Linda Leonard
Retired
I've owned dogs all my life, I just love them ❤️ I'm a mature aged single female with 2 female Chihuahuas who are very well trained. I am neat and tidy and will look after your house and your pet.
Gosford
New sitterView profile
New South Wales
House and Pet Sitting in Newcastle
Newcastle packs a lot into a small footprint. Terraces in Cooks Hill and Hamilton with courtyard sized yards, wider blocks out through New Lambton and Wallsend, and the harbour and the ocean baths a short drive from most of it. On Sitterly, owners here post what their pets need and a sitter stays at the house while they are away, so nothing gets crated up and driven across town.
How house and pet sitting works in Newcastle
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 email-confirmed accounts. The agreement itself is between owner and sitter, which is why the steps below matter.
For Newcastle pet owners
- 1Post a listing describing your pets, their routine, your home and your travel dates. Listing is free.
- 2Browse sitter profiles and applications - each profile shows experience, availability and whether references are available.
- 3Message directly, have a call or meet-up first, and agree expectations in writing before confirming.
- 4Hand over with a clear routine, emergency contacts and your vet's details, then travel knowing your pets stay home.
For sitters in Newcastle
- 1Create a profile that shows genuine pet experience, availability and references.
- 2Browse homes and apply for sits that suit your lifestyle and transport situation.
- 3Ask questions before confirming: pets' needs, alone-time limits, cameras, house rules and costs.
- 4Care for the pets and home as agreed - accommodation is part of the exchange, never a guarantee of housing.
Trust, safety and expectations
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.
- ✓Meet or video-call before confirming any sit. Neither side should feel rushed.
- ✓Agree the details in writing: dates, pet duties, visitors, cameras, and who pays for what.
- ✓Owners should leave a written emergency plan: vet, contacts, medication and spending authority.
- ✓Reply ratings and reviews help, but references and a real conversation matter most.
Why Newcastle homeowners choose Sitterly
- ✓Cooks Hill, Islington and Hamilton are terrace and workers cottage country, where the backyard is really a courtyard and the dog's day is built around its walk. A sitter living in keeps that walk going, along Bathers Way or down to Horseshoe Beach, instead of the pet sitting inside all day.
- ✓Rosters shape this city. Shifts at the port, the hospitals and the mines out in the Hunter, plus people flying out of Williamtown for a stretch at a time. Sits here often run longer than a weekend, so it pays to work out the routine in messages first and choose the sitter you are comfortable with.
- ✓Weekends away are easy to come by from Newcastle. Down the M1 to Sydney, north to Port Stephens, or out to the Hunter Valley for someone's wedding. None of those are trips anyone wants to organise a kennel drop off and pick up around.
- ✓Greater Newcastle is more spread out than it looks. Stockton is minutes away by ferry but about half an hour by road around through Hexham, and the suburbs run south through Charlestown to the edge of Lake Macquarie. Filtering by suburb keeps your search to sitters who can genuinely get to your street.
Sitters available across New South Wales
View allNo sitters have listed in Newcastle yet, so these are sitters elsewhere in New South Wales. Message anyone whose availability and travel suits your dates.
Noah cowen
Currently traveling around Australia
Hey! We’re Noah and Mariah, both 18 and originally from Kiama on the South Coast of NSW. We’re currently travelling around Australia together and would love the opportunity to look after your home and furry friends along the way! We’ve both grown up with dogs throughout our childhoods, and Mariah also grew up caring for guinea pigs, so we’re both very comfortable around animals and absolutely love their company. We’re responsible, respectful and tidy, and we understand how important it is to know your pets and home are in safe hands. We’re more than happy to keep you updated with photos and messages while you’re away, and we’ll treat your home and pets as if they were our own!
Jamberoo
New sitterView profile
Olga Rada
I am interested in cat/ house/plant sitting in Sydney/Brisbane/ Gold Coast/ Melbourne in exchange for accommodation. Prefer somewhere nice and well connected with public transportation 🙂 I am available for long sits(min. 3 weeks). I accomplished quite some long term cat sittings in exchange for accommodation, so bring necessary experience to the table:) Happy to provide references, if needed:) So if u plan long travels and have kitties to be taken care of, I am ur girl:) I love cats and I am a stay-in cat sitter, so ur kitties stay in the comfort of their home and don’t go through any stress: I am a neat and responsible person. Would be glad to have a video call beforehand to make it a bit more personal. Feel free to DM me:)
Balmain
4 years pet careView profile
Jeff Thomas
SoloCarpenter
Hi, I'm Jeff, a carpenter based in Coffs Harbour on the NSW mid-north coast. I work on outdoor builds most weeks, so I'm in and out of houses all day and very comfortable in someone else's space. I grew up on a property with working dogs and a couple of blue-tongue lizards, so I'm at home with a wide range of pets. The Solitary Islands beaches are my morning routine.
Mid North Coast NSWNorthern Rivers+1
12 years pet careView profile
Garbo Dal
SoloPersonal Trainer
Hi, I'm Garbo, a personal trainer based in Surry Hills and a regular City2Surf runner. Active dogs are my absolute joy, the kind that need a real walk and a real run, not just a stroll around the block. I work flexible hours and have plenty of time for long pet outings around Centennial Park or down to Bondi. Reliable, fit and a clean house guest.
SydneyEastern Suburbs+1
7 years pet careView profile
French Odyssey
Retired CoupleRetired Teacher
Hi, we're a retired couple based in Eden on the NSW Sapphire Coast. I'm a retired teacher of 35 years and my partner is a recreational fisherman who knows every wharf between Tathra and Mallacoota. We love big slow walks, animals of every kind, and a quiet life by the water. We're available for longer sits up and down the south coast.
Sapphire CoastFar South Coast+2
20 years pet careView profile
Dean Ignacio
SoloUniversity Student (IT)
Hi, I'm Dean, an IT student at UTS based in Strathfield. I love travel, I love animals, and I'm always looking for a quiet sit where I can study from home and keep your pets company. Cats and small fish are my speciality. I'm easy-going, a clean houseguest, and I take photos and updates seriously so you always know your pets are doing well.
SydneyInner Sydney+1
2 years pet careView profile
Cyborg Gal
Remote WorkerGraphic 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.
MelbourneBrunswick+2
5 years pet careView profile
Pet sitting in Newcastle: common questions
How much does a pet sitter cost in Newcastle?
Nothing changes hands for the care itself. Sitterly is an exchange: a sitter stays in your Newcastle 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.
How do I find a pet sitter in Newcastle?
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.
Is it better than a kennel or cattery for pets in Newcastle?
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.
What areas of Newcastle does Sitterly cover?
Sitterly is open across Newcastle and the wider New South Wales region, including Merewether, Hamilton, Cooks Hill, New Lambton and surrounding suburbs. Availability depends on which sitters have listed near you, so it is worth checking your own suburb.
Pet sitters across Newcastle's suburbs
MerewetherHamiltonCooks HillNew LambtonMayfieldCharlestownAdamstownStockton
Before you book a sitter in Newcastle
Practical guides on what in-home pet sitting involves, what to agree in advance, and what it costs in Australia.