Category: Pet Sitting

The pet sitter with a fondness for felines

Cat Whisperer

 Violet’s journey into pet sitting started a few years back when a friend nudged her to “just give it a go.” Fast forward, and she’s now the go-to pet sitter in Sydney and Melbourne, known as The Aussie Cat Whisperer.

Growing up with a love for animals, especially cats, she’s built a solid reputation over the past year with Mindahome, charming even the pickiest felines. While she’s also cared for dogs, it’s her knack for connecting with cats that has pet owners raving about her online.

Currently, she’s enjoying a 12-month sit with two adorable kitties and loves sharing tips for anyone looking to dive into the pet-sitting world. Continue reading “The pet sitter with a fondness for felines”

Pet sit like a local, for locals

For many of us, house and pet sitting is about exploring new territory, walking the road less travelled and meeting new pets and people to broaden your horizons.

However, if you’re a newcomer to the lifestyle or returning to house and pet sitting after a brief hiatus, choosing local pet sits can present just as many exciting opportunities.  Continue reading “Pet sit like a local, for locals”

Top Tips: Washing Your Dog

How to wash a dog

Generally speaking, dogs only need to be bathed when necessary. If they have accumulated dirt on their coat or they have an unpleasant odour that won’t go away, then it might be time for a good scrub and clean.

Bathing helps to remove excess hair, scale and debris and improve the shine to your dog’s coat.

RSPCA Pet Insurance has put together a comprehensive Ultimate Guide to Grooming and Bathing Your Dog for a step by step guide and below are few tips to help you get started. Continue reading “Top Tips: Washing Your Dog”

Live a More Comfortable Life as a Pet Sitter

Pet sitter with dog

When you become a pet sitter you unlock some of the secrets to leading a happy and stress-free life. Don’t believe us? We surveyed our members to find out a few of the reasons they choose to pet sit.

Some of the results may surprise you, some may not. But it’s the little everyday benefits of the pet sitting lifestyle that prove there is much to be gained by choosing a life that focusses on caring for other people’s pets.

Save for a Home Faster

A survey of our members found that 27% said that they chose the lifestyle to save on rent and almost 30% said that house and pet sitting helped them save for their own home. Housing prices in Australia’s capital cities remain at an all-time high and out of reach for many young Aussies. Of the members surveyed, 64% said that they saved up to $5,000 by pet sitting. That’s a hefty sum that you can put towards a home of your own. Continue reading “Live a More Comfortable Life as a Pet Sitter”