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A2. Anja
Friendly pet sitter for all animals0.8 km
(4 reviews)
Last active 9 days ago
Usually responds within one day
"
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.
J3. Joe
Respectful and caring pet sitting services.2.4 km
(8 reviews)
1 recurring guest
Last active yesterday
Usually responds within one hour
"We felt absolutely comfortable leaving our two cats in Joe's hands (apart from missing them while we were gone!). Joe is reliable, punctual, conscientious and a warm and lovely person, and he has genuine animal expertise and good instincts. Regarding the home, I consider myself a bit obsessive when it comes to neatness and cleanliness: Joe left our flat spotless. The cats seemed stress-free and happy when we arrived home - Joe kept in touch regularly with photos of the relaxed felines in his company. We warmly recommend Joe for pet-sitting and house-minding."
AReview by Alice
Afrom
$40
/night
Z4. Zoe
Experienced and Reliable House / Petsitter 0.3 km
(25 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last active 6 days ago
Usually responds within few hours
"We recently had the pleasure of having Zoe look after our beloved Frenchie, and we couldn't be more thrilled with her. From the moment we met her, Zoe exuded professionalism, warmth, and a genuine love for animals, which immediately put us at ease.
During our time away, Zoe took impeccable care of both our house and our dog. We returned to a home that was just as we left it – tidy, secure, and well-maintained. More importantly, our dog was clearly happy, healthy, and incredibly well-cared for.
What truly set Zoe apart was her proactive communication. She regularly sent us delightful pictures and updates of our dog, which provided immense peace of mind. Knowing our furry family member was not only safe but also enjoying her time with Zoe allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our trip without any worries.
Zoe is reliable, trustworthy, and goes above beyond to ensure both pets and homes are given the best possible attention. We highly recommend her to anyone in need of a fantastic house and dog sitter. She's a true gem!"
AReview by Amy
Afrom
$45
/night
M5. Michelle
Caring, reliable cat-sitter, 6yrs+ housesitting experience2.5 km
(13 reviews)
2 recurring guests
Last contacted 7 days ago
Last active 7 days ago
"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
J6. Jess
Compassionate Cuddle-loving Sitter2.5 km - South Yarra
(33 reviews)
5 recurring guests
Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
"Wow what a find Jess has been. She is an awesome dog sitter. We would be happy to recommend Jess for all the reasons below and more that we don’t have time or forgotten to record.
Our dog is an old 16-year-old mini schnauzer who can have off days where he falls and cannot get himself up. We have always used family in the past with this is the second time we have used Pawshake, the first was a short weekend away a few weeks before this big trip.
We are very impressed with the ease of the Pawshake app and the responses from dog careers, the ones who have an interest are happy to come out for an interview where they meet our dog, check out the house and answer any questions you ask. The reviews online give you more confidence.
We were heading to Europe for four weeks and Jess was a available to meet a few months before our holiday and again a few days before our trip to reacquaint. She was always easy to contact, happy to cook chicken and rice for our fur baby who has health issues and needs twice daily pain pills. Jess was also happy to take our dog to the vet when required for general health maintenance / injections, even offered to do the injections herself.
During the trip we received regular updates with photos/videos and on the odd occasion when our dog had a health scare, Jess was in communication with the vet and us to work out the next steps.
When we returned Jess left us a fridge of fresh milk and fruit & vegetables and pre-made dog food. The house was very clean, our dog was happy and looking for Jess after our return.
We hope to use Jess again for future trips, just need to start saving for our next holiday.
Thank you, Jess! You are so much more than what we were expecting.
"
AReview by Anna
Afrom
$65
/night
S7. Sophia
Pawshake’s favourite cat sitter! 2.3 km
(139 reviews)
61 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 2 days ago
"Sophia was a fantastic pet sitter! She stayed with our fur baby Ranger over the Christmas holidays. She kept us up to date with lots pictures and he was a happy and content pussy cat when we returned home. We would definitely recommend Sophia to anyone looking for a responsible pet sitter who will put your mind at ease while you are away!"
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-from
$90
/night
P8. Polyana
A caring, attentive, and experienced pet sitter1.7 km - Southbank
(1 review)
Last contacted yesterday
Last active yesterday
"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
$50
/night
S9. Sabrina
Just wanting to get my daily dose of pet love0.9 km
(2 reviews)
Last contacted yesterday
Last active today
"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
P10. Pedro
Science to Snuggles: A Pet Sitter Who Understands Animals0.8 km
(4 reviews)
1 recurring guest
"Thank you Pedro for looking after Pika.
Pedro is a first class dog sitter - he is caring, communicative and took Pika for twice daily walks paying attention to his needs. Pedro uses his vet training and human intuition to really care for Pika’s well-being. He sent us reassuring messages and photos daily and responded quickly to all communication. I highly recommend Pedro for your pet’s care. We will definitely be calling on Pedro again. "
TReview by Tiong Yang
Tfrom
$65
/night
N12. Niamh
Animal Lover with a Degree in Animal Behaviour1 km - Southbank
(7 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Last contacted yesterday
Last active today
"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
$70
/night
L15. Linda Vanessa
🐾BE Kind TO Every KIND 🐾2.4 km
(19 reviews)
7 recurring guests
Last active 3 days ago
Usually responds within one day
"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
C18. Capucine
Experienced and loving pets sitter in Melbourne2.3 km
(77 reviews)
31 recurring guests
Calendar recently updated
Last booked 3 days ago
"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
U19. Ugne
Your pet new best friend!:)0.3 km
(23 reviews)
7 recurring guests
Usually responds within few hours
"I’m super grateful for all of Ugne’s fantastic efforts in looking after my two cats for me while I was overseas for 4 weeks.
She is reliable, trustworthy, respectful, great at communicating and kept me in the loop with regular updates and photos of my much-missed fur babies.
Most importantly though, through her kindness and patience, she was able to establish a strong bond with my cats, which is no small feat considering how timid they can be due to their pasts (they are both rescue cats). My confidence in her care and knowing my cats were happy meant I was able to truly relax and enjoy my trip without worry.
The cherry on top was coming back home to a beautifully clean and tidy place with all the linen washed, dried and folded! I was very impressed.
Thank you so much Ugne, you’re welcome back anytime and I know Blankie and Misha are missing you dearly already! Much love Ria xx "
RReview by Ria
Rfrom
$60
/night
I20. Ignacio
Dog Lover (Dachshunds Fan) - Your Trusted Pet Sitter! 2.2 km
(15 reviews)
4 recurring guests
Last contacted 3 days ago
Last active 2 days ago
"I recently had the pleasure of leaving my dog, Moose, in Ignacio's care for three nights, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very first conversation, Ignacio was extremely professional, and his communication was excellent. Like any dog owner, I was a little anxious about leaving Moose with someone new, but as soon as we met Ignacio, I knew he was the perfect fit for the job.
Ignacio and his partner, Maria, are a wonderful couple, and they truly went above and beyond. Ignacio sent regular updates, including pictures and videos of Moose at the dog park, which put my mind at ease. It was clear Moose was having a great time and felt right at home, almost as if he was having a fun sleepover with friends rather than just waiting for me to come back.
When I returned, my house was left in perfect condition, and I could tell Moose had been well cared for. If I could give 6 out of 5 stars, I absolutely would! I highly recommend Ignacio and Maria to anyone looking for responsible and caring pet sitters."
CReview by Chris
Cfrom
$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 South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne 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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