About

Seeking cat/plant/house sitter for around five weeks from mid March to late April 2026.

We’re seeking a responsible, clean, tidy and mature person/couple to house, plant and cat sit. Must love and be experienced with cats, and experienced with medicating cats.

We are looking for someone who can show our cats the similar love and care we give them, especially as one is 17 years old and requires medication. We are quite house and garden proud and would also like someone who will treat our home in the same way. Our garden is fairly low maintenance, but the plants on the deck may need a drink, and the watering system in the garden may need turning on and off (especially for the veggies/herbs), if the weather is warm. 

Our home is in Briar Hill (a green belt in north – north-east Melbourne, in between Greensborough, Eltham and Montmorency), on a lovely green, leafy street and in a safe, comfortable neighbourhood. 

It’s a large two-storey detached house on its own block, with four bedrooms, an office (and another desk space in the spare room), three bathrooms, three living spaces and a dining area (open plan kitchen, dining, family area). There are amazing views of the area and Dandenongs in the distance from our deck. It’s a great space to sit and watch the sunrise/sunset with a cup of tea/coffee/wine/beer. If you’re lucky, cockatoos, king parrots, grass parrots, rosellas, lorikeets and magpies will join you (be sure to cover your food if you pop inside)! 

The house is about a 30 minute drive to the Yarra Valley (think wineries, cheeses, mountains, walks etc) and a 40 minute train trip to the city. It’s a 15-20 minute walk to the station (choice of Montmorency or Greensborough) or you can catch a bus that leaves from the end of our street, which will drop you at the station, shops and cinema in 5 minutes. There are farmers markets nearby on most weekends, lovely cafes in Montmorency and Eltham, and walking and cycling tracks close by.

You would have access to free internet and other services (water, gas, electricity).

Our two cats are very loving and house trained, and quite independent (not lap cats but enjoy a pat). 

Indi is a 17.5-year-old tortoiseshell. She used to be really adventurous, but now prefers to spend her time napping in the office or our oldest daughter's bed. She'll occasionally go outside for short periods during the day, but mostly hangs out indoors now. She's independent and affectionate (not really a lap cat, though she’ll sit next to you). She needs two to three medicines each day, so you need to be experienced in medicating cats. Given her age and sore hips, she can be cranky but is more bark (growl) than bite (or scratch). Indi must be inside at night, and is about 95% indoor during the day now anyway. She likes a chat.

Sunni is a four-year-old tabby. She’s extremely timid, but if you sit quietly and move slowly, she will sit with you for an ear scratch. She's affectionate once she knows you, but is not a lap cat and doesn't like being picked up. She’s a rescue cat/stray, so is very insecure. She is well mannered and gentle, and barely meows/is very quiet. Sunni is strictly indoor only.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Thank you.

Pets & farm animals

Two cats (see description)

House Tasks

Feed and care for cats, plants (indoor and outdoor as required) and house, collect mail.