Melbourne is home to one of Australia's most active pet-loving communities, and Sitterly makes it easy to find a local sitter who'll treat your pets like family. From Fitzroy and Brunswick to St Kilda and Richmond, our sitters live across Melbourne's inner suburbs and beyond. Post your listing free and browse applications from local sitters.
House and pet sitting on Sitterly is a two-way exchange. The sitter stays in the owner's home and cares for the pets — feeding, walks, company and the normal routine. In return, the owner provides the stay. No money changes hands for the care itself, which keeps the focus on the right match rather than the lowest price. Pets stay in the place they know, with their own bed, backyard and smells, instead of a kennel.
Sitterly's role is the connection: listings, profiles, direct messaging and optional verification badges. The agreement itself is between owner and sitter, which is why the steps below matter.
Most problems in house sitting come from unspoken assumptions, not bad intent. The fix is the same on both sides: talk first, agree in writing, and plan for the unexpected.
Art Curator
Hi, I'm Nic, an art curator based in Fitzroy North. My partner and I have a 4-year-old Cavoodle of our own, so we're very confident with dogs of any temperament, and we love cats too. We host a lot at home, walk through Edinburgh Gardens daily and have a real soft spot for senior animals. Reliable, warm, and great with shy pets.
Barista
Hi, I'm Mina, a Box Hill-based barista who loves to travel between shifts. I'm new-ish to pet sitting but I grew up with two house cats and have always been the friend everyone trusts to feed their pets when they're away. I prefer quieter sits with one cat or two and I'm easy to reach for daily updates.
Nursing Student
Hi, I'm Mellow, a nursing student at Vic Uni in Footscray. I've grown up around cats and a beautiful tropical fish tank that my dad has had for decades, so I'm very confident with both. I'm calm, very studious and around the home most evenings. The Footscray markets and Maribyrnong River walks are my favourite local spots.
Graphic Designer
Hi, I'm a Melbourne-based graphic designer living in Brunswick. I work from home most days, which means your pets get an attentive house guest who's around. I grew up with cats and have always shared my home with them. Sydney Road is on my doorstep for coffee runs, and I love an evening stroll through Princes Park. Calm, creative and very tidy.
Veterinary Nurse
Hi, I'm Amy, a vet nurse working in inner-Sydney clinics for the past 9 years. I've handled pretty much every species you can think of, from anxious rescue dogs to elderly diabetic cats and the occasional pet rabbit. I live near King Street in Newtown and love a long pet walk through Camperdown Park. Pets are my whole world and your home will be in safe, careful hands.
Nothing changes hands for the care itself. Sitterly is an exchange: a sitter stays in your Melbourne home and looks after your pets, and in return they have a place to stay. Listing your home is free and there are no booking fees or commissions during our growth phase. Owners still cover their own pet costs such as food and vet care.
Post a listing describing your pets, their routine, your home and your dates, then browse sitter profiles and applications. You message applicants directly, talk or meet before anything is confirmed, and choose who you are comfortable handing your keys to.
It depends on the animal. In-home sitting keeps pets in their own house with their normal routine, beds and yard, which suits pets that find boarding stressful or that have medication and feeding routines. Boarding can be the better option for pets that need constant supervision or that cannot be left alone for the times you are away.
Sitterly is open across Melbourne and the wider Victoria region, including Fitzroy, Brunswick, St Kilda, Richmond and surrounding suburbs. Availability depends on which sitters have listed near you, so it is worth checking your own suburb.
