About

We are looking for a caring sitter(s) experienced with looking after a little menagerie of furry friends. We have a 4.1 acre property at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula, with a clean, comfy, smoke free 4 b/r home. Gas ducted heating, fire place and aircon.
Property has a sand menage, stables with 2 horses (gentle clydesdale and a sweet mini), inground pool and outdoor entertaining areas with large dam and lots of open space.

We require a sitter to feed and care for our pets - 3 dogs (black lab is an indoor dog and 2 outdoor dogs that are a beagle and bloodhound). We have 3 chilled cats, a lovebird in a cage, friendly ducks in a large pen with their own pool and the 2 horses. Feeding only takes about 20-30 minutes in the morning (7.30am) and the same again in the late afternoon (about 4.30ish). Cats need a few nibbles during the day and their kitty litter needs a scoop out. Sitters have the days to themselves!

Located 10 minutes to the beach for a swim (Port Phillip Bay), 25 minutes to the surf beach (Point Leo), close to shops, cinemas, cafe's, restaurants and world class golf courses.

Our folks live in a second, separate home on the property and can help out a little if required but won't get in your way at all. Our 19 yr old daughter will pop in here and there whilst at university and can help with anything that pops up, otherwise the sitters will have full use of the home and property including staying in the master bedroom.

Ideally we'd like the sitters to arrive the day before we leave (our advertised dates cover this) so we can walk you through the routine, show you the feeds etc which will make it a simple process for you.

Horses need to be moved a short distance of 20metres from the stables to paddocks on a lead each day, so ideally we are looking for someone who feels confident doing that (we can show you what to do) and won't be intimidated. Horses are sweet and easy going.

Recent references preferred.

* house also available August 1st - 29th 2026.

Pets & farm animals

We require a sitter to feed and care for 3 dogs (black lab is an indoor dog and 2 outdoor dogs that are a beagle and bloodhound). We have 3 chilled cats, a lovebird in a cage, 8 duckies in a large pen with their own pool and the 2 horses. Feeding only takes about 20-30 minutes in the morning (7.30am) and the same again in the late afternoon (about 4.30ish). Cats need a few nibbles during the day and their kitty litter needs a scoop out.

House Tasks

No particular tasks required, really just want someone to ensure the animals are fed, watered and ok in our absence.