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Gold (24mths)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s), None
Preferred Locations
  • QLD: Brisbane, South Eastern   VIC: Melbourne (Bayside, East, Inner City, Mornington Peninsula, South East)  
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Karena Oldham

48, Nutritionist, Lecturer, Writer

I'm a professional person who decided 2023/24 was the time for a sea change. I've been in private practice and lecturing students in healthcare for many years and was ready to step off the 9-5 hamster wheel to initially devote time to my writing and publishing and I've now plunged into further study in the form of a PhD. I've done house-sitting in the past and absolutely loved it, so I have decided that this is the perfect time to adventure again. I prefer a quiet place, ideally close to nature or water, however, city/suburban is ok too as long as its q quiet spot, so I can have time to concentrate on the writing, study, and creative process. As much as I love the company of people, it is marvellous to have just the company of animals, or time alone, while I'm getting my thoughts together, so your pets become my new family while I'm with them, and your home will be in the very, very, best of care. I love animals of all shapes and sizes and have a cat and chickens at home (which are devotedly cared for by my son), so I'm used to always having animals around and waking early to let the chickens out to wander the backyard. I'll be on the property writing most of the time, so I'm very quiet, and your home will be looked after impeccably with the greatest of care and respect (see reviews). I'm also an avid gardener, ornamental and vegetable, so you can be sure your gardens and lawns will be perfectly cared for at all times. There's more I could say, but I'll leave it there and add I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have. Looking forward to meeting you, warmest regards, Karena

Reviews (5)
Awesome, amazing, the best person we could have hoped for, kind, thoughtful, courteous, friendly, responsible, reliable, honest, above expectations. Karena truly feels like one of our family and she comes with the highest of recommendations.
 
JO (Dromana VIC, Jun 2023 - 3 months 1 week)
Karena was the ideal sitter for us, she is conscientious and provides detailed updates when requested. Karena took great care of the house plants, veggie patches and even mowed the lawn manually on two occasions even though we had left money for sitters to use the services of our regular lawn guys. Most of all, Karena treated our home with respect and has left it spotlessly clean. Would not hesitate to recommend Karena to anybody looking to leave their home in very safe and caring hands.
 
PAUL (Hidden Valley VIC, Jan 2024 - 1 month 1 week)
I can't thank Karena enough. When I got home the place looked better than I left it! She cared for my big dog so well, took him out every day for a walk and swim, sent pictures and even bought him bones to chew on. Her communication was amazing. She mowed the lawns and took care of plants. I cant express my gratitude enough. Would have her back in a heart beat!
 
CAITLIN (Dromana VIC, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks 4 nights)
On aussiehousesitters, we were fortunate to locate Karena to look after our two large dogs and horse, as well as a considerable undercover plant collection, while we enjoyed our overseas holiday. Karena also kept us well informed including posting a cash card that "someone" forgot to take. After six weeks, we returned home to an immaculate house and very spoilt animals. We have no hesitation in recommending Karena to any house sit.
 
STEVE AND LEE (Braidwood NSW, Jul 2022)
Karena is a great house sitter. She looked after our home and garden perfectly, and spoilt our (sometimes difficult) cat. Karena kept us updated while we were away with messages and cat photos, and was very easy to communicate with. She left the house spotlessly clean and even mowed the lawn! I would not hesitate to recommend Karena to friends and family.
 
TIM (BLACK ROCK VIC, May 2022 - 2x 7 weeks)
 
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