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Dates
  • 3 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025
  • 1 month 1 week
What we need
  • Dogs (1), Chickens/Ducks/Geese (3)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
  • Yes
  • Outside only

We need a house sitter

Melbourne - Yarra-Dandenong Ranges

Bruce and Pat

We are looking for a caring couple or single to care for Rusti (our Jack Russell who is our baby and likes to sleep on the bed) and chooks, as well as keep our home clean and safe while we are away.
Pets considered.

House & Location
  • House
  • Carport, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater
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  • Bush/Forest, Mountains (Shopping, Sport, Nature, Quiet, Family)
  • Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks
Reviews (9)
It was lovely to meet Pat and Bruce before the set off on their holiday. They were very welcoming and friendly and showed us what needed to be done with the animals/house. They have a wonderful and well cared for garden that welcomes lots of fantastic birds so you can sit and watch. Great house and comfortable beds. Nice quiet area with shops not too far away. A day out to the chocolaterie and also the animal sanctuary is a great visit. Looking after the chooks was easy and they supplied us ... MORE
 
MICKEY & JUNE (Mar 2024 - 1 week 5 nights)
Sitting for Bruce, Pat, and Rusti (the pet) was a real blessing. Their very calm and lovely home allowed me to rest in the garden and enjoy the nature while being close to Melbourne. Rusti (the pet) is adorable, and has kept me good company for the 3 weeks I was caring for her. The house is also very near by the Rail trail so great for walks and bike rides. Bruce and Pat have been great, kind and open with me. I'll totally come back and sit for them any time in the future if I am ... MORE
 
HERNAN (Jan 2024 - 2 weeks 6 nights)
Dear Pat and Bruce, It was a real pleasure to be at your place. Marika enjoyed the garden very much. And I'm proud we managed to get Bruce's lawnmower going. We will never forget Rusti. We both felt in love with that cute little lady. What a great dog! Was never boring. And well trained. We spend every day quite some time doing walks. Rusti showing us around in the garden. And endless time cuddling on the couch. Yours Torsten and Marika
 
TORSTEN (Nov 2023 - 1 month 1 week)
Bruce and Pat are a friendly outgoing couple. Their home is in a quiet are on an elevated block with the rear deck giving you the feeling you are among the tree tops. Rustic is easy to look after and loves your company, especially playing ball. The chickens will provide you with fresh eggs and love having fresh greens from the large garden as an addition to their pallets etc. Communication with Bruce and Pat is easy and they provide good notes on what you need to do. Thanks for allowing me to ... MORE
 
CATHERINE (Sep 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
We had a lovely four week housesit for Bruce and Pat in a stunning location. We bonded really well with Rusti, their very cute and affectionate Jack Russell who will love you forever if you give her some attention. The area around Launching Place is beautiful and so we really enjoyed taking Rusti for walks as it gave us the chance to be out in nature and to see some lovely scenery. The house is very comfortable with views of greenery all around. Bruce and Pat are very laid back and they ... MORE
 
CAROLINE (Oct 2022 - 4 weeks)
Thanks so much for your kind words. Really missed chatting to you in the morning but thanks for everything you did for us and Rusti. She definitely was well looked after! All the best for your future endeavours.
My Daughter and I completed a 9 day house sit for Bruce and Pat in their beautiful home in Launching place, we loved every minute of it and didn't want to leave. The home is so cosy and welcoming, the property is breath taking, but the absolute highlight was their beautiful dog Rusti. She is the most loving and affectionate dog we have ever met and we felt so lucky that we got to hang out with her. She is so well behaved and happily accompanied us everywhere, from feeding the chooks to walking ... MORE
 
BRE (May 2022 - 1 week 2 days)
We had a wonderful three weeks in the beautiful Yarra valley. House was neat and had everything we needed. Rusti was a delight to care for. Pat and Bruce made it so easy for us.
 
LEE (Feb 2020 - 2 weeks 6 days)
Pat and Bruce are lovely people what is reflected in their beautiful dog Rusti. She is a joy to look after, well behaved, loves cuddles and walks, and challenges you to regular ball games. The house is very easy to live in, comfortable and with a great balcony to enjoy plenty of birds.
 
MAURITS (Nov 2019 - 1 week)
Bruce and Pat were very welcoming, their home extremely clean and easy to care for. The grounds are lovely, nice to sit on the deck with a wine and enjoy the native birds. Rusti, the dog is such fun and only asks for a walk and ball play. A great house sit, thank you.
 
MICHELLE (Aug 2019 - 1 week 3 days)
 
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