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House sit Tootgarook

08-Jun-2019 – 23-Aug-2019
77 Days stay
Responsiveness
Looking up at the house from the driveway
There are neighbours close by on either side
View from the front on the house
View from the front of the house looking out onto garden and Tea Trees
Bedroom where you will be sleeping on QB with heater in room

Assignment Requirements

We require someone to look after our home, collect mail and feed our friendly cat Felix.

Pet Care

Property & Location

Position Location

General suburb location shown for privacy. Exact address is provided to sitters by the homeowner.

Position Closed

Sorry, this assignment has been filled and is no longer accepting applications.

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About the Area

Tootgarook Melbourne, Victoria
Suburb Insights
Tootgarook offers a quiet bay-side rhythm, a gentle pace ideal for settling into a new routine looking after someone’s home and pets. Mornings often begin with locals and their dogs strolling along the foreshore track, where the calm Port Phillip Bay water laps against the sand. It’s a peaceful spot for your charge’s morning exercise, allowing you to observe the subtle shifts in the bay's light. The streets here are generally sleepy, perfect for a relaxed walk with a leash-trained companion, or simply enjoying the quietude from a backyard. Later in the day, consider exploring the quieter sections of the foreshore towards the Rye border, where small pockets of native bushland meet the sand. You might encounter a few friendly faces enjoying the sunshine, or a fellow pet owner for a brief chat. For everyday provisions, a few local shops dot the main road, making errands straightforward without the bustle of larger towns. Picking up a paper or some fresh milk feels like a step back in time, reflecting Tootgarook's unhurried nature. Evenings settle in gently. The soft bay breeze often carries the scent of salt, creating a pleasant backdrop as you prepare dinner in your temporary home. Taking the dog out for a final twilight wander along a quiet street before bed reinforces the sense of calm. Tootgarook feels less like a destination and more like a collection of peaceful homes, where neighbourly nods are common, making it easy to feel a part of the local fabric during your stay.