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A2. Anja
Friendly pet sitter for all animals1.2 km
(4 reviews)
Last contacted 7 days ago
Last active 3 days ago
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Anja was a reliable and friendly house sitter and took great care of our indoor cat and blue heeler. She followed medication and special dietary instructions for our dog and sent us a few photo and text updates as our kids were missing their pets. Anja left the house in a clean and tidy state and the animals were left clean and happy and their toileting areas were cleaned up. It was lovely to return home to. We highly recommend Anja for your house sitting or pet sitting needs."
MReview by Mary-Anne
Mfrom
$35
/nightYou and your pet are in safe hands when you book and pay on Pawshake.
F3. Fran
Professional Sitter, Architect, Cat Lover1.3 km
(18 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last booked yesterday
Last contacted yesterday
"Fran made us feel very comfortable leaving our cat with a pet sitter for the first time! She was very thorough and helpful guiding us through the process during our initial meeting. Daily updates with photos were lovely while we were away and she left the house in great shape with sheets in the wash and bins taken out! Would definitely ask Fran to house and cat sit again!"
DReview by Danika
Dfrom
$45
/night
C4. Chintia
Double the Care, Double the Love - Trusted Pet Duo0.9 km
(14 reviews)
3 recurring guests
Last booked 12 days ago
Last contacted 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
$75
/night
R5. Rocky
Patient, Reliable Care For Pets of Every Temperament!1.4 km
(10 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last booked 4 days ago
Last contacted yesterday
"We highly recommend Rocky who took wonderful care of our dog in our home. Rocky took time to understand our pets individual habits and requirements prior to us leaving. She is an excellent communicator,respectful and a lovely person who clearly has an interest in caring for animals. Our house was also left very clean. Thanks again Rocky."
MReview by Marie
Mfrom
$35
/night
P6. Polyana
A caring, attentive, and experienced pet sitter1.5 km
(1 review)
Calendar recently updated
Last booked today
"We cannot leave a more glowing review for Polyana. If you want your animals to be loved by a calming presence. Your home cared for. Then she is your gal. Would definitely use again. "
RReview by Rayne
Rfrom
$70
/night
M7. Michelle
Caring, reliable cat-sitter, 6yrs+ housesitting experience1.1 km
(13 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last booked 11 days ago
Last contacted today
"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
E9. Eva
Your Trusted, Loving Dog Sitter In Melbourne CBD0.8 km
(3 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted 6 days ago
Last active 4 days ago
"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
X10. Xinyu
Cat Mom’s Gentle Care for Your Furry Babies1.5 km
(9 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted 3 days ago
Last active yesterday
"Xinyu was an amazing sitter! We were nervous leaving our cats for the first time but Xinyu made us feel comfortable knowing our cats were safe! She has great communication, sent multiple written and photo updates everyday and took great care of our cats! I recommend Xinyu as a wonderful, clean, kind, conscientious petsitter! "
EReview by Ella
Efrom
$50
/night
S14. Sabrina
Just wanting to get my daily dose of pet love1 km
(2 reviews)
Last active 13 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
"Sabrina was so easy to communicate with leading up to the sitting period, she came over and met our pup, and grabbed the keys a couple of days before. During the sit, she kept us updated about our pooch and left the house immaculate. We came home to a very happy puppy and a very tidy house. Absolutely would recommence Sabrina to anyone 🖤"
SReview by Sarah
Sfrom
$40
/night
S15. Sira
Animal lover Sira, happy to care for your pets. 🐾0.7 km
(1 review)
Last contacted 7 days ago
Last active 5 days ago
"Sira and her partner were both so amazing when it came to looking after Valk. They kept me updated on her progress and were easy to communicate & get in touch with. I will definitely be using them again in the future and strongly recommend their services. "
RReview by Ramon
Rfrom
$35
/night
G17. Ghawady
Cat Specialist 🐾 Rabbits, Birds & Small Animals Welcome0.8 km
(30 reviews)
9 recurring guests
Last active 3 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
"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
N18. Niamh
Animal Lover with a Degree in Animal Behaviour0.9 km
(8 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 6 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
$80
/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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