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Maureen & Terry’s House Sitting Story

After downsizing and retiring, Maureen and Terry were ready to explore. They wanted to see more of Australia and the world, and house sitting offered a way to combine travel with something they already enjoyed: caring for pets.

Their story recently caught the attention of The Senior, which featured the couple and their house-sitting adventures in an article about affordable travel in retirement.

From Suitcases to Soul Work: A Mindahome Sitter’s Story

House sitting often starts as a practical idea. For Hayley pet sitting started somewhere between the clouds and Sydney.

“I was on a flight back from visiting friends and family in the UK, wondering how on earth I was ever going to get onto the Sydney property ladder,” she says. “I don’t know what happened with the altitude, but it got my creativity flowing.”

Not long after landing, Hayley made a bold decision.

A Decade of Adventures, Pets and Lasting Connections

A Story Worth Sharing

At Mindahome, we’re proud to share the journeys of our community members—like Anica, who has shown dedication and care in house and pet sitting for over a decade. Since our beginnings in 2008, Mindahome has grown into a trusted and friendly network for sitters and homeowners. Anica’s experience reflects the spirit of house sitting. If you enjoy reading her story, you can discover more about this pet sitters approach and availability in her profile here.

Write a pet sitter profile that gets noticed

First impressions are instant and lasting. Whether it’s during a job interview, first date, or a pet sitting profile, the way you communicate who you are and what you can do could decide how far you get.

For over two years Kai has successfully secured regular pet sits via the Mindahome website. Kai attributes much of their success to crafting a profile that puts the needs of the pet and homeowner front and centre. Continue reading “Write a pet sitter profile that gets noticed”

How to make your profile stand out

Your online pet sitting profile is your chance to make an impression. The information you include on your profile could be what decides whether you land your ideal pet sit – or not.

Mindahome co-founder, Sue Coombs, says that pet sitters who write their online profile as if it were a resume have a higher chance of success. Continue reading “How to make your profile stand out”

Pet Sitter Profile: The Pet Bestie + House Whisperer

Pet Sitter Profile: The Pet Bestie + House Whisperer

Seasoned house and pet sitter, Rebecca, has bucket loads of positivity and her experience in pet sitting will set your mind at ease knowing that your fur-kids are in good hands. Confident in caring for cats, dogs and farm animals, Rebecca will make the ideal fill-in pet-parent the next time you have to travel.

What has been your favourite pet sitting experience and why?

This is one is EASY! That would have to be when I sat for a quirky doggy called Oscar (An Elderly English Cocker Spaniel) in the burbs of Brisbane. Not only do I consider his owners friends of mine but Oscar had a “Zoolander” (Hilarious movie starring Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson) quirk where he would only turn left. So to go right, he had to go left first. He was a sociable doggy and could play ball for dayssssss. Oscar’s home and neighbours made my stay very comfortable as well with many comforts.

Continue reading “Pet Sitter Profile: The Pet Bestie + House Whisperer”

Pet Sitter Profile: Sonja and Albert

With over two years of house and pet sitting experience and backgrounds in cleaning and property maintenance, Sonja and Albert are ready and willing to take on your pet and home care needs. Read more about their favourite pet sits and tips for home and pet owners.

What is your favourite pet to have cared for?

We don’t have any favourite pets. We love each one of them whilst we are on our sits. To us they are all special in different ways.

What is the first question you ask home/pet owners before taking on a pet sit?

Continue reading “Pet Sitter Profile: Sonja and Albert”

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Maureen & Terry’s House Sitting Story

A Story Worth Sharing