House sitters for house sitting
in Melbourne and Victoria

• I am waiting to move into an apartment bought off the plan and have sold my house earlier than expected. I have many involvements around Melbourne all outside the home, but would prefer to live on my own. Your home would be mainly used for sleeping and general caretaking. It would be respected as I would my own.
  A longer arrangement would suit me better than a short period but anything before Christmas would be snapped up.
  I am a nurse, a counsellor and a marriage celebrant - clean living and totally honest.

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Phone: 03 98731621/ 0419150573

• We are a cheerful, mature and very responsible married couple - who would be the perfect candidates to mind your house, pets and gardens in your absence.
  My wife and I would love to look after your home, while you are away negotiating the care of your home for the longer term!
  Feel free to contact us via our email address : judderbar2000@gmail.com to check out our profile, excellent references, photos etc.
  We are currently sitting for 6 months in Rangewood, (a rural suburb of Townsville).
  If we sat for you we would have plenty of time to lavish on your home. This is our chosen way of life and we are not just looking for a 'holiday on the cheap.'
  If you choose us:
  1/ We will make every effort to meet you as early as possible before the sit.
  2/ Communicate with you regularly up until we came to sit.
  3/ Arrive in time, before the sit so that we get to know each other and any routines etc.
  4/ Keep in regular contact, if you wish, during your time away.
  5/ Look after your home and possessions with every care as if they were our own.
  6/ Come to an agreement in use of your utilities like power, gas etc, or for example using your phone for local calls and of course we'd be prepared to pay any extras.
  7/ For a longer term sit we would negotiate putting the utilities into our name.
  8/Maintain your garden, pot plants, lawn if/and as needed. We would, at all times, treat your home, furnishings, chattels and appliances with all care, keeping them maintained, clean and tidy, as if they were our own.
  9/ In all things and at all times respect your privacy. Not hold parties etc. (we are both non-smokers)
  10/ We will not plunder your larder or deep freeze while you are away.
  11/ Try and leave your property at least as good and if possible, even better than we found it!
  12/ We would of course be prepared to put an agreement to this effect in writing and sign it if you wish.
  I have background as a Professional Fire Officer specialized in Fire Safety in the NZ Fire Service and my wife served in the Philippine Police for 26 years.
  We are clean living, don't smoke or take drugs.
  I have personally owned, and had much experience looking after property, and am capable of carrying out any necessary maintenance needed in the home, gardens and also loving caring for your pets.
  After retiring from the NZ Fire Service I worked for a time as a Maintenance Supervisor for Multi-national Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
  I look forward to your early reply and feel free to contact me directly by email: madamjuds@gmail.com or phone 07 47887121.
  Regards, Tony Judson.

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Phone: 07 4788 7121

• John and I are now retired and have looked after several houses in Australia and NZ.
  We like to keep your home & garden clean and tidy and we both love animals having had at one time a business looking after homes and pets in NZ.
  We have recently sold our house in Townsville and are now travelling Australia in our Motor Home. We are both very handy with repairs and maintenance inside and outside.
  We are happy to have long or short term house sits and know that when you return to your home you will not be disappointed at the way your home, garden and pets have been looked after.
  We can send email references if required.

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Phone: 0404 429 142

• Hi, Our names are Pat and Gerry. We recently sold our home in Minnesota and put our belongings in storage. We are interested in seeing the world, but we really want to be in an area for awhile and get to know the real (vs the tourist view) of the location and people.
  Gerry is a retired Officer, USMC, and I am a retired teacher.
  Gerry and I are reliable, loving (love animals and kids and gardens), intelligent and flexible.
  We respect all people and their homes. We know what goes into the care of a home and pets (family members).
  We have energy, enthusiasm, and the drive to have things done properly and with love.
  I am also a Shamanic Practitioner and have an affinity all nature, plants and animals.
  I taught my children and students to leave the place (where ever they were) in better condition than they found it. Gerry and I strive to do the same, whether we are visiting a friend or family, we leave things better than we found it.
  You can be assured of a restful / worry-free trip if you leave your place in our hands.

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Phone: 952-210-4138 and 612-251-6630 USA

• Are you looking for a quiet, clean, reliable, non-smoker to look after your home and pets while you are away?
  I am a former aid worker (education project manager) with experience in East Timor, Rwanda, and Congo. I am now working on a book and am looking for a quiet location in which to write. I have recently been granted an Australian residence visa (including police clearances) as a "last remaining relative".
  I am the fortunate proprietor of my own home in the US (Hawaii) and understand the responsibilities of home-ownership; now I need to live closer to my family in Australia. I do not smoke or drink; I generally live a very quiet, reserved life. I am a clean, tidy, orderly and organized person. I love cats, and am also willing to take care of a small dog needing only limited exercise. I do not drive, and would prefer to live within easy walking distance of shops and basic services.
  I would also prefer a long term house-sit of nine months or more.
  The best way to contact me is by e-mail. I will be available by phone from early November onwards. Thank you!

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Phone: 03 9592 1332

• We are experienced house and pet sitters, having house sat for numerous people in most regional areas of Australia.
  We are both non-smoking, professional workers semi retired, working and traveling with our caravan throughout regional Australia. We have lived in rentals and owned our own home and know how important care, maintenance and security is. We are also happy to take care of your pets. Anné, who was born in Holland which explains his name, is a good handyman and we are both keen gardeners. We love the country, enjoy bush walking, and dabble in photography and botanical art.
  We have found house sitting a great way to meet people and get to know different places.
  Recent Police clearances, character and house-sitting references are available.

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Phone: 0409 819 858

Dates available: 21 October 2010 onwards
Preferred area: 50klms Launceston, Devonport, Hobart, Geelong, Melbourne, Victor Harbour, Adelaide, Albany, Busselton, Perth
Occupation: Retired
Ages

• Experienced and responsible sitters
  Active, fit, healthy non smoking couple. Experienced minders of homes and pets. Have house sat acreage properties, a large unit, homes with gardens and house with pet dogs.
  We are keen gardeners so both of us enjoy maintaining lawns, gardens, vegie patches, cutting edges, weeding in fact any job in the outdoors. We are extremely house proud and happy to provide photos of our home. Keen to do small projects for any property. We live a simple life therefore staying home and enjoying a properties' surrounds is ideal. We are avid readers, keen walkers and history buffs.

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Phone: 0434 516 126

• Hello, my name is Anuschka and I want to do house-sitting.
  I grew up with five siblings (three older ones and two kid siblings) and so I know what it means to keep house. e.g. a house in order and to be well structured and organised. Also we learned to accept responsibility for each other and the things we do!
  My parents set great value upon discipline; otherwise we would descend into chaos.
  We had a cat, named Oggel, for whom I was responsible. Unfortunately we never had a dog, but I worked as a dog sitter and this way I imagine I had my own dog. Not for money, only for fun, because I love them. Well, all right, sometimes I got chocolate or liquorice, which I also love.
  2006 I left home to live in Hamburg in my own flat, strictly speaking in my first share flat with two other people.
  In Hamburg I did my apprenticeship as a management assistant in publishing and after finishing my apprenticeship I stay there in the distribution department until I leave Germany in October 2010, with the aim - Australia!
  I love to do sports, travelling, reading or hang up with friends. I´m a non-smoker!
  I think I would be a great house sitter, because I know what responsibility it will involve.
  Also I WISH to do this and if you really WANT to do, you will be better than if you HAVE to do this.
  If you have any further questions, please contact me!
  I would be glad to hear from you and maybe to become better known in a personal meeting.
  (Actually I'm in Germany, but after 10th October I will have an Australian phone).
  Kind regards, Anuschka

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Phone: 0049 176 80138093

• Experienced Sitter
  An active and  retired Social Worker I have committed myself to several housesits  over the last two years and have enjoyed the opportunity to visit various centres in NSW and Victoria. Have had some good experiences with cats and dogs, chooks, horses and donkeys and feel comfortable in all these situations.
  Used to living on my own, I am systematic about housekeeping and routine gardening and will always respect your house and pets as I would my own. I am also willing to take on extra responsibilities as appropriate to any given situation.
  I can offer a good security background and satisfied clients who are willing to communicate with  prospective owners. Look forward to hearing from you.

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Phone: 0421 970 942

• Retired Royal Australian Navy and Ambulance Officer, Country boy brought up on the land.
  Loves gardening and pets. Non drinker, clean and caring. Light gardening (watering, pruning, weeding - no push mowing but ride-on okay).
  Outside smoker Experience at looking after country properties Please call for a chat and to arrange an interview if possible.
  Have completed sits in South Aust, Victoria, NSW and Qld. Currently sitting.
  Referees: Pat Harris, Townsville 07 4778 7004
  Roger Martlew, Millicent 08 3733 8005
  Phil Benstead Mackay 07 4956 1181
  Jan & Ron Casey Newberrima 02 4877 2517

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Phone: 0428 433 571

• Experienced sitter.
  Hi. I'm looking to housesit house/ acreage / flat / boat / caravan etc.
  I'm a fit 66 year old retired business owner. I had my own business making and selling all types of chocolates. After a few years I got sick and tired of the government and all their paperwork. So with a friend I spent 5 years working my way around good ole Auz.
  I worked on farms, outback stations, and in factory's. Had the best time ever. Now I am an Author.
  Even though at the present moment I do not have any animals, I have had cats, dogs, a horse, birds, and believe it or not ants. I love being around them as they bring you peace and happiness.
  I do not smoke, or have wild parties. Sitting out under the stars at night I think is the best thing in the world to do.
  The house sitting job I have at the moment is on 5 acres with animals and ten large gardens.
  Please feel free to ring me any time 0417862410 and I will be only too happy to answer any questions that you might have. intothecrystal.com is my website for my for my book and resume. Have a great day, Betty Anderson

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Phone: 0417 862 410

• I am 47 years old, I have my just sold my management rights business on the Gold Coast. This business involved managing a complex of 29 units, looking after the gardens, mowing, arranging repairs, reception and balancing the books.
  I am a quiet homebody person, I love animals, gardening, the beach and countryside, reading and bike riding.

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Phone: 0407 522 178

• I am a writer and yoga teacher living in Melbourne. I've kept my own home for 25 years, raising two children on my own. I am tidy, and used to work as a house cleaner, so I know how to keep a place clean in an environmentally friendly manner. My children are old enough to live their own lives now, so I'd be house sitting on my own, and loving it, as Maxwell Smart would say.
  I love animals and will happily look after fish, birds, dogs and cats. Walking dogs is no problem. Nor am I fussed if the animal sleeps on the bed with me.
  I am quiet, and like these times away from home to read, write, take walks, and generally just be. I'm not a wild party sorta girl. More a meditation and 'om' sorta girl. Deva Premal rather than AC/DC.
  I'm vegetarian, a non-smoker and non-drinker. My addictions are books, and chocolate.
  I don't mind a bit of gentle weeding in good weather, but draw the line at remodelling your garden or building a fence.
  I empty letterboxes daily, don't make phone calls (I would have my mobile phone with me for that), and my own laptop.
  Delconways Home Helpers and the City of Monash Home Help service can both attest to my honesty and integrity.

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Phone: 03 9574 8210; 0408 867 926

• Experienced sitter
  Old-fashioned reliability and a belief that "your word is your bond". I've lived by that all my life and apply it to the house sits I do. I've already done a dozen house sit assignments ranging from Perth to New Zealand and generally involving at least one dog or cat.
  Unlike people looking for long terms I am mostly interested in shorter periods up to four or five weeks but if you're on the Sunshine Coast (particularly Buderim) and looking for a long-term sitter I'd love to hear from you.
  Thanks to house-sitting we've fallen in love with the Sunshine Coast, Coffs Harbour, Hobart and the Port Stephens area and look for repeat assignments there, though I'm open to experiencing other attractive spots.
  Often you can get a "feel" for people over the phone so I'm happy to chat to people looking for a house sitter but wanting to be sure they've got the right person.
  I've been retired for eight years now after a thirty year teaching career and love bowls, golf, reading, great coffees, walking.
  If I sound like the sort of person you'd be happy to entrust your house/plants/pets with then I'd love to hear from you.

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Phone: 0434 892 926

• Mature responsible person (non smoker) who is very house proud. I like clean, tidy and meticulous homes and ensure I maintain it that way as if it were mine.
  I mind friends' homes from time to time and just recently have a house sitting job lined up till mid August. I enjoy the solitude and tranquillity which is conducive to studying part time.
  I prefer to house sit around the Bayside area in Victoria as my own home and independent children is in this area.
  Prefer no animals but happy to mind cats and small animals which I will take good care of.

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Phone: 0412 736 434

• I am a mature-age person (retired), separated from my wife, with a home in Batemans Bay, NSW. I have no pets at present but have owned both dogs and cats, which I do like.
  My hobbies are writing, reading, fishing, walking, listening to music (all types) and Tai Chi.
  I emigrated to Australia from England in 1965 and have lived and worked in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne.
  I am self sufficient in most household matters including general gardening. Wherever I 'sit' I will join in with local writing, walking, Tai Chi and Book Reading Groups.

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Phone: 0438 984 665

• I am a reliable, trustworthy, hard working semi-retired lady who is embarking on a journey around Australia, house sitting.
  I have a police clearance, at present on first home -sit.
  I love gardening & animals, I would value your home as if it were mine & the utmost care & attention is promised.
  If on a long term position I would like to be able to do a few hours a week with the Aged in your area.

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Phone: 0434 545 424

• I am a 45 yo gay male. I am on the pension for a lung problem. I have no pets no kids and no bills. I am able to work part time so if you know anyone in your area needing an employee while I sit that would be fantastic.
  I am looking at getting out of Gippsland but not sure where to go, I was watching TV tonight and thought what a fantastic idea.
  I am more than willing to chat anytime and go through any checks you wish me to.

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Phone: 0417 154 553

• Experienced sitters - available again 20th September 2010
  We are both retired (27 yrs Vic Roads Wodonga and 32 yrs Dept of Defence Bandiana), have our own home in Wodonga but love to travel.
  We have now completed 26 housesits since 2002 and can supply numerous references from very satisfied homeowners.
  We are a non-smoking couple who enjoy the simple things in life such as reading, photography, walking, sightseeing, crosswords and jigsaws.  As we are both house proud you can be assured your property, its contents and surrounds would be well cared for.  We know choosing strangers to housesit may be a bit daunting but perhaps you could view our long term employment record as showing us to be conscientious, reliable and trustworthy.

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Phone: 02 6059 3297 - 0458 304 383

• I am an experienced house sitter. I am reliable, honest, clean and will do the job. I take pride in what I do, wear, how I live and have 3 adult children.
  I have done studies and been a professional. Professional alternative therapist and professional in the work force in the government in WA.
  I love helping people.
  I have looked after dogs and cats. Can walk the dog and heap affection on your animals.
  I have excellent references and willing to discuss anything you need to know. Your animals and house will be well respected and secure.

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Phone: 0414 828 331

• I realise it is very difficult to select someone to look after your home and beloved pets. I am a retired single lady living in Noosaville, Queensland. I have 3 children, 2 living near me here with 2 wonderful grandsons and I have another son living in Dubai. I moved from Sydney 2 years ago after working in Environmental Management at State Forests of NSW for 13 years. Prior to my leaving Sydney I finished a 3 year Adv Diploma in Counselling. I lived on the northern beaches and loved to sail on Pittwater for many years. I was a committee member of the Royal Motor Yacht Club for 4 years.
  I have come to Sydney on several occasions to house sit for the Cruise Captain of the yacht club. Written or verbal references can be easily obtained.
  I lived in outback NSW on large properties for 22 years and thus have had many different animals all of which I lovingly cared for.
  I am an honest, reliable, practical and very capable person with a good sense of humour.
  Though I am interested in Sydney in October 2010 and February 2011, after that I would be very interested in any housesitting anywhere in Aus, Europe, NZ etc

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Phone: 07 5449 0517  -  0416 144 668 mob

• Hello, We are a Semi-retired non-smoking Australian couple wishing to visit just about anywhere and would be interested in looking after your home or apartment, being particular in keeping a clean tidy home, responsible and treating your property as our own. We have also looked after a variety of pets and maintained swimming pools.
  We have experience in housesitting in the UK London for 4 weeks in 2010 and would like to continue with more in the future.
  We enjoy travel, and are very flexible with dates and locations.
  We have owned and operated various businesses mainly in retail/service background, dealing with the public with integrity and honesty and would enjoy the opportunity to housesit your property if suitable.
  Our references would include the owner of Housesitworld who is our personal friend. We are available to answer any questions you might have and offer any checks you might require.  
  If you have any questions or would like more details feel free to contact us anytime.
  regards Gary and Angela

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Phone: 0423 035482

• Gwen Leske, As an experienced sitter and being reasonably fit and healthy, I am enjoying my travels to many parts of Australia. Having lived on a farm, I am happy to accept country houses and pets. Besides being able to catch up on reading and relaxing, I look forward to my travels and discovering beauty spots and historical local haunts.
  I will love your pets and take good care of your house and garden.
  Available to South Australia and Victoria. Especially interested in Kangaroo Island, York Peninsula, South-east, Clare area.
  Prefer shorter lengths of sitting, 1,2 or 3 weeks.

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Phone: 08 8276 4964

Available for house sitting: From November - short jobs anywhere basically. up to 4 weeks
Preferred area: Anywhere
Occupation: Disability Support worker & House & Pet sitter
Ages 50

• Hello to all the Home Owners.
  I am a very honest caring human being. After raising 4 children I decided it was time for me to relax and enjoy my life because I deserve to.
  I am booked for October in Hawthorn, and, having been offered a Position as Disability Support worker with Villa Maria, would love more time in Eastern suburbs.
  I also absolutely adore animals and will provide references to reassure you that your precious pets will be spoilt with love and attention as if they are my own.
  My experience House-sitting started this year with a family I met through volunteer work in Feb 2009.
  Looking after your home is something I relish because I feel wonderful knowing that while you are away I am caring for home and your pets as I would my own, and I am able to enjoy the experience knowing you are confident and relaxed.
  I will provide you with References and a police check.
  Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions. Thankyou.

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Phone: 0458 028 090

Available for house sitting: Nov 2010 onwards
Preferred area: All areas
Occupation: Driver & Registered Nurse
Ages 65 & 51

• We are a happy healthy couple travelling North of Perth after July with our small friendly, very well behaved house trained dog in our self contained caravan.
  We are house sitting at the moment in Rockingham, south of Perth WA until July 10th.
  We would love to care for your home, garden & pets while you are away. We have used house sitters ourselves & know the importance of having reliable & trustworthy people to care for the animals & home.
  We will be in SA for the weekend of Oct 30th for our sons wedding & then looking for a place in Sydney for Christmas.
  We both have Police Checks & references on request
  Looking forward to hearing from you soon

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Phone: Keith 0409697856 Bev 0418828775

Available for house sitting: January - December
Preferred area: All Qld, Nth NSW, Tasmania, All Vic, All WA
Occupation: Retired Office Manager, Retired Seaman
Ages 72 & 73

• We are houseproud, retired active couple, we have small dog Carlos, he is a shit itsu X poodle, 13 yrs of age. He is quiet and obedient, just likes to be around us, gets on well with other cats and dogs.
  We have been house sitting for a year, have completed 6 house sits and have enjoyed each one, there has been houses with 2 dogs, 2 cats, or one dog and we have loved the animals and had such fun with them. We have our motorhome after renting out our home in Brisbane, we wanted adventure and find house sitting allows us to get to know an area and its people much easier. We love this. We love the garden and enjoy maintaining them. We enjoy living in a very neat and tidy home so make sure that the house we are sitting is well maintained.
  I have worked in many places around the world and Brian was in the Royal Navy for some time and then transferred to the Merchant navy both in UK and Aust. We have children and grandchildren that we love to be in touch with all around Aust. We both are good cooks, we read a lot, go to the movies, enjoy coffee down the street, or sitting on the deck at home.
  We would love to meet with you and discuss how we can help you have peace of mind when leaving your beloved pets and home in our hands.

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Phone: 0410 040 981

• We are a very fit retired couple from the UK and we LOVE Australia!
  We have previous experience in house sitting and are happy to provide references.
  With Paul's job as a helicopter pilot, we have travelled extensively and have lived in and cared for many homes during our 40 years of marriage.
  We are keen gardeners and animal lovers and would look after your home and pets as if they were our own. Paul is very handy around the house and would be able to attend to any minor household problems that might arise.
  Our hobbies are golf, Rotary, eating out, sport and travel.
  Thank you for considering us!

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Phone: 0011 44 1502 714373

• I am a single, 30yo professional woman with no children. I am seeking a longer-term house sitting opportunity (the longer the better up until January next year) in order to save money to travel overseas. I am quiet, clean and responsible.
  I have had pets all my life - cats, dogs, bantams, budgies, rabbits, rats... so yours will be in good, caring, animal-loving hands.
  I would prefer the Mornington Peninsula area, anywhere from Frankston down to Dromana.
  I can provide professional and character references.

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Phone: 0409 742 630

• Available to house sit in Melbourne for 6 months from October 2010
  I am a 67 year old mature lady, retired but still do casual work for a radiology practice. I have travelled extensively and cared for the house and pets of friends, all of whom will give me an excellent reference. Have just finished a housesit in Sydney.
  I am honest, reliable and trustworthy and love all animals and actually like to do housework. I have worked in a large hotel in England as a room maid which I really enjoyed and also used to do some housework for an elderly friend of mine until I moved house. I like reading, movies, concerts, amateur dramatics. Tai Chi and walking (especially with a furry friend or two). I have a happy disposition and a great sense of humour.

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Phone: 0438 932 864

Available for house sitting: mid June to end July - then December onwards
Preferred area: All areas
Occupation: Retired
Ages 69

• I am booked from August till the end of November-I will be in Brisbane & free from mid June till the end of July as I prefer to spend winters up north.
  
  Single, retired male, wishes to travel Australia and will consider any area.
  Responsible, quiet, non-smoker, interested in photography and bush walking.
  Good with animals.
  I have a police clearance and references and I spend time each year volunteering at a Buddhist monastery.

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Phone: 07 3341 0160

• Professional, Excellent House Sitter, will leave your home, pets & gardens in perfect condition.
  Hi, my name is Janis. My partner Adrian and I are non-smokers with professional backgrounds. We are reliable, responsible people who respect other peoples property & belongings. We are both animal lovers and proud housekeepers and as we have been house sitting for 4 years, we have excellent references and home owners that will be delighted to give a verbal reference should you require one urgently.
  Our children are all independent living in Qld NSW & Vic. which enables us to move around enjoying house sitting for short and long term situations. In some cases we have house-sat for the same home owners on more than one occasion. We look forward to looking after your home & pets while you are away and assure you, that you will find everything in perfect order on your return.
  Thank you for considering us as your Sitters and we can be contacted below

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Phone: 0439 759977 ---  0417 768283

• Ian and I are looking forward to getting on the road again. We have previously enjoyed housesitting in 3 states and made many friends - both human and otherwise!
  ALL of our previous homeowners are happy for you to contact them for a reference.
  Our excellent references are due to the fact that we care for your home and pets as though they were our own, and we aim to keep both well cared for while you are away. We own a property in northern NSW and so we understand the need for property security as well as pet care.
  We are both non-smokers, and enjoy spending our time walking, exploring your area and doing a spot of gardening.
  We prefer coastal areas, especially during summer but will consider other areas, whether short or long term. Just email and ask!

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Phone: Mob  0411 383 130

• Experienced sitters
  We are a retired couple. Stella ran her own cake decorating business and Ian was a company secretary and senior manager with a number of large Australian corporations.
  We have been home owners for many years (and quite a few homes) and have put tenants into our Adelaide home so that we can travel within Australia and overseas.
  We are booked until November 25, 2010. After that date we are available for most areas as above.
  We do not smoke. We are capable gardeners, experienced pool owners, meticulously tidy and fond of animals. Our own pets have included dogs, cats, birds and fish.
  Our aim is to make your holiday as carefree as possible. So if we can be of assistance to you, please call or email us. We would be happy to chat and to answer any questions, provide references etc.

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Phone: 0403 970 179

• Hi, you are in touch with Shane & Jen, thanks for looking us up.
  We are in our mid fifties and travelling and working our way around Australia. We are keen to homesit for you. We have been proud home owners for 25 years, keeping well maintained gardens & yards and have cared for a myriad of family pets.
  House sitting is not something we have registered for without thought and discussion. We are fully aware of the responsibility and trust required of the home sitter, and we are happy to undertake this role. We can assure you, the home owner, that during our stay we will care for and leave your home as you left it.  We will respect your home, your personal wishes and your neighbours.
  Any location from the outback to the sea would be attractive. We are keen beach goers, campers, cyclists, bush walkers, explorers and have an interest in fauna, flora and history.  We enjoy gardening activities such as flowers, lawn and veggie patch. Shane is very adept in the grounds and quite a handyman and cook. I am Very! Very! experienced at cleaning and tidying a home. Caring for any pets would be undertaken warmly and with diligence. Crocs excluded!!
  Our home base  is a small coastal community in NSW. We have been on the road since November 2008.
  We have current Police Clearance Certificates, non smokers, honest, sensible, practical, fun loving people, who you can rely on to care for your home.
  Contact via Mobile 0406610210 or email below. Will respond to all calls and emails, response time maybe a day or two dependent on reception and email access.
  Our calendar and availability dates are listed below.
  We are booked until 1/5/2011 and available again from then

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Phone: 0406 610 210 - 0410 953 345

• I am a retired male and an experienced sitter who is currently based on the Gold Coast. I am a non smoker keep fit, walk and play ordinary golf. I am a former homeowner with the usual domestic pets (dog, cat, birds etc.) and am capable of maintaining your property to a high standard.
  Travelling to different locations and meeting new people in this great country is my reward.
  I have been privileged to care for homes /units and town houses in the city and suburbs as well as small farms in country areas.
  I enjoy a beer and a glass or two of wine (in moderation) and I look forward to discussing your needs and requirements with you in the near future.

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Phone: 0438 558 323

• Hi, we are a professional couple with 2 kids (10 and 13) attending schools in Brighton and Sandringham. We have been home owners for over 20 years and we will be looking for somewhere to live for up to one year while our house is being renovated, commencing mid August. Ideally we would love to help you by looking after your house or apartment in the Hampton/Sandringham area or surrounding suburbs to be close to the children's schools and our renovation.
  We would respect your property and keep it clean and we would also be happy to look after gardens and pets (sadly excluding cats due to allergies), we especially like taking dogs for walks.
  Please call or email if you require further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Phone: 0400032877, 95331043, 0423598338

• I am now happily booked until mid November 2010 and available again from Feb 2011.
  I am a very fit 67 year old male - non smoker - occasional drink. Have lived in Canberra for over 30 years and worked at the Australian National University.
  I already own a house and have also cared for houses for short periods. More recently I lived in a house in Perth and supervised renovations for the overseas owners and house-sat in Qld and Tasmania. I enjoy maintaining gardens and as an ex farmer have always liked all animals. Recently sat 11,000 acre property in Nth Qld, then off to Ormeau, Gold coast area, in April through end October.
  Enjoy cycling tennis and outdoor activities. Conscientious & reliable I also have the skills and knowledge to carry out routine maintenance. I believe you should always leave a house even better than you find it.
  I've had some wonderful times and experiences house sitting since 2002

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Phone: 0429 876 575

Available for house sitting: August 2010 - onwards
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Bus Driver and Child Care Assistant
Ages 56 & 58

• We are travelling around Australia in our motorhome picking up work as we go. We are currently in Darwin until late June this year. Malcolm is working as a bus driver and Linda is working as a child care assistant. Linda is studying at present to achieve her Certificate III in Children's Services.
  We will be going to Western Australia next.
  We are Christians and believe we are trustworthy and honest and would love to have the opportunity to housesit and be able to work at the same time.
  Malcolm is a jack of all trades and with the amount of tools we have with us can weld, do mechanical work etc. Thanks.

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Phone: 0407 255 549 and 0409 637 203

• My name is Amy Anderson-Peters and my partner Travis Harrington. I'm a qualified Nutritionist and personal trainer and my partner is a qualified carpenter and shop fitter.
  We are very easy going, quiet and tidy.
  Seeking places to house sit to save for a deposit for a home.
  Friendly, reliable and outgoing.

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Phone: 0414 282 723

• We are a married couple who have been sitting full-time for over two and a half years now and therefore have some excellent references.
  We will care for your homes, gardens and pets.
  We are both non-drinkers and non-smokers and have a background of working in caring fields (disability and aged care).
  We ran a holiday farm for several years and managed some holiday apartments by the sea.
  We are experienced with a large variety of animals (both inside and out) and would love to care for yours. They will have lots of extra attention. Let us know what animals you have and we'll let you know how our experience matches your needs.
  We have been doing many sits in South Australia since August 2007 and now in Queensland doing a variety of sits. We still have some gaps in our schedule.
  We are happy to discuss both short or long term sits.

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• RETIRED, RESPONSIBLE, ANIMAL LOVING, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WHO LOVE A CHANGE OF SCENERY. EXPERIENCED SITTERS
  
  We are fortunate to be an early retired couple with successful careers and home-ownership behind us.
  Ric is a former Journalist and Foreign Correspondent who ran newsrooms in various places and for the last few years worked as a lecturer part-time at QUT University in Brisbane. Gill was a senior Fashion Buyer for a large UK company, but became more interested in working with organisations that do some good in the community.
  We jumped off the treadmill relatively early, met 12-years ago in South America while we were doing voluntary work, and have been managing to balance our lives ever since with some less stressful paid work, voluntary work and lots of travel.
  We are fit, healthy, tidy, non-smoking, and reasonably handy around house and garden.  We feel equally comfortable in big cities and the bush and like to divide our time between the two.
  We genuinely like animals of all sorts - having grown up with dogs, cats, sheep and the odd budgie but our desire to keep travelling through our fifties and onwards means we can't keep our own pets.
  As travel and change are a big part of our lives, we are pretty flexible about times and places.  We have a 4WD with a slide-on camper that takes us just about anywhere around Australia.  We spent last year in the Grampians, Victorian Alps, Adelaide, Woodend - Victoria, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
  Having sold our home, we are trying a number of new locations around Australia before deciding where we would like to buy again.
  We are honest and reliable and will look after your home, garden and loved pets with genuine care and respect.
  We would be happy to provide references and any other information you require.  As we're often travelling out of phone signal, please Email us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Phone: 0420 680 071

Available for house sitting: 2010 Mar-Dec
Preferred area: All Areas
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages 59 & 59

• H&W couple 59 Yrs old. Non-smokers. Ex teacher and pharmaceutical rep.
  Several previous sits -private & business (accom.), both long term and short term, with contract & without. Police clearances, 'sit' references are available if required.
  Pool care, garden care, property maintenance - no prob.
  Animal care a specialty.
  Would like secure ADSL or cable internet connection please.

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Phone: 07 5576 2949

• We are a semi-retired couple in our 60's looking for an opportunity to care for your home and pets. We have been house sitters since 2007 and have references if required.
  Being experienced  cleaners and gardeners, we will care for your home as though it were our own.

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Phone: 08  82630724 mobile 0401800613

• I have been House sitting for 8 years mostly through this site, though many of my sits now are second and third time around. I have left behind many satisfied owners and have an extensive list of contacts for referral. I am experienced with all kinds of properties and Animals Birds Fish and Reptiles.
  Having recently retired I am now available for sitting anywhere in Australia.
  Please book me in ample time for your trip as I am often booked up to 12 months in advance.
  I am currently fully booked until November 30, 2010. So at this time, can't consider anything before then.

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Phone: 0403 189 677

• I am a mature single lady with a police clearance available immediately to look after your precious pets and home. I have worked in a caravan park, which won the award for the cleanest caravan park in that year for South Australia.
  I am travelling to any area to research for my writing, as I am free to do now.

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Phone: 0413 691 821

• Experienced sitter.
  Very capable lady engineer with own mobile home.
  Very experienced with animals - my life is all about Animals (The Little People)
  Please contact me to discuss your details
  Thank you Jeanette

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Phone: 02 6664 1393  -  Mobile 0438 248 202

• My wife and I are a very fit 75 yrs old. I spend most of my time gardening and we both do lots of volunteering work myself with my local R.S.L and my grandchildren's school and Barbara spends most of her time assisting our daughter look after our two youngest grandchildren and her house as she is a school teacher. We both worked as volunteers at the Sydney Olympics and we have done previous house sitting through this agency

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Phone: 07 32854642       0412608507

• We are a retired couple who will maintain your property in a meticulously clean condition, including the garden.
  We have been in business for approximately 30 years in Central Qld. Being retired it is now possible for us to move around, time is no object, and we are at present Melbourne based.
  Over a period of  4 years, we have been house sitting and have made many satisfied and good friends, from suburban to small acreage properties.
  As a unit we are an average husband and wife, non smokers, who recently lost our 14 year old poodle who was a much loved member of our family.
  If we can help, please call below

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Phone: Betty and John - 03 5257 3232 -
0409 044 653 - 0448 374 200

• I am living in Melbourne and am interested in house sitting for a month, a year, or short or long term based, I don t mind at all.
  I am a very quiet person like to stay indoors, study and sometimes now and then talk on the net to other people from around the world. I like keeping my things neat and tidy not messed up and I like to clean and take care of things even though they're not mine I still take care of it and look after it like its my own personal thing.
  I am honest and I am happy to provide my references as wells of current employer (a well known Tyre and Mechanic Company).
  I wish you all the best on a safe trip and you would have nothing to fear and rest assured that your house and all its content will be taken care of as if it was my own.
  I'm happy if you contact me for an interview to discuss your needs so please contact me.
  I can assure that you will not be disappointed. Thank you very much, cheers.

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Phone: 0411 154 376

• My husband & I are at present house sitting for a couple in Kingscliff NSW for the 3rd time while they travel away to the Isle of White in England. We have looked after there beautiful house, pool, spa, 2 dogs & 2 cats for a period of 6 months. Excellent references can be obtained from them.
  We are a clean polite patient tolerant honest understanding couple & will fit in with your schedules for how you like your animals treated & cared for.
  We are both from professional backgrounds & live permanently in WA but love to travel.
  A police clearance is available.

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Phone: 0439 979 356

• Absolutely Non Smoker, Social only drinker, Caring, Honest, Respectful, Clean, organized, self sufficient, capable, quiet and energy conscious.
  I am a home and investment home owner. I have lived on the land and have an affinity with animals and gardening. I practice and teach the arts, music, photography, and fine art. Have restored and revived antiques and old wares for years. I am employed permanent/full time in specialist education on the Mornington Peninsula

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Phone: 0409 940 375 -  03 5986 2900

• Sept 2004 to Sept. 2009   For the past five years we were the On-site Resident Managers of The Oasis Resort & Treetop Houses in Byron Bay NSW. The Property consists of 28 different apartments located in Byron Bay. Being responsible to the Body Corporate for all Care Taking activities of the Community Association Common Property and Management of the letting business of the individual properties in the letting pool. Since taking on this position we improved the annualised occupancy rate by 13% points and increased the annual net operating profit by 26%. We also managed the implementation of more than $250,000 worth of property development activities. All of which gives us excellent experience to look after your home and garden while you are away.
  Prior to this Graeme worked for General Motors Holden for 34 years. With various responsibilities in Marketing and Service related activities including experience working in Indonesia and Japan.
  During this time Susan fulfilled the role of Mother to our two children and also worked for 12 years as a PA to a Company director at the Age News Paper.
  We both hold a current National Police Certificate checks.

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Phone: 0402 328 401 - 0416 187 778

• I have had extensive experience caring for others and doing full time volunteer work for The salvation Army and for Military Veterans. I own two homes of my own, one which I have rented so I know the value of a good carer / tenant.
  I own a dog which gets treated with intense TLC, much to my wife's chagrin at times. She is a very senior nurse with an intense job so we find time apart is beneficial for both of us. Naturally, she would visit and assist me during her breaks.
  I prefer warmer climes, but if you are lovely people (as I'm sure you are) I'd be delighted to help you out.

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Phone: 02 6294 8225

• We are active, professional people who love to explore new places during our school holidays.
  We have recent house-sitting experience, and are able to provide references.
  We are reliable, non-smokers and good housekeepers. We will keep your house and garden neat and look after it as it it were our own.
  Not being used to dogs, the only pets we  housesit are cats. We have lived with cats (mainly oriental breeds) all our life and enjoy catering for them.

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Phone: 07 4783 4496  -  0449 864 250

• I am recently widowed and after nursing my husband for the last 3 years I am looking to take a few short breaks and see new places. I am fit and healthy and have no medical problems. My late husband and I have owned a couple of rural properties so am very comfortable in rural situations. Eight years ago we moved to a suburb near Coffs Harbour. I like animals and would not have a problem caring for yours. My home is very neat and clean as is my garden. I do not like to see anything messy.  A couple of years ago I did some volunteer work at the Coffs Harbour Base Hospital so have had all the police checks. I can provide references from people that know me. I am also happy and friendly so would get on with your neighbours. I am quite and do not like loud music. I like a social drink but do nor frequent pubs and clubs. I do not smoke. I have just read through my add and I sound really boring but I am not!!!

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Phone: (02) 6658 8770

• I have been housesitting with my husband for 15 months. We have just separated and I would love to find another long term housesit in Victoria, to be closer to my children.
  I treat other's possessions with care and concern, as I am pretty fastidious with my own things. I love animals.
  Realistically, I could not manage a small farm, but a house would be perfect. I don't mind, and actually prefer not to be in the thick of town.
  Our most recent housesit was in rural TAS...1/2 hr. from the closest town and I thrived on it!
  I can provide excellent references from previous housesits!

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Phone: 0424 161 216

• I am a writer and yoga teacher living in Melbourne. I've kept my own home for 25 years, raising two children on my own. I am tidy, and used to work as a house cleaner, so I know how to keep a place clean in an environmentally friendly manner. My children are old enough to live their own lives now, so I'd be house sitting on my own, and loving it, as Maxwell Smart would say.
  I love animals and will happily look after fish, birds, dogs and cats. Walking dogs is no problem. Nor am I fussed if the animal sleeps on the bed with me.
  I am quiet, and like these times away from home to read, write, take walks, and generally just be. I'm not a wild party sorta girl. More a meditation and 'om' sorta girl. Deva Premal rather than AC/DC.
  I'm vegetarian, a non-smoker and non-drinker. My addictions are books, and chocolate.
  I don't mind a bit of gentle weeding in good weather, but draw the line at remodelling your garden or building a fence.
  I empty letterboxes daily, don't make phone calls (I would have my mobile phone with me for that), and my own laptop.
  Delconways Home Helpers and the City of Monash Home Help service can both attest to my honesty and integrity.

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Phone: 03 9574 8210; 0408 867 926

• I am a reliable, trustworthy, hard working semi-retired lady who is embarking on a journey around Australia, house sitting.
  I have a police clearance, at present on first home -sit.
  I love gardening & animals, I would value your home as if it were mine & the utmost care & attention is promised.
  If on a long term position I would like to be able to do a few hours a week with the Aged in your area.

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Phone: 0434 545 424

Available for house sitting: end of 2011
Preferred area: All Areas
Occupation: Both Retired
Ages 62 & 67

• My husband is an ex farmer. We are both retired in our 60s who love all animals.
  Will look after your property like it was ours, are clean and tidy, very honest, and will travel to you and meet you if you wish.
  We are based in Queensland and live in our caravan with our small terrier who is quiet, very friendly with people and other dogs.
  Have very good references. Please pick us cause we are reliable grey nomads.
  We like long term but are very flexible

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Phone: 0427734626 0428430084

• Hi I'm a friendly, honest, neat and trustworthy women looking forward to sitting in your wonderful home.
  Because of my job of 18 years I am looking for somewhere in the northern/north eastern areas.
  I have sat for my friends with animals so I thought why not put my experience to practice, every time I return to their homes the animals are so glad to see me.
  So if your looking for a sitter please feel free to check on my references and I would be glad to meet you.

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Phone: 0422 937 262

• I have 3 adult children who are living independently.
  I did 12 mths nursing many years ago. Have done lots of Office Management, Administration, Reception. Worked as PA for a Director in the Govt in WA. Had my own Alternative Healing business in Melbourne.
  I love a very clean house and yard. Love cutting the grass as it is meditative. Love cats and will walk the dog.
  I take pride in my own personal self and my surroundings.
  I am honest and reliable and consider myself to be aware, mature and use a lot of common sense.
  I have very recently returned from Overseas and am currently assisting my friend look after her sick husband intermittently and supporting her with a broken arm.
  I would like to do more work for the community and watch the benefits of people assisting people to create a more loving environment for us all.

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Phone: 0414 828 331

• My name is Amy Anderson-Peters and my partner Travis Harrington. I'm a qualified Nutritionist and personal trainer and my partner is a qualified carpenter and shop fitter.
  We are very easy going, quiet and tidy.
  Seeking places to house sit to save for a deposit for a home.
  Friendly, reliable and outgoing.

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Phone: 0414 282 723

• We have been house sitters for a number of years and have looked after a whole range of properties varying from small farms to city dwellings.
  We take great pride in our own home and garden and likewise in the home and gardens of any houses that we look after.  Animals are not an issue.
  We have excellent references available from homeowners who we have previously house sat for.

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Phone: 0427 150 598

• Animal loving family available to care for your home and pets. We are a married couple travelling with our three children aged 8 years, 7 years, and 11 months. We have been home-owners in Adelaide for many years but last year decided to hit the road to live a nomadic lifestyle for a while, moving around the eastern states of Australia. We want to see as many different areas as we can over the next 12 or so months, and would love to look after your house and animals for you on our travels.
  We are looking for housesits of any length, ideally one to six weeks.
  Our timetables are very flexible, so if you have a house/animals you would like us to care for please contact us and we'll see what we can do...
  We intend to build our own home once we settle down again, and have a keen interest in environmentally friendly structures. We would love to stay in alternative housing (housesitting in an earthship or a structure built from straw bale, cob or any other green method would be great).
  We are happy to look after animals, maintain veggies patches, etc. We have great respect for other's property (kids have been brought up with same values)- your home will be in good hands. All of us love animals, and the kids can play with your pets and give them as much love and attention as they need.
  We are non-smokers with current police checks and kids have their own bedding if necessary. In summary
  - animal loving family
  - non-smokers
  - current police checks
  - can look after house, collect mail, maintain veggie patches, care for animals (have looked after cats, dogs, chooks, rabbits, birds, goats, insects...), etc
  - quiet gentle kids who love to play with and/or care for animals (can handle both young and playful and/or old and sedentary animals)
  - looking for various length stays in eastern states
  - kids have their own bedding if necessary
  Please contact us if you'd like to know more....

  We have spent the last few months house sitting in various locations around Tasmania and are now currently house-sitting in Victoria - would love to see more of this state, before heading to NSW.

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• I am living in Melbourne and am interested in house sitting for a month, a year, or short or long term based, I don t mind at all.
  I am a very quiet person like to stay indoors, study and sometimes now and then talk on the net to other people from around the world. I like keeping my things neat and tidy not messed up and I like to clean and take care of things even though they're not mine I still take care of it and look after it like its my own personal thing.
  I am honest and I am happy to provide my references as wells of current employer (a well known Tyre and Mechanic Company).
  I wish you all the best on a safe trip and you would have nothing to fear and rest assured that your house and all its content will be taken care of as if it was my own.
  I'm happy if you contact me for an interview to discuss your needs so please contact me.
  I can assure that you will not be disappointed. Thank you very much, cheers.

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Phone: 0411 154 376

• My husband & I are at present house sitting for a couple in Kingscliff NSW for the 3rd time while they travel away to the Isle of White in England. We have looked after there beautiful house, pool, spa, 2 dogs & 2 cats for a period of 6 months. Excellent references can be obtained from them.
  We are a clean polite patient tolerant honest understanding couple & will fit in with your schedules for how you like your animals treated & cared for.
  We are both from professional backgrounds & live permanently in WA but love to travel.
  A police clearance is available.

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Phone: 0439 979 356

• I have had extensive experience caring for others and doing full time volunteer work for The salvation Army and for Military Veterans. I own two homes of my own, one which I have rented so I know the value of a good carer / tenant.
  I own a dog which gets treated with intense TLC, much to my wife's chagrin at times. She is a very senior nurse with an intense job so we find time apart is beneficial for both of us. Naturally, she would visit and assist me during her breaks.
  I prefer warmer climes, but if you are lovely people (as I'm sure you are) I'd be delighted to help you out.

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Phone: 02 6294 8225

• RETIRED, RESPONSIBLE, ANIMAL LOVING, PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WHO LOVE A CHANGE OF SCENERY. EXPERIENCED SITTERS
  
  We are fortunate to be an early retired couple with successful careers and home-ownership behind us.
  Ric is a former Journalist and Foreign Correspondent who ran newsrooms in various places and for the last few years worked as a lecturer part-time at QUT University in Brisbane. Gill was a senior Fashion Buyer for a large UK company, but became more interested in working with organisations that do some good in the community.
  We jumped off the treadmill relatively early, met 12-years ago in South America while we were doing voluntary work, and have been managing to balance our lives ever since with some less stressful paid work, voluntary work and lots of travel.
  We are fit, healthy, tidy, non-smoking, and reasonably handy around house and garden.  We feel equally comfortable in big cities and the bush and like to divide our time between the two.
  We genuinely like animals of all sorts - having grown up with dogs, cats, sheep and the odd budgie but our desire to keep travelling through our fifties and onwards means we can't keep our own pets.
  As travel and change are a big part of our lives, we are pretty flexible about times and places.  We have a 4WD with a slide-on camper that takes us just about anywhere around Australia.  We spent last year in the Grampians, Victorian Alps, Adelaide, Woodend - Victoria, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
  Having sold our home, we are trying a number of new locations around Australia before deciding where we would like to buy again.
  We are honest and reliable and will look after your home, garden and loved pets with genuine care and respect.
  We would be happy to provide references and any other information you require.  As we're often travelling out of phone signal, please Email us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Phone: 0420 680 071