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F4. Fran
Professional Sitter, Architect, Cat Lover1 km
(19 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last booked 5 days ago
Last contacted 5 days ago
"The best experience we’ve ever had with a house and pet sitter! Fran is just wonderful — incredibly professional, thorough and a great communicator. Our little cat Benny was in such good hands for the two weeks we were away. We received regular updates, he absolutely adored Fran, and we came home to a spotless house. We couldn’t recommend Fran more! "
RReview by Rox
Rfrom
$45
/night
E5. Eva
Your Trusted, Loving Dog Sitter In Melbourne CBD0.5 km
(5 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last active 4 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
"Eva was once again a model pet sitter for our cat and dog! We came home to 2 relaxed pets after receiving plenty of photos and videos of them while we were away. Eva kept us well updated and is definitely someone we are happy to use again as she is a lovely, responsible and caring pet sitter!"
MReview by Mischa
Mfrom
$50
/night
C6. Chintia & Jeffrey
Double the Care, Double the Love - Trusted Pet Duo0.4 km
(16 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active 3 days ago
"I couldn’t have asked for better people to look after Miyu while I was away!
Chintia and Jeff were so warm, thoughtful and caring, and it was obvious from the regular updates and photos that Miyu felt safe, settled and loved. Coming home to a happy, relaxed dog gave me so much peace of mind.
Miyu can be an anxious pup and take a little while to warm to new people, but she clicked with Chintia and Jeff from the first meet, I was shocked! Miyu seemed more disappointed than excited when I arrived home, it was obvious she enjoyed herself with you guys 😆
Thank you both for taking such wonderful care of her.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for caring, trustworthy pet sitters."
AReview by Abby
Afrom
$80
/night
M8. Michelle
Caring, reliable cat-sitter, 6yrs+ housesitting experience1 km
(13 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
"Michelle is world class. This was my first time using a pet sitter and it was for 6 weeks so me and my partner were naturally super nervous, Michelle put our minds at ease so quickly!!
She was fabulous at looking after our cats and ensured she met all their individual needs.
The communication was great and she was always quick to reply.
In addition to being incredible at looking after the little cats, Michelle left our house super clean. She looked after our place with such care. This was a lovely treat after a long day of travelling home.
Honestly could not thank Michelle enough and will be 100% booking again for any future trips! "
BReview by Bec
Bfrom
$36
/night
G14. Ghawady
Cat Specialist 🐾 Rabbits, Birds & Small Animals Welcome1.9 km
(30 reviews)
9 recurring guests
Last contacted 8 days ago
Last active today
"We honestly could not have asked for a better catsitter than Ghawady. From the moment we met her, you could tell she is a true animal person. She was so kind, calm and genuinely loving with our fur babies.
She took incredible care of them and went above and beyond with updates. We received so many photos and videos while we were away, which gave us complete peace of mind. It was so reassuring seeing how happy and relaxed our cats were in her care.
She also left our home spotless and treated it with so much respect, which we really appreciated.
The funniest part is that when we got home, our cats barely cared we were back. They genuinely seemed to miss their catsitter, which says everything.
We would happily have Ghawady back anytime and cannot recommend her highly enough. 💛🐾"
SReview by Shawna-Lea
Sfrom
$42
/night
E15. Emma
Caring short term dog sitter 0.7 km - Carlton
(1 review)
Last contacted 5 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"Emma was fantastic to deal with throughout the whole process, she was quick to reply, easy going to organise a time to meet up chat and take our dog po for a walk.
She sent us photos of our pup during our time away left the house nice and clean and our pup po seemed happy as can be when we arrived home.
Would definitely recommend her for your pet sitting needs!
"
RReview by Ryan
Rfrom
$80
/night
C17. Capucine
Experienced and loving pets sitter in Melbourne1.2 km
(78 reviews)
33 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted yesterday
"Capucine and her partner Declan were wonderful house and dog sitters! Sent regular updates and dogs were happy and healthy when we got home. Will be requesting their services again. thank you! "
SReview by Sarki
Sfrom
$90
/night
L18. Linda Vanessa
🐾BE Kind TO Every KIND 🐾0.8 km
(19 reviews)
7 recurring guests
Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active 5 days ago
"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 😀"
KReview by Kate
Kfrom
$90
/night
J19. Joana
I make pets feel happy, safe, and well cared for1.2 km
(7 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Calendar recently updated
Last active 7 days ago
"Joana was a really great, conscientious petsitter for our cat, Dede. She showed great care in making sure Dede was eating as much as she should and taking her medications, and she asked lots of good questions. She also left our apartment lovely and tidy. We’d really happily have her take care of Dede again. "
CReview by Claire
Cfrom
$85
/night
N20. Niamh
Animal Lover with a Degree in Animal Behaviour2.1 km
(8 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last active 4 days ago
"Niamh did a fantastic job looking after our two West Highland Terriers, Dougie and Angus, and our Maine Coon cat, Apollo, while house sitting our apartment for six nights. She kept in touch throughout our trip with regular updates and photos, which gave us real peace of mind knowing everyone was happy and well looked after.
We came home to three very happy pets and an apartment that was spotless. She had vacuumed, cleaned everything beautifully and even washed her linen before she left, which was a lovely surprise.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Niamh to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. Thanks again, Niamh. We really appreciate everything you did and we’ll definitely be booking you again for our next trip."
AReview by Andrew
Afrom
$75
/nightFrequently 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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