The Pawsitive Petz team comprises individuals whose calling revolves around animals. Each member brings extensive pet care experience, a deep-rooted love for pets, and a dedication to delivering the best care your loved ones deserve.
Kristin von Bülow
Co-owner, Groomer, & Petsitter
Kyle Tender
Canine Handler & Boarding Assistant
Chezré van Rensburg
Co-owner, Dog Walker, & Petsitter
Kristin von Bülow
What do you get when you mix passion with over a decade of pet care experience? Someone who’s absolutely devoted to making sure your pets thrive!
Kristin’s journey includes:
🎓 Professional grooming certification
🐕 Dog training expertise
🏠 Running a successful full-service pet care facility
🐱 Feral & neonatal rehabilitation
💕 Animal welfare program management
She’s done everything from:
• Running sterilization drives
• Managing outreach vet care programs
• Teaching dogs confidence
• Socializing nervous pets
She is currently expanding her knowledge through COAPE’s Dogwise course towards her animal behavioural diploma, so that she can get even more involved in the lives and wellbeing of pets and their parents!
“Why do I do it all? Because every pet deserves someone who understands their unique needs and personalities. That’s what reliable, compassionate care is all about.”
Chezré van Rensburg
Looking for someone who treats your pet like their own? That’s exactly what Chezré has been doing for over 13 years!
From cats and dogs to birds, reptiles, rodents, exotic pets, and furry friends with special needs, he has seen (and loved) them all.
His journey has been quite the adventure! From working in vet practices learning crucial pet health care, to pet and house sitting, managing a grooming parlour, grooming dogs himself, and enjoying regular dog walks, every experience has shaped how he cares for your pets.
Whether your pet needs:
- 🏠 Home companionship while you’re away
- 🦎 Specialized exotic pet care
- 🩺 Medication management
- 🥗 Nutrition guidance
- ❤️ Extra special attention
They’re in experienced, caring hands!
“For me, this isn’t just work, it’s a calling. Growing up with a veterinarian father has shown me what dedication to pets means, and I love every precious animal I meet. Each pet deserves the utmost care delivered with genuine compassion, and I always strive to treat them like my own.”
Kyle Tender
What do you get when you mix a lifetime of animal devotion with a deep understanding of trust and rehabilitation? A handler who is entirely committed to helping your pets feel safe and loved!
Kyle’s journey includes:
- 🎓 Lifelong multi-species care experience
- 🐾 Understanding of animal health and trust
- 🐱 Attentive cat care expertise (proud parent to Sammy and Silver)
- ❤️ Traumatic rescue and rehabilitation focus
- 🐕 Empathetic companion and high-standard welfare advocate
Kyle’s extensive hands-on experience covers a remarkably diverse spectrum of pet care. He has done everything from looking after a wide variety of unique animals—ranging from mice and birds to spiders and scorpions—to guiding frightened or neglected animals through their healing journeys. With a deep patience for helping traumatized pets regain their confidence and learn to trust again, Kyle excels at building strong, loving relationships with the many wonderful pets at Pawsitive Petz.
Whether your pet needs:
- 🏡 A calm, patient presence they can learn to trust
- 🦎 Specialized care for exotic or unusual pets
- 🐈 Attentive, compassionate cat sitting
- 🌱 Gentle guidance to overcome fear or nervousness
- ❤️ Extra special, empathetic attention
They are in incredibly safe and understanding hands!
“There is a profound fulfillment in witnessing a frightened or neglected animal gradually heal, regain confidence, and learn to trust again. Being a part of that transformation is exactly why I do this—every pet deserves attentive, empathetic care.”