

Shirley James

With a passion for all creatures great and small Shirley has enjoyed several years of volunteering with the Wellington Zoo, the SPCA and fostering cats and kittens in preparation for desexing and adoption to their forever homes.

From building cardboard castles for kittens to making puzzle feeders for kaka, Shirley has developed a particular interest in environmental enrichment for animals.

In 2017 Shirley qualified with the NZ Certificate of Animal Technology from Otago Polytechnic and she is now loving being an NZCAT herself!

Maddie Wellington pet sitter Creature Comforts

Jaimee Stone

Jaimee has been around animals her whole life, she grew up on a lifestyle block with dogs, cats, horses, sheep, cows, chickens, ducks guinea pigs and fish & has been riding horses since she was 4.

Between her studies at Victoria University, Jaimee loves taking her horse out for rides and her high-energy staffy x whippet x beardie rescue dog out for veeerryyy long walks. 

She is experienced in working with animals, having worked for 4 years at a small farm that held children’s birthday parties and school holiday programmes, involving pony rides, guinea pig and rabbit cuddles & interactions with all sorts of animals, teaching children to care for them all. 

Jaimee’s looking forward to meeting and caring for you pets soon 🙂

 

Gemma Wainuiomata pet sitter

Gemma Kahi

We are very fortunate to have Gemma as one of our amazing casual employees. Gemma has been a valuable member of the Creature Comforts team since 2013. Despite her demanding role as a full-time practice manager at a busy veterinary clinic in Wellington, Gemma generously helps us cater to our clients in the Wainui area as she is a local. Gemma’s passion for veterinary nursing began in 2005 when she worked with Byndie in her first veterinary nursing job. Since then, she has continued to work as a veterinary nurse, and in 2015, she was promoted to the position of Practice Manager, which she thoroughly enjoys. Gemma is a proud pet parent to Boss, a huntaway rotti X, two cats, Jam and Mo, and two Guinea pigs, Panda and Wolfgang.

Kyndra one of the Creature Comforts pet sitters

Tyla Greenwood -

Coming Soon

Kate a pet sitter for Creature Comforts Wellington

Nicole Brebner

Nicole joined our team in April 2023, after relocating from Hawke’s Bay to Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Nicole has always cared deeply about animal welfare and is a devoted animal lover. During her time in Hawke’s Bay, Nicole worked as the Customer Service Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator at the Hastings SPCA, where she dealt with a diverse range of animals daily. Nicole also has over 3 years of previous experience in pet sitting – so there is not much she hasn’t dealt with!

Alongside working for Creature Comforts, Nicole is a passionate creative and graduated in 2021 from the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) with a Bachelor of Performing Arts. When she’s not feeding or walking your pets, you’ll likely find her singing, dancing or painting!

Nicole is a fantastic addition to our team and you can trust that she will provide the highest level of care and companionship for your pets when you can’t be there.

Are you interested in joining the Creature Comforts team?

We’re always keen to hear from animal-loving superstars.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch

Email byndie@creaturecomfortsnz.co.nz

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