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House Sitters available (Hume, 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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Barry - Excellent sitters who love all animals
8Years
Couple
ID Check
We are two retired guys who are travelling around Australia.
We would love to house and/or pet sit for other people on the way while they enjoy their time away.
We have rented houses around NSW and Qld and have always treated them as if they were our own as is testament by the excellent references we have been given by the Property managers, and this is the way we would look after any... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 31 Mar 9 Apr 10 Apr 7 Jun 8 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 3 Jul 4 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 4 Nov
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Holly - Family of Four for pet sitting SA
5Years
Family
Hello, our family of four is looking for house/pet sitting opportunities in South Australia.
I am from New Zealand originally, and have been living and working over here in Australia for the past 15 years. My partner is from Adelaide, South Australia. We have 2 sons, one son is 3 years old and the other is 3 months old.
We live in South Australia and are looking for short term or long... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Terence - Ann and Terry
5Years
Couple
Ann and Terry.
House, Garden and Pet Minders - As house sitters what can we offer …
Please note: Our availability is somewhat limited to school holiday periods and weekends during 2021.
We are a fit and active, semi retired professional and hands on practical couple. We love travelling both within Australia and overseas. Currently we are still undertaking contract work with flexible... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Kevin - Martini Minders
1Year
Couple
Mature, experienced and well travelled couple.
Started house swaps in early 2000, and keen to be of use to those with a need.
Love all types of pets, and although we do not currently have any of our own, we have no restrictions on when and where we travel to, or the length of stay Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 24 Nov'25 12 Nov
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Christine - One life . Filled with happiness
2Years
Couple
ID Check
Outgoing, reliable person / couple.
Ive been working for the same company for 20 years just relocated to Perth my husband is currently in Norway joining me in January.
We love animals having owned a beautiful lab for 16 years and cat for 12 years . We know how wonderful it is to have a fur baby. We are out doors people .
We would love to opportunity to be your next house sitter. Great... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Michael - Michael Sheppard
Family
All three of us are animal lovers. We have dogs and cats, lots of daily dog walking is normal for us having a border collie.
Have experience house sitting and also pet sitting. References for pet sitting available on request!
We like to keep our house clean and do home cooked meals for our pets. So we respect and look after the homes and pets of others in the same way.
We look forward to... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Judi - Judi and Michael
6Years
Couple
Animal lovers, recently retired looking to explore our beautiful country while looking after your furry friends! We are both very active and young at heart. We are a quiet, down to earth couple looking to open a new chapter in our lives. Michael is a builder by trade and very handy. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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kerry - Kerry Connors
7Years
Solo
I’m a happy person who loves house sitting, meeting new people and making new friends.
I started travelling last April (2018) and have been to QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.
I have house sat in Pingilly(Perth, WA), Ballarat (VIC) and Northcote (VIC), with repeat bookings already organised for these locations.
I love all animals. I have looked after cats, dogs, fish, horses and goats.
I am... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 3 Apr 10 Apr 16 Apr 27 Jun 1 Sep 30 Sep 24 Mar'27 11 Apr'27
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Ailsa - Happy Housesitter
9Years
Solo
I am a mature honest mature female who has been looking after many pooches for the last 20 years !! (my love is fur babies) as i don't have children .
I have had a career change .. grooming fur babies, a job I love pampering pooches working for myself .
I worked for many years in medical management and in a public hospital and learnt so much. However, life changes and you mature and was... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions except Melbourne City
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Thomas - Tommy
Solo
Hi there! I’m a friendly, respectful guy who loves animals and enjoys a peaceful, clean living environment. I’m a non-smoker and don’t drink, so I prefer a calm, quiet home. I’m responsible and considerate of others’ space and needs. Whether it's spending time with pets, reading, or just enjoying a good conversation, I enjoy simple, wholesome activities.
I’m looking for a living... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Louise - Professional sitters fulltime
9Years
Couple
Hello everyone
We/1 have been housesitting for several years together.
We adore animals esp dogs, cats,horses, chooks too
I'm a dog and cat lover experienced in equine horses, cats, hens, ducks, birds,
( I I equine sit too, charges apply for horses and the work involved. )
But cats, dogs, cows, hens are exchange of care.
I spend a lot of time providing care and helping out... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Rob - Retired Couple - Rob & Julie
2Years
Couple
ID Check
: See References on Profile Page.
My wife and I are 3 years retired. We are both 62 years old and flexible with availability. We are both animal lovers. Over the past 30 years we have had 3 dogs, (Lab/cross, Rottweiler and a rescue dog - Heeler Cross Collie) that we loved and cared for very much. We always enjoyed walking our dogs 5 to 7km 5 to 7 days a week. Our last dog, Heeler Cross Collie... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 28 Jun 13 Jul
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Tess - That’s Tops
1Year
Solo
Respectful, clean, tidy and caring person looking to house/apartment sit while I travel Australia. I love nature, travel, sport, and animals. If you have pets, you will find comfort in knowing that I will shower them with love. If you don’t have pets, you will find comfort in knowing I’ll treat your home with the greatest of care.
Over the last 10 years I have done several house and pet... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Hi, we are an active couple in our early 60s from Canada who fell in love with your country and your lovely people. We really enjoy paddling at outrigger canoes and we are visiting again between February 13th to March 22nd, 2026.
We are responsible, non-smoking/vaping and respectful of others' privacy. We love pets and happy to look after gardens.
We have rented and housesat in the area... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Dawid - The Travelling Trio
Couple
ID Check
We are an easy going, honest, tidy and non smoking couple with much to offer as house sitters. We are currently travelling Australia full time in our caravan after retiring early 2025. We own and lived on 16 acres in Central Queensland for the last 14 years and are still fit and healthy. We travel with our well behaved sausage dog (Oliver) who grew up on our property and are very good with... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 2 May 16 May
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Ann - Fur, feathered and scaly.
7Years
Solo
Hi,
I am a Canadian trying to escape the cold of winter.
Non-smoker. Clean and tidy. I do have an occasional glass of wine or beer in the hot Aussie summer.
Your home and possessions will be safe with me.
Your direction and instructions will be followed.
I like to think I am self-reliant, competent, and independent. With winter arriving, I yearn for a warm climate from December... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Nina - Responsible and Trustworthy couple
10Years
Couple
ID Check
We're mature aged couple, who a fully retired and so enjoyed discovering another nice places, meet new people and look after animals. We have loved our own pets for years and now we love spending time getting to know pets we stay with, they love us back which is very rewarding. It's our tenth-year house-sitting.
We're Non-smoking, love animals and take great care and pride in making anywhere... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 1 Feb 22 Apr 23 Apr 30 May
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Pamela - Mrs W
2Years
Solo
Middle aged professional with husband and three adult children. Love animals, and love travelling. Enjoy hiking, reading, yoga. Happy to care for anyone's fur kids, plants, gardens, and cherished homes. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Hi, my name is Alex and I currently live in SE Melbourne with my partner at her family home (with two cats and a dog) - and looking for pet sits, ideally in the SE suburbs of Melbourne so that I can give them a little bit of a reprieve from having me in the crowded house.
I'm a software/robotics engineer who works full-time from home, so I'm well-suited to pets who like companionship... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 11 Apr 14 Apr 2 Sep 8 Sep
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Peter - Easy-going, caring community person
4Years
Solo
House proud, basic living habits.
Loves outdoors.
Caring community person, who enjoys meeting and mixing with people.
Was involved in many activities, a newspaper journalist for 45 years, life member of Apex, worked in indigenous schools as a boarding master and president of indigenous football club and was a president for six years of P&C at primary school and of P&F at secondary schools.... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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TIM - Genuine
5Years
Solo
I am a keen gardener, registered builder, very capable of ensuring the house & or property is in A1 state.
I'm in my late 50's, retired, non smoker, active, honest & trustworthy.
I have owned and managed large and small properties and feel well able to deliver on pet care/attention and home tidiness/cleanliness all to meet your requirements.
Would be pleased to hear back at your... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Friendly, caring mature lady. Love mother nature and all it provides. love animals . Have travelled Australia twice and petsitted all over . I have my own Motorhome and property in Wa where I presently reside . I am looking to fullfill the Gypsy in me and keep exploring. I am happy to catch a plane to do a long stay . I dont need much and presently spend my days caring for my sons pets one cat... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
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Elaine - Recently retired couple
1Year
Couple
Couple in early retirement living in inner Melbourne apartment. Have experience at tending our garden in our previous house although now downsized to apartment living so help out neighbours. Enjoy some travel, cooking, family and staying healthy. We have been dog owners previously but not currently. We'd prefer to 'sit'dogs - maximum 2 smaller ones. Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions except Melbourne City, Melbourne West
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Shayne - Active non smoking pet loving couple
6Years
Couple
We are an active, healthy, non smoking retired pet loving couple who enjoy the company of all pets.
We also have experience with farm animals, birds and chickens.
Peter grew up on a dairy farm and worked in the thoroughbred industry for most of his working life.
Shayne is a retired bookkeeper & office administrator who has always owned pets- dogs, cats and fish.
We are both long term Gold... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions
Current bookings: 11 Mar 5 Jun
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Mark Jacq and Pip - Mark & Jacq
3Years
Couple
We are a retired couple travelling Australia in our caravan with our fur baby Pip. Both of us have come from farms or farming communities with experience in stock, chooks, and equipment. Both of us have always worked full time covering many types of employment, Jacq having been a police officer , a nurse, personal trainer, bank teller and a successful coffee van owner. Mark having been a lines... Read more
Preferred locations: VIC All regions