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Bellbird Park, Queensland
18 October 2012 - 11 days

We placed an ad for a housitter at Jimboomba Qld today and within hours of the ad appearing we had a positive reply and have now engaged the services of a housesitter. The ladies name is Janice and although we have not met her yet, she seems just the person we are after. Many thanks for a great service and this is the 2nd time we have used Mindahome and we are very happy. Again many thanks.  Marie & Tom P.

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Is a House Sitter coming to care for your Pets?

Using a Pet Sitter is a great idea and your pets will thank you for it when you are away.  There are a number of things that you can do to make sure your Pet and the Sitter have the best possible time together.

Pet sitters are animal lovers but they do not know about the Diet, Health, Habits, Routines, Rules relating to your pet because each household and pet is different.  Any information you can supply would be appreciated by your Pet Sitter so that they can be as ease knowing they are providing your companions with the care, love and attention they are used to.

Below is a list of some things your furry companions' may like you to tell their new Sitter! 

This list may seem obvious but if it is the first time you have left your pets at home with a Sitter, it is very handy to have a checklist and to know that everything has been taken care of.

My Diet

  • What type of food do I have usually have and what I prefer
  • What time of day do I get fed and how often do you feed me
  • How much am I given at each meal
  • What is my favourite place to have my meals
  • When I am good do I get ‘in-between’ snacks

My General Health, Walkies and other things!

  • Is there any medication that needs to be administered to me while you are away
  • The phone number and address of my favourite Vet
  • How often is am I exercised
    • Where do we usually walk
    • How long is the walk
    • Where is my leash kept
    • Can I be let off the leash anywhere
  • Am I groomed regularly?
    • Where are the grooming items kept
  • Sometimes I need a bath and it could happen when you are away
    • Where do you bath me (inside/outside)
    • What products do you use and where are they kept
    • How am I dried, tell them I hate the hair dryer!

My Personality traits

  • Am I friendly to everyone
  • Am I easily alarmed, how do I respond to loud noises or thunder
  • Am I good a socializing with other dogs
  • How about the Cat who lives here too! Can we  be left alone together
  • What are the commands I respond to
  • Do I love to travel in the car or, do I hate the car
  • Do I ‘wander’ and am I likely to try to explore at any opportunity!
  • Am I micro-chipped as  this puts everyone’s mind at rest!

Supply your Pet Sitter with all the information needed and your companion pets will be so much happier and you can have peace of mind while you enjoy your well earned vacation.

 

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ann collaery

I am a healthy and active 66yo retired schoolteacher leaving Canberra and planning to buy a home on the coast. I sometimes care for two grandsons who live in Helensburgh and am involved with granddaughters in Canberra.
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I am a recently retired school principal. I will be accompanying my 25 yr old daughter (physiotherapist) to Melbourne, where she wants to work. We will arrive from Perth on the 30 March and would like a house to sit for a few weeks whilst we find her rental accommodation and a job. A house in...
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Hi there, my name is Gen and I am a 24 year old responsible final year Monash University student majoring in Literature and Theatre. I am seeking to graduate with honours this year so am foregoing the joys of socialising to focus solely on my studies. Housesitting thus, is a wonderful option for...
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Edens Garden

Hello, my name is Justine. I am a 37 year old professional house sitter with over 2 years experience of caring for peoples homes & pets on the Gold Coast. I have many references to prove my capabilities & I am happy to provide you with a police check. I have recently relocated to Melbourne with...
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I work in the CBD and also have a small dog grooming business. Many years experience with dogs, cats and horses. Worked as a Vet Nurse, Dog Groomer and Horse Groom. Extremely reliable, honest, clean and tidy.
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Sitting Pretty

Hi, we are two best friends of 32 years. Our children are independant now and we are ready to experience new places. We have both renovated many homes and are very particular with care and maintenance of our properties and gardens.We would care for your property as we would our own. We have had...
Preferred sit locations: Coastal

Animal & Bird Loving Couple

Retied couple Non Smoking Married 45 Years. Retired Plant operator Retired Cleaner & retired Volinteered Ambulance officers. Travelling Australia In Our Caravan. We also have a small Australian terroir desexed female dog.
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Ellen28

I am a bright and diligent student currently studying at macquarie university and work casually and would have ample time to care for your home and/or pets. I have experience in house sitting and love animals. I am extremely reliable and trustworthy and put the maintanence and care of your home...
Preferred sit locations: Sydney
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Experienced, professional house sitters

Andy and I run a professional house sitting company and are extremely experienced in all aspects of house sitting. We have house sat in Australia, and all around the world and have excellent references and police checks. Do email us if you are interested in us looking after your home - we can...
Preferred sit locations: Sydney, Melbourne

Reliable, responsible and respectful.

I am a professional musician, artist and manager and travel extensively with my work. I am honest, reliable and respectful of people's homes and pets, having house sat for many years as my preferred method of accommodation whilst intersate or abroad. I am quite amicable and get on well with...
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