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House Sitting in ovens-murray

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

Lifestyle Guide

Settling into your Ovens-Murray home, the rhythm of river towns quickly takes hold. Mornings often begin with a stroll alongside the Ovens or King River, perfect for canine companions to stretch their legs while you take in the crisp air. The region encourages an easy pace, making daily pet care feel less like a chore and more like an integrated part of a relaxed routine. You’ll find local paths winding past vineyards and through eucalypt forests, offering varied terrain for your temporary charges. Weekend explorations here extend well beyond the immediate neighbourhood. Consider packing a picnic for a drive through the King Valley's cellar doors, or head towards Beechworth for its historic streetscapes and independent bakeries. The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail provides kilometres of paved cycling for those keen to exercise the homeowner’s bike, accessible from many towns. Alternatively, a short drive opens up hiking opportunities in the Alpine National Park, ensuring your adventurous spirit finds an outlet. Evenings often draw you back to the quiet comfort of your temporary residence, perhaps after picking up fresh produce from a roadside stall or a local market in Wangaratta. This region offers a grounding experience, where the responsibility of caring for a home and its pets blends seamlessly with the enjoyment of Victoria's high country and its authentic country life.

Open Assignments

3 Open Now

bonegilla, Victoria

61 Day Stay Starts 22 June 2026
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These dates are approximate. We live on a small farm so require a sitter with some agriculture knowledge. We have a Labradoodle named Wally who is adorable, friendly and loves a pat. Hopefully you will be the right person for us. Thank you

wodonga, Victoria

21 Day Stay Starts 25 Aug 2026
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3 bedroom home, beautiful yard, lovely quiet area. 2 beautiful mich loved cats.

wangaratta, Victoria

54 Day Stay Starts 01 Sept 2026
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I have 2 young cats. They have access to an outdoor enclosure via a cat door. They have litter trays set up indoors and outdoors that will need cleaning 2-3 times per week. They are usually fed twice per day but are OK being fed once if necessary. I also gave 1:3 acre for f garden which is relatively low maintenance as it is mainly native. I have a small nature strip that requires mowing as needed. My houseis a an old but comfortable weatherboard with ducted air conditioning and heating. I am...

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wangaratta, Victoria

54 Day Stay Listed 01 Sept 2026

I have 2 young cats. They have access to an outdoor enclosure via a cat door. They have litter trays set up indoors and outdoors that will need cleaning 2-3 times per week. They are usually fed twice per day but are OK being fed once if necessary. I also gave 1:3 acre for f garden which is relatively low maintenance as it is mainly native. I have a small nature strip that requires mowing as needed. My houseis a an old but comfortable weatherboard with ducted air conditioning and heating. I am...

wodonga, Victoria

21 Day Stay Listed 25 Aug 2026

3 bedroom home, beautiful yard, lovely quiet area. 2 beautiful mich loved cats.

yackandandah, Victoria

11 Day Stay Listed 12 June 2026

3br house on 5 acres in yackandandah Victoria. One border collie female dog, 3 years. Needs daily leash walk and feeding. Sleeps inside. No house or garden care needed.

whitfield, Victoria

46 Day Stay Listed 17 May 2026

I have two small dogs and one old but healthy cat. I need somebody to take care of my fur babies. Feed them, give them cuddles and take the dogs for a walk, not every day although they would live that. We live in a quiet town, the living area in our home looks out over a beautiful vineyard. We have renowned wineries and great food with beautiful landscapes. Supermarkets are an easy 35 minute drive but we have all you need locally.

beechworth, Victoria

63 Day Stay Listed 29 July 2026

We have been fortunate to build an off grid, solar passive house on 7 acres just 2km from the centre of Beechworth. We have panels and batteries with a rarely used generator backup. The house has hydronic under floor heating, run from a wood burning heater, and is always very cosy. It is an easy house to live in and run. We will leave a detailed list of instructions regarding the Power and the Dogs, just in case you need it. We will also be contactable via Whats App and email. We have recen...

yackandandah, Victoria

9 Day Stay Listed 12 May 2026

We're looking for a live in house sitter whilst we spend some time away. 3 bedroom guest space available. We have two cats, one 19y/o senior, Rambo and a 6m/o kitten, Mota, both of whom would require daily feeding. We have three free range chickens requiring little attention, and lots of goldfish in our pond.

beechworth, Victoria

10 Day Stay Listed 13 May 2026

We have been fortunate to build an off grid, solar passive house on 7 acres just 2km from the centre of Beechworth. We have panels and batteries with a rarely used generator backup. The house has hydronic under floor heating, run from a wood burning heater, and is always very cosy. We have recently built a large dog yard so that the dogs have constant access to the outside through a dog door. We have 3 Dogs at the moment a 10 year old Staffy Cross (boy), a 5 year old Rescue dog (boy), that ...

wodonga, Victoria

13 Day Stay Listed 08 May 2026

Feed dogs and chooks water pot plants

wodonga, Victoria

13 Day Stay Listed 08 May 2026

Feed and walk the 2 dogs daily, check on the chooks and water the back veranda pot plants. Comfortable home internet available :)

eldorado, Victoria

10 Day Stay Listed 17 Apr 2026

We are having a little break and need someone to take care of our extent ended family: Paçoca, the indoor cat, Tibbs the sheep, Lucinda, Florence, Gilli, and Hercules, the goats, and a small group of pet rats. Cat loves a brush and some attention, needs feeding in the morning and evening (food can be left out and she will slowly eat through the day), and littler change. Goats will need afternoon feeding, and just checking the water (they have an automatic water though). Rats are friendly and...

wodonga, Victoria

4 Day Stay Listed 25 Mar 2026

Feed and walk the 2 dogs daily, check on the chooks and water the back veranda pot plants. Comfortable home internet available :)

bonegilla, Victoria

61 Day Stay Listed 22 June 2026

These dates are approximate. We live on a small farm so require a sitter with some agriculture knowledge. We have a Labradoodle named Wally who is adorable, friendly and loves a pat. Hopefully you will be the right person for us. Thank you

wodonga, Victoria

21 Day Stay Listed 13 Mar 2026

Keep Brontie happy.Amstff 3yrs. In August. Kind, smart, caring pet. Walk every 2nd day for 20:minutes. Doesn’t like cats, small dogs. She is very strong and listens to you. Treats, tricks, ball games at home. Starts her day around 7.30am bed 7.30pm. House trained. She needs to be walked 4 days a week, for 30 minutes in cool weather. She does not like the rain., Need sitter to be loving, kind, playful with Brontie. She will give you heaps of love back. She enjoys sleeping with you, m...

killara, Victoria

11 Day Stay Listed 26 July 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to care for my home and dogs for a 2 week period in late July/early August. My home is 9kms from Albury Wodonga, on 3 acres overlooking water. My 2 dogs are both under 5 kgs - one is elderly and blind (a rescue, so not sure of age), and the other is 9, but still behaves like a pup. They are my world. Please only contact if you are a real animal lover, who would happily share your lap and bed with my 2 darlings. They are very easy to care for - 2 meals a day, 1 walk...

wangaratta, Victoria

14 Day Stay Listed 11 Jan 2026

I have two Kerrie Blue terriers that are looking for loving careers while I am away hiking in NZ. Flynn 8 and Cian 8 months (atm) are fun loving and companion dogs who like to be around people. They enjoy a daily walk and are indoor /outdoor dogs

chiltern, Victoria

4 Day Stay Listed 24 Dec 2025

We live in Chiltern and have a large block which backs onto an easement and private property. We need someone to keep an eye on some sheep and water a small garden. You would need your own caravan or such. Access to power and water is available. It is walking distance to the town. Please feel free to ask any more questions ...

yackandandah, Victoria

19 Day Stay Listed 16 Nov 2025

2 dogs to be cared for, one kelpie and one mixed breed, kelpie size. They need to be fed and watered everyday as well as given some love (throwing the ball in the backyard or taking for a walk. Both dogs are inside and outside dogs. We live in the Main Street of our beautiful town. It’s a great location! Two bedrooms will be available for use.

wangaratta , Victoria

23 Day Stay Listed 14 Dec 2025

Non smokers who is happy to care for a little spoiled dog.

wodonga, Victoria

11 Day Stay Listed 07 Aug 2025

House sit and care for two two poodles, Coco and Pepe

eldorado, Victoria

13 Day Stay Listed 19 July 2025

We have a lovely 3 bedroom house on 2 acres in a small rural town in beautiful north east Victoria. The house is close to heaps of tourist and natural attractions and only 15min drive to Wangaratta and Beechworth. The house has a sunny aspect and amazing views, (roos in the garden!) with vaulted ceilings and plenty of room. The house is on water tanks and septic system and we are environmentally conscious so would like someone who can respect that view. We have a super friendly indoor cat to ...

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