A team built on trust, care and a love of animals.
Born in South Africa and raised in England from the age of six, Kirstyn has been a lifelong animal lover with a deep natural connection to all creatures. Glen grew up in Barrow-in-Furness in a large family, surrounded by the lakes and countryside of Cumbria. Together they combine animal care expertise, professional cleaning, gardening knowledge and property maintenance skills to offer a uniquely complete service — pets, homes and property cared for by one trusted team.
15+
Years cleaning experience
Qualified
Animal Care & Grooming
DBS
Background checked
Local
West Sussex based
Early Life & Family
Kirstyn was adopted into a loving family. Her adoptive parents were journalists working in South Africa before relocating to England, where Kirstyn began her new life at the age of six. She was brought up in a close, supportive family with two younger brothers, centred around togetherness, shared experiences and making memories outdoors.
From a young age she developed a deep love for animals — especially horses — and felt a strong natural connection to all animals and nature.
Education & Training
Studied animal care at Chichester College (Brinsbury Campus), completing a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care, a Level 2 Certificate in Dog Grooming, and an NC Animal Care Level 2 — alongside hands-on dog grooming placements and practical animal care work experience.
Work Experience
Over 15 years of professional cleaning experience, including contract cleaning at Littlehampton Academy School. Reliable, experienced and committed to the highest standards.
Kirstyn Schmidt
Born 11th June 1991 · South Africa · Living in England since age 6
A lifelong animal lover with a deep natural connection to all creatures. Kirstyn combines professional cleaning expertise with qualified animal care training to offer a uniquely complete and caring service.
Personal Philosophy
Kirstyn is deeply passionate about creating a stress-free environment where animals remain in their own homes rather than being placed into stressful environments such as kennels or catteries. She believes keeping animals in their familiar environment and daily routine is essential for their wellbeing, happiness and sense of security while their owners are away.
Childhood & Animals
Kirstyn was always surrounded by animals. Her family had dogs named Kelly, Prince and Sandy, a cat named Misty, and a foster family dog called Fidget, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She enjoyed swimming, an active outdoor lifestyle, and one of the most important bonds of her life — her beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Thor. She raised and cared for Thor throughout his life, sharing daily walks, companionship and love until he passed at 15 and a half. That experience deeply strengthened her passion for animal care and welfare.
Passions & Lifestyle
Kirstyn lives an active, outdoor-focused life — horse riding every fortnight, gym and fitness, gardening (including her allotment), cooking and baking, swimming in the sea, and spending time with friends and family. She currently cares for her two black cats, Nala and Crystal, raised from kittens.
Early Life
Glen grew up in a large family with two brothers and two sisters. He enjoyed playing football, fishing, and spending time outdoors with his brothers around the lakes and countryside of Cumbria. The family Alsatian, Sam, helped build his lifelong love for animals and appreciation for pet care and companionship.
At 16, Glen became independent and moved around the Lake District, working in kitchen work, labouring and hod carrying within the building trade — building a strong work ethic, teamwork skills and practical hands-on experience.
Glen John Sharif
Born 1984 · Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Glen brings hands-on practical skills, a love for animals, and years of property care experience to the team — from handyman work and gardening to holiday home upkeep.
Property Care & Skills
After travelling throughout Europe, Glen returned to West Sussex and moved into self-employment, focusing on handyman services and garden maintenance. Over the years he has built extensive experience helping local people with practical property care and maintenance work.
Glen brings reliability, practical know-how and a customer-focused approach to every job — from small repairs to ongoing garden upkeep and holiday home maintenance.
Career
In 2012, Glen relocated to Bognor Regis and began a professional catering career at Butlin's. Through in-house training and practical experience, he developed his cooking skills and worked in several hospitality roles across West Sussex, including as a chef at West Dean College alongside experience connected with Chichester College, local pubs and kitchens.