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House Sitting, Melbourne VIC

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet

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1. Sabrina

0.6 km
from
$40
/night
2 reviews

Like an aunty for your pet!

Last booked 2 days ago
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1. Sabrina

Like an aunty for your pet!0.6 km
(2 reviews)
Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"Sabrina is the best. She took great care of my dog and also my apartment. Would highly recommend to anyone! "
AReview by Anna
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$40
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2. Kaidi

1.9 km
from
$50
/night
New sitter

Compassionate care for your pets while you’re away

Last booked yesterday
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2. Kaidi

New sitter
Compassionate care for your pets while you’re away1.9 km
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted today
from
$50
/night
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3. Jasmine

1.5 km
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$40
/night
3 reviews
1
recurring guest

Reliable, loving sitter with flexible WFH schedule

Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
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3. Jasmine

Reliable, loving sitter with flexible WFH schedule1.5 km
(3 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"Jasmine is wonderful! My two dogs absolutely loved having her to stay and play with them. Great communication, I really appreciate the updates and pictures of the dogs while I’m away at work. Thank you :)"
EReview by Emma
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$40
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4. Jessica

1 km
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$40
/night
2 reviews

Friendly, Trustworthy Female with Sitting Experience :)

Last contacted today
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4. Jessica

Friendly, Trustworthy Female with Sitting Experience :)1 km
(2 reviews)
Last contacted today
Last active today
"Jessica was a brilliant sitter for our house rabbit, Pebbles. The booking was made relatively last minute but despite this her communication was great and she prioritised coming over in advance to see the house and to meet Pebs. During the stay, she sent us regular updates and photos (which were much appreciated!) and clearly took really great care of Pebs, spending lots of time with her and being considerate about her care and routine. Knowing she was in good hands made it much easier for us to relax while we were away. Jessica also left the house in wonderful condition - we had zero issues in this respect. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend her to other pet parents! 🐰💗"
RReview by Rachael
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$40
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5. Linda Vanessa

1.4 km
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$90
/night
18 reviews
6
recurring guests

🐾BE Kind TO Every KIND 🐾

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5. Linda Vanessa

🐾BE Kind TO Every KIND 🐾1.4 km
(18 reviews)
6 recurring guests
Last contacted today
Last active today
"Vanessa stayed at my house and took fabulous care of my two dogs for an extended time . They were clearly loved and looked after. Which is exactly what as a devoted dog owner you hope for. One of the dogs was recovering from unexpected major surgery do required more attention with medication and lead walks. This dog can be nervous , so Vanessa did a great job of making her feel secure. Vanessa frequently sent photos of the dogs and ask timely and relevant questions about some aspects of care, which were so appreciated. Vanessa was always keen to know each dogs specific needs and l came home to two happy dogs! Thank you Vanessa 😀"
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$90
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6. Ghawady

2.1 km
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$35
/night
19 reviews
3
recurring guests

Where Pets Rule! Reliable and Loving Pet Care Provider 🐾

Last contacted 2 days ago
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6. Ghawady

Where Pets Rule! Reliable and Loving Pet Care Provider 🐾2.1 km
(19 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active yesterday
"Ghawady took amazing care of my cat Lola! The experience of meeting and booking was seamless and stress free and I went away confident that everything would be taken care of! Lola doesn’t generally like new people but she very quickly became comfortable with Ghawady, which is a credit to her way with cats and respect for animals! She took such great care of Lola and gave me daily updates and pictures. Ghawady also took great care of the house and was super tidy! The cherry on top was the amazing professional photos she took of Lola which were so beautiful! Thank you Ghawady and I hope you can take care of Lola again next time I travel 🙏"
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$35
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7. Michelle

0.6 km
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$25
/night
1 review
1
recurring guest

Caring, reliable housesitter for cats, 6yrs experience

Calendar recently updated
Last contacted 4 days ago
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7. Michelle

Caring, reliable housesitter for cats, 6yrs experience0.6 km
(1 review)
1 recurring guest
Calendar recently updated
Last contacted 4 days ago
"Michelle is amazing - she took wonderful care of my little fluff (who instantly took to her despite being shy), was very good at communicating, and cleaned up beautifully after her stay. I would give her 6 stars if thst was an option."
CReview by Christy
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$25
/night
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8. ailene

0.8 km
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$30
/night
5 reviews

your furry friends deserve the best! 💖

Last contacted yesterday
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8. ailene

your furry friends deserve the best! 💖 0.8 km
(5 reviews)
Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
"Ailene was a great sitter for my cat Roger, and took great care of my apartment. Her communication was great and I had regular updates with cute pics which is really appreciated when away from home. I highly recommend Ailene to look after your fur babies! "
CReview by Claire
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$30
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9. Hoda

2.1 km
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$58
/night
10 reviews
2
recurring guests

Your furbabies won't miss you until you return.

Last contacted 7 days ago
Last active 6 days ago
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9. Hoda

Your furbabies won't miss you until you return.2.1 km
(10 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted 7 days ago
Last active 6 days ago
"Hoda is a wonderful pet sitter who took excellent care of our furry pets. From the start off, when we first met her we got an excellent first impression, that leaving our pets with her will have no concerns at all. She is very friendly and kind and was great with our pets and was always sending photos every evening to us. When we came home after a week away, our pets were relaxed and happy. Thank you Hoda for looking after our pets and we would definitely be in contact next time if we are going away again."
AReview by Anjie
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$58
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10. Aanchal

0.3 km
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$90
/night
34 reviews
14
recurring guests

Vet student with 15 yrs experience in animal care & welfare

Last booked yesterday
Last contacted 9 days ago
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10. Aanchal

Vet student with 15 yrs experience in animal care & welfare0.3 km
(34 reviews)
14 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted 9 days ago
"Aanchal did a great job house sitting and caring for our dog and cat. She sent us regular updates each day from walks with Luna and kept us informed about how things were going. We recommend Aanchal, she is a lovely person and trusted house/pet sitter. "
CReview by colleen
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$90
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11. Lola

1.7 km
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$68
/night
1 review
2
recurring guests

Share our affection to all animals!

Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
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11. Lola

Share our affection to all animals!1.7 km
(1 review)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
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$68
/night
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12. Sean

2.1 km
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$75
/night
2 reviews
1
recurring guest

Experience dog sitter based near Princes Park

Last contacted 4 days ago
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12. Sean

Experience dog sitter based near Princes Park2.1 km
(2 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last contacted 4 days ago
Last active today
"What a find! Sean is responsive and friendly, was accommodating of our boys little idiosyncrasies, sent photos, dispensed medication and overall is the loveliest pet sitter we’ve ever had. Top of our list for next time - thank you so much Sean 💕✨"
RReview by Rebecca
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$75
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13. Angie

0.6 km
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$60
/night
3 reviews
1
recurring guest

🐾Transforming the lives of the voiceless 🐾

Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active 5 days ago
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13. Angie

🐾Transforming the lives of the voiceless 🐾0.6 km
(3 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active 5 days ago
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$60
/night
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14. Fran

0.6 km
from
$40
/night
7 reviews
1
recurring guest

Experienced Housesitter🏡Cat lover😻 and Architect

Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
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14. Fran

Experienced Housesitter🏡Cat lover😻 and Architect 0.6 km
(7 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"Fran looked after my 3 cats and fish whilst we were away. Fran was friendly, kept the house clean and tidy, and provided great handover notes for when we returned. The cats and fish were happy and well cared for when we arrived home. Would highly recommend Fran for your next sit, she is mature minded, lovely natured, trustworthy and will take great care of your crew. Our minds were put at ease so we could enjoy our holiday without the worry of the welfare of our animals. "
MReview by Maree
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$40
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15. Ethan

0.3 km
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$50
/night
5 reviews
1
recurring guest

Peace of mind dog walking and sitting!

Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
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15. Ethan

Peace of mind dog walking and sitting!0.3 km
(5 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last contacted 2 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"Ethan is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! We went away for 10 nights, and Ethan looked after our pets and house with wonderful care. Ethan is super sweet and a gorgeous human. Excellent communication before our during our trip. We loved his regular photo updates. We felt at ease and very comfortable leaving our precious fur kids in his care. Will definitely book him again next time we need a pet and house sitter. THANKS ETHAN!!!"
PReview by Paula-Jane
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$50
/night
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16. Ana María

1.4 km
from
$30
/night
New sitter

I'll care your pets with love while you're away!🐶🥰

Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
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16. Ana María

New sitter
I'll care your pets with love while you're away!🐶🥰1.4 km
Last booked 2 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
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$30
/night
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17. Caroline

0.6 km
from
$85
/night
New sitter

Loving & Reliable Pet Care

Last contacted today
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17. Caroline

New sitter
Loving & Reliable Pet Care0.6 km
Last contacted today
Last active today
from
$85
/night
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18. Vidhi

0.4 km
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$35
/night
New sitter

Your friendly neighbourhood pet sitter!

Last active yesterday
Lives with 2 dogs, 1 cat
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18. Vidhi

New sitter
Your friendly neighbourhood pet sitter! 0.4 km
Last active yesterday
Lives with 2 dogs, 1 cat
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$35
/night
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19. Tannia

2 km
from
$100
/night
62 reviews
16
recurring guests

All we need is dogs | Your Pet’s Home Away from Home

Calendar recently updated
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19. Tannia

All we need is dogs | Your Pet’s Home Away from Home2 km
(62 reviews)
16 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked yesterday
"Tannia was absolutely fantastic with my two anxious Westies. Her communication was great - sending lots of videos and photos to keep me up to date. I was amazed how happy, calm and relaxed the boys were as it was their first time with a dog sitter. I couldn’t be happier to book her again and recommend to anyone! Thank you Tannia! 5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "
AReview by Alex
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$100
/night
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20. Cassandra

1.3 km
from
$35
/night
5 reviews

All about CATS!

Calendar recently updated
Last contacted 9 days ago
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20. Cassandra

All about CATS! 1.3 km
(5 reviews)
Calendar recently updated
Last contacted 9 days ago
"Cassandra and her daughter took great care of our cats while we were on holiday. She was super communicative and sent us regular updates and pictures. Our cats seemed to love them and it gave me peace of mind knowing our cats were in great hands. "
SReview by Savannah
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$35
/night

Frequently asked questions about house sitting

Your house sitting questions answered

Why should I book house sitting?

Your pet will miss you when you are away, and arranging a house sitter can minimise any further stress on your furry friend. There is no need for car trips or cages, and your pet's routine can be maintained. Plus, the sitter can keep your home secure and tidy for when you return.

Can I get a house sitter anywhere in Melbourne?

Yes: there are house sitters all over the city and surrounds, ready to help you whenever you need. Don't take our word for it: just have a look on our site to see hundreds of profiles. Have a browse, read real past reviews and, when you are ready, send a message to a few sitters who look promising.

Will house sitting suit my pet?

House sitting is a great option for most pets. Animals crave a sense of security, and this service allows them to stay in their own familiar space. Your pet will have their own bed to sleep in and their feeding routine maintained.

What should I expect to pay?

The sitters on Pawshake choose their own prices for the services they offer. As a guide, you can expect to pay about $35 a night. Depending on where in Melbourne your sitter is located, their calendar and their past experience, you might see some variation in price.

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