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House Sitters available (Gippsland, Victoria)
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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Bridget - Housesitter Extraordinaire
11Years
Solo
I have been housesitting for many years and enjoy my experiences greatly, caring for homes, indoor/outdoor plants, gardens, veggie plots, swimming pools and family pets. I enjoy walking very much so it is a great pleasure for me to take the family dog/s out daily, to explore the area, enjoy the location, great fun for us all.
References can be provided if needed.
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Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Leonie - Newly retired and free to travel.
3Years
Couple
ID Check
We are newly retired/ semi retired and having lost our last pet recently we are free to travel and care for others’ furry friends. We have always had cats and dogs and miss having our own but it does allow the opportunity to travel. I do pet sitting locally when we are home. We are keen gardeners and did own a pool (downsized in 2022), so happy to play in a big yard. We have used Mindahome... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Warren - retired
2Years
Couple
We are two retired gents who have sold our property and now living in a unit, having had a one hectare property for many years with lots of space for our dogs, we had mini dashounds for over 30 years and cared for their puppies as well.
We are both ex professional bussiness men and very well respected, we have many friends , and can supply character references if needed. We love to have... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Tania - Responsible newly retired animal lovers
2Years
Couple
We are ex cat & dog owners & tidy responsible home owners. We have just spent a fabulous 7 months pet/house sitting around NSW & Brisbane. It was a fantastic experience & we made friends with many beautiful pets & people (references below) tho many tears at leaving time. We love the concept of house/pet care trade for travel around Australia. With our adult children settling in Sydney we... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 30 Mar 18 May 18 May 28 May 18 May 18 May 28 May 17 Jun 18 Jun 3 Jul 1 Jul 14 Jul 13 Jul 31 Jul 18 Aug 11 Sep
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Chris - I’d love to sit for you
Couple
ID Check
My partner Ross and I am retired and renovating our house. We said goodbye to our much loved 17 year old cavoodle Zac last year, and miss him very much. Due to renovations, can’t consider adding another pet to our lives right now. We’d love to care for yours as we did for ours. We experienced two fabulous sitters who cared for Zac a couple of years ago for a period of a month, and the... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Beth - Mrs
1Year
Solo
Hello
I’m a mature aged nurse & florist.
I have loved many & varied pets, including currently Hazel “poogle” (beagle+poodle) pooch, over many years. I love gardening, all things arty crafty, creatively cooking, shows, concerts, adventures. As I don’t work a lot now I am ready to roam the country exploring far & beyond with many visits to Victoria to visit my son.
Thanks for... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 6 Apr 18 Apr
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Greg - Greg and Wenda
1Year
Couple
I was born and bread in Melbourne and have worked out of Australia sicne 1997. I work for a large Australian and US Company but i live and am based in The Netherlands. My wife Wenda is English and Dutch nationality. We have been married since 2007. we have no children but we do have 2 resuce cats. We are active on Trusted Housitters not as sitters but hosts as we have our cats sat in our home... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC Melbourne City, Melbourne South, Melbourne East, Gippsland
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Sandy - From Cuddles to Walkies
Solo
ID Check
Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover with over 15 years of experience caring for pets of all shapes and sizes. I’ve spent years looking after friends and family’s pets, from playful puppies to senior cats, and I treat every animal as if they were my own.
I currently share my home with three beautiful fur babies: two cats, Plop and Coco, and one cheeky toy poodle named Maple, who fill my... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Anne - Active Annie & Tony House Sitters
2Years
Couple
ID Check
Hi, we are a married couple who take pride in our responsibility as house sitters.
Although not full time sitters, we are keen travellers who over the last year have enjoyed mixing up camping, sits and returning home. We’ve had such a wonderful experience meeting families and their extended animal family, that we’ve decided to continue the journey into 2025. Although we’ve only done... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 4 Sep 7 Oct
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Heather - Retired Accountant looking for change
3Years
Solo
Hi
I am Heather. I currently live in the ACT with my youngest son.
As much as I love Canberra, I have been here since the early 80s and I would love to experience other areas of this beautiful country.
I am basically retired after years of being an accountant. I have 4 children and 1 gorgeous grand daughter. Love love love animals! I don't have a pet and I really miss not having one. ... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Leanne - Mumma Lee
2Years
Family
Mum of 8 children, all mostly grown up and now have 3 at home with me, who are often away with their father.
I have pet-sat mostly for friends up to this stage as well as though mindahome, looking now to build my rep for more house/pet minding.
A qualified teacher, now work in quieter settings in our local church.
A lover of animals, I'm happy to take care of all kinds of pets. When... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Single teacher loves animals house sitti
1Year
Solo
Hi
My name is Linda. I am a retired mental health nurse who is currently teaching. I did my Bachelor of nursing in 1998 and Bachelor of education in 2001 and I currently study law. I am a non smoker, honest and reliable. I have referees and online referrals.
Hope you consider me when you head over seas or next travel. I finish my house sit on 6-12th October 2025 and I am looking in... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Heather - Heather and Martin
6Years
Couple
We are retired and experienced house sitters with great references. We prefer country / rural locations and will only sit clean homes.
We prefer house sitting for up to two weeks per location but will consider longer.
We have had our own pets and are experienced with dogs, cats and chooks.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 23 Mar 7 Apr 1 Jun 31 Jul 17 Aug 10 Sep
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I’m a 51 year old female. Just resigned from my job about to hit the road for some adventures looking to mind peoples homes anywhere and your fur babies, I'm not great with birds they scare me lol, I haven't done any house sitting on here yet but I do have references from a few houses I watched through friends of friends. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Caz - Professional able to housesit and work
2Years
Solo
ID Check
I am currently writing a book (slowly) as well as a memoir of a beloved friend. After living in Melbourne most of my life, I have lived in a number of places and am keen to explore more of Australia before I decide where I might decide to settle down. Hopefully this opportunity suits you, as it will me, as I discover your place of the world. I love animals, I have been around them all my... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Judy and Graham - Friendly and sensible.New Retirees
7Years
Couple
We were a Defence family for 33 years and decided on an early retirement in Feb 2018. Being foster carers for 19 years tested but did not break us. We pride ourselves on being trustworthy, respectful, honest and reliable. House sitting since June 2018 we now have solid training in caring for many different pets, homes, pools and gardens.
Being retirees we are free to travel and are flexible... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 25 Feb 20 Jul
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Young at heart, honest, reliable. Love animals for eastern states need to bring my cat if over a week. Equine professional ( career).
Clean, friendly.. positive attitude.. love the outdoors and meeting new people.
I would also like to find reciprocal people to mind my home when travelling.
New to this so thought I’d give it a go! Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Lauren - Lukas & Lauren. Your home in good hands
1Year
Couple
Hey hey, we’re Lukas (27, from Germany) and Lauren (26, from Scotland). We’re a couple who share a love of traveling, animals, and exploring life at a slower pace. After spending the past few years journeying almost all the way around Australia, we’re now looking to take a breath of stillness, settle in one place for a while, and pour our care into looking after pets and homes.
Lukas... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Alper - Alp
1Year
Solo
Hello! I’m Alper—trustworthy, organised, and easy to reach. I work remotely, which means your pets have company and your home never feels empty. I’m calm and consistent with animals: clear routines, gentle energy, and lots of enrichment. I’m especially cat-savvy. I was married for 10 years; after our recent separation my partner kept our cat, and before that I’d raised two cats now... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Eva - Eva and family
Family
My name is Eva and I work as a Clinical Nurse. I am a wife and a mother and we are a family of 6, including 3 daughters and a son.
We are hard working and reliable and we love animals! I grew up with many several family dogs ranging from Boxer, to a Chiuahua.
We currently own our own chickens and birds. and we are all excited and looking forward to helping you out with your animals and... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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David and Anni - Davianni
Couple
We didn’t start this journey for money or for convenience.
We just wanted to help others plan their holiday breaks with the peace of mind and knowledge their home and precious fur babies are well cared for. We know what it is like trying to tour Australia with a pet that is not welcome in many destinations and having to look for pet friendly sites.
My wife and I consider ourselves as the... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Brad - I’m Ready and Motivated
3Years
Solo
ID Check
Hi, Whilst I have been a barrister specialising in Family Law for the last 35 years I have taken some time off to reset my life over the last year and looking for my next journey in life. A google of my name and occupation will tell you my professional story. I am single, like to stay fit and looking to experience variety on every level. I love animals, particularly dogs and cats and that... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Peter - retired couple
2Years
Couple
We are a retied couple late 60's who have decided we would like to try house sitting as our our friends do.
We are very respectful of other peoples houses and would treat their house as our own.
we don't mind caring for pets and will care for the garden
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Preferred locations: VIC Barwon South West, Gippsland, Grampians, Hume
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Lovers of animals. We no longer have our own so love caring for your pets. Will keep your home and grounds as tidy as we do our own. We communicate daily on the welfare of your pets with a photo or two. Any pets needing medication or if they are elderly are no problem just give us instructions on what is needed.
A few photos of dogs we have cared for. As we are retired we can fit in with any... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC Melbourne City, Gippsland, Grampians
Current bookings: 25 Dec'25 1 May
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Alan - Alan & Janet
3Years
Couple
We are fit and healthy retirees who love travelling in our caravan and enjoy new experiences. Alan has managed caravan parks and worked in the building industry so has a lot of practical skills. Janet grew up on a small farm in England and is a retired teacher. We are honest, responsible and reliable and are both non smokers.
We now live in an over 50's village on the Gold Coast and lead... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC Gippsland, Grampians, Loddon Mallee