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House Sitters available (Australian Capital Territory)
Our House Sitters list for all Australia is below. To view a list of house sitters willing to house sit in your area please use the drop down menu.
When filtering by State, you may see sitters from other states listed as well. That’s because those sitters have nominated they are willing to house sit in more than one state (some have chosen all Australia). They are all candidates for positions in the selected state.
We save you time. Replies from house sitters you contact can sometimes take a while and when they reply you may find your location and timing doesn’t suit their schedule. This means contacting house sitters one at a time can be a drawn out process. When you choose to contact a house sitter with us you will be asked to list your needs and when you do, available house sitters for your location and dates will be contacting you within hours.
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Tim & Chief – Reliable & Respectful
Solo
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You can relax and enjoy your time away knowing your home and pets are being looked after with professionalism and attention. I served in the Navy for 35 years, accountable for people, equipment, and maintaining high standards, and I bring that same approach to house and pet sitting.
You will get:
• Reliability, security awareness, and respect for your property
• A clean, organised... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 10 Apr 4 May 20 May 24 May 26 May 4 Jun 18 Jul 25 Jul 25 Aug 9 Sep
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Talia
Solo
I’m currently traveling and enjoying this amazing country, and house and pet sitting feels like a wonderful way to connect with both animals and new places.
I have previous house and pet sitting experience and genuinely love caring for pets. Being around them brings me a lot of joy – I love their unique personalities, their energy, and the unconditional love they share. I always make... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Lisa
Family
Friendly, Reliable, Caring. Adaptable and practical around the home. Happy to try new things and learn new skills. I’m capable and observant and a problem solver. I’m currently waiting for a new home to be built so I’m using the opportunity for my family to try new things and help others. Enjoy gardening and being outdoors. Spending time with my children and friends.
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Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Sid and Cathy - Where the road takes us
3Years
Couple
Since retiring, we have commenced travelling around our beautiful, vast country. In our travels we encountered a number of people who shared their housesitting experiences with us. Their positive experiences are what convinced us to give house sitting a go.
I'm the animal lover of the team, and would take wonderful care of any animals that need looking after. Cathy loves nothing better... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Ian
5Years
Solo
I can also be a couple if required. I have a few friends who will join me if required. Love animals. Give love, get more in return. A writer and photographer, I travel from time to time in my motorhome.
I'm a non smoker and non drinker (well, except for cups of tea and hot chocolate!).
As an animal lover (check with my friends and rels for confirmation), have looked after or owned the... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 4 Mar 28 Mar 8 Apr 14 May 19 May 11 Jun
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Kiran - Kind and caring empath
Solo
ID Check
Hi 😃
My name is Kiran. I am a 46 year old woman getting back into house sitting again after taking a break due to other commitments. I am neat, clean and tidy and enjoy my own company.
I am a non smoker, non drinker and there will be no other visitors in the house.
I am on a disability pension from the side effects of chemo and will spend the majority of time at home with your beautiful... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 2 Jul 15 Jul
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Tom & Lynne - Animal and Home Carers
Couple
ID Check
Hi!
We are now considering bookings for late 2026 and for 2027. Please contact us if you require a sitter during this time.
We are caring and reliable pet sitters who understand that pets are family. We take the time to get to know each animal as an individual — their routines, preferences, and little quirks — so they feel safe and relaxed while you’re away.
Tom has extensive... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 11 Apr 20 Apr 26 Apr 3 Jul 1 Sep 18 Oct
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Jane - Reliable house proud pet lover
3Years
Solo
Young 59 yo who adores animals and loves to travel
(ps. I’ve since turned 62 but that sounds old so I’m leaving it as a young 59 yo !)
1st November 2022 one of my beautiful sibling cavoodles passed over the rainbow bridge suddenly and unexpectedly and since then his sister Bella and I have been caring for and falling in love with other pets around Australia
In 2023 I enjoyed 16... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 4 Mar 25 Mar 25 Mar 30 Mar 1 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 29 Apr 5 May 20 Jun
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Tricia - Retired artist, animal lover, gardener.
1Year
Solo
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Hi, I'm a 65y/o retired Art teacher/ disability support worker. I taught High school art for a number of years before moving to the disability sector where I worked in the community, supported accommodation and supported learning/ day programs before finally working for myself teaching ceramics out of my home studio. I grew up in the country with farmers in the family so would be... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 2 Mar 19 Mar 10 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 4 May 10 May 2 Sep 13 Sep 13 Nov
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Very experienced locum general practitioner who moves around the country on the basis of available work. I am very happy to attend to the daily care of your precious pet(s), can keep your home in a beautiful state, attend to any needed garden care and daily matters with a mature and helpful mindset. Definite non smoker, otherwise I like to read, hike and cycle Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Matthew - Travelling house/pet sitter
2Years
Couple
ID Check
Was travelling across Australia in my trailer sailer. I’m now based in Geraldton indefinitely which I have fallen in love with. I’ve previously run a successful dog, walking and dog minding business in the past which equips me well to look after your pride and joys. I have house sat numerous properties and have excellent reviews. Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 25 Mar 10 Apr
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John - Mr John
Solo
C&J tradesman, Mr. Fixit. More like used to be at 65. Bachelor, Quiet, Clean, no pets, animals enjoy that. No family interruptions in my work/ my focus. Don't mind getting my hands dirty as long as job done correctly. Every state except Tasmania, so far. Soon retire O.S. volunteer National Parks, late 2027. Long term preferred and prioritized. mob; WhatsApp video call; zoom etc, + email suggested. Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 25 Apr 24 Jun 1 Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul 19 Sep 12 May'27 1 Jan'28
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Susan - work at home, love dogs & cats, reliable
13Years
Solo
I spend most of my time at home writing & will happily care for your home & give lots of love & attention to your animals. Currently in Sydney.
I only take care of dogs and cats loved and cared for as part of the family & allowed inside the home (night & day).
I am 62, love animals (cats & dogs equally), and spend a lot of time ensuring they feel secure and loved from the moment I... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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fran - Fran. Senior solo traveller. Non-smoker.
2Years
Solo
Hello there. I’m Fran, I was travelling through our wonderful country with my little dog Ruby- 17 and mostly asleep but still the best travelling companion I’ve ever had. She recently crossed the bridge, and now I’m alone, but I’m hoping to meet some other beautiful animals when I look after your home. I’m in my 60s now-how strange to be this age. How to describe myself to you? ... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 19 Mar 1 Jul 14 Aug 1 Sep
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Rolf Andreas - Springis on tour
1Year
Couple
We, the Springis (nick name), are a typical German couple (62, 66, non-smokers) with children and grandchildren. With perseverance and hard work, we made it into retirement and now want to swap the German winter for the sun of the south. Our hobby has always been traveling, and now we have plenty of time for it. We have visited Australia several times and brought wonderful memories back to... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Michael - Michael n’ Neve Pet Lovers
1Year
Couple
Michael:
Hi! I’m Michael, 20, and I work in the APS. I love basketball, travelling, and spending time with my family. I’ve grown up with cats all my life (my eldest was 23!) and enjoy looking after my family’s homes and pets when they are away. I work from home 3 days a week, so I’m around to give pets plenty of attention and care.
Neve:
Hi, I’m Neve, 20, also working in the... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 11 Mar 22 Apr 4 Jun 26 Jun 29 Jun 9 Aug 15 Aug 29 Aug 2 Oct 6 Oct 12 Oct 15 Oct 25 Oct 8 Nov 23 Nov 18 Dec 24 Dec 2 Jan'27
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Hi, I’m Lani!
I’m an Aussie who loves animals and spending time outdoors. I’ve been house sitting on and off for the past year, so I understand how important it is that both homes and pets are well cared for while owners are away. Whether it’s keeping pets happy and comfortable or simply making sure a home is well looked after, I take pride in being reliable and attentive.
In my... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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John - John and Maria
Couple
ID Check
Greetings Homeowners married couple 26 yrs John (Disability/Mental heath Support Worker, Maria(Hairdresser)responsible making sure that your home and pets if any are the number one PRIORITY not just a holiday non smoking non drinking 6 yrs house sit experience current police check we take a professional approach and great pride in taking care of your home cleaning and doing what needs to be... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 17 Mar 26 Mar 22 Apr 30 May
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Penny & Kerry Post.....
3Years
Couple
Hello Home Owners..
About us ... Penny & Kerry. POST.
We are experienced house sitters and just love doing what we do... and have looked after many homes and animals my favourite pastime ...we have references if would like them or a police check would be no problem..
We are a retired business couple in our 70s . And love to travel in our caravan minding animals and homes.
We have... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Noriko - Ms
Solo
Hello, I am a freelance interpreter/translator living in Footscray VIC. I live with my 10yo cat and one share mate, who looks after my cat while I am away. I am a natural cat person and love&love any, any cat ! I look forward to minding your home and your cats ! Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Gerard - Taking the long way home.
2Years
Solo
Single male, non smoker, no pets.
Massage Therapist.
Enjoying travelling this great country while I'm still young enough to enjoy it.
Still working as I travel so portable massage table is in the van
Enjoy the quiet of the bush and also meeting so many wonderful people as I travel.
I really enjoy small country towns and rural housesits.
I have been doing housesits for the last three &... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Vicki - Pet nanny
2Years
Solo
I am 67 caring person love all animals love walking each day have been house sitting for the last 4 yrs I have had regular house sits but have decided to look for more sits I am of good health and love the outdoors enjoy gardening have my own vehicle reliable a non smoker Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 9 Mar 15 Mar 13 Apr 9 May 15 May 24 May 7 Jul 18 Jul 1 Sep 19 Sep 16 Oct 2 Nov
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DEBBIE - RETIRED PROFESSIONAL COUPLE
12Years
Couple
WE ARE A HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM (NON SMOKERS) WHO ARE NOW FREE TO TRAVEL DUE TO SELLING OUR BUSINESS . WE LOST OUR LITTLE MATE OF 14 YRS OUR CHIHUAHUA TRIXIE. NOW WE WOULD LIKE TO TRAVEL AROUND. WE HAVE OUR OWN HOME AND ARE HOUSE PROUD PEOPLE AND WOULD TREAT YOUR HOME AND PET AS WE WOULD OUR OWN. WE HAVE BOTH HAD ALL OUR COVID VACCINATUINS. Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
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Hi! We are Julz, Kimberly, and Chloé—a full-time travelling family with a rich mix of Australian and Austrian cultures. Our daughters, 14 and 7, are kind, gentle, and especially loving with animals—our youngest even connects better with pets than with people!
With experience caring for numerous homes and pets, we take pride in keeping everything spotless and well-maintained for your... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 25 Mar 2 Apr 2 Apr 19 Apr
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Last update March 12:
Hello All. We joined Mindahome in early 2010 so we know the ropes.
We rely mainly on word of mouth for our references and always have people available who will vouch for us. There are reviews online here too.
Booking for 2026 right open through for as far ahead as you wish. We are of course fully vaccinated (all regular Covid jabs and the various others) with the... Read more
Preferred locations: ACT All regions
Current bookings: 1 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 9 Apr 14 Jun 30 Jun 1 Jul 9 Jul 8 Aug 22 Aug 15 Oct 22 Oct 21 Dec 29 Dec