Meet the team

Kimberly

Kimberly has done a bit of the OE thing and is now happily settled back in New Zealand.

Building a relationship with all of the animals - cats, dogs, rabbits and birds is important to her. Kimberly has a strong commitment to her work and the animals, and they respond very well to her influence of routine and orderliness.

Kimberly has 3 cats at home that demand her attention at 6am every day, so she is usually the first to arrive at work in the morning!

Undertaking the Animal Care course at Polytech (passing with 100% grades!!) has provided Kimberly with much theoretical knowledge to complement her natural empathies and abilities.

Jessica

Jessica has come to Bunny Lodge after finishing her Animal Care qualification at the Polytech. Jessica enjoys the ongoing day-to-day interaction with the guests, getting to know each of their personailities and especially enjoys the challenge of assessing their "sociabilities".

The more boisterous dogs are her favourites, because of their continuous energy. This means that Jessica sleeps well every night! In her spare time, she enjoys the company of her horse. She keeps threatening to take many of the dogs home with her at the end of every day!

Beverley

Beverley has come from a background of caring for animal in a wide range of environments.

Her commitment to animal health and welfare has taken her to passing the Veterinary Nursing qualification. Beverley enjoys the opportunity for so much hands-on time with so many cats and dogs, while monitoring their health and well-being.

Tara

Tara has come from the UK, where she trained as an animal handler with the military. She is very enthusiastic about handling all sorts of dogs.

Her bright and cheery nature is always a pleasure to have around here and any problem is greeted with a chuckle and an offer to help. Her smaller size can be quite useful in calming some of the more timid dogs

Angela

Angela has finished an arts and psychology degree and is currently studying an animal management diploma, because she is so passionate about animals.

Her reliability and attention to detail are a huge asset here, and we just wish we could have more of her!

Hannah

Hannah is still studying (intending to be a lawyer), and playing very competitive hockey, so her time with us is restricted.

Hannah is extremely conscientious and dilligent about providing the dogs the best stay possible. Whenever her family goes away on holiday their gorgeous dog comes and stays here.

Margo

As a mother, wife and schoolteacher, co-owner Margo keeps a close eye on hygiene standards.

The pets' owners (and the pets) enjoy checking in and chatting to her and always find it a pleasure. The cattery maintains a high standard of cleanliness under her direction and the cats are well cared-for and content in their usual serene way.

Margo enjoys her quiet time in the mornings, providing the attention and TLC the cats demand (often quite loudly!)

Tim

As co-owner of Bunny Lodge, Tim enjoys the opportunity to interact closely with animals. Having studied Animal Science for many years and graduating with a PhD, he has spent most of his life with animals and has owned cats, dogs, parrots, snakes, mice and even a mongoose as pets. He gets particular enjoyment from winning the trust of the guests and building a relationship with them.

Although Bunny Lodge is incredibly busy, with a large number of guests plus continual maintenance and extensive upgrading of facilities, Tim does find time to enjoy his other passion – soaring above the Southern Alps of New Zealand and the Andes of Argentina in a glider.