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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

A gentle routine settles in quickly when house sitting in Adelaide. Mornings often begin with a quiet walk through your local section of the encircling Park Lands, where the air is fresh and your canine companion can stretch their legs on wide, open grass. Many suburban streets, shaded by mature gums, offer pleasant routes back to a local café for a takeaway coffee before you settle into the rhythm of the host's home. Adelaide’s unhurried pace makes maintaining a consistent pet schedule feel natural, allowing for calm mornings and restful afternoons. Afternoons might involve a longer ramble along the Linear Park Trail beside the Torrens River, offering varied scenery and more space for playful dogs. Alternatively, a trip to the Central Market provides a chance to gather fresh ingredients for a quiet evening meal, reinforcing the feeling of home. Caring for pets here often involves enjoying the city's accessible green spaces and the respectful quiet of its residential areas, ensuring both you and your furry charges remain content. Evenings are for quiet reflection, perhaps in the garden or with a book, with your companion settled nearby. The city's generally laid-back atmosphere encourages a mindful approach to living, where the day's activities revolve around the well-being of the pets and the serene upkeep of their trusted home. It's about blending into a local existence, appreciating the ease of movement and the peaceful surroundings.

Open Assignments

11 Open Now

golden grove, South Australia

85 Day Stay Starts 19 May 2026
Responsiveness

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...

manningham, South Australia

16 Day Stay Starts 05 June 2026
Responsiveness

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!

marleston , South Australia

3 Day Stay Starts 06 June 2026
Responsiveness

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

west lakes, South Australia

7 Day Stay Starts 19 June 2026
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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 medication & daily 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 to herself. The house if fully appointe...

angle vale, South Australia

15 Day Stay Starts 03 July 2026
Responsiveness

Looking for someone to look after our 6 year old blue Heeler cross, 3 free range guinea pigs and 3 chooks. Located in the heart of Angle Vale SA. Close to public transport and shops. Room to park a caravan if needed

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

kudla, South Australia

39 Day Stay Starts 19 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

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. Train that runs to the City from Gawler with a stop at Kudla, there is also a local bus to Gawler Central.

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.

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.

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)

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!

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. Train that runs to the City from Gawler with a stop at Kudla, there is also a local bus to Gawler Central.

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

7 Day Stay Listed 19 June 2026

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 medication & daily 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 to herself. The house if fully appointe...

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

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.

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...

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

warradale , South Australia

3 Day Stay Listed 24 Apr 2026

Look after our kitten

kensington, South Australia

42 Day Stay Listed 11 May 2026

We require care for our three fur babies - one dog and two cats. Minimal plant watering. Our dog is a 9 year old super affectionate cattle dog/ stag hound. She is a rescue dog, so has some anxiety. Not good with kids or other dogs.atv Our two cats are 6yo rescue cats - one large tabby boy , who is pretty chill, and one rag-doll like girl who still thinks she's a kitten. We are located in a great suburb in Adelaide - a quiet , leafy street, close to shops, cinemas, buses, pubs etc

salisbury north, South Australia

4 Day Stay Listed 12 Mar 2026

Due to a cancellation, we are seeking someone to house sit our house and importantly, look after our 2 dogs (kelpie cross), 1 x cat & 2 turtles. You will have access to the house & backyard, looking for someone to treat our house like their own.

salisbury north, South Australia

15 Day Stay Listed 20 Mar 2026

Due to a cancellation, we are seeking someone to house sit our house and importantly, look after our 2 dogs (kelpie cross), 1 x cat & 2 turtles. You will have access to the house & backyard, looking for someone to treat our house like their own.

aberfoyle park, South Australia

52 Day Stay Listed 29 Apr 2026

Watering of garden plants when dry weather. Watering of about 10 indoor plants. No pets to mind.

south plympton, South Australia

92 Day Stay Listed 08 June 2026

To look after our brand new luxury townhouse and care for our 15 month old toy poodle. No garden, approx 10 pots to water. Keeping house neat and clean and walking puppy and taking her to dog park. Six minutes drive. We are 5 minutes walk from tram which takes 10 minutes to Glenelg Beach and 15 minutes into town approx. Very cosmo and close to all facilities. Prefer retired couple who will be home a fair bit to provide company to our much loved puppy, Bella.

woodcroft, South Australia

3 Day Stay Listed 05 Apr 2026

Looking for a house sitter who’d enjoy a peaceful little escape — with a dog and cat to keep you company. Our recently renovated home is the perfect spot to unwind. There’s a cook’s kitchen with a double oven, dishwasher and coffee machine, plus a sunny breakfast nook for slow mornings. Outside, the new pergola is made for fresh air, birdsong and that second cup of coffee. We are walking distance to shops, cafes and Tangari nature reserve and a 15minute drive to Westfield Marion or the bea...

renown park , South Australia

39 Day Stay Listed 23 Apr 2026

House sit our court yard 3 bedroom home and our much loved senior shitzu female dog.

pennington, South Australia

6 Day Stay Listed 02 Mar 2026

we have 2 greyhounds and a boxer staffy dog. We have a snake in a room but it wont need attention. Would prefer some one who is home during the day. The 2 greyhounds will need to be walked once a day.

enfield, South Australia

12 Day Stay Listed 28 Apr 2026

Looking after my pet labradoodle Cocoa, medium size male, feeding an evening meal and dry dog food in the morning, occasional walks would be great and make sure the house is looked after

grange, South Australia

35 Day Stay Listed 08 Oct 2026

We have two spoiled fur babies. Izzi is a small maltese x shitzu and Pebbles is a small maltese x west highland terrier. We have a two bedroom cottage, a five minute walk to the beach. We also are close to lovely walkways. And our fur kids love their walks, at least two a day. They also love their cuddles. We would like some-one who does not leave them alone for long periods of time as that are not used to be alone all day.

angle vale, South Australia

15 Day Stay Listed 03 July 2026

Looking for someone to look after our 6 year old blue Heeler cross, 3 free range guinea pigs and 3 chooks. Located in the heart of Angle Vale SA. Close to public transport and shops. Room to park a caravan if needed

camden park, South Australia

31 Day Stay Listed 14 Mar 2026

House Sitter Wanted – Camden Park (Adelaide) 📅 14 March 2026 – 14 April 2026 We’re looking for a reliable, caring house sitter (single or couple) to stay in our lovely 3-bedroom home in Camden Park, perfectly located just 5 minutes to Glenelg Beach and 10 minutes to the CBD, with excellent public transport nearby. The Home: • Comfortable guest bedroom with queen bed • Large screen TV in bedroom • Spacious living area with big screen TV • WiFi and most streaming services includ...

campbelltown, South Australia

25 Day Stay Listed 06 July 2026

Looking after a modern townhome and a 4 year old cavoodle. Would prefer someone retired or not working.

north haven, South Australia

43 Day Stay Listed 24 June 2026

Looking for a house sitter for our Home in North Haven, Adelaide on above dates. 4 bedroom family home 400 mts from beach in a quite close of 5 houses, next to a reserve. Looking after a 7 y.o. Blue Heeler. Further details and photos on request. No families, prefer work from home sitter.

semaphore, South Australia

29 Day Stay Listed 10 Apr 2026

a dog sitter for our greyhound a house sitter for our 0ne bedroom unit

woodcroft, South Australia

43 Day Stay Listed 01 July 2026

pooraka, South Australia

10 Day Stay Listed 10 May 2026

1 x 3-year-old labrador and 5 cats (low maintenance cats)

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