House sit Parkville

14-Dec-2026 – 08-Jan-2027

| 26 Days stay

Responsiveness

Assignment Requirements

We have an old cat , Dobby (16) and a young dog, Lami (short for Lamington) who is 2.5 years old. Dobby just needs feeding, and keeping the litter box clean. He needs this as it is difficult for him to go out into the outdoor box now. Lami is a Staffordshire Terrier cross with Kelpie (we think). She is high energy, but very loving, and sociable with other dogs and humans. She loves the cat, and constantly grooms him, which he tolerates to a certain extent. But they are very good company for each other. We live very close to Royal Park, and walk Lami once or twice a day here, where she is well known. Lami is used to having us around a lot, as we are retired. This would suit someone who loves animals, maybe working from home, or is not out for too long during the day.

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Parkville Melbourne, Victoria

Suburb Insights

Settling into Parkville offers a quiet, academic rhythm that suits a slow-paced house sitting routine. Morning walks often begin with a stroll through the sprawling lawns of the Royal Parklands, where wide paths provide ample space for long, sniffing excursions with a resident dog. This greenery acts as a natural buffer from the city, allowing you to settle into a calm home-base life centered around garden views and leafy streets. Local afternoons tend to drift toward the nearby cafe strips on Brunswick Street or the quiet corners of the University precinct. You might find yourself grabbing a coffee before heading to the Queen Victoria Market for fresh supplies, or simply enjoying the stillness of a residential street that feels worlds away from the central business district. The proximity to major tram lines means Melbourne is accessible, yet most days are defined by the gentle pace of neighborhood walks and the simple comfort of a well-tended home.