House Sitting Positions (Within 10 km from Melbourne)
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16 Aug 2026 12 Sep 202627 days
Camberwell, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Spacious 3 bedroom art deco home with large study, reading room, separate lounge & dining rooms, 2 bathrooms, with a large kitchen and breakfast area. Back and front gardens and spacious courtyard. Basement with exercise equipment and storage room. Read more
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Pet care for 1 cat
8 Mar 2027 4 Apr 202727 days
Malvern East, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Single story semi detached 4bedroom , 3 bathroom, open plan living with formal room also 1930s deco semi detached house.
2 neutered male Basset Hounds Albert (10) and Basil (3) with no medical issues.
A pleasure to walk and take to our nearby off leash dog park Read more
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Pet care for 2 dogs. Sitters pets may be welcome
21 Aug 2026 25 Aug 20264 days
Coburg North, Victoria
House in the suburbs in Coburg North
House & Dog Sit in Beautiful Coburg North – August & September
Two dates (preference for someone that can do both dates):
>21–25 August
>11–21 September
Are you looking for a peaceful Melbourne house sit with the sweetest pup as a companion?
We're seeking a kind, reliable cis woman, non-binary, TGD person or queer couples to care for our much-loved... Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog
20 Sep 2026 14 Nov 202655 days
South Melbourne, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Hi, I am looking for a solo carer who mostly works from home to take care of my house and a beautiful old dog in a lovely part of South Melbourne while my partner and I travel for 6-7 weeks from 20 Sep to 14 November. I would like the carer to live in Melbourne so I can arrange a face to face meeting before we confirm to introduce the dog and home. Thank you for your... Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog
17 Aug 2026 26 Aug 20269 days
Thornbury, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Small 2 bedroom home in the inner north of Melbourne. Need house sitter to look after the cat and generally look after the house while I'm away. Vegetarian preferred but not essential.
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Pet care for 1 cat
15 Aug 2026 19 Sep 202635 days
Eaglemont, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Single level older style home with updated kitchen and bathroom. Lovely outdoor space, off street parking. I have a 10yo golden retriever and a 16yo very friendly cat that need minding - feeding morning and evening and walking the dog (easy, very nicely behaved on lead) while I am away. Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog, 1 cat
5 Aug 2026 22 Aug 202617 days
(sitter Pending) Coburg, Victoria
House in a city
Beautiful California bungalow in Coburg that can sleep up to 6 to 8 people. We’re on a quiet street located not too far from Pentridge, with supermarkets and shops a short walk or drive away.
There are two primary bedrooms, and the couches in the living room and office fold out into double beds. We have all the amenities that you would expect for a house and please... Read more
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Pet care for 1 cat
22 Jul 2026 26 Jul 20264 days
Albert Park, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Cosy Victorian cottage, renovated (all mod cons including hydronic heating & robovac) in one of Melbourne's loveliest heritage streets, close to parks, beach & cafés. 20 mins by tram from CBD or Fed Square & galleries.
Two elderly, affectionate rescued dogs (13 & 15yo); three middle-aged low-fuss cats (7 - 10yo); plus up to 3 foster-cats; all need a genuine... Read more
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Pet care for 2 dogs, 6 cats
10 Sep 2026 10 Oct 202630 days
Melbourne Victoria, Victoria
House in a city near Melbourne
I live in a 2 story home, 2 upstairs bedrooms both with ensuites, main with a small balcony. Both have plenty of storage/hanging space. Downstairs is pretty basic, small office room, powder room, kitchen w microwave, dishwasher and all the utensils you need. Dining/ lounge is all on 1 but more than enough space. Undercover outdoor area. Table, bbq, courtyard, no grass... Read more
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Pet care for 2 dogs
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17 Sep 2026 4 Oct 202617 days
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Unit in a city near Melbourne
My home is a small one bedroom unit (think studio space size)
I am located a 5 minute walk to both a tram and bus stop.
I am located a 5 minute drive to a massive shopping centre called Highpoint.
At home I have 2 pet cats, Jynx and Olive. They need no specialised care. Just 2 x food and water and 1 x litter a day. Jynx will take all the love you can give him, where as... Read more
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Pet care for 2 cats. Sitters pets may be welcome
14 Sep 2026 26 Sep 202612 days
Avondale Heights, Victoria
House in the suburbs
We are looking for a trusted house sitter to stay in & care for our 2 large dogs (German Shepherd & Border Collie), 4 cats & some fishes (yes it's basically a zoo). We live in a lovely 3 bed 2 bath house, with a very decent sized backyard for the dogs to run and a deck to relax on.
We are looking to go on holiday sometime in Sept, dates are flexible and will likely be just... Read more
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Pet care for 2 dogs, 4 cats, 5 other animals (Fishes)
10 Sep 2026 30 Sep 202620 days
Pascoe Vale South, Victoria
House in the suburbs near Melbourne
I require a house sitter for my 2 cats Ned and Nellie in September’26.
My home would suit a mature solo lady who like cats and happy to water a few plants for me.
Situation is close to freeway access and short public transport to major shopping strip.
Short drive to major shopping centres.
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Pet care for 2 cats
19 Dec 2026 31 Jan 202743 days
Newport, Victoria
Townhouse in the suburbs near Melbourne
We're a family looking for a caring and reliable house sitter to look after our comfortable four-bedroom home and our two friendly cats while we're away.
The main responsibility is keeping our cats happy and well cared for by feeding them, giving them some company and affection, and keeping their litter trays clean. We'd also appreciate someone who will keep the house... Read more
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Pet care for 2 cats
21 Dec 2026 1 Jan 202711 days
Coburg, Victoria
House in the suburbs near Melbourne
We have a renovated three bedroom, one bathroom, single story home in Coburg, only 10 mins walk from Sydney road, the station and the bike path to the city. It has heating, cooling, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and a huge bath tub. Our 6 year old black labrador Mac will keep you company. He loves to have two walks a day, but sleeps and lounges around most of the time.... Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog
16 Dec 2026 8 Jan 202723 days
Caulfield South, Victoria
Townhouse in the suburbs
Keep house clean and safe, dog healthy.
Feed dog twice a day with provided dry food, walk at least twice a day. Automated watering garden. Please keep dog inside overnight. Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog. Sitters pets may be welcome
23 Aug 2026 28 Aug 20265 days
Mount Martha, Victoria
House on the coast
I have an elderly spoodle 16 years old and a 11year old cat. The dog barney requires medication which I give in peanut butter. Both indoor pets dog needs small walk daily Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog, 1 cat
23 Dec 2026 14 Jan 202722 days
Hawthorn, Victoria
House in the suburbs
Looking after house with 2 border collies. Dogs require daily walks or plays in the park. Parks are 15 minutes walk away. Light gardening tasks if required. Robot vacuum requires daily emptying. House is very close to public transport and shops. Read more
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Pet care for 2 dogs. Sitters pets are welcome
2 Nov 2026 9 Nov 20267 days
Sth Caulfield, Victoria
House in the suburbs near Melbourne
Older style home in lovely neighborhood, near doggie park which our 2 small jack Russell's enjoy. On a tram line and in walking distance from 2 supermarkets. Beautiful back garden. Fish in fish pond and a worm farm to top up with veggie/fruit scraps. Read more
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Pet care for 2 dogs. Sitters pets may be welcome
3 Aug 2026 15 Sep 202643 days
St Kilda, Victoria
Unit on the coast near Melbourne
One cat named SweetiePie requires a carer and playmate in St Kilda. She is a 12 year old moggie who loves interactive play.
The apartment is a 2 bedroom Art Deco at the end of the garden path with parking at the back door (but it's a long driveway). You will have access to the main bedroom only as the second bedroom is essentially used for storage atm. Renovation works... Read more
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Pet care for 1 cat
1 Sep 2026 17 Sep 202616 days
Preston, Victoria
Unit in the suburbs near Melbourne
hello!
we are looking for a home and pet sitter for 3 weeks of September (1st-17th).
Keen to offer this in exchange for free accommodation.
about the space: two bedroom quiet unit in Preston, has a sunny backyard, outdoor bath, well equipped kitchen & overall cosy energy.
who needs minding: our 2 chiller middle aged cats Dennis and Winona, and our friendly one... Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog, 2 cats
18 Sep 2026 25 Oct 202637 days
Fairifeld, Victoria
House in the suburbs
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom weatherboard house with garden in Fairfield, Victoria, close to Station Street shops and 700m from Fairfield railway Station. Fairfield Park, Yarra River and Darebin Creeks nearby.
WiFi provided but no pay TV connected. Hydronic heating, reverse cycle cooling, gas cooktop and electric oven. Dishwasher and washing machine but no dryer. Parking is on... Read more
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Pet care for 1 cat
2 Sep 2026 27 Sep 202625 days
Essendon, Victoria
Unit in the suburbs near Melbourne
I live in a modern ground floor unit with a good sized backyard. The unit boasts good sized bedrooms (2), a generous living area and french doors that open out to a sunny pergola and my garden. There are raised garden beds with some fresh herbs.
The unit is at the back of the unit block so nice and safe and quiet away from the street. There is on street car parking... Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog, 1 cat. Sitters pets may be welcome
12 Oct 2026 23 Nov 202642 days
Prahran, Victoria
Unit in a city
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom first floor apt in the heart of prahran.
we need someone that loves cats to stay at our place and look after onyx while we are away. Read more
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Pet care for 1 cat
12 Sep 2026 19 Sep 20267 days
Mckinnon, Victoria
House in the suburbs near Melbourne
Victorian workers cottage, 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom. Smaller house but big garden. Air conditioning and good heating throughout. Stunning back garden with veggie garden and lots of spots to relax.
We have one dog, Rosie, a 3yo groodle. Very affectionate but independent. Genuinely loves people. Read more
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Pet care for 1 dog. Sitters pets may be welcome
20 Dec 2026 3 Jan 202714 days
Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Townhouse in a city near Melbourne
My wife and I will be away and are looking for someone to look after our two cats, Remy and Arlo. They're very affectionate, loving, brother and sister who love nothing more than sleeping in the sun or chasing bottle caps. They're very low maintenance and basically just want someone to cuddle up to!
We have a lovely, light townhouse in Moonee Ponds close to cafes,... Read more
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Pet care for 2 cats