work at home, love dogs & cats, reliable

More information about this house sitter

I spend most of my time at home writing & will happily care for your home & give lots of love & attention to your animals.

I only take care of dogs and cats loved and cared for as part of the family & allowed inside the home (night & day).

I love animals (cats & dogs equally) and spend a lot of time ensuring they feel secure and loved from the moment I arrive. I am very reliable, non smoker, clean, quiet, respectful of your home and privacy and will never bring visitors into your home. I am great with nervous or older animals, giving medication, ball throwing/dog walks, playing with cats, regular updates while you are away.

I have been house sitting full-time for more than 10 years. Many of my house sits are return sits and I have great references.

I often reply to enquiries on here straight away if I am near email, otherwise I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am currently in Sydney.

Below I have included a few reviews from previous house sits, additional to the ones from this website (I am unable to post these in the review section as they were booked through and are posted on another house sitting website - can provide link).

Looking forward to hearing from you, Susan

House sitting reviews:

Melissa - North Curl Curl (NSW)
Sit date: April 2024
Susan looked after Lola and our house like it was her own! Communication with us was on a daily basis with photos of Lola having the time of her life! Lola is still looking for Susan everywhere! Highly recommend!

Jessica - Kyneton (Vic)
Date: July 2023
Susan has recently cared for my fur boy Arlo on a number of occasions. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She cared for Arlo like he was her own - in fact spoiled him with toys and introduced him to new cuisines... that I have found have helped with some of his skin allergies. My house was immaculate each time I returned - Susan is incredibly self-sufficient and leaves no mess on her departure. She provided regular updates on Arlo's wellbeing and flagged to me when she had concerns. Would recommend Susan to anyone who has pets that need a little bit of extra care.

Katrina - Davidson (NSW)
Sit date: April 2023
Susan took amazing care of our home & our 2 puppies who are highly anxious. Amazing communication enabled us to go away & truly relax on our holiday knowing the pups were in the best of care. Our home was immaculate on our return. Very grateful to have found Susan for our house & dog sit.

Peta-Jane - Blackheath (NSW)
Sit date: Feb 2023
Susan was just amazing! Our house was immaculate and Susan was always home which was great as we needed her help with a last minute plumbing issue. Susan bonded super-quickly with both of our cats, one of whom is a very nervous little animal. She was super-knowledgeable about their individual little foibles by the end of our sit and had obviously really got to know them. I couldn't have asked for a better sitter.
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Katie - Maroubra (NSW)
Sit date: January 2023
I can't thank Susan enough for taking such good care of our cats and home. Stepping in at the last minute due to an unavoidable cancellation, Susan was warm, responsive and above all else showed real care and affection for our cats. We received daily updates and pictures, and we could see our cats were incredibly comfortable in Susan's care. The house was also left in immaculate condition. Would wholeheartedly recommend for anyone needing a sitter, and wouldn't hesitate to contact again.

Nicole - Woollahra (NSW)
Sit date: Nov 2022
I cannot speak more highly of Susan as a house and pet minder. We would rate her 15 out of 10! She has minded our home and our beloved pets, Snowy the cat and Timmy the dog a few times now and she always goes above and beyond - showering them with love and attention, playing with them, walking Timmy and keeping us up to date with gorgeous photos. Twice Timmy has been unwell on her watch and she has given him the most devoted attention, contacting the vet, staying up at night, buying special food - and giving us regular updates. And she even bought amazing toys for them to play with! She is a kind, thoughtful and caring person who we can't recommend highly enough

William - Deagon (Qld)
Sit Date: September 2022
Susan was an absolute joy. Communication was fantastic, before and during the sit, sending us photo updates of our babies every day. Our house was left spotlessly clean and our dog/cat were happy and calm on our return, they even had a few extra toys! I would highly recommend Susan and would love to have her back in the future. Thanks again for everything Susan.

Marjorie - Wynnum West Qld
Sit date: July 2022
I thoroughly recommend Susan as a house sitter. She looked after our cat Lila and home on 2 separate occasions. It was so nice to return home to a very happy and spoiled cat and everything neat and tidy. Susan kept us well informed on how Lila was doing along with photos of her looking very relaxed and happy. We are sad that Susan is leaving Queensland but would certainly welcome her back to house sit again. Please don't hesitate to contact her - she is amazing.

Emma - Brookfield Qld
Sit date: December 2021
I can highly recommend Susan as a Housesitter. Her communication was excellent, she kept us informed about how our pets were going and the house was immaculate on our return. She took so much trouble to make sure our pets were happy, playing with the cats each day with toys she kindly bought for them. Her attention to detail with the pets' care was second to none and she quickly won over our needy little dog. I would not hesitate to recommend Susan and I hope she will return to housesit for us again in the future.

Dominique - Holland Park Qld
Sit date: June 2021
Susan luckily stepped in last minute to help when a previous house sitter cancelled the day we were meant to go away. Susan turned an otherwise stressful moment into a relaxing start to our trip. Susan kept in contact with us regularly, and looked after the dogs and our home so well, we would love to welcome Susan back any time!

Julie-Ann - Dundowran Beach Qld
Sit date: Aug 2019
Susan left the house spotless, took excellent care of my cat and dog and sent me lots of photos and updates on how they were, which I really appreciated. She also looked after the garden really well. I would highly recommend Susan as a house sitter.

Jane - Wurdong Heights Qld
Sit date: June 2019
Susan took wonderful care of our old 13 year Golden retriever who is on daily medication and needs a little bit of extra care. We returned after a 4 week overseas trip to a happy, contented pooch and our home was left in immaculate condition. I would recommend Susan in a heartbeat to take care of your pets and home, she is super reliable and excellent at keeping in contact with.

Angelique - Carrara Qld
Sit date: Jan 2019
Susan was an exemplary house sitter. We were delighted with her care of our cat Sophie and her regular communication with pics! The house was left in perfect condition as was our little courtyard garden and house plants. Highly recommended

Michelle - Ninderry Qld
Sit Date: Dec 2018
Susan was excellent to have in our home. We were overseas for 4 weeks and with an old (medicated) dog, it was so comforting having Susan stay. We returned to an immaculate house & an extremely happy, content dog. Susan stayed in regular contact, her attention to detail and her genuine care was amazing.

Sue - Black Mountain Qld
Sit date: September 2018
Susan was a very reliable house sitter. She looked after our cat and plants really well. She kept us updated with the home situation regularly whilst we were away. The house was lovely and clean on our return. We would thoroughly recommend her to anyone.

Sam & Roxy - Tin Can Bay Qld
Sit date: March 2018
It takes a lot to be able to walk away from your home, leaving everything of value and meaning to you, in the hands and care, to somebody you do not know, or have never met before. We were able to do this with Susan, and were delighted she offers this service, allowing us to have a stress free holiday.
To the fact, that our precious little Maltese dog was actually disappointed that it was ya that walked through the door, and not Susan!
We were kept up to date with email messages regarding our dog and any maintenance issues, confirming Susan likes to keep you informed and the lines of communication open.
We have already made a tentative booking for Susan to house sit for us again, and would happily & confidently recommend her to others.

Debi - Red Hill Qld
Sit Date: Dec 2017
Susan looked after our home and cats beautifully while we were on holiday for 3 weeks. Communication was excellent and she obviously loved the cats in our absence and took fantastic care with them. Our house was left in immaculate condition on our return (better than when we left it!). I would highly recommend Susan to anyone considering having her in their home with their fur babies.

Virginia - Ballina NSW
Sit Date: Nov 2017
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After meeting Susan we had no hesitation leaving our cat and our home in her care for a month. House was immaculate, garden well looked after and a very happy cat!

Bernadette - Briar Hill VIC
Sit date: Sep 2016
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Susan is amazing!!! Susan loves animals and you can rest assured you will not need to worry about your pet while you away. Susan looked after our 12 y/o family dog, made sure he ate well, sometimes hand feeding him, exercised him appropriately for his age and made sure she created a bond with him so he felt comfortable. The house was spotless and mail collected. It's worrying when you ask a stranger to look after your best friend but Susan possesses strong ethics and morals and I would highly recommend her and once you know her you will be trying to book her first for the next holiday!

Jocelyn - Mosman NSW
Susan looked after our dog and house for a month with intelligence, warmth and diligence. We have a quite high maintenance pup and he was beautifully cared for, likewise our house. We recommend Susan wholeheartedly.

Janeece - Thornbury VIC
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Susan was a really thoughtful and reliable house sitter for us. She spent time making our cat comfortable and interacting with her. She even left a few toys and a brush. I think our cat still misses her! She's also really considerate and kept in touch while we were away with progress reports. We had a really good first experience with house sitting and we will be contacting her again next time we are away.

Liz - Katoomba NSW
Susan was the perfect house-sitter. She took wonderful care of our cat, Tessa, and dog, Mika, and they were totally at ease with her. She followed all the directions we left about their particular quirks and fancies, walked Mika and played in the garden with her and indulged Tessa's love of lap-sitting. She also left an immaculate house for us on our return. We couldn't recommend her more highly! Liz and Sylvia

Lorna - Jan Juc, Vic
We warmly recommend Susan without any reservations to anyone seeking a thoroughly reliable house/pet sitter. She genuinely loves cats and dogs and she takes a caring and professional approach to their welfare. She is knowledgeable, asks the right questions, and goes the extra mile to give the house owner complete peace of mind. Susan respects other people's property and we have always returned to a clean and tidy house. Our indoor plants and tropical fish have also been well cared for. Susan has returned to us many times over the last 3 years and I trust this happy arrangement will continue. Our cats adore her and we go away each time knowing that all will be well on our return.

Carole - Northcote
We have been fortunate to have Susan housesit for us several times over the last couple of years. In fact, we now book our holidays around Susan's availability as she establishes a great bond with our very timid and nervous cat. We are able to leave home knowing he will be won over by Susan's patience and kindness. The fact that Susan works from home is also a bonus, both from a security point of view and for pampered puss. Susan is an intelligent, responsible woman who will deal sensibly with any issues that arise and is also very mindful and respectful of people's property and privacy.

Mary - Brunswick East, VIC
Susan housesat for us on a number of occasions and she was fantastic. Susan went above and beyond in her care of our pets and our house - we had complete confidence that all would be well which allowed us to fully relax while on holidays. On one occasion, she had to deal with a swarm of bees in our front yard - a bizarre and unexpected situation that she managed beautifully, tracking down someone to remove the bees and keeping us in the loop every step of the way. Having Susan as a housesitter means you'll be able to go away with peace of mind. She comes highly recommended from us!

Peter and Jill - Kangaroo Ground, VIC
Susan is one of those people who lives and breathes honesty and kindness. She looked after our house, garden and pets for 2 months while we travelled in 2010. The house was clean and tidy when we returned. Pots had been watered. We were very pleased with the experience and feel confident in recommending Susan as a house sitter. Jill and Peter, Kangaroo Ground, Vic

Judie - Kew, VIC
Susan has house / dog sat on a number of occasions for us now and I can't recommend her highly enough. Her empathy with our dog is wonderful and I have no qualms in leaving her in charge while we travel. The fact that she works from home means our dog has the constant company she is used to.

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Alice - Coolum, Queensland
House sit date: June/July 2018
Susan bonded with our cat and dog immediately in our home . She communicated frequently and on our return our home was beautifully clean and our pets very happy and relaxed. We thoroughly recommend Susan as a very trustworthy house sitter and wonderful carer for your pets . We will definitely have Susan return as a trusted house and pet sitter.

Diana - Paddington, Queensland
House sit date: March/April 2018
Susan took great care of my home, garden and 2 not-so-young cats allowing me peace of mind on my travels. I arrived home to a clean and tidy environment and two contented cats - a testament to Susan's dedication. Susan took the time to assimilate to my pet's idiosyncrasies, and provided special care and attention when one had some health issues. Regular communication kept me informed. Thanks Susan for your understanding and reliability.

Sam & Roxy - Tin Can Bay, Queensland
Sit date: March 2018
It takes a lot to be able to walk away from your home, leaving everything of value and meaning to you, in the hands and care, to somebody you do not know, or have never met before. We were able to do this with Susan, and were delighted she offers this service, allowing us to have a stress free holiday.
To the fact, that our precious little Maltese dog was actually disappointed that it was ya that walked through the door, and not Susan!
We were kept up to date with email messages regarding our dog and any maintenance issues, confirming Susan likes to keep you informed and the lines of communication open.
We have already made a tentative booking for Susan to house sit for us again, and would happily & confidently recommend her to others.

Kerry - Seventeen Mile Rocks, Queensland
House sit date: January 2018
Susan house sat for me for several weeks in Jan this year. My 17 year old cat loved her and house was immaculate when she left. Hoping to have her back soon.

Chris: Blairgowrie - Sorrento, Victoria
House sit date: September 2017
Susan looked after our two terriers for four weeks while we were overseas. She is an absolutely wonderful pet and house sitter. When we have been away in the past we have been very worried about our dogs but that was definitely not the case when Susan looked after them. Susan sent us messages and photos of our dogs every few days and so we knew exactly how they were going. It was a fantastic experience and we highly recommend Susan to others.

Marcus and Lynne - Torquay, Victoria
Last sit date July 2017
Susan has sat for us twice and gives our cat Chloe full-on attention (and games!) all day.
She is clean and tidy and reliable in tending pot plants, fish and special garden plants.
She works mostly from your home, which is great if your cat gets separation anxiety!
It's our loss that she froze in Torquay and has headed to warmer climes.
Susan is a thoughtful and responsible human. We recommend her. Read more...