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House sitting and pet care in Wide Bay-Burnett, Queensland—whether you are in the city centre, inner suburbs, or the wider area.

Lifestyle Guide

Mornings here often begin with a gentle hum, the air carrying the scent of salt or fresh-cut cane, depending on your precise location within the Wide Bay-Burnett. The rhythm is unhurried, allowing ample time for that first dog walk along the esplanade or a quiet path by the river. You’ll quickly find a friendly nod or a 'G'day' from other early risers, often with their own four-legged companions. Local café patios, usually shaded by broad awnings, become gathering spots where neighbourhood news is exchanged over flat whites before the day truly warms up. Later in the day, the local farmers' market or corner store provides fresh produce and a chance to chat with stallholders, many of whom recognise familiar faces week after week. Taking the family dog for an extended exploration of nearby bush trails or along a stretch of quiet beach, you'll see how daily life here naturally intertwines with the landscape. It’s a place where caring for someone's pets means stepping into a comfortable routine, one where leisurely strolls are the norm and a trip to the park isn't rushed but savoured, reflecting the community’s easygoing nature. Evenings settle in with the chirp of cicadas or the distant sound of waves. After returning from a final garden check or a last walk with your charge under the wide Queensland sky, you’ll observe how the neighbourhood subtly comes alive with families on bikes or neighbours sharing a drink on their verandas. Living in this home means more than just pet feeding; it’s an invitation to experience the rhythm of a community that values its open spaces, friendly encounters, and a genuine connection to its natural surroundings.

Open Assignments

24 Open Now

deebing heights, Queensland

18 Day Stay Starts 08 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Me and my partner own 2 border collies and 1 cat ! We have a 4 bedroom house with 2 beds and 2 bathrooms. We will be going to NZ for a wedding and looking for someone to look after our animals :)

yandaran, Queensland

8 Day Stay Starts 16 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Watering, feeding animals-cats, dogs, chickens, cows on 190 acres.

urangan, Queensland

14 Day Stay Starts 16 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Looking after two cats Whiskey and Franklin, they don’t like each other, so there’s a bit of cat diplomacy involved. Franklin is a very charming and affectionate stray, who came couple of months ago and stayed. I’m trying to find him loving home, if that happens during next month, it will be just Whiskey. She is very shy and probably would just stay in a room, unless you are a cat whisperer. Apart from that, there are few pot plants that need watering.

taromeo, Queensland

15 Day Stay Starts 19 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Hi, We are located in the beautiful countryside town of Taromeo which is located 7 km from Blackbutt (approx 2 hrs drive from North Brisbane). Our property sits on 7 acres. The only outside maintenance required will be watering of plants in a vegetable patch. Pets: We have a 7 year old dachshund named Ollie. Also a 2 year old cat called Midnight and a 7 year old Cat Dora .Both cats are strictly indoor cats. Ollie will require at a minimum being taken outside for a short walk (l usually do a...

rubyanna, Queensland

29 Day Stay Starts 26 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

We have one Blue Heeler dog that has epilepsy & needs medication twice a day & 2 cats. Watering if gardens with sprinklers. Someone with their own caravan would be perfect no pets allowed or children. Located 5 mins drive to beautiful Bargara Beach but property is on 15 acres of beautiful surrounds. Plenty of room for caravan with power water shower & toilet excellent location

bundaberg north, Queensland

335 Day Stay Starts 01 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

I dont have a set date yet. i am just making enquiries. When I do go away it will be the UK for a few months

karalee, Queensland

7 Day Stay Starts 07 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Located on a 1 acre block backing onto a farm, with a pool and all the comforts available to you, we are after someone who can look after our 3 dogs and around 15 chickens. The dogs will need feeding, playing with, company and pats. The chickens will need to be let out and locked up each day, eggs collected and food and water kept up.

millbank , Queensland

22 Day Stay Starts 09 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

We need someone to housesit our home. We have no pets just need someone to water our plants and care for our home

ripley , Queensland

2 Day Stay Starts 16 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Will just be 4 walks total over the period of the stay. Nala is a large dog. Very sooky/needy. Sleeps most of the day and wants to play at random times.

monto, Queensland

5 Day Stay Starts 19 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

An indoor cat, plus elderly dog. Mainly outside. Water pot plants and put sprinklers on. You'll have your own room.

kensington, Queensland

32 Day Stay Starts 14 Nov 2026
Responsiveness

Hi, I am going away in Italy for 4-5 weeks, and I need someone to look after my 2 fur babies. One is a neo mastiff, her name is Skye, she's quiet, adorable, loving and caring, the other one is a dogue de Bordeaux mix, her name is Olivia and she is a puppy, very energetic, affectionate, love bombs everybody. She will be 9 months old by the time I will go away. They're bith inside digs, they go out in the yard to play and potty. They're amazing companions, you'll love them. I live in the Bundab...

moore park beach, Queensland

21 Day Stay Starts 17 Nov 2026
Responsiveness

Little cavoodle puppy will be 10 months old needs lots of love D Garden needs watering and mowing House just to be kept clean

thabeban, Queensland

43 Day Stay Starts 04 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

We have a miniature fox terrier named Pochi who you will fall in love with. Our home has 4 bedrooms, a large roomy kitchen and 2 bathrooms, outside there is only a small amount of lawn to mow with no maintenance required for the garden. We have a pool which I regularly take a water sample to the local Poolworx shop to ensure that the pool water stays healthy and never goes green. As my wife is Japanese, we have a strict rule of no shoes in the house, which has the advantage that the house i...

apple tree creek , Queensland

19 Day Stay Starts 10 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Two dogs to be looked after just to feed them and play with a little one and just look after the house

svensson heights, Queensland

33 Day Stay Starts 10 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Feed and water Cat. Mow house block when needed dont use catcher Mower and petrol in shed takes about 35 minutes.

torquay, Queensland

17 Day Stay Starts 13 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Hello, looking for a dog/house sitter for our 6 year old British bulldog. She is not an active dog and requires 2 feeds a day, morning and dinner. 30 minute beach walk in the morning and a game of ball in the yard in the afternoon (or beach walk) per day. She can be left alone for 8 hours and doesn't get separation anxiety, she has a doggy latch to come in and out. The house has 2 accessible queen sized bedrooms and a separate office/rumpus room with connection to dual screens if you need...

craignish, Queensland

27 Day Stay Starts 14 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Two 8yo medium size dogs. No walking required. Reactive to other dogs and occasionally some people but may be OK with a careful intro. Well behaved and loving otherwise. Also currently have and 18yo cat who may or may not be with us by Xmas. Currently looking to downsize within same area, so sitting address my change between now and then. Currently large house and big garden, plus pool. Very private, quiet street out of town. 7 minutes drive to closest beach, but plenty of 'beach' op...

aldershot, Queensland

21 Day Stay Starts 18 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

we have 1dog maltese 2caged birds feed and water as required we have small 4 bed house in aldershot qld 10 min form maryborough a mid size country town with most major shops and takeaways 2 clubs and a fair lot of pubs we are 35min from hervey bay whale watching fishing ect we have large tv with foxtell air con and a bedroom you can use while we are away for 3weeks

woodgate, Queensland

18 Day Stay Starts 26 Feb 2027
Responsiveness

Look after 1 kelpie and a small garden

silverleaf, Queensland

0 Day Stay Starts
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Looking for a house sitter for our 42 acre property which is a hobby farm. We have 6 cavaliers to be taken care of, cows, horses and sheep.

wondai, Queensland

0 Day Stay Starts
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Look after 2 dogs (Irish Wolfhound and Catahoula X), 3 cats and water gardens. Large Queenslander home with a/con. Room for a caravan if you have 1 (have 15A power). Fully fenced and secured. Undercover parking available.

fernvale , Queensland

0 Day Stay Starts
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One medium sized dog-9 yrs old One cat- 1 year old,has a flap for day use, but it’s closed at dinner time so she stays in at night. Both fed twice a day, both like company so would prefer person who works from home some/all of the time. Or part time worker. They are not used to being alone for long periods. Cat has a tray she uses at night so that needs to be cleaned daily. Regular house chores. The house will be left clean and tidy for you, so expect same upon return. We live on ...

urangan, Queensland

0 Day Stay Starts
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I know it’s a very short notice but if someone is still available from Wednesday in Hervey Bay please call or text me on 0466353273. House is in Urangan close to Boat Harbour. Two cats. One female Whiskey is very shy and timid. Second cat just wondered into my backyard last month. He is super lovely. I couldn’t find anywhere safe for him, so he’s mine now. Problem is that they don’t like each other. There are few plants that need watering. I booked a sitter on a different site but they had...

gaeta, Queensland

0 Day Stay Starts
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Look after 2 dogs and a goose. Out of town. On acres. Dirt road.

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

ripley , Queensland

2 Day Stay Listed 16 Oct 2026

Will just be 4 walks total over the period of the stay. Nala is a large dog. Very sooky/needy. Sleeps most of the day and wants to play at random times.

aldershot, Queensland

21 Day Stay Listed 18 Dec 2026

we have 1dog maltese 2caged birds feed and water as required we have small 4 bed house in aldershot qld 10 min form maryborough a mid size country town with most major shops and takeaways 2 clubs and a fair lot of pubs we are 35min from hervey bay whale watching fishing ect we have large tv with foxtell air con and a bedroom you can use while we are away for 3weeks

monto, Queensland

5 Day Stay Listed 19 Oct 2026

An indoor cat, plus elderly dog. Mainly outside. Water pot plants and put sprinklers on. You'll have your own room.

tinana, Queensland

31 Day Stay Listed 24 Oct 2026

I have a delightful labradoodle called Ruby who needs someone around most of the time. I only leave her her for 3-4 hours at a time. I would also like someone who could water my garden regularly. My house is modern and in a gated community. There are lovely walks through parkland and shops etc are only 8 mins drive away.

bundaberg north, Queensland

335 Day Stay Listed 01 Oct 2026

I dont have a set date yet. i am just making enquiries. When I do go away it will be the UK for a few months

point vernon, Queensland

11 Day Stay Listed 22 Dec 2026

Just beed 2 cats tray cleaned daily and food .We have an automatic water fountain that will need a rinse and filter change once.

bundaberg east, Queensland

15 Day Stay Listed 04 Apr 2027

House/dog sitter. We have 2 small dogs with great personalities, that love affection. They are used to sleeping on the bed at night. They will need walks but not every day. A couple is preferable.

bundaberg east, Queensland

228 Day Stay Listed 19 Aug 2026

House/dog sitter. We have 2 small dogs with great personalities, that love affection. They are used to sleeping on the bed at night. They will need walks but not every day. A couple is preferable.

urangan, Queensland

14 Day Stay Listed 16 Sept 2026

Looking after two cats Whiskey and Franklin, they don’t like each other, so there’s a bit of cat diplomacy involved. Franklin is a very charming and affectionate stray, who came couple of months ago and stayed. I’m trying to find him loving home, if that happens during next month, it will be just Whiskey. She is very shy and probably would just stay in a room, unless you are a cat whisperer. Apart from that, there are few pot plants that need watering.

torquay, Queensland

30 Day Stay Listed 20 Sept 2026

One dog cavoodle16 very quiet and friendly walks two times a day .small garden occasional watering ,battery mower for lawn 40 minutes mowing. Every couple of weeks

craignish, Queensland

27 Day Stay Listed 14 Dec 2026

Two 8yo medium size dogs. No walking required. Reactive to other dogs and occasionally some people but may be OK with a careful intro. Well behaved and loving otherwise. Also currently have and 18yo cat who may or may not be with us by Xmas. Currently looking to downsize within same area, so sitting address my change between now and then. Currently large house and big garden, plus pool. Very private, quiet street out of town. 7 minutes drive to closest beach, but plenty of 'beach' op...

yandaran, Queensland

8 Day Stay Listed 16 Sept 2026

Watering, feeding animals-cats, dogs, chickens, cows on 190 acres.

urangan, Queensland

0 Day Stay Listed

I know it’s a very short notice but if someone is still available from Wednesday in Hervey Bay please call or text me on 0466353273. House is in Urangan close to Boat Harbour. Two cats. One female Whiskey is very shy and timid. Second cat just wondered into my backyard last month. He is super lovely. I couldn’t find anywhere safe for him, so he’s mine now. Problem is that they don’t like each other. There are few plants that need watering. I booked a sitter on a different site but they had...

deebing heights, Queensland

18 Day Stay Listed 08 Sept 2026

Me and my partner own 2 border collies and 1 cat ! We have a 4 bedroom house with 2 beds and 2 bathrooms. We will be going to NZ for a wedding and looking for someone to look after our animals :)

woodgate, Queensland

18 Day Stay Listed 29 Aug 2026

NON SMOKERS ONLY. One older dog to look after and several gardens to water. Watering will require water transfer to ensure tanks don't run dry; all done with levers and electric pumps. Yard may also require watering. All watering is through a timed irrigation system, so only requires a knob to be turned. Hand held hosing only for a small neighbour's garden, which I have permission to use for growing plants. Small, single storey house pretty much on waterfront in small holiday village on the ...

torquay, Queensland

25 Day Stay Listed 16 Aug 2026

My daughter has a beautiful staffy but because they are at work all day she is hurting herself in trying to get out. So would like her at our place with company all day and night. But we will be travelling. So looking for a kind person or couple to love her

rubyanna, Queensland

29 Day Stay Listed 26 Sept 2026

We have one Blue Heeler dog that has epilepsy & needs medication twice a day & 2 cats. Watering if gardens with sprinklers. Someone with their own caravan would be perfect no pets allowed or children. Located 5 mins drive to beautiful Bargara Beach but property is on 15 acres of beautiful surrounds. Plenty of room for caravan with power water shower & toilet excellent location

karalee, Queensland

7 Day Stay Listed 07 Oct 2026

Located on a 1 acre block backing onto a farm, with a pool and all the comforts available to you, we are after someone who can look after our 3 dogs and around 15 chickens. The dogs will need feeding, playing with, company and pats. The chickens will need to be let out and locked up each day, eggs collected and food and water kept up.

oakhurst, Queensland

30 Day Stay Listed 31 Aug 2026

1X10 year old golden retriever

mcilwraith, Queensland

12 Day Stay Listed 07 Mar 2027

4 beautiful girls, age 10 - Aussie Shepherd, age 9 German Shepherd, age 2 bull Arab x greyhound, and age 1 lab x - all the girls are rescued and have found their forever homes. The girls all sleep inside the home. There is room to park a caravan/motorhome, but we please ask that you sleep inside our home. girls can be left if you decide to go out and about exploring - lots to see and do. We live on 2.2 acres not far from the Township of Gin Gin 4671. There are Plenty of local shops and ...

moore park beach, Queensland

31 Day Stay Listed 27 Nov 2026

Hi this is a small 3 bedroom house near the Beach in Moore Park Beach. House is new, built in 2025. We have a Bull Mastiff called Chubbs and a British Bulldog called Winston. Both are getting on in years now, need lots of love and attention, and to be kept cool in the summer months. There are 4 fish tanks, so a few fish to feed, but not much else with them. The dogs, sleep inside most of the day, they do like being taken to the beach for a frolic, you do need to be strong to manage Chubbs a...

woodgate, Queensland

18 Day Stay Listed 26 Feb 2027

Look after 1 kelpie and a small garden

apple tree creek , Queensland

19 Day Stay Listed 10 Dec 2026

Two dogs to be looked after just to feed them and play with a little one and just look after the house

urangan, Queensland

21 Day Stay Listed 22 July 2026

I know it’s a very short notice but if someone is still available from Wednesday in Hervey Bay please call or text me on 0466353273. House is in Urangan close to Boat Harbour. Two cats. One female Whiskey is very shy and timid. Second cat just wondered into my backyard last month. He is super lovely. I couldn’t find anywhere safe for him, so he’s mine now. Problem is that they don’t like each other. There are few plants that need watering. I booked a sitter on a different site but they had...

eureka , Queensland

12 Day Stay Listed 10 Aug 2026

Feed 7 cows 3 horses and play with 2 dogs a kelpie and a border collie water lawns have use of home facilities

woodgate, Queensland

24 Day Stay Listed 13 Aug 2026

We have 2 dogs that need daily walks. Water my pot plants as needed. The yard is fully fenced. The house is located a short walk from the very beautiful Woodgate beach. It’s a brand new home. No children please as one of my dogs is very nervous around them. Non smokers only.

thabeban, Queensland

43 Day Stay Listed 04 Dec 2026

We have a miniature fox terrier named Pochi who you will fall in love with. Our home has 4 bedrooms, a large roomy kitchen and 2 bathrooms, outside there is only a small amount of lawn to mow with no maintenance required for the garden. We have a pool which I regularly take a water sample to the local Poolworx shop to ensure that the pool water stays healthy and never goes green. As my wife is Japanese, we have a strict rule of no shoes in the house, which has the advantage that the house i...

svensson heights, Queensland

33 Day Stay Listed 10 Dec 2026

Feed and water Cat. Mow house block when needed dont use catcher Mower and petrol in shed takes about 35 minutes.

murgon, Queensland

26 Day Stay Listed 27 Nov 2026

We're on a large rural house block with great panaromic views across the Barambah Creek valley. We provide our own reticulated water from two large tanks filled from our new large house (four generous sized bedrooms, office, two lounge areas (two TV!), separate family and dining room, ensuite and indoor spa) and two bay garage (one may be available). The spa is available for use, with minor daily treatment, or can be "winterised". A good driveway and parking areas are established and the g...

taromeo, Queensland

15 Day Stay Listed 19 Sept 2026

Hi, We are located in the beautiful countryside town of Taromeo which is located 7 km from Blackbutt (approx 2 hrs drive from North Brisbane). Our property sits on 7 acres. The only outside maintenance required will be watering of plants in a vegetable patch. Pets: We have a 7 year old dachshund named Ollie. Also a 2 year old cat called Midnight and a 7 year old Cat Dora .Both cats are strictly indoor cats. Ollie will require at a minimum being taken outside for a short walk (l usually do a...

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