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House Sitting in adelaide

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

Lifestyle Guide

Adelaide offers a distinct rhythm for those tending a temporary home and its furry inhabitants. Mornings here often begin with a quiet walk, perhaps along a section of the Torrens Linear Park, where the wide path and gentle breeze suit a dog's inquisitive pace before the day warms. Later, a coffee stop at a local cafe on O'Connell Street or Unley Road, where many establishments provide water bowls outside, allows for a brief break while your canine companion waits patiently. The city's grid layout makes navigating these routines straightforward, minimizing stress for both you and your charges. Afternoons often entail a slower pace, ideal for a cat's nap in a sunbeam or a relaxed hour spent tending to home tasks. For dogs needing more activity, the coastal stretches from Henley to Grange offer expansive beach walks, especially during permitted off-leash hours. These outings are less about grand adventures and more about consistent, comforting patterns that benefit a pet's wellbeing. Evenings fall into a comfortable quiet; a final stroll around the neighbourhood's tree-lined streets, followed by a settled evening indoors, perhaps with a book and the gentle purr of a contented cat. Living in an Adelaide home means embracing this unhurried flow. It’s about understanding the specific daily needs of your entrusted pets—their feeding times, their preferred nap spots, their usual walk routes—and weaving these into the city’s inherent calm. The local parks and footpaths become extensions of their routine, and your presence a reassuring constant in their familiar world.

Open Assignments

12 Open Now

aberfoyle park, South Australia

34 Day Stay Starts 26 July 2026
Responsiveness

Look after Toby a 6 kilo Papillion Pomeranian cross male dog. Water 3 courtyards collect mail - put the bins up

warradale, South Australia

26 Day Stay Starts 16 Sept 2026
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We need someone that loves dogs, willing to walk our dog two times a day, feed her, be her best mate and be home a lot with her. Keep the house clean.

kudla, South Australia

39 Day Stay Starts 19 Sept 2026
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We have a 3yr old female Sharpei named Coco, 3 x female cats Lllo, Bubble and Squeak and 2 birds Charlie and Tweety, as far as the garden goes there isn't much to do really. We are on 3 acres so there is plenty of room to park a caravan if you want. Kudla is minutes from the Munno Para Shops, Gawler City Centre and the Barossa. Ther is a Train that runs to the City from Gawler with a stop at Kudla, there is also a local bus to Gawler Central.

hawthorndene, South Australia

10 Day Stay Starts 30 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Hi! I'm Annie and I live in a beautiful part of Adelaide and love walking and travel. I have 2 medium dogs, 2 indoor cats, and a small fish tank, in my 3 bedroom home. I'm looking for a pet loving house sitter to take care of my fur-family when I go away. My pets will need feeding once daily, the dogs taking on a walk, and the fish feeding every other day. Mid stay, you'll need to change the kitty litters (x2), and maybe vacuum around the laundry.

plympton, South Australia

101 Day Stay Starts 01 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Pet sit, careful and walk always on leash,Lily – 13 years old female Shih Tzu/toy poodle in her home. Give medication to Lily morning and evening with food. Water very small garden in back fully fenced courtyard. Enjoy living in a fully self-contained, nbn & air-conditioned comfortable home with driveway off street parking. 5 km from the CBD and 5 km from Glenelg Beach (across the road from the walking trail). Almost every possible convenience is within 200 m of our home. Home is located...

ashbourne , South Australia

36 Day Stay Starts 25 Nov 2026
Responsiveness

We have 6 dogs (all friendly), 2 cows, 5 horses and about 18 chooks. All animals are friendly Required to feed, water animals and ensure they are safe and well. We do have friends who will pop past and are available in an emergency We also have a small veggie garden to water. Accommodation can be provided but open to caravans/campers as well. Happy to discuss over the phone or in person what is required

west lakes, South Australia

7 Day Stay Starts 07 Feb 2027
Responsiveness

Dates are a little flexible. I am looking for a sitter who will water my gardens, & pots as required. Feed & walk my dog Molly & feed my cat Misty. Molly often has skin allergies which can require daily medication & ointments. Molly is a 8yo Frenchie cross who loves people & sniffing around the neighbourhood while on her daily morning walk, she is quite strong & energetic but once 7pm arrives, she likes to go to sleep. Misty the 8yo British shorthair colour point usually keeps ...

seaford meadows, South Australia

19 Day Stay Starts 29 Apr 2027
Responsiveness

We have a 10 year old American Staffy , Karma. She is a rescue but absolutely loves people but not good around other dogs. We have a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house , large back garden fully secure. Karma loves human interaction and is very affectionate. She loves her walks and has one short walk every morning and one half hour walk every evening and we usually take her for a nice long walk on weekends. She likes her routine and has all her meals cooked which would be supplied all ready for w...

prospect, South Australia

0 Day Stay Starts
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We are currently reviewing applicants. No new applicants will be accepted at this stage. We are looking for someone to look after our family home and our 13 month old Airedale Terrier. We would like to find someone neat and tidy who is also a non smoker and doesn't mind pottering in the garden and taking our dog for a walk.

brompton, South Australia

0 Day Stay Starts
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Our regular house sitter has had to pull out so we are now trying to find someone who would be willing to look after the house and garden and most importantly our two elderly cats whilst we are away. The house is well maintained, close to the CBD in a great area, and the garden is low maintenance. Our biggest concern is the welfare of our two girls so are very keen on finding somebody who is good with cats and is able to administer a daily tablet to one of them.

osborne, South Australia

0 Day Stay Starts
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Hi, we are looking for someone to house sit for a two week period whilst we attend a funeral overseas. We have a mix breed dog that has some special needs, daily medication and gets a bit anxious if left alone for long periods, but he is also a big snuggle bug that loves walks or just hanging out. We have 7 chickens and 6, 2 week old chicks. They are easy to look after and you can help yourself to eggs. We have 3 large bedrooms and a decent sized garden, so can welcome a family, single or c...

onkaparinga hills, South Australia

0 Day Stay Starts
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2 loving cavadoodle girl dogs. They are 2 1/2 years old and are sisters. The girls love attention and their walks. Food will be supplied for the girls and walks would be greatly appreciated. We have minimal plates to water and hope you enjoy our home as we do

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

hawthorndene, South Australia

10 Day Stay Listed 30 Sept 2026

Hi! I'm Annie and I live in a beautiful part of Adelaide and love walking and travel. I have 2 medium dogs, 2 indoor cats, and a small fish tank, in my 3 bedroom home. I'm looking for a pet loving house sitter to take care of my fur-family when I go away. My pets will need feeding once daily, the dogs taking on a walk, and the fish feeding every other day. Mid stay, you'll need to change the kitty litters (x2), and maybe vacuum around the laundry.

warradale, South Australia

26 Day Stay Listed 16 Sept 2026

We need someone that loves dogs, willing to walk our dog two times a day, feed her, be her best mate and be home a lot with her. Keep the house clean.

malvern, South Australia

22 Day Stay Listed 19 Dec 2026

9 year old excitable Labrador cattle cross to feed and walk.

plympton, South Australia

101 Day Stay Listed 01 Oct 2026

Pet sit, careful and walk always on leash,Lily – 13 years old female Shih Tzu/toy poodle in her home. Give medication to Lily morning and evening with food. Water very small garden in back fully fenced courtyard. Enjoy living in a fully self-contained, nbn & air-conditioned comfortable home with driveway off street parking. 5 km from the CBD and 5 km from Glenelg Beach (across the road from the walking trail). Almost every possible convenience is within 200 m of our home. Home is located...

west lakes, South Australia

7 Day Stay Listed 07 Feb 2027

Dates are a little flexible. I am looking for a sitter who will water my gardens, & pots as required. Feed & walk my dog Molly & feed my cat Misty. Molly often has skin allergies which can require daily medication & ointments. Molly is a 8yo Frenchie cross who loves people & sniffing around the neighbourhood while on her daily morning walk, she is quite strong & energetic but once 7pm arrives, she likes to go to sleep. Misty the 8yo British shorthair colour point usually keeps ...

glenelg north, South Australia

5 Day Stay Listed 11 Sept 2026

I would like a single person with a fondness for cats to care for my friendly little moggie for 5 days in September. My place is a homette in a complex and is set back from the road so is not noisy. Can you help?

ashbourne , South Australia

36 Day Stay Listed 25 Nov 2026

We have 6 dogs (all friendly), 2 cows, 5 horses and about 18 chooks. All animals are friendly Required to feed, water animals and ensure they are safe and well. We do have friends who will pop past and are available in an emergency We also have a small veggie garden to water. Accommodation can be provided but open to caravans/campers as well. Happy to discuss over the phone or in person what is required

seaford meadows, South Australia

19 Day Stay Listed 29 Apr 2027

We have a 10 year old American Staffy , Karma. She is a rescue but absolutely loves people but not good around other dogs. We have a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house , large back garden fully secure. Karma loves human interaction and is very affectionate. She loves her walks and has one short walk every morning and one half hour walk every evening and we usually take her for a nice long walk on weekends. She likes her routine and has all her meals cooked which would be supplied all ready for w...

macdonald park, South Australia

76 Day Stay Listed 06 July 2026

We have an old Border Collie dog and a car that need feeding and the occasional cuddle. We live on 5 acres close to Northern express way and the township of Angle Vale. Lots of space and peacefulness.

seaford heights, South Australia

12 Day Stay Listed 03 July 2026

We have 3 lovely cats that need looking after while we are away. Their names are Georgie, Sammi and Charlie Indoor cats who love cuddles.

st agnes, South Australia

25 Day Stay Listed 19 July 2026

I have a Daschound who is 5 full of love but reactive when we go walking And also have a 9 year old gentle Maltese shitzu They both love being home and love cuddles

ingle farm , South Australia

22 Day Stay Listed 29 Aug 2026

I have 1 cat & general garden to water

christies beach , South Australia

9 Day Stay Listed 10 Sept 2026

Would need someone to feed 1 cat and numerous goldfish in outside pond. Water garden if necessary.

prospect, South Australia

3 Day Stay Listed 06 June 2026

Seeking a Sitter for a Hypoallergenic Cat - Prospect, Adelaide For some or all of this June Long Weekend (5th - 9th June) Options could include: • Staying at my home for some or all of the time if that suits you and you're comfortable house-sitting. Or • Visiting several times while I'm away to feed her wet food, scoop litter, and spend around 20-30 minutes with her for pats, company, and play. Suri 🐾 Suri is a timid, affectionate, very sweet hypoallergenic indoor cat who ...

oakden, South Australia

5 Day Stay Listed 04 June 2026

Care for and feed 1 staffy 18 month old. Walkung daily if possible!!

modbury, South Australia

9 Day Stay Listed 10 June 2026

We need to go to Shepparton to prepare parents home for sale so can’t take pets. So we have the 2 cats 6 year old brother and sister Winni and Narva and 7 year old dog kelpie female Roxy who all sleep inside at night so we need someone to sleep over each night but done need to stay during the day. They get fed morning around 7-7.30am and at night around 6pm. Require to sleep inside each night They are all lovely pets. No requirement to take the dog for a walk as she gets plenty of exe...

flagstaff hill , South Australia

9 Day Stay Listed 19 Nov 2026

Look after 2 x dogs. 1 very large dog and 1 small dog. Walk daily and be here at night for them. Prefer someone who is here at least 4 of those days during the day or for part of the day.

rostrevor, South Australia

16 Day Stay Listed 22 June 2026

We are hoping to find a responsible, friendly person to look after our house whilst babysitting our two beautiful “naughty torties” when we travel. Daisy & Lily are 5 year old “failed foster” cats who we brought home from AWL with their Mum and 2 sisters when the 4 girls were 5 days old. We fell in love with all of them and after much soul searching, just had to keep D&L when it came to time to find them all their forever homes. Daisy & Lily just need to be fed, watered, have clean litter ...

kudla, South Australia

39 Day Stay Listed 19 Sept 2026

We have a 3yr old female Sharpei named Coco, 3 x female cats Lllo, Bubble and Squeak and 2 birds Charlie and Tweety, as far as the garden goes there isn't much to do really. We are on 3 acres so there is plenty of room to park a caravan if you want. Kudla is minutes from the Munno Para Shops, Gawler City Centre and the Barossa. Ther is a Train that runs to the City from Gawler with a stop at Kudla, there is also a local bus to Gawler Central.

manningham, South Australia

16 Day Stay Listed 05 June 2026

Hi there! We’re a professional couple in Adelaide’s peaceful north-east suburbs, looking for a caring house sitter to keep our friendly dog and cat company while we travel. You’ll enjoy a spacious, comfortable home in a quiet neighbourhood, and we’re flexible with dates. We’d love to hear from you!

golden grove, South Australia

85 Day Stay Listed 19 May 2026

We are a retired couple who live in a two storey townhouse with a personal lift and have two spoilt cocker Spaniels aged 6 and 1. As we are home the majority of the time we are preferably looking for someone who can be at home a reasonable amount of the day as the older dog is anxious and both like company. We have two doggy doors so they can both access the garden which is relatively small with a lawned area and small landscaped areas. Both dogs are toilet trained and well behaved an...

marleston , South Australia

3 Day Stay Listed 06 June 2026

Feed my cats, clean the litter boxes and put the bins out for day collection and maybe watering some plants

west lakes, South Australia

6 Day Stay Listed 13 July 2026

Dates are a little flexible. I am looking for a sitter who will water my gardens, & pots as required. Less required now its winter. Feed & walk my dog Molly, & feed my cat Misty. Molly often has skin allergies which can require daily medication & ointments. Molly is a 8yo Frenchie cross who loves people & sniffing around the neighbourhood while on her daily morning walk, she is quite strong & energetic but once 7pm arrives, she likes to go to sleep. Misty the 8yo British shortha...

prospect , South Australia

8 Day Stay Listed 29 May 2026

Hi I have a 7 yo black and white cat Annie. She’s fairly shy. She comes in and out so there is no litter to change. She gets fed twice a day. I live in a townhouse close to cafes etc not far from cbd. Would not suit a sitter with pets.

flinders park , South Australia

46 Day Stay Listed 01 June 2026

Spacious 4 bedroom modern home in Flinders Park. Close to river and public transport. Low maintenance garden. 1 shy female cat 8 years old. House sitter will have master bedroom and ensuite. We have a boarder who will be here in July (away in June). He’s a young shift worker working on major events in Adelaide. Hit us up for more details if this sounds interesting 😊

bowden , South Australia

4 Day Stay Listed 19 May 2026

Looking for a kind and patient sitter to care for our slightly neurotic Pomeranian dog named Mickey while we are away for 5 days. We live in an apartment close to Plant 4 at Bowden. Close to tram and train. Mickey requires very little walking but has some specific needs when at home. He copes best with only one person. If these dates work for you please get in touch.

aberfoyle park, South Australia

34 Day Stay Listed 26 July 2026

Look after Toby a 6 kilo Papillion Pomeranian cross male dog. Water 3 courtyards collect mail - put the bins up

woodville south, South Australia

27 Day Stay Listed 10 May 2026

Three bedroom townhouse with a small easy care back garden with lawn, inc pots and veggies. Parking on driveway for a standard sized car, unfortunately no room for a caravan or large motorhome. The townhouse is near to a nice hotel, several shopping centres and close to public transport both bus and train into Adelaide or Port Adelaide. Please no other pets or small children. Looking after two indoor cats, Cheddar (male) 6 years and Custard (male) 2.5 years who are very laid back and easy...

teringie , South Australia

41 Day Stay Listed 14 May 2026

Keep our pot plants alive and water the garden if needed. No pets to look after.

clearview, South Australia

16 Day Stay Listed 01 May 2026

Looking for someone to watch my cat while I'm back home for a wedding. 2bd house, Queen size bed in master bedroom, Washer and dryer in unit Off street parking Quiet neighbourhood PS5 available for use Have most streaming services

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