Cat whisperer

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Cat-focused house sitter, kinesiologist, and author. Calm, observant, and reliable. I understand cats the way I understand people in clinic, and I care for every space as my own.

Why I love house sitting

I enjoy exploring new places, connecting with beautiful animals, and helping people who genuinely need what I offer. Creating calm for both animals and owners comes naturally, and I love that I'm helping people have the freedom to truly enjoy their time away.

About Me

Hi, I'm Zoe, a kinesiologist with 30 years of practice and an author based on the Sunshine Coast, with a clinic in Maleny. I work some weeks in clinic and other weeks online, which gives me the flexibility to house sit across Australia, and travel between sits.

I work exclusively with cats. Understanding feline behaviour, subtle communication, individual temperament, the need for routine, is where my attention naturally goes, much like reading a client's nervous system in clinic. Some cats warm to me within a day. Others take longer, and I give them the time they need.

I’m reliable, quiet, and naturally attentive to detail. With fifteen years in fine dining experience in Sydney and Melbourne, I understand what impeccable standards look like and bring that same care to every home I stay in.

I keep homes clean and well-maintained, handle light garden care, and communicate clearly so you can actually relax while you're away. I prefer longer sits where I can provide consistent care for your cats and home, and I value quiet, peaceful homes.

What I Offer:

Cat-focused care, attentive to each cat's individual temperament
Comfortable with medical routines (daily medication, health monitoring)
Calm, regulated presence
Clear communication (regular updates, no guessing)
Reliable home care (clean, tidy, respectful of your space)
Light garden and pool maintenance (watering plants, mowing, basic pool care as directed)

I'm non-smoking, have my own transport, and work quietly from home most days.

Pet care

I work exclusively with cats because their needs are specific and I've developed real skill with feline behaviour. I'm comfortable with indoor, outdoor, or mixed-access cats, and I work well with all temperaments, including anxious, independent, anti-social, or elderly cats who need space, calm presence, and attentive care. I've also cared for chickens, birds, and guinea pigs in the past, but cats are my primary focus.

Holistic Cat Therapy

Cats may have nine lives but old injuries and trauma lodge in their bodies and affect behaviour long after the event. With 30 years in remedial therapy and kinesiology, I offer body-based work addressing physical tension, stress patterns and inter-cat dynamics, including nutritional assessment.

REFERENCES
From Other House Sitting Platforms

Nicole and Mini
May 2026, 3 weeks | Balmoral Ridge QLD | Rating: 5.0
"We couldn’t be happier with Zoe as a house and cat sitter. Zoe won over our notoriously shy cat Mini remarkably quickly, something that never happens. Her housekeeping was impeccable and her communication was proactive throughout. We came home to everything in perfect order and would book her again without hesitation."

Barb and John
Feb to Mar, Apr to May - 10 weeks | Maleny QLD | Rating: 5.0
“We were extremely happy with the care Zoe took of our home. She kept the house clean and tidy, looked after our plants very well, and kept us informed of any issues while we were away.
We found Zoe to be reliable, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with, and we would happily recommend her as a house sitter.”

Nicole
Mar to Apr - 2 weeks 1 night | Mapleton QLD | Rating: 5.0
“Zoe is a lovely sitter. She left our house very clean, bedding laundered, and pets content and healthy. Her communication was great. Sending videos of our pets, and little updates of how they're going. She is very trust worthy and reliable. A sweetheart, thankyou Zoe.”

Frances
28 Nov 2025 to 21 Jan 2026 - 1 month 3 weeks | COORAN QLD | Rating: 5.0
“Zoe was great - communicated really well, took amazing care of the cat and looked after the home. We were able to travel for an extended time without having to worry about our cat or the house, which was a huge blessing. I would have no hesitation recommending Zoe for any house and pet sits. You will ready easy with Zoe taking good care of everything.”

Jal
21 Jan to 29 Jan 2026 - 1 week 1 night | Bonogin QLD | Rating: 5.0
“Zoe was a wonderful pet sitter, She was warm and responsive and took nice care of my animals (4 cats and 1 horse) when I was away. Zoe was a pleasure to deal with and kept in regular contact whilst away. She even made up extra buckets of food for my horse for when I returned (most appreciated). Thanks again 🙏”


My Airbnb hosts consistently noted I'm respectful, tidy, and easy to communicate with — the same qualities I bring to house sitting.

References from Previous Hosts (Airbnb):

“Zoe was a very respectful and considerate guest.” — Phillip, Arrawarra Headland

“Zoe left the unit extremely tidy and was easy to communicate with. We’d welcome her back anytime.” — Bevan & Joan, Moffatdale

“The perfect guest — quiet and respectful of our home. Welcome back anytime.” — Tracie, Bellingen

“A real pleasure to host Zoe. Great to chat with and highly recommended.” — Robert & Margaret, Bellingen Read more...