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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

14 Open Now

morphett vale, South Australia

7 Day Stay Starts 02 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

House sitting for 3 beautiful cats. They require morning and evening food and a daily litter change. Azzie our oldest cat adores attention and will happily follow you around. Tucker and Finley are our younger boys, they are both shy but may seek you out for some cuddles if it’s quiet. They don’t love each other and are prone to bat each other on occasion. 3 bedroom house, guests will stay in the main bedroom and have access to our home office set up if required.

hallett cove , South Australia

10 Day Stay Starts 05 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

I have 1 Devon Rex cat and 1 17 week old puppy I have a large garden

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. 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.

mclaren flat, South Australia

14 Day Stay Starts 26 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

-- HOUSE SITTED STILL NEEDED -- Due a cancellation of our previous sitter we are still in need of a house sitter. We have a 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms - main has full bath & ensuite off main bedroom. Gourmet chef's kitchen Large outdoor entertaining area with bbq & pizza oven Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans WIFI and streaming services available low maintenance gardens with watering system some watering required for pot plants Must enjoy being with animals as have small...

hawthorndene, South Australia

10 Day Stay Starts 30 Sept 2026
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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.

hallett cove, South Australia

18 Day Stay Starts 02 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Lovely 3 bedroom house with outdoor entertaining areas and pool, our pet is a 15 month house trained Dachshund ,this would suit retirees or someone who works remotely

morphett vale, South Australia

8 Day Stay Starts 03 Oct 2026
Responsiveness

Hi there. I have 2 small dogs, 2 birds inside, and duck and chicken outside and a bearded dragon I have an above ground pool and a small garden Dogs are happy to be alone during the day Pool will be serviced before we leave All low maintentence Located in morphett vale sa

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

eastwood, South Australia

10 Day Stay Starts 27 Dec 2026
Responsiveness

Look after house and 15 yo Jack Russell. Feed morning and evening, short walk morning and evening. Dog is not very active, happy to sleep thru the day, and is also OK to be left thru the day if need be. Requires some medication at meal times - very easy to do. May need to go out to toilet thru the night, but this is rare and he will let you know.

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.

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

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...

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

hallett cove , South Australia

10 Day Stay Listed 05 Sept 2026

I have 1 Devon Rex cat and 1 17 week old puppy I have a large garden

eastwood, South Australia

10 Day Stay Listed 27 Dec 2026

Look after house and 15 yo Jack Russell. Feed morning and evening, short walk morning and evening. Dog is not very active, happy to sleep thru the day, and is also OK to be left thru the day if need be. Requires some medication at meal times - very easy to do. May need to go out to toilet thru the night, but this is rare and he will let you know.

mclaren flat, South Australia

14 Day Stay Listed 26 Sept 2026

-- HOUSE SITTED STILL NEEDED -- Due a cancellation of our previous sitter we are still in need of a house sitter. We have a 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms - main has full bath & ensuite off main bedroom. Gourmet chef's kitchen Large outdoor entertaining area with bbq & pizza oven Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans WIFI and streaming services available low maintenance gardens with watering system some watering required for pot plants Must enjoy being with animals as have small...

bowden, South Australia

60 Day Stay Listed 31 Aug 2026

I live on the secure third floor of the new Nightingale building which is near the Entertainment Centre, across Port Road. There are two bedrooms and a main kitchen, TV /study. balcony. My fellow unit owners and renters are nice people. ( I meet some every Monday and Friday mornings at 7:30 at ‘A Place’ coffee below. You would be most welcome to join them). The free tram will take you into the Adelaide CBD every ten minutes. Bowden has ‘Plant 4’ which is an entertainment food and drink...

morphett vale, South Australia

7 Day Stay Listed 02 Sept 2026

House sitting for 3 beautiful cats. They require morning and evening food and a daily litter change. Azzie our oldest cat adores attention and will happily follow you around. Tucker and Finley are our younger boys, they are both shy but may seek you out for some cuddles if it’s quiet. They don’t love each other and are prone to bat each other on occasion. 3 bedroom house, guests will stay in the main bedroom and have access to our home office set up if required.

morphett vale, South Australia

8 Day Stay Listed 03 Oct 2026

Hi there. I have 2 small dogs, 2 birds inside, and duck and chicken outside and a bearded dragon I have an above ground pool and a small garden Dogs are happy to be alone during the day Pool will be serviced before we leave All low maintentence Located in morphett vale sa

rosslyn park , South Australia

5 Day Stay Listed 21 Sept 2026

We are looking for a mature age couple to look after our house,dog and cat. We prefer non working people as the dog doesn't like to be left alone for long periods.We have a 3 bedroom house with living areas. The garden will not need water if the current rain continues

hallett cove, South Australia

18 Day Stay Listed 02 Oct 2026

Lovely 3 bedroom house with outdoor entertaining areas and pool, our pet is a 15 month house trained Dachshund ,this would suit retirees or someone who works remotely

peterhead, South Australia

25 Day Stay Listed 18 Sept 2026

semaphore south , South Australia

8 Day Stay Listed 15 Aug 2026

Our Pets We have four much-loved indoor pets who are friendly, affectionate, and easy to care for: Mash – 1.5-year-old male Chihuahua A playful and energetic little boy who loves attention and being close to people. Lily – 2.5-year-old female Chihuahua A sweet Chihuahua who can be a little nervous when meeting new people at first. Once she feels comfortable, she is affectionate and enjoys being close to her humans. Josef – 5-year-old male Ragdoll cat A relaxed and affectionate indoor c...

sellicks beach, South Australia

31 Day Stay Listed 29 Sept 2026

Hi, we live at Sellicks Beach SA in a 3 bedroom house, and are looking for a house sitter from 29/09 - 30/10, We are looking for someone who appreciates a garden. We have a garden that requires watering every few days because there are is a lot of plants in pots. There is also raised garden beds for the vegetables. Close to stunning beaches and Vineyards.

holden hill, South Australia

14 Day Stay Listed 13 Aug 2026

someone to look after our house as well as our animals. we have a staffy x american bulldog, he is such a soft gentle soul and just loves cuddles and his ball, also have a cat, who basically goes outside during the day and just comes in at night. We also have 6 chickens.

mitchell park , South Australia

26 Day Stay Listed 09 Dec 2026

We have a small poodle x very friendly well behaved loves people. Very spoilt girl. We have stairs which she goes up but want come down unless carried.Sleeps with her Mum but will sleep in her own bed to. Our townhouse fronts onto a beautiful park. ideal for ball throwing or walks. Our plants are potted on the back patio and few inside .

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 ...

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...

oakden, South Australia

5 Day Stay Listed 04 June 2026

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

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.

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