Queensland

    Pet Sitters on the Sunshine Coast

    The Sunshine Coast covers a lot of ground, from Caloundra up to Noosa and back into the hinterland around Maleny and Nambour, so it helps to find a sitter who already lives near you. Sitterly is where owners list their home and their pets, and a sitter stays in the house while the owners travel. Dogs keep their early walk before the heat, cats stay in the rooms they know. Listing is free.

    How house and pet sitting works in Sunshine Coast

    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.

    For Sunshine Coast pet owners

    1. 1Post a listing describing your pets, their routine, your home and your travel dates. Listing is free.
    2. 2Browse sitter profiles and applications — experience, availability and verification badges are shown on each profile.
    3. 3Message directly, have a call or meet-up first, and agree expectations in writing before confirming.
    4. 4Hand over with a clear routine, emergency contacts and your vet's details, then travel knowing your pets stay home.

    For sitters in Sunshine Coast

    1. 1Create a profile that shows genuine pet experience, availability and references.
    2. 2Browse homes and apply for sits that suit your lifestyle and transport situation.
    3. 3Ask questions before confirming: pets' needs, alone-time limits, cameras, house rules and costs.
    4. 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.
    • ✓Verification badges and reply ratings help, but references and a real conversation matter most.

    Why Sunshine Coast homeowners choose Sitterly

    • ✓The coast strip and the hinterland are two different jobs. Around Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland the dog walk happens on sand at sunrise, while up on the range near Maleny and Montville you are dealing with acreage, cooler nights and gates that need shutting. Search the suburb you actually live in.
    • ✓Summers here are humid and the storms build over the Blackall Range most afternoons. Someone staying in your house can move the walk to early morning, keep the aircon running for pets that wilt in the heat and get everyone inside before the weather hits.
    • ✓Paralysis ticks are part of life on this coast, especially in the bushier pockets around Buderim, Eumundi and the hinterland. You message sitters directly, so you can talk through daily tick checks, your dog's prevention routine and which vet you use before you agree to anything.
    • ✓People here travel constantly. A run down the Bruce Highway to Brisbane, a flight out of Marcoola, or two weeks away over the school holidays when the coast fills up with everyone else. An in-home sit keeps your pets in their own yard rather than boarded somewhere across the region.
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    2 pet sitters in Sunshine Coast

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    Charles Smith, pet sitter
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    Charles Smith

    Retired Couple

    Retired Marine Engineer

    Hi there, I'm Charles, a retired marine engineer up in Hervey Bay. I've kept dogs, parrots and a tank of barramundi over a long career out on the boats, so caring for animals comes naturally. I'm home most of the day, walk a few kilometres along the Esplanade every morning, and I'm comfortable with older or quieter pets who need a steady hand. Happy to help out fellow homeowners up and down the Fraser Coast.

    Sunshine CoastBrisbane+2
    18 years pet careView profile
    Jen Asiah, pet sitter
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    Jen Asiah

    Digital Nomad

    Travel Blogger

    Hi, I'm Jen, a travel blogger based in Manly. I'm between trips at the moment which makes house and pet sitting the perfect rhythm for me. I love quiet cats and small pets I can curl up with at the end of the day. Manly Beach is on my doorstep, and I'm a creative, respectful house guest who treats your home like my own.

    SydneyBrisbane+3
    8 years pet careView profile
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    Pet sitting in Sunshine Coast: common questions

    How much does a pet sitter cost in Sunshine Coast?

    Nothing changes hands for the care itself. Sitterly is an exchange: a sitter stays in your Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast?

    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 Sunshine Coast?

    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 Sunshine Coast does Sitterly cover?

    Sitterly is open across Sunshine Coast and the wider Queensland region, including Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra, Noosa Heads and surrounding suburbs. Availability depends on which sitters have listed near you, so it is worth checking your own suburb.

    Pet sitters across Sunshine Coast's suburbs

    MaroochydoreMooloolabaCaloundraNoosa HeadsBuderimCoolum BeachNambourMaleny

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