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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Farm Animals, Horse(s)
  • Yes

  • Both of us have been raised on farms, Des on a dairy farm and myself on just a farm, so we have a pretty good understanding of most critters of all shapes and sizes.

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Mal & Des

67, Traveller To Tassie

64, Traveller To Tassie

Hi there, Malcolm and Desley here… your next house sitter / pet whisperer…

We are currently house-proud owners on a small acreage in SE Qld in the Scenic Rim with vege gardens that are put to sleep while we are traveling to Tassie via Western NSW and Victoria.


When are we available:
Tasmania....25/11/2024 ->20/12/2024
and 12/01/2025 to the 8/02/2025


When are we available:
Mainland Australia.... 8/02/2025 -> 15/03/2025
On the 8th of February we arrive back Geelong and will be good for anything between Geelong and Beaudesert (Gold Coast Hinterland) We just have to be back home on the 15th of March.

We understand the importance of having your home looked after, and that is and is always our first priority in every aspect, from dishes to doormats, and shoes left outside on those doormats.

Our previous home of 35 years had a heated pool that has left me with really good understanding of the chemistry that goes into a crystal clear pool and in 34 years never had a green pool, summer or winter, the first year was a steep learning curve though :)

Both of us have been raised on farms, Des on a dairy farm and myself on just a farm, so we have a pretty good understanding of critters of all shapes and sizes.

Having been owners of our own pets, and looking after other folks pets we know how crucial it is for them to feel safe and secure, which is not just all about feeding and playing with them but talking to them also in a meaningful way.

From our experience, we know that your pet can fret when you are away from them, your pets will need individual attention and we will make sure to care for every pet we look after when they are feeling anxious. From regular feedings and long walks to affectionate cuddles when needed and if required and engaging playtime, we strive to ensure that your pets are in good hands and feel right at home in your home without you.

Yes we are Non smokers.

I can Macgyver just about anything with a bit of fencing wire and a 3 inches of duct tape, and am very mechanically minded having a lifetime of varied experiences.

We are traveling in a 9mtr motorhome “Bertha” and do have our own vehicle in tow “Jane”, we can live in our motorhome or in your home if that is required for your pets comfort and security, either way we would need space for Bertha, Jane will fit anywhere.

We would prefer to arrive in a nearby caravan park maybe a day or two early, to meet and greet your pets and get to know their routine, and any instructions that are unique to your home or on the day will just as well.

Full disclosure here, we have only done 4 housesits to date, but the way I see it, we need to treat your house and pets like ours, if not better, that will be hard to top because we are both have a eye for attention to detail when it comes to being clean and tidy and the care of critters of all shapes and sizes.

Please feel free to contact us for any information you may need. Malcolm and Desley

Updated 21/11/2025 12:03 hrs

Reviews (3)
Malcolm and Desley are courteous, professional, dependable and honest house/farm sitters. They took excellent care of our house, coos and cat over a 2 week period and communicated daily sending photos and providing updates (which were very much appreciated). Desley and Malcolm were friendly and easy to relate to. We were very grateful for their care and attention whilst we were away and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
 
JILL (HUONVILLE TAS, Nov 2024 - 2 weeks 1 night)
Thank you Jill and Paul for your kind review, it is easy to do all of what you have said when you are on same page and we love what we do, which is looking after critters of shapes and sizes and respecting the home we have been entrusted with...:)
We cannot praise Malcolm and Desley enough. They were the perfect house sitters - going over and beyond what was expected. The property was immaculate, the animals happy (I think our dog, Ralph) would have gladly gone home with them!) and even some maintenance jobs which were on our "to do" list were completed. We could not recommend them highly enough and to top it off, Desley made us a banana cake and they prepared a BBQ dinner for our arrival. Superstars!
 
JO-AANE (Indented Head VIC, Oct 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Thank you Jo & Sean for your kind words, it was a delight to be welcomed into your home, and Raplh is real sweetie, and yes we were thinking about smuggling him out :)
Mal and Des were excellent Housesitter’s. There communication before and during their stay was amazing. They were very flexible extending their stay when we needed to change our plans, they weeded the veggie patch, made various repairs around the house and mowed. We returned to a spotless house and a lovely vase of flowers. Would recommend!!
 
LIZ (Huntley NSW, Sep 2024 - 1 week 4 nights)
Thank you Liz, we just treated your house like we treat our house... nothing special just common sense and respect... and I like fixing stuff :) Mal n Des
 
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