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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 in the Hunter often begin with the sound of kookaburras. A leisurely walk with your temporary companion might take you down quiet country roads fringed with eucalyptus, or through designated parkland trails where the air smells of gum leaves and rich earth. A stop at a local village café for a takeaway flat white becomes a peaceful ritual before returning home to the quiet rhythm of the house and its resident pets. Afternoons unfold gently. Gathering fresh produce from a small grocer or a weekend market in a nearby town offers a taste of local life, easily integrated into the pets' feeding schedule. For longer excursions, the region offers abundant bushwalking. Explore a fire trail winding through Werakata National Park, or discover hidden creek beds, providing excellent opportunities for both your exercise and the dog's adventure, ensuring they return home content and tired. Weekends invite broader exploration, often requiring a car for convenience. Consider an afternoon at a cellar door, sampling regional wines, or browse artisan stalls at a community market. A two-hour drive opens up the coast; a refreshing walk along Merewether Beach or a stroll through Newcastle’s historic streets provides a change of scenery. Returning to your temporary home, you’ll appreciate the calm rural backdrop, a distinct contrast to urban life, reinforcing the relaxed pace that defines your time here.

Open Assignments

15 Open Now

kanwal, New South Wales

77 Day Stay Starts 20 June 2026
Responsiveness

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 ...

nords wharf, New South Wales

31 Day Stay Starts 10 July 2026
Responsiveness

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

greenlands, New South Wales

20 Day Stay Starts 16 July 2026
Responsiveness

Look after 1 lizard, 1 dog, 2 chooks, 7 sheep on property 20 kms from Singleton 2330, 20kms from Lake St Clair. House is 4 bedroom, 2 bath, on property of 10 acres fenced. Plenty of tank water in use (filtered for drinking), no gardening or mowing needed.

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...

forster , New South Wales

16 Day Stay Starts 14 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

House Sitter Wanted in Forster Keys- Prime location to spend your Christmas break ♥️ 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 – ...

nelson bay, New South Wales

27 Day Stay Starts 20 Aug 2026
Responsiveness

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...

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.

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.

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

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

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- Prime location to spend your Christmas break ♥️ 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 – ...

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 ...

swan bay, New South Wales

22 Day Stay Listed 24 Apr 2026

We are located on the water in Swan Bay NSW on a wafer block. We have two lovely border collies Maya 12 and Lulu 5 as well as a cat Nutty 11.

wallsend, New South Wales

13 Day Stay Listed 05 Sept 2026

We're looking for a responsible, caring house and pet sitter to look after our home and furry family members while we travel to Japan. Here’s a bit about what you can expect: About us Hi! We’re Burt and Elle, both 37, and we’re looking for the right person to care for our home and much‑loved pets while we travel. Elle works in suicide prevention with a local organisation in the Newcastle CBD, spending two days a week in the office and the rest working from home. She has over 10 years’ ex...

cooks hill, New South Wales

10 Day Stay Listed 19 May 2026

Care for our 2 Labradoodles in Cooks Hill Newcastle.

wyongah, New South Wales

43 Day Stay Listed 30 May 2026

Pet sitting of two cattle dogs Mail collection Watering of plants inside and out Bins out on bin day

kearsley, New South Wales

35 Day Stay Listed 08 June 2026

We have four chickens and a rooster - eggs (if they're laying) need collecting, feed topping up We have a 1yo border collie. She needs social interaction and likes walks but doesn't need them because... We have a large garden. Our lawn could do with some care and the garden may need watering/light weeding etc.

belmont , New South Wales

14 Day Stay Listed 12 May 2026

We have 2 cats and 1 dog.

greenlands, New South Wales

20 Day Stay Listed 16 July 2026

Look after 1 lizard, 1 dog, 2 chooks, 7 sheep on property 20 kms from Singleton 2330, 20kms from Lake St Clair. House is 4 bedroom, 2 bath, on property of 10 acres fenced. Plenty of tank water in use (filtered for drinking), no gardening or mowing needed.

forster, New South Wales

7 Day Stay Listed 23 Apr 2026

House sit & pet sit 6 year old chocolate labrador Kanzi. She likes to swim at the beach in the morning & a walk on lead in the afternoon. House is 600metres from beach.

bolwarra, New South Wales

24 Day Stay Listed 28 Apr 2026

We're really just looking for someone to be a presence in the house while we're away, along with watering the plants and maybe mowing a couple of times. Nothing too strenuous! :)

georgetown, New South Wales

40 Day Stay Listed 13 Aug 2026

We would like for our home to be lived in whilst away on holidays for 6 weeks. We live close to Newcastle, about 5 km from the CBD.Our home is 2 bedroom 1940s with flat yard and off street parking. We have some indoor plants which need some watering but otherwise it's an easy care home.

booragul, New South Wales

9 Day Stay Listed 07 Apr 2026

to house sit and mind 2 x cattle dogs

charlestown, New South Wales

13 Day Stay Listed 31 Mar 2026

I would like someone that like dogs, specifically shit-Tzu breed. I got two female dogs (Zuri and Bonnie- mum and daughter, 11 and 7yo). They are like cats, don’t need much attention. But they love a company.

stroud, New South Wales

116 Day Stay Listed 01 June 2026

Someone to care for 2 horses and look after gardens and lawns

lemon tree passage, New South Wales

8 Day Stay Listed 08 Oct 2026

House Sitting to care for two small dogs at our place

cardiff heights, New South Wales

9 Day Stay Listed 04 Apr 2026

We are situated in a quiet cul der sac backing onto a reserve. Very private. Requiring pet sitting 2 cavelier king charles dogs.

belmont, New South Wales

26 Day Stay Listed 29 Apr 2026

We are on the search for kind, caring petsitters for our 2 dogs, 3 chickens and bearded dragon. Sitters must respect our 3 bedroom, modern home, 5 minutes wakk to Lake Macquarie.

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