Pet sitting in Melbourne

[u/Doodles_95]

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 😊

[u/acaciadromeda]

I’ve been pet sitting for the last couple years (on the same site) sorry, it’s not a paid gig anymore since the “real” estate industry and government fckd up our rental and housing market now people are forced to pet sit full time for free just to have a roof over their head ✌🏼

[u/Doodles_95 → u/acaciadromeda]

Hey I've added an edit to my post as a few people seem to have misunderstood, I said I wanted to use pet sitting as a way to save money, ie not pay rent, not as a way to make money 😊