Aussie House Sitters

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Our Community

A day in my life as a house sitter

When house sitting I often find myself in a state of elevated happiness, at one with the world and totally detached from the everyday problems encountered in a ‘normal’ life.

 
Our Community

From Perth to Melbourne: Cat sitting over the holidays

Perth and Melbourne are often referred to as two of the world’s most liveable cities, and what better way to experience them than with an Aussie House Sitters house and cat sit.

 
Pets

7 ways to celebrate Christmas with your dog

Celebrating the holiday season with your dog, or even a dog you are house-sitting can be fun, but sometimes it can be a little stressful, especially for your dog.

 
Sitters

Can I house sit with my own pet?

Happily, many sitters successfully house sit with their pets however, if it’s something you’re considering there are some things you should be aware of first. So, here are our top tips for house sitting with your own pet.

 
Updates

Why do people house sit for free?

The past couple of years has seen a dramatic shift in the way we live, work and travel. A common question we get asked is, “Why do people house sit for free”?

 
Pets

9 easy ways to make your cat happy

Just like humans, cats have a range of emotions that can include boredom, sadness and even loneliness. Thankfully, our furry mates are easy to keep happy if you know how.

 
Sitters

A house sitters guide to great pet photography

Animals are unpredictable, often fast and sometimes downright kooky, so here we explain how to capture Instagram worthy pet pics that you’ll be proud to share.

 
 
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Since we have been registered with Aussie House Sitters we have seen so much of our wonderful country that we would not have of normally seen. We have had a lot of sits in both NSW and QLD. We have not had one bad experience. Thank you very much for having such a wonderful and easy to follow site.We have met some people that we are now good friends with. Once again thak you and keep up the excellent work. Dennis & Del

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