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House Sitting in loddon

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

Lifestyle Guide

House sitting in Loddon Shire means embracing a pace distinct from urban living. Daily errands often require a vehicle; local townships like Wedderburn or Inglewood offer essential groceries, fuel, and post office services, but a larger supermarket trip typically means a drive to Bendigo, roughly 45 minutes, so plan accordingly. This region's quiet roads make for relaxed driving, though be mindful of local wildlife, especially at dawn and dusk. Pet exercise will primarily involve walks along quiet country lanes or exploring natural bushland tracks, like those near Kooyoora State Park, remembering to check for ticks after. Finding a morning coffee usually means a visit to a local general store or a small independent cafe, often operating on limited hours. These spots are also useful for local intel. While formal dog parks are absent, the expansive open spaces provide ample opportunity for pets to roam safely under supervision. Ensure you understand the homeowner's preferred walking routes and pet routines, as quiet country living also means relying on established habits. For any specific pet needs or local produce, seasonal markets occasionally pop up in various towns; checking community noticeboards will provide schedules. Expect tranquility rather than bustling activity, allowing for focused pet care and home maintenance.

Open Assignments

5 Open Now

maldon, Victoria

29 Day Stay Starts 14 Sept 2026
Responsiveness

Look after a dog and a Cat in our house

argyle, Victoria

21 Day Stay Starts 07 Oct 2026
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Hi, we are requiring someone to mind our house and animals while we are away. We have a booklet written up providing all the needed information regarding emergency contacts, vets ect as well as info on pet needs and house. House is a 3bdr fully aircon plus heating. Nothing is required for outside except watering birds in aviary. There is plenty to do around the area, wineries, lake and Bendigo is around half hour away.

baringhup, Victoria

14 Day Stay Starts 21 Dec 2026
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14 Acre block and new house and pool. General upkeep, watering, no pets.

strathfieldsaye, Victoria

0 Day Stay Starts
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Hi we are looking for someone to live at our home and look after our two dogs and fish while we are away. Our home is 10 mins out of Bendigo whijch is very central Victoria. Two hours down the freeway to Melbourne, 1.5 hours to Ballarat, 1 hour to Echuca, 30 minutes from Castlemaine and Maldon. House has all mod cons, nice undercover outdoor area, wi fi Internet, ducted heating/ air conditioner and while located in a housing estate it is surrounded by Bendigo National Park. Strathfieldsay...

white hills, Victoria

0 Day Stay Starts
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House sitting and care for two old golden retrievers

Recent Activity (Past 3 Months)

fryerstown, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 09 Aug 2026

I have a dog that needs to be fed and walked. There are some chooks that require a little attention . I live 10 mins out of town so you will need your own car. It’s a quiet and nice place.

baringhup, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 21 Dec 2026

14 Acre block and new house and pool. General upkeep, watering, no pets.

malmsbury, Victoria

28 Day Stay Listed 12 Aug 2026

We have old but healthy border collie cross dog. Very calm and quiet. He will need a decent morning walk and a shorter afternoon walk. We have a large garden which will be very low maintenance at this time of the year - so we do not expect there would be anything to do other than a few basic things to do outside. The house is only about ten years old. It’s warm and well insulated.

elphinstone , Victoria

13 Day Stay Listed 18 July 2026

Two inside dogs need to go outside on a lead two or three times a day. Good with other dogs, one wants your lap at night. A staffy cross and a labradoodle, middle-older age :) Beautiful bluestone house on a bush block, 5 acres. Isolated. Car required. Full amenities Inc pool and streaming services, gym and skateboard ramp. EV charging available. Open fireplace and all the usual amenities. Elphinstone is a small, sleepy town with a pub, post office and primary school, Castlemaine is only 15 ...

gisborne south, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 06 July 2026

2 cats and chickens No garden work required at this time of year 10 acres Would suit elderly for quite time. Open fire

green gully, Victoria

97 Day Stay Listed 22 May 2026

My house is in a lovely bush setting. As the house sitter, I'll ask that you look after the house and garden. There are no pets to care for. You'll need to help with a few tasks around the house (not difficult) and possibly some bush regeneration if you are interested. Your bedroom is upstairs so you need to be comfortable with stairs. The house is on tank water and has a wood heater as well as AC. I am hoping to find someone for the 3 months.

maldon, Victoria

29 Day Stay Listed 14 Sept 2026

Look after a dog and a Cat in our house

hesket, Victoria

4 Day Stay Listed 02 Apr 2026

Feed and Walk dogs, feed chooks. Stay in house.

woodvale , Victoria

6 Day Stay Listed 20 Mar 2026

Hello, We would love preferably a two person house sit. We are out of town and off grid so two people would probably find it more appealing. Having said that our solar system has batteries and a generator so you don’t actually have to “do anything”. It’s a very comfortable light filled home, with a pool. We have two pets for looking after. Percy our gorgeous border collie - an outside dog and Savanah our Russian blue cat. They are both very friendly but we keep them apart. Savanah doesn’t l...

newham, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 17 July 2026

Pets: 2 Border Collies (Bill & Ted): Outside dogs. Feed morning/evening, let out AM, secure in pen PM. Wear containment collars. Love walks. Must be locked in pen during thunder or gunshots. 15 Ducks & 3 Chooks: Feed daily (food in chook shed). Ducks sleep on dam. Chooks out AM, locked up PM. Eggs free to use. 1 Bird (Aviary): Seed blocks provided, occasional water top‑up. 1 Indoor Cat (George, 13yo): Feed twice daily (wet + dry). Very affectionate. Scoop/replace litter as needed....

argyle, Victoria

21 Day Stay Listed 07 Oct 2026

Hi, we are requiring someone to mind our house and animals while we are away. We have a booklet written up providing all the needed information regarding emergency contacts, vets ect as well as info on pet needs and house. House is a 3bdr fully aircon plus heating. Nothing is required for outside except watering birds in aviary. There is plenty to do around the area, wineries, lake and Bendigo is around half hour away.

malmsbury, Victoria

87 Day Stay Listed 29 Apr 2026

Hi! I will be travelling overseas for my work for 3 months and need a reliable sitter to look after the house, garden and my 3 cats. 1. Jethro is 17 and needs medication three times a week. Administered in his food. I usuually crush down a tablet. 2. Boodjighan (boodj for short) is 4 and also needs special care. After a major operation last year he is on a strict diet due to crystals forming in his bladder. 3. Munka is nearly 3. Munka was my Dad's cat. We adopted him after dad passed a...

kyneton , Victoria

2 Day Stay Listed 07 Mar 2026

Feed 2 border collies and 3 chickens . Stay in guest room.

kyneton , Victoria

2 Day Stay Listed 07 Mar 2026

Feed 2 border collies and 3 chickens . Stay in guest room.

castlemaine, Victoria

6 Day Stay Listed 20 Mar 2026

The experience to care for & administer oral medications (am & pm) to both an elderly dog & cat. Need to be ok having animals sleep on bed with you. Need to be ok cleaning up after them via kitty litter tray and newspaper on tiled / wooden floors. Both creatures very sweet and friendly yet needing your loving care and attention.

woodend, Victoria

73 Day Stay Listed 22 Feb 2027

Look after lively, friendly small border collie, 10 chickens and watering the garden as needed

strathfieldsaye, Victoria

0 Day Stay Listed

Hi we are looking for someone to live at our home and look after our two dogs and fish while we are away. Our home is 10 mins out of Bendigo whijch is very central Victoria. Two hours down the freeway to Melbourne, 1.5 hours to Ballarat, 1 hour to Echuca, 30 minutes from Castlemaine and Maldon. House has all mod cons, nice undercover outdoor area, wi fi Internet, ducted heating/ air conditioner and while located in a housing estate it is surrounded by Bendigo National Park. Strathfieldsay...

ashbourne, Victoria

73 Day Stay Listed 22 Feb 2027

Look after lively, friendly small border collie, 10 chickens and watering the garden as needed

woodend, Victoria

33 Day Stay Listed 24 May 2026

to care for a 7 year old jack russel. Has a pen and fed once a day. Wood fire , so will need to keep the fire a light.

bendigo, Victoria

5 Day Stay Listed 25 Feb 2026

I am looking for a pet sitter for 5 days while I attend a conference in Noosa. I need someone to look after my 6-month-old Wolfhound x Bull Arab. She is a beautiful dog but very strong and fast, therefore she will need an experienced dog person to care for her.

elmore, Victoria

7 Day Stay Listed 17 Jan 2026

Farm house 30 minutes from Bendigo. 15 minutes to either Elmore, Toolleen, Goornong or Cobinabbin Pubs. Sitters required to feed and exercise friendly working dog, water garden and monitor livestock water supply

carlsruhe, Victoria

3 Day Stay Listed 24 Dec 2025

kerrie, Victoria

8 Day Stay Listed 19 Jan 2026

We are looking for someone/couple that is reliable and has experience with large dogs and horses. We have 3 German shepherds and 1 kelpie of which they all cannot be out together so their time out of the dog runs needs to be managed everyday to allow ample free play time for each dog. We have 7 horses of which 2 need a hard feed every day. We also have cows on other blocks so if you have any farm experience this would be a bonus and amazing!

golden square, Victoria

54 Day Stay Listed 26 Mar 2026

Look after home and water garden if needed plus care for and walk jack russell.

jackass flat , Victoria

18 Day Stay Listed 20 Apr 2026

We are looking for a companion for our mature aged dog while we are away. She is quiet and loves time with people and daily walks. Morning and night feeds and daily walks required. Basic house sitting tasks such as collecting mail and keeping things tidy. No gardening required. We are located approx. five minutes drive from the town centre.

ashbourne, Victoria

7 Day Stay Listed 16 Dec 2025

We’re on a large property, just under 50 acres which is half forest. Very peaceful here. We have a Golden Retriever who sleeps inside and enjoys time both inside and in the backyard during the day. We have a British shorthair cat who’s indoors full time, she’s very independent and might come for a pat at nighttime. 14 chickens, they’ll just need eggs collected daily. Food and water will be all sorted for them. 8 goats, 3 of them are young kids. Water will just need to be topped up ev...

kyneton, Victoria

26 Day Stay Listed 26 Mar 2026

Looking after a home, garden and an indoor Maltese Shih Tzu named Cutie.

welshmans reef, Victoria

9 Day Stay Listed 21 July 2026

Feed small dog and 5 chooks

goornong, Victoria

2 Day Stay Listed 14 Nov 2025

Dogs must be fed morning and night. Cats must be fed their own specific food every couple hours when they want it ( one has a scoop and that’s all he eats from all day ) & take dogs outside intermittently & cat must be taken outside with out dogs nearby. Must sleep in the bed with dogs under blanket & door closed.

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