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House Sitting Blog

Pets

House sitting stories: Pepper the rescue dog

Meet Pepper, a very good boy who loves treats, belly scratches and chewing stuff.

 
Travel

Discover the joys of travelling local

Due to the pandemic, travel looks very different right now. But it needn’t be all doom and gloom. Exploring your own backyard has many advantages, not least of which is forming a stronger connection to the place we call home.

 
Updates

Staying COVID Safe When House & Pet Sitting

In these uncertain times, house sitting in an ongoing pandemic may raise questions for sitters and owners as we continue to adapt to life in our new covid world.

 
Owners

What's the best way to find the right sitter for you?

House sitting works best when you match with the right house sitter for your specific house and pet care needs. So how can you attract the right house sitter quickly and efficiently?

 
Pets

How often should you walk your dog - A guide for pet sitters

Dog owners and pet sitters understand that their canine friends need walking. But how much is enough, and when should you do it?

 
Pets

What to do if you have a pet-related emergency

The most important thing for homeowners is to know that their pets are in the best possible care. So how do you prepare for the unexpected, and how do you respond?

 
Owners

Preparing your home for your house sitter's arrival

In some cases, you may have little to do before you can hand over the house over however, there are usually a few things needed to ready your home, garden and pets before your sitter’s arrival.

 
 
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Thank you. I've just referred your site to good friends of ours who no doubt will be joining you too. Wonderful service and I'd say you are easily the best site for Australian sit assignments. Warmest regards Joan and Frank

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