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House Sitter Hero

The World's Oldest & Best
House Sitting Community

Connecting homeowners with reliable, trustworthy sitters since 1993. Proudly Australian, family-owned, and the pioneers of the industry.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to one simple mission: helping homeowners find reliable sitters to care for their homes and beloved pets. We are passionate about providing a simple, smart, and secure system that saves everyone time and money. For homeowners, our service is completely free.

A Legacy of Innovation

We didn't just join the community; we helped build it.

1993

The First Agency

We launched as Australia's very first house sitting agency, pioneering a new way for homeowners to travel with peace of mind.

1996

Free for Homeowners

We innovated again, becoming the world's first FREE house sitting service for homeowners—a promise we keep to this day.

1998

Going Digital

We brought the community online by launching Australia's first dedicated house sitting website.

2001

Going Global

We expanded our vision and successfully launched the world's first international house sitting company.

2013

Reinventing Connection

We reinvented house sitting again by changing to an instant communication driven process rather than the traditional public house sitter listings.

Why We Are Different

Our system is built around two core beliefs.

1. We Are Pet-Focused

We know that house sitting is all about the pets. The main reason homeowners seek a sitter is to ensure their furry family members get the best care in their own, stress-free environment. We're "mad about pets" ourselves, and our system is designed to find people who feel the same way.

2. A Smarter, Safer System

We prioritize your time and privacy. Unlike other sites, we don't allow public browsing of sitter profiles. This prevents you from wasting time on stale profiles or unavailable sitters. Our unique system ensures you only hear from people who are actively available for your specific dates.

Why can't I just browse profiles?

It's a deliberate, experience-driven decision.

We've found that browsing profiles often makes it harder to find the right person. Experienced sitters get busy and forget to update their calendars. You could waste days contacting people who simply aren't available.

Our system flips this on its head to save you time:

  • 1

    You Post a Free Listing

    Tell us your dates, pets, and location.

  • 2

    We Notify the Sitters

    We alert everyone servicing your region.

  • 3

    You Get Applications

    Available sitters send you a private introduction.

  • 4

    You Choose

    Review profiles and pick your favorite.