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House sitting and pet care in Hunter, New South Wales—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

Your mornings with the dog will likely involve strolling along a local creek path or through one of the many community parks dotting the Hunter. The region settles into a comfortable rhythm early, allowing for unhurried coffee stops at independent cafes after a brisk walk. You will quickly learn the pet's preferred route, perhaps leading to a view of distant vineyards or a glimpse of the coastal bushland. Weekends invite wider exploration. Consider taking a drive to one of the nearby cellar doors in Pokolbin for a tasting, or perhaps head east towards the coast. Newcastle offers expansive beaches like Merewether for long, restorative walks, and the coastal track provides ocean vistas. Alternatively, delve into the Watagans National Park for bushwalking trails amidst eucalyptus forests, leaving the pets comfortable at home for a few hours. Local farmers' markets in Maitland or Speers Point provide fresh produce and a glimpse into regional life. Embracing this regional tempo allows for a deep appreciation of both your temporary home's comforts and the surrounding environment. Early mornings often reveal kookaburras laughing from gum trees, setting a distinct soundscape for your first pet outing. Remember to check local trail guidelines if your furry charge accompanies you on longer walks, ensuring everyone enjoys the natural beauty responsibly.

Open Assignments

20 Open Now

gillieston heights, New South Wales

15 Day Stay Starts 29 July 2026
Responsiveness

Two older family dogs needing care whilst we are away, French bulldog and staffy. Super friendly and low maintenance. Just needing to be fed daily and let in and outside of a morning a night.

lorn, New South Wales

47 Day Stay Starts 04 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

We have a beautiful older cat, Kit Kat. She is 18 years old and loves company. Happy to sit and snuggle in your lap day or night. Requires feeding morning and night. Happily sleeps inside at night.

bonnells bay, New South Wales

4 Day Stay Starts 13 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

We are looking for a dog loving person or couple to care for our 2 fur babies for short stay of 5 days and 4 nights at our home in Bonnells Bay on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie NSW. We have 2 extremely gorgeous and friendly Cavoodles named Douglas aged almost 10 and Teddy aged 8 who are house dogs and very much part of our family. Our home is a modern 4 bedroom house with all the required extras like air conditioning, Foxtel, Netflix, Stan, Paramount, Apple TV etc and wireless intern...

tarro, New South Wales

6 Day Stay Starts 13 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

Quite spot in a Seniors Village. 2 Indoor cats. 1 small elderly minature foxie. No walking required. 1 solo person preferred. Urgent reply needed.

forster , New South Wales

16 Day Stay Starts 14 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

House Sitter Wanted in Forster Keys We’re looking for a reliable, caring house sitter for our newly renovated 4-bedroom home in Forster Keys. We have: • An 2year-old Boston Terrier (full of energy and love!) • Some house plants needing a little TLC. Our ideal sitter: • Works from home or is home most of the time – our pup loves having company! • Can give daily walks, playtime, and lots of love. • Doesn’t mind a snuggle buddy – our Boston Terrier is likely to want to join you i...

medowie, New South Wales

48 Day Stay Starts 20 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

We'd love someone to stay in our home with our little dog Saffie Our home is located between Newcastle and Port Stephens. It would be a great base to explore these areas and the Hunter Valley. The home is in a quiet cul de sac and backs on to the Pacific Dunes golf course. There are 4 bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning. We would hope that a house sitter can look after Saffie who is a mini Tameruke (Labrador / poodle mix). She is almost 5 years old, loves a walk and a trip to the beac...

bobs farm, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Starts 23 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

Two cats ,2 rabbits, 2sheep need feed and cuddled. 1 cat ( Lotti) very timid but likes her food and needs probiotics added to food, food can be left out she will eat when it very quiet. Second cat (Theo) a wanderer but comes home during day and night,watch may bring a mouse home, likes his try food ,both cats to be locked in at night . Rabbits need food and water topped up and greens pulled from yard or garden. Sheep like pellets or grain morning and night can be hand feed if wanted. Woul...

thornton, New South Wales

25 Day Stay Starts 24 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

11 year old labrador and 2 cats Would like someone who is home most of the time, my pets are used to me working from home full time. My dog sleeps on my bed at night

tea gardens, New South Wales

7 Day Stay Starts 01 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Just to look after cat

wyongah, New South Wales

8 Day Stay Starts 03 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

I am looking for a house/pet sitter for my home located on the Central Coast NSW while I am overseas. I have all the amenities you need to make it a comfortable place to stay. I have one dog (Australian Sheppard) & he is 6 years old. I am located opposite the lake which has lovely walking tracks all around, I am close to shops & local restaurants & clubs. Bus stop is located across the road.

east maitland, New South Wales

9 Day Stay Starts 12 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

We have a sweet 8 year old cavoodle who requires twice daily medication. She enjoys company but is fine to be left while you go off to explore the area during the day. No other household needs to be addressed - everything but the dog is fine!

mayfield , New South Wales

7 Day Stay Starts 25 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

We are seeking a house sitting to look after our family home, to keep it safe and well looked after. We have 1 dog that requires feeding each day long with a daily walk, along with love and cuddles. We have 3 cats that require to be feed each day and to be let in and out of the house as they please, along with love and cuddles. We have a big garden and lots of plants that require watering. All round we are after a kind, clean, caring person to look after our house and pets 🙏🏽

raymond terrace , New South Wales

3 Day Stay Starts 02 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

2. Dogs. Don’t bite , caring for pets. Company playful.

marks point, New South Wales

13 Day Stay Starts 22 Nov 2026
Responsiveness

One cat, 1 small garden. Lakeside unit in gated complex

warners bay, New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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Hello we are requiring a house/pet sitter for the above period. We have a lovely home minutes to walk to Lake Macquarie and two spoilt spoodles. Banjo 3 years and very energetic and 11 year old Axel he is a very chilled dog that does not require much walking/activity.

elizabeth beach , New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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We will be overseas from Saturday 30th March until Sunday 21st April 2024 (i.e., 23 days). We also have a cavoodle 2 years old who requires care and a daily walk. She sleeps nightly in an enclosure downstairs.

teralba , New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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Look after 1 cat. Water gardens Dates may extend to 30 th October so please advise if you can do all the dates otherwise will be 23rd October

carrington , New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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1 dog 1 cat and a house to sit while I’m over seas Brand newly renovated warehouse conversion with beautiful backyard. Looking for a responsible individual to feed & walk/swim my black lab Luna each day and keep her company overnight, make sure our cat, Sox is feed and the 2 of them don’t fight :) gardening is required such as maintaining vege patch, training wisteria, watering, weeding - there are also indoor plants to care for. Looking for a fussy person to ensure the house is kept c...

raworth , New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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3 dogs to be cared for.

elizabeth beach , New South Wales

0 Day Stay Starts
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We will be overseas from Saturday 30th March until Sunday 21st April 2024 (i.e., 23 days). We also have a cavoodle 2 years old who requires care and a daily walk. She sleeps nightly in an enclosure downstairs.

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

east maitland, New South Wales

9 Day Stay Listed 12 Sept 2026

We have a sweet 8 year old cavoodle who requires twice daily medication. She enjoys company but is fine to be left while you go off to explore the area during the day. No other household needs to be addressed - everything but the dog is fine!

medowie, New South Wales

48 Day Stay Listed 20 Aug 2026

We'd love someone to stay in our home with our little dog Saffie Our home is located between Newcastle and Port Stephens. It would be a great base to explore these areas and the Hunter Valley. The home is in a quiet cul de sac and backs on to the Pacific Dunes golf course. There are 4 bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning. We would hope that a house sitter can look after Saffie who is a mini Tameruke (Labrador / poodle mix). She is almost 5 years old, loves a walk and a trip to the beac...

maitland, New South Wales

3 Day Stay Listed 15 July 2026

We have a large Heritage home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in quiet street but still very close to shops, centre of town and Maitland train station. Big garden with pool and terrace area. Carport, wifi, gourmet kitchen and fireplace. Full use of desk and office space with view to garden for any remote workers. Lots of lovely areas to walk, along the Hunter river and cafe and shops are nearby. Bedroom has queen bed and wardrobes. Person staying in house to care for 8yo Labrador who is ...

gillieston heights, New South Wales

15 Day Stay Listed 29 July 2026

Two older family dogs needing care whilst we are away, French bulldog and staffy. Super friendly and low maintenance. Just needing to be fed daily and let in and outside of a morning a night.

newcastle east, New South Wales

25 Day Stay Listed 22 Sept 2026

Keep my small Eastend terrace occupied and care for a small very relaxed cat. My home is a very short walk to Newcastle and Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Ocean Baths. Dozens of local restaurants, cafes and pubs all a short walk away. 250m to Newcastle Beach Light Rail Stop.

belmont south, New South Wales

7 Day Stay Listed 17 July 2026

Feed and walk large labradoodle dog. Feed two bunnies

raymond terrace , New South Wales

3 Day Stay Listed 02 Oct 2026

2. Dogs. Don’t bite , caring for pets. Company playful.

marks point, New South Wales

13 Day Stay Listed 22 Nov 2026

One cat, 1 small garden. Lakeside unit in gated complex

lemon tree passage, New South Wales

77 Day Stay Listed 09 July 2026

I am in need of someone to feed my goldfish ( outdoor pond ) , water several pots and mow a small lawn with an electric mower.

mayfield , New South Wales

7 Day Stay Listed 25 Sept 2026

We are seeking a house sitting to look after our family home, to keep it safe and well looked after. We have 1 dog that requires feeding each day long with a daily walk, along with love and cuddles. We have 3 cats that require to be feed each day and to be let in and out of the house as they please, along with love and cuddles. We have a big garden and lots of plants that require watering. All round we are after a kind, clean, caring person to look after our house and pets 🙏🏽

mayfield, New South Wales

8 Day Stay Listed 11 July 2026

We are seeking a house sitting to look after our family home, to keep it safe and well looked after. We have 1 dog that requires feeding each day long with a daily walk, along with love and cuddles. We have 3 cats that require to be feed each day and to be let in and out of the house as they please, along with love and cuddles. We have a big garden and lots of plants that require watering. All round we are after a kind, clean, caring person to look after our house and pets 🙏🏽

lambton , New South Wales

29 Day Stay Listed 11 July 2026

Rusty is a 6mth old toy poodle. He is full of energy, loves people and enjoys life. He needs someone that will enjoy being loved as he is all over people. He is smart and learns quickly. However he is still learning potty training and can have an accident or 2 in the house.

bobs farm, New South Wales

14 Day Stay Listed 23 Aug 2026

Two cats ,2 rabbits, 2sheep need feed and cuddled. 1 cat ( Lotti) very timid but likes her food and needs probiotics added to food, food can be left out she will eat when it very quiet. Second cat (Theo) a wanderer but comes home during day and night,watch may bring a mouse home, likes his try food ,both cats to be locked in at night . Rabbits need food and water topped up and greens pulled from yard or garden. Sheep like pellets or grain morning and night can be hand feed if wanted. Woul...

tarro, New South Wales

6 Day Stay Listed 13 Aug 2026

Quite spot in a Seniors Village. 2 Indoor cats. 1 small elderly minature foxie. No walking required. 1 solo person preferred. Urgent reply needed.

lorn, New South Wales

47 Day Stay Listed 04 Aug 2026

We have a beautiful older cat, Kit Kat. She is 18 years old and loves company. Happy to sit and snuggle in your lap day or night. Requires feeding morning and night. Happily sleeps inside at night.

cooks hill, New South Wales

29 Day Stay Listed 25 June 2026

We are looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter for our 5-year-old miniature schnauzer, Minnie, while we are away overseas. Minnie is an inside dog who is quiet and sleeps a lot during the day. She is used to being walked daily and usually has 2–3 short walks a day. These only need to be around 10–15 minutes each so she can get some activity and do her business. We live in a beautiful three-bedroom apartment in Newcastle CBD, close to shops, restaurants, the beach and light rail. The apar...

thornton, New South Wales

25 Day Stay Listed 24 Aug 2026

11 year old labrador and 2 cats Would like someone who is home most of the time, my pets are used to me working from home full time. My dog sleeps on my bed at night

bonnells bay, New South Wales

4 Day Stay Listed 13 Aug 2026

We are looking for a dog loving person or couple to care for our 2 fur babies for short stay of 5 days and 4 nights at our home in Bonnells Bay on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie NSW. We have 2 extremely gorgeous and friendly Cavoodles named Douglas aged almost 10 and Teddy aged 8 who are house dogs and very much part of our family. Our home is a modern 4 bedroom house with all the required extras like air conditioning, Foxtel, Netflix, Stan, Paramount, Apple TV etc and wireless intern...

wyongah, New South Wales

8 Day Stay Listed 03 Sept 2026

I am looking for a house/pet sitter for my home located on the Central Coast NSW while I am overseas. I have all the amenities you need to make it a comfortable place to stay. I have one dog (Australian Sheppard) & he is 6 years old. I am located opposite the lake which has lovely walking tracks all around, I am close to shops & local restaurants & clubs. Bus stop is located across the road.

forster , New South Wales

16 Day Stay Listed 14 Aug 2026

House Sitter Wanted in Forster Keys We’re looking for a reliable, caring house sitter for our newly renovated 4-bedroom home in Forster Keys. We have: • An 2year-old Boston Terrier (full of energy and love!) • Some house plants needing a little TLC. Our ideal sitter: • Works from home or is home most of the time – our pup loves having company! • Can give daily walks, playtime, and lots of love. • Doesn’t mind a snuggle buddy – our Boston Terrier is likely to want to join you i...

kilaben bay, New South Wales

19 Day Stay Listed 18 June 2026

Feed and care for our chilled 6 yo Staffy & affectionate 17 yo ‘Kitten’. Also try to keep our indoor plants alive! We have great off street parking and a bus stop at our doorstep. Cafe and local supermarket just 500m walk

valentine , New South Wales

26 Day Stay Listed 28 June 2026

We have 2 kelpies aged 13 and 2. We have a large 2 story large family home with pool. Guest bedroom downstairs with ensuite along with separate lounge and laundry. Kitchen, remaining bedrooms and lounge room located upstairs. We are located in a quiet suburban area with a short walk (10mins) to our local shops, bowling club and stunning shores of lake Macquarie. Cafe, restaurant and major shopping centre in warners bay only 10mins drive

bonnells bay, New South Wales

24 Day Stay Listed 25 Sept 2026

Hi there, We are looking for a calm and reliable dog loving person or couple to live in and care for our two fur babies at our modern home in Bonnells Bay on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie NSW. Our Cavoodles are named Douglas aged 9 and Teddy aged 8 who are most beloved house dogs and very much part of our family. Our home is a modern 4 bedroom house with all the required extras like air conditioning, Foxtel, Netflix, Stan, Paramount, Apple TV etc and wireless internet, two sun drenc...

nelson bay, New South Wales

27 Day Stay Listed 20 Aug 2026

We are looking for someone to stay in our home in Nelson Bay NSW, to look after our 2 little dogs; Bally is a chihuahua and Gwenny is a terrier mix, they are well-behaved and 13 years old. They just want to spend time around people and be loved. They are very easy care and chilled. Our home is comfortable, close to the beach, with lots of fantastic walks! It is a wonderful opportunity to relax and explore Port Stephens and spend time with the dearest little dogs. We have undercover off-s...

brookfield , New South Wales

28 Day Stay Listed 15 May 2026

Have two friendly dogs and a small veggie garden.

tea gardens, New South Wales

7 Day Stay Listed 01 Sept 2026

Just to look after cat

nords wharf, New South Wales

31 Day Stay Listed 10 July 2026

I have 4 six companion competition Shetland Sheepdogs I need someone to look after my large waterfront property and four of my Shetland Sheepdog

smiths lake, New South Wales

2 Day Stay Listed 26 Apr 2026

We’re looking for a reliable house sitter from Sunday 26 April to Tuesday 28 April, with the option to stay the full long weekend if you’d like a relaxed getaway. We have two dogs: an easygoing 11-year-old and a 5-month-old Springer Spaniel who is active and still in training. The puppy will need daily exercise (a good run/play at the lake, sometimes twice a day) and consistency with basic training, so this would suit someone comfortable with energetic dogs. Our home is set on 3 peacefu...

smiths lake, New South Wales

2 Day Stay Listed 26 Apr 2026

We’re looking for a reliable house sitter from Sunday 26 April to Tuesday 28 April, with the option to stay the full long weekend if you’d like a relaxed getaway. We have two dogs: an easygoing 11-year-old and a 5-month-old Springer Spaniel who is active and still in training. The puppy will need daily exercise (a good run/play at the lake, sometimes twice a day) and consistency with basic training, so this would suit someone comfortable with energetic dogs. Our home is set on 3 peacefu...

kanwal, New South Wales

77 Day Stay Listed 20 June 2026

While on holiday we require: Our 2 cats, Ollie & Bella to be cared for. Ollie is on Thyroid medication, administered in his food 2x daily, he has no problem with this. We also have 2 gold fish in a pond, they are fed once daily & the filter cleaned fortnightly. We also feed the wild birds once daily. We have indoor plants that need watered & a garden that would require some maintenance over the 11 weeks. We will continue to pay for the Gardner to mow the lawns & for our housecleaner ...

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