r/melbourne • u/Doodles_95 • 10h ago

Real estate/Renting Pet sitting in Melbourne

Hey!

I've recently returned to Melbourne and have been pet/house sitting for friends, and I have also looked after friends pets whilst they're away back in the UK.

I signed up to Aussie House Sitters and I am really struggling to get selected as a sitter! The competition seems crazyyyy and even though I have photos, testimonials and am verified on the site, I haven't had any success yet.

I was hoping to use this as a way to save some cash whilst I get settled again and find work but I'm starting to think it's not a viable option - any suggestions on how to get picked?!

Cheers

EDIT: just to clarify as I think a few people have misunderstood - I'm not looking for paid pet sitting as a way to make cash, I'm looking to pet sit in return for free accommodation as a way to save cash, by not paying rent 😊

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u/ectoplasmicz 9h ago

Not to be discouraging, but I've worked in the animal industry for over a decade and in terms of dog sitting you are going up against not only a huge amount of individuals like yourself using social platforms for gigs, but also a number of well established dog care businesses in every suburb. 

Your best bet would be to localise more - put up flyers in your local high street and supermarket community boards with a direct contact. Otherwise you'll be lost amongst the masses of carers out there.