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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

Life in the Ovens-Murray region revolves around the steady pulse of the river and the seasonal shifts of the orchard country. Mornings often begin with a coffee along the quiet cafe strips of Beechworth or Wangaratta before heading out to explore the winding trails of the King Valley. You might find yourself walking the dogs through local parklands or following the shade of the riverbanks during a mid-afternoon stroll. The pace here is deliberate, mirroring the slow ripening of local produce. Weekend rhythms usually center on wandering through regional farmers' markets or driving out to inspect the granite landscapes of the High Country. While you look after the house, your routine will likely involve balancing quiet evenings in a garden setting with active days spent on mountain bike tracks or hiking routes. Managing pet care fits naturally into this rhythm, as long walks along the water become a shared daily ritual. Transport is mostly car-dependent, but the proximity to rail links makes occasional trips to larger hubs straightforward.

Open Assignments

2 Open Now

yackandandah, Victoria

41 Day Stay • Starts 01 June 2027
Responsiveness

Small rural farm with one very friendly dog, three horses and a handful of chickens. Home is three bedrooms two bathrooms and two stories. Dog and chickens will need feeding.

yackandandah , Victoria

42 Day Stay • Starts 03 June 2027
Responsiveness

We have one super friendly border collie who requires food and exercise Chickens require feeding 3 bedroom home in rural setting close to town (3km) Horses and sheep on property however no requirement for sitters to care for them

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yackandandah , Victoria

42 Day Stay • Listed 03 June 2027

We have one super friendly border collie who requires food and exercise Chickens require feeding 3 bedroom home in rural setting close to town (3km) Horses and sheep on property however no requirement for sitters to care for them

yackandandah, Victoria

41 Day Stay • Listed 01 June 2027

Small rural farm with one very friendly dog, three horses and a handful of chickens. Home is three bedrooms two bathrooms and two stories. Dog and chickens will need feeding.

myrtleford, Victoria

24 Day Stay • Listed 13 Nov 2026

Cat sitting and aquarium, large 3 bedroom house on 2 acres next to National Park. Irrigation Controller for garden needs to be monitored, some outdoor and indoor pot plants. Bird baths kept full and a mow of the lawn at least once during the period.

chiltern, Victoria

5 Day Stay • Listed 22 Sept 2026

Hi. I'm looking or someone who can care for an older, very sweet kelpie and 2 horses who are well handled and educated. Our dog sleeps inside and can be a bit timid at first. But she is very sweet and loves company. The two horses are currently on limited grass (for their health) and require daily feeds and general health checks. They are well educated but one is only young and still learning. For your safety, experience with horses is essential. The property is approx. 9Ha in size on t...

kiewa, Victoria

31 Day Stay • Listed 01 Oct 2026

Hi. Dates are approximate as the house is on the market. Current tenants leaving late September 2026. No pets to be minded, unless you count our native friends which are abundant. 110 acres of bush only 17 Km from central Wodonga. Close to Yackandandah and the delights of northeast Victoria. The house is empty but can be accessed for bathroom, kitchen, power and water. And you can camp inside if you want to. There is a small mature fruit tree orchard that you are welcome to access. Jobs ...

beechworth, Victoria

43 Day Stay • Listed 18 May 2027

We have an adorable, friendly Golden Retriever called Buddy, who is 10 years old and loves a walk after breakfast every day. although the walks are getting shorter. He loves his home so is happy resting our out in the garden so he takes very little looking after but he loves a fuss of course. We have 1/2 acre of garden here, and lots of pots to water, although May - June is cooler so less worry about gardens. Beechworth is a beautiful town and we are walking distance from the centre in a qui...

eldorado, Victoria

6 Day Stay • Listed 14 Aug 2026

Unfortunately our pet/house sitter arrangement fell through due to sickness just a week before we are due to leave! 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 a...

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.

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