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Donvale, Victoria

ID: 434n
Single-storey house in the suburbs

Name:

Georgina

Nearest major city:

Melbourne

Sitter required for:

31 Aug 2025 19 Sep 202519 days

Pet sitting required:

1 dog, 2 farm animals

Sitter's pets welcome:

No
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About this house sitting position in Donvale

We require someone who is working from home remotely or is retired. Our dog Henry is a COVID dog - ie he has lived with us basically 24/7 since we adopted him. We need somebody (s) who are around most of the time. He is six and still has a bit of the puppy in him.
We live in a largish four bedroom home with large garden on over an acre in Donvale. Our house is important to us and we have two lovely hens who love an hour in the garden foraging on a daily basis (pending weather). Very low maintenance. They love scraps.
But most of all we need someone to really look after our beautiful Henry when we leave. He is the best of all possible dogs and we always miss him when away. We would like someone who has had experience with greyhounds or likes big moochy dogs and they will be at the top of the list. We can't have anyone who has a dog as Henry was recently bitten badly by one of our friend's dogs when visiting. We cannot take any chances :(
No gardening required - just taking and bringing out the bins when needed.
You will need a car as we are not really close to public transport (bus about half a kilometre away) but we are close to Eastland. Smallish caravans welcome. A car is needed in case of emergencies with Henry etc.
There are lots of walking tracks around us to walk Henry but you'll need a car to get to them. If your car is tiny you can borrow our wagon but obviously if you have a suitable car that would be better.
Many thanks for considering us.
Georgina and Peter
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Amenities

Internet
Wifi
Streaming Media
Aircon
Heater
Pool
BBQ
Dishwasher
Garage/Carport
Caravan space

Close to

Shopping Centre
Supermarket
Cinema/Theatre
Walking trails

Reviews for Georgina (3 reviews)

5 stars stars
“Peter and Georgina were wonderful to deal with. Henry the greyhound was a delight to look after as were the hens. Georgina provided clear instructions for us and communicated so well with us. It was a pleasure to meet them and I would highly recommend this "house sit"”
Alan - Hoddles - 19 Sep 2023
Owners response
We are so grateful to have had Alan and Virginia mind our home and more importantly Mr Henry and our chooks. When we go away again would not hesitate to ask them back. 5 out of 5 stars!
5 stars stars
“Thanks Georgina and Peter It was a pleasure to mind your home while you were away Great to meet good people and be trusted to care for their home and especially Mr Henry Thanks again Gavin ”
Gavin - Mature Sitter - 16 Jun 2025
5 stars stars
“Henry is the most gentle soul, an absolute Angel. We loved our time with him and looking after his humans lovely home. Georgina was brilliant with communication and letting us know what was needed. Perfect housesit. ”
Isabelle - Love all pets! - 13 Jan 2021
Owners response
I cannot recommend Cathy and Bella high enough! The moment they visited us we knew our house, Mr Henry and our hens were in good hands. We highly recommend and will definitely have them look after our place again. Mr Henry misses the pats and cuddles.

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