Pet Sitting & Home Visits
Personalised drop-in care while you're working, away or need an extra hand.
From $34 · 30 min sample visit
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Serving Bayside Melbourne
Personal care by Sophie
Loving care,
right at home.
Reliable in-home visits for dogs, cats and small pets, with thoughtful care while you're at work, away or simply need an extra helping hand.
DogsCatsHome visitsHoliday care
Pet care, your way
Familiar routines. Thoughtful visits.
From holiday care to regular check-ins, every visit starts with understanding your pets, their personalities and what helps them feel settled.
Cat Sitting
Calm visits for food, fresh water, litter care and company on your cat's terms.
From $34 · 30 min sample visit
EnquireDog Home Visits
At-home check-ins for meals, toilet breaks, play and familiar routines.
From $38 · 30 min sample visit
EnquirePuppy Visits
Helpful daytime check-ins with feeding, fresh water, toilet breaks and gentle play.
From $38 · 30 min sample visit
EnquireSenior Pet Visits
Unhurried companionship and owner-provided routines for older pets at home.
Visit plan tailored to your pet
EnquireMulti-Pet Care
One considered care plan for households with different pets and routines.
Quoted by pets, tasks & duration
EnquireSample services and pricing shown for demonstration. Visit length and pricing may vary by location, number of pets and individual care requirements. Not every request can necessarily be accommodated.
Why in-home care?
Care without leaving home
For many pets, home visits offer a way to keep meals, rest and familiar surroundings part of the day while their owner is away.
Ask about in-home carePets stay in familiar surroundings
Normal routines can be maintained
A comfortable option for many cats
Works well for some multi-pet homes
No unnecessary travel for the pet
Visits shaped around individual needs
In-home care may not suit every animal or situation. We’ll talk through your pet’s needs before confirming arrangements.
Start with your situation
How can we help?
Choose what sounds most like you and we'll take you straight to the details we need.
Holiday pet care
Going away?
Keep your pets cared for in familiar surroundings while you're away. Visits can follow your confirmed routine and agreed care plan.
- Feeding & fresh water
- Toilet or litter care
- Play & companionship
- Pet-area tidying
- Owner-provided routine
- Updates where included
Optional home tasks such as bringing in mail, moving bins or basic plant watering can be discussed if offered. Home visits are not house-sitting, security patrols or overnight presence.
Enquire about holiday care
Dedicated cat sitting
Cat care in their own space
Food, fresh water, litter care, company and play where welcomed—all guided by your instructions. Some cats seek attention; others prefer a quieter presence. Both are respected.
Enquire about cat sittingAt-home check-ins
Drop-in care for dogs
Visits can include feeding, fresh water, a toilet break, play and companionship according to the agreed routine. A home visit isn't automatically a substitute for regular exercise or dog walking.
Ask about dog visitsEvery life stage
Little routines. Gentle attention.
Puppy visits
Routine check-ins, owner-directed feeding, fresh water, toilet breaks and gentle play. Follow your veterinarian's advice regarding your puppy's health, vaccinations, feeding and exercise.
Senior pet visits
Calmer visits, gentle companionship and owner-provided routines. We can observe general wellbeing during a visit, but pet sitting is not veterinary monitoring or medical care.
A familiar face, not a faceless platform.
Meet your sitter
Meet the person caring for your pets
Hi, I'm Sophie Bennett.
Inviting someone into your home and trusting them with your pets is a big decision. I take time to learn each pet's routine, personality and preferences before care begins.
I love the quiet moments that help pets settle: a familiar bowl in the usual place, a favourite game, or simply sitting nearby until a cautious cat decides to say hello. You'll know who is visiting and how we'll communicate before any care is confirmed.
Demo note: genuine insurance, pet first aid, background-check or qualification badges can be added here when supplied. None are claimed in this example.
Arrange an introductionProfessional home care
Your pets. Your home. Your trust.
Home access, travel dates and care instructions deserve a clear, respectful process—not assumptions.
Clear communication
Agreed visit schedule
Pet-specific instructions
Professional access process
Respect for your property
Updates where included
Access arrangements are discussed privately after suitability and availability are confirmed. Never send alarm codes, key locations or lockbox combinations through a general enquiry.
A clear beginning
Getting started
An enquiry opens the conversation. It does not automatically confirm availability or a booking.
01
Tell us about your pets
Share your location, dates, pets and care requirements.
02
Meet & greet
Where offered, arrange an introduction to discuss routines and access.
03
Confirm the care plan
Agree on the schedule, instructions and relevant contacts.
04
Pet care begins
Visits take place according to the confirmed arrangement.
Before care begins
Every pet has their own routine
We may discuss names, ages, feeding and water routines, toilet or litter habits, personality, favourite activities, handling preferences, pet interactions, relevant medical information, veterinarian details and an emergency contact.
Sensitive home-access details should only be collected later through an appropriate secure process.
Stay connected while you're away
Where included in your service, photo updates, a short visit summary or a message can help you know how your pets are doing. The exact update arrangement is confirmed before care.
Multi-pet households
More than one pet?
Tell us about everyone at home so we can understand the care your household needs.
DogsCatsRabbits & guinea pigsOther companion animals
Species accepted, pricing and visit requirements depend on the number and type of pets, their care routine and the visit duration.
Tell us about your petsA glimpse of the day
Comfortable pets, cared for at home
Demo gallery photography. In real use, identifiable client pets or homes should only be published with permission.
Local home visits
Pet sitting across Bayside Melbourne
A focused local area helps keep travel realistic and visit schedules dependable. No private residential address is published.
Brighton
Hampton
Sandringham
Black Rock
Beaumaris
Cheltenham
Highett
Mentone
Sample client stories
The kind of trust that matters
These fictional testimonials demonstrate placement and tone. Replace them with genuine, permissioned client feedback.
“I felt comfortable leaving Milo at home, and the updates made the whole trip easier. He was settled when we returned.”
Sample testimonial
“Sophie took time to understand both dogs and their different routines. Communication was calm and reliable.”
Sample testimonial
“Having someone familiar check in during my long workdays has been such a help. Luna is always relaxed.”
Sample testimonial
Holiday availability
Planning a trip?
Pet-care dates can fill up around busy travel periods. Tell us your dates and care requirements so availability can be checked.
Pet-sitting enquiry
Tell us about your pets
Share the essentials and this demo will prepare an email for you to send. No booking is confirmed until availability and care details are agreed.
Please don't include alarm codes, door codes, lockbox combinations, hidden key locations or detailed home-security instructions.
Emergency & veterinary information
After booking, arrangements may include an owner emergency contact, usual veterinarian, emergency clinic, relevant medical information and owner instructions. If your pet has a medical condition, medication requirement or specific emergency plan, discuss this directly before care begins.
Pet sitters do not provide veterinary care or medical advice.
Medication assistance — optional
This area is intentionally not presented as an active service. A real business can enable it only after stating exactly what it is qualified, insured and willing to provide. It should never imply veterinary expertise or unsupported medical procedures.
Questions, answered
Pet sitting FAQ
Let's make a plan
Going away? Let's talk about your pets.
Tell us about your pets, your dates and the care they need while you're away.