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E2. Esteban and Valentina
More that a pet they are members of our family 😸🐶3.7 km
(2 reviews)
1 recurring guest
"Valentina and Esteban are highly reliable and trustworthy. They are clearly passionate about dogs and looked after our mini schnauzers, Chester and Monty, with much love, care and fun. They also maintained our house while we were away and kept it very tidy, clean and spotless. I have no hesitation in recommending Valentina and Esteban and will be very happy to use their services again. Thanks"
KReview by Karen
Kfrom
$80
/night
G3. Gabriella
Experienced Pet And House Sitter4.7 km
(9 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last booked 12 days ago
Last contacted 6 days ago
"Gabby was easy to communicate with and very friendly from start to finish. We were very comfortable leaving her in charge of our house and 6yo Greyhound for 17 nights when we went on holidays. Gabby sent regular messages and photos which showed that our dog was in good hands and comfortable with his dog sitter. When we arrived home both house and dog were in perfect condition. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gabby's services to my friends and family. "
KReview by Kelly
Kfrom
$75
/night
V4. Vy
Wannabe Pet Mama3.7 km
(43 reviews)
10 recurring guests
Last booked 9 days ago
Last contacted 8 days ago
"Vy was an absolute lifesaver—she accepted our booking with less than 12 hours’ notice after our original sitter, Madeleine, let us down. Madeleine overfed the pets, kept the dog locked in, arrived late, and abandoned them the second night after I asked her to let the dog out (locked for over 20 hours). Motion sensors and cameras (she was informed in writing) confirmed she lied about doing it, then canceled and left our pets alone for 24 hours! It was the most distressing time! Stuck in Fiji with limited internet connection and no family support in Melbourne, I honestly hope no one has to go through this!!
Pawshake immediately cancelled Madeleine Oruba.
Thankfully, I found Vy through old messages, and she stepped in instantly! She cared for our senior pets, gave them medication, kept us updated with photos, and flagged issues like peeing on rugs, vomiting and food shortages. The previous sitter had used 8+ tins of cat food in just two days!
Vy is reliable, honest, and an excellent communicator. We’re incredibly grateful she was there when we needed her most. Thank you Vy! "
MReview by Mitthi
Mfrom
$124
/night
A5. Alvina
Leave Your Furry Friends in Good Hands🙌🏻5.7 km
(9 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active 2 days ago
"We booked Alvina very last minute as our original cat sitter had to cancel, so we were very hesitant going forward, but Alvina exceeded our expectations!
She understood the needs of the cats, both of whom were senior and was very proactive with asking any questions.
She kept us updated every single day, twice a day, with long, informative messages, and plenty of photos. Couldn’t be happier and we would without hesitation use her again, or recommend her to anyone! Alvina is the BEST!"
JReview by Julijan
Jfrom
$60
/night
J6. Jodie
Loving and caring pet sitter in Essendon0.3 km
(7 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active yesterday
"Another brilliant house and dog-sitting experience courtesy of Jodie! Our week overseas was made so much less stressful knowing that our beloved dog Maggie would be cared for by Jodie. Yet again, we returned to a very happy pup and a spotless home. 5 stars! "
EReview by Eliza
Efrom
$80
/night
A7. Alyce
Caring Pet Sitter5.6 km
(13 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last active 6 days ago
Usually responds within one day
"Alyce was a fantastic pet sitter. Right from our first interactions and subsequent meet & greet we were very comfortable that we had the right person in Alyce. She did a great job looking after our dog & cat, and was excellent with communication in both the lead up to and during the pet sitting at our house. Would highly recommend 🙂"
CReview by Craig
Cfrom
$80
/night
K8. Kate
Reliable pet and house sitter. Loves cats and dogs!5.7 km
(3 reviews)
Usually responds within few hours
"Kate did a fantastic job house- and cat sitting for us while we were away. We came home to a relaxed, happy cat AND a very clean house, which is always much appreciated when returning from a holiday. Kate was easy to communicate with & sent regular updates and pictures of Mischa. We definitely recommend her for looking after your furry friends and will be booking her again for our next trip. Thank you Kate!"
SReview by Simone
Sfrom
$25
/night
S9. Sasandi
Happy Together 👣🐾1.4 km
(7 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last active 9 days ago
Usually responds within one day
"Sasandi was our house sitter for the weekend we were away and did a great job. Murray our groodle was well looked after, our goldfish were happy and Sasandi sent us regular updates on how everything was going. The house was clean and tidy on our return as well. We would certainly ask Sasandi to watch our house and pets again and can recommend her for anyone looking for a house sitter. Thanks Sasandi! "
TReview by Thurston
Tfrom
$75
/night
C10. Christina
Quiet Cat Lady4.4 km
(56 reviews)
22 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active 2 days ago
"Christina took such amazing care of our 2 cats, and sent great updates to put my mind at ease as well.
One of our cats needs a tablet 2xday and there were no issues at all, I was worried he would hide - I do think Christina is a cat whisperer!
Highly recommend her services and if you're a worrying cat parent like I am, Christina is the perfect sitter for you
"
LReview by Louise
Lfrom
$110
/night
M11. Maddy
Here to provide a paws-itive experience for you and your pet5.8 km
(14 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Last active 4 days ago
"Maddy is a warm and caring person and an extremely experienced pet sitter. Both my pets loved their time with her and her husband. We loved receiving photos of their adventures and cuddles. Maddy knows what initial questions to ask to make sure your pet's little fur lives aren't disrupted while you're away, and that was really reassuring for me personally. She handled my anxious shelter cat very well, including when he peed on some bedding. I would book her for any future trips and recommend her for anyone nervous about finding an experienced pet sitter. "
MReview by Meg
Mfrom
$70
/night
G12. Gus
Inner city experienced and reliable dog sitter!4.6 km
(8 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked yesterday
"Gus is a very reliable and trustworthy dog walker and pet sitter! Communication was incredibly prompt, showed up on time, and took great care of my dog. I highly recommend Gus!"
SReview by Stephanie
Sfrom
$50
/night
H13. Hazel
Kind & Reliable Critter Sitter5.5 km
(9 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Usually responds within few hours
"Hazel was a brilliant dog sitter and from the minute she turned up for the meet and greet the dogs loved her; which was amazing since one of them can be a little difficult at times and it meant that we were immediately comfortable leaving the dogs in her care. She was attentive during the meet and greet to the needs of administering medication to the dogs, communication was a breeze and she left the house clean and tidy and laundered bedding. I will definitely use Hazel again when we next need a dog / house sitter. Thank you Hazel....."
NReview by Nichola
Nfrom
$80
/night
W14. Winona
❤️ WFH Sitter ❤️5.2 km
(4 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Lives with 1 dog
Lives with Schnauzer-Cross Romy
"Winni looked after Harry & the house extremely well during this long overnight stay.
Harry enjoyed his time with her.
I hope she can look after him again.I thoroughly recommend her & happy to offer a reference any time.
Cheers
Susanna "
SReview by Susanna
Sfrom
$150
/night
N15. Niamh
Pet sitter in Brunswick & very happy to travel!3.8 km
(3 reviews)
Usually responds within one hour
"Niamh did an amazing job looking after my cat Winnie! I came home to a happy cat and a tidy home. Niamh was great at communicating which really put me at ease. I would definitely book Niamh again!"
SReview by Stephanie
Sfrom
$60
/night
O16. Oli
Northern suburbs dog walker and cat lover3.6 km
(1 review)
"Oli was incredible looking after my two cats! One of my cats is especially anxious, but he warmed up to Oli right away. He was also great with keeping me updated. I’ll definitely book Oli next time I go away! ☺️"
KReview by Kaye
Kfrom
$50
/night
T17. Tania
Cheap sitting price! Visiting Sydney that weekend5.6 km
(9 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Usually responds within few hours
"Tania goes above and beyond when she cat sit for Percy. She made in instant connection with him and he was cuddled up in bed with her on the first night. From the start she was highly communicative, patient, very flexible, kind, understanding and knows exactly how to work with cats. The regular updates and photos really gave peace of mind too and were hilarious.
What was only supposed to be a few nights sitting turned into a week, but Tania was so obliging, and was willing to keep sitting him, even happy to take him home with her to help me out and so he wouldn't be lonely. A week later I hired her again, and she once again did an amazing job. Tania guarantees you and your furry friend are both in very good hands and your furry friend will have made a new bestie and will be accompanied basically the entire time. Can't recommend her enough. "
JReview by Jessica
Jfrom
$50
/night
M18. Mel
Cat & Dog Lover with 4 Years+ Experience5.1 km
(17 reviews)
8 recurring guests
Last active 5 days ago
Lives with 1 cat
"As always, Mel was fantastic looking after our girls for our 10 day trip away. We looked forward each day to seeing photos and hearing what they were all up to. The girls are so well looked after with Mel here, we knew our senior dog was getting her medication and Mel did everything to help her eat as she was having trouble, which is now all better thanks to Mel. I had very little anxiety being away knowing our house and girls were safe with Mel.
Thank you Mel, can’t wait for our next holiday, the girls love you and we appreciate you very much. "
EReview by Ebony
Efrom
$60
/night
M19. Matt
Caring lovely quiet couple for house sitting options!1.7 km
(1 review)
Lives with 1 dog
Lives with Cavoodle Miso
"Matt looked after our two cats and house for nearly three weeks and they absolutely loved him! We got immediate good vibes when we had our meet and greet. He's house and security conscious, and provided us with updates/photos during our trip - this really put our minds at ease so we could enjoy the holiday without worrying about what was happening at home. Our older boy Ghost is a sensitive soul who took a while to warm up and this didn't bother Matt at all. Our little girl Aurora was all over him from the start of his stay! The house was clean and tidy when we arrived home and the cats were beyond happy and well cared for. I think they miss him - particularly Aurora! We wouldn't hesitate to use Matt's pet and house sitting services in the future. We strongly recommend you consider Matt for your pet sitting needs! Thanks Matt!"
RReview by Renee
Rfrom
$35
/night
