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House Sitting, Balaclava VIC
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1. Zoe
Experienced and Reliable House / Petsitter 4.7 km - South Melbourne
(18 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last booked 7 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"After a late change in plans, Zoe saved the day and accepted our house sitting booking 2 days out. She took excellent care of our 2 cats and 1 dog while we were away and sent plenty of updates and photos. Our shy cat who is weary with strangers even felt comfortable enough to spend time downstairs with her. We came home to happy pets and a clean house. would definitely recommend!"
JReview by Julie
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$35
/nightC
3. Chiao Lun
Loving all type of animal🥰. Experienced sitter. 0.7 km
(2 reviews)
Last contacted yesterday
Last active today
"I can't recommend Chiao Lun ( Alice) highly enough! They took amazing care of my pets Oreo and Inky while I was away, and I felt completely at ease knowing my furry family member was in such loving hands.
From the beginning, Alice was professional, responsive, and kind. They made sure to follow all care instructions, sent regular updates and photos, and clearly treated my pet like one of their own. When I returned, everything was spotless, and my pet was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for.
If you're looking for someone trustworthy, responsible, and genuinely passionate about animals, Alice is the one. I’ll definitely be booking with them again!"
AReview by Archana
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$35
/nightC
4. Carissa
Carissa's Canine Care1.6 km - Elwood
(1 review)
Last booked 7 days ago
Last contacted 10 days ago
"Carissa was just wonderful. She went above and beyond to make sure our baby was loved and cared for during the two weeks we were away. Carissa sent us daily updates and photos, she took Poppy on lovely outings and kept her routine to make sure she was happy and comfortable. Poppy loved her time with her new friend 😊 We can never thank Carissa enough! "
JReview by Jody
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$50
/nightM
5. Marcela
Animal lover (cats and dogs specialist)2.9 km
(25 reviews)
9 recurring guests
Last booked 13 days ago
Last contacted 4 days ago
"Our family was delighted to meet Marcela to look after our large breed dog and 18yr old cat. Our dog was fond of her as soon as they met.
Marcela firstly arrived at our house for a meet and greet and met us again just before we were leaving for our trip. She organised a park play for our dog to understand his outdoor routine and came back to our house to go over both pets needs for when we were away.
Her communication was daily with photos and videos.
Anything I had missed to explain she covered immediately.
Our family felt an instant trust with Marcela and this was proven by her reliability and her amazing care she took of our pets and house. She gave more than we expected.
Marcela gave us peace of mind to travel far from home and we are so grateful for meeting her.
I highly recommend her services and can not praise her enough.
I will definitely be contacting her for future jobs."
LReview by Lisa
from
$78
/nightS
6. Sam
Reliable and Caring WFH Pet Sitter! 💛3.9 km
(31 reviews)
10 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active today
"Sam, as always, is an absolute delight. Sam is an excellent communicator and always swings by with a positive and calming attitude. Sam is our go-to pet sitter and would highly recommend her to anyone."
NReview by Nick
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$60
/nightL
8. Lily
Caring, Reliable and Flexible Dog & Cat Sitter4.7 km
(37 reviews)
8 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last contacted 12 days ago
"Lily has been a regular dog sitter for us and we know the dogs love her and that we don’t need to worry about anything. Thanks for treating our dogs just like they are your own! Would highly recommend."
SReview by Sharia
from
$62
/nightR
9. Ruth
Animal lover, prefers spending my time with dogs over humans4.2 km
(5 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last contacted 9 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"I cannot express enough how grateful we are for Ruth’s exceptional care of our 8-week-old puppy. From the moment we met Ruth, it was clear that she is not only highly professional but also deeply passionate about dogs. Her trustworthiness and genuine affection for our little one put us completely at ease.
Ruth’s attention to detail was evident in every aspect of her care. She followed all of our instructions to the letter, ensuring Sid's needs were met with love and precision. It was clear that he felt safe and cherished under Ruth’s watchful eye. We received regular updates and adorable photos, which reassured us that our puppy was not only being well cared for but was also thriving.
Ruth’s caring nature and dedication went above and beyond our expectations. It’s not just about looking after the dog; it’s about making sure they feel loved and secure, and Ruth excelled in this. Her understanding of puppy behavior and her ability to create a nurturing environment made all the difference.
We wholeheartedly recommend Ruth to anyone in need of a dog sitter. She’s a true gem, and we couldn’t be happier with the level of care she provided. "
IReview by Iona & Nic
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$60
/nightJ
10. Jason
Professor Paws3.2 km
(411 reviews)
202 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted yesterday
"Jason spent a couple of weeks house sitting our 3 cats and 1 dog. We're very happy/satisfied with the experience and outcome, our dog Matilda likes him a lot and our cats also got to trust him which is a good indication of care. Our house was in excellent condition after those two weeks. Totally recommend him."
RReview by Roberto
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$75
/nightD
11. Danielle
All for the love of animals!1.6 km - St Kilda
(29 reviews)
11 recurring guests
Last booked today
Last contacted today
"Once again Danielle provided exceptional love and care for my two beautiful feline boys. I think she might be a cat whisperer as they clearly just moved straight into her care without a problem. She provided wonderful photos at least twice a day and updates on their behaviour and moods. She clearly cares for Sam and Dexter very much and I felt confident being away from them while she was looking out for them. She also left my house in immaculate order for which I am hugely grateful. Cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a true animal lover and a gem of a house sitter. No wonder she is in such high demand. Thank you Danielle !! "
CReview by Catherine
from
$50
/nightN
12. Nicole
Pet Sitter Poppins, Pawsitively Purrrrfect in every way!4 km
(31 reviews)
12 recurring guests
Usually responds within one day
"We could not ask for a better dog sitter!! Very nice, trustworthy and kind individual. Was great to know that our dog is in good hands!
Could not recommend enough!"
VReview by Vladimir
from
$115
/nightW
15. Wai Moe
Experienced Dog Sitter in St Kilda1.9 km
(92 reviews)
43 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last contacted 6 days ago
"Wai Moe was a wonderful sitter for our dog and two cats, who she looked after for three and a half weeks while we travelled overseas. She was communicative, conscientious and caring towards our pets, going above and beyond our expectations of a pet sitter.
We highly recommend Wai Moe."
DReview by David
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$55
/nightC
16. Chantelle
Active pet sitter/dog walker near beaches & coastal walks 0.4 km
(12 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last contacted 9 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"Chantelle cared for our dogs in our home over Christmas for 3nights, she was very approachable and available to discuss our needs prior to the booking, took time to understand our dogs needs(one aged with mobility issues, one young with high energy!) our dogs warmed to her instantly . She was reliable, a great communicator and kept us updated with photos and messages and carried out other jobs like garden watering and in the house as requested. Our dogs were so relaxed when we arrived home I knew they’d been well cared for and hardly missed us. We Highly recommend Chantelle’s service . "
TReview by Trudi
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$70
/nightJ
20. James
Reliabler and animal loving pet sitter2.4 km
(29 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last contacted 8 days ago
Last active 7 days ago
"James communicated promptly and was on time for meet and greet . He followed instructions re Barney’s medication / supplements. Barney seemed very happy on our return ( James had sent photos during the week) James also watered the pot plants for us during a very hot week . "
LReview by Liz
from
$55
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Why house sitting ?
Are you going away but have a pet that prefers to stay in their own environment? Or perhaps you have a range of different animals and it’s not practical for you to organise for them to stay in different places? Then you might want to consider finding a Pawshake house sitter to come and stay at your Balaclava VIC home while you are away.
House sitting is a convenient and affordable option when you have multiple pets and also want your house to be securely looked after while you are away. Many of our pet sitters have very reasonable house sitting rates because they enjoy staying and exploring different local neighbourhoods like Balaclava VIC.
At Pawshake, we understand that trusting your home to a stranger can be a little daunting. So we’ve done all the hard work to ensure that your Pawshake house sitter is trustworthy and reliable. All our pet sitter profiles are checked individually by our dedicated trust and safety team and some house sitters also have their own police checks which they can share with you.
The best thing about engaging a Pawshake verified house sitter is that you can relax knowing that on top of being covered by The Pawshake Guarantee which includes veterinary coverage, so your pets are being cared for in a familiar environment and your Balaclava VIC home is also being looked after as well.
In addition to looking after your pets, most of our house sitters will happily help you by collecting your mail, taking out the bins, and watering your plants. Just make sure you discuss all your requirements with your chosen house sitter prior to booking.
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