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Hugh & Nadine

Hughie & Nadine

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About us

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34, Marketing

34, Marketing

Half Tasmanian, half New Yorker, 100% responsible, caring, and animal-loving couple.

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As a couple, we're excited to be starting our next chapter together. We're exploring communities across Australia to find the place we'll eventually call home, so every house sit is an opportunity to experience a neighborhood as locals. We travel slowly, settle into a routine, and genuinely care for

We’re Hugh (34, Hobart, TAS) and Nadine (34, New York, NY), partners looking to discover living in Australia while giving your pets the love and attention they need to soften the blow of their favorite humans being away. We're early risers with a healthy, low-key lifestyle, so you'll often find us at home enjoying a quiet evening with your pets rather than out late. We know your pets are family because ours are too (see the photos!), and we'll care for them with the same love, patience, and ... Read moreWe’re Hugh (34, Hobart, TAS) and Nadine (34, New York, NY), partners looking to discover living in Australia while giving your pets the love and attention they need to soften the blow of their favorite humans being away. We're early risers with a healthy, low-key lifestyle, so you'll often find us at home enjoying a quiet evening with your pets rather than out late. We know your pets are family because ours are too (see the photos!), and we'll care for them with the same love, patience, and attention we give our own.

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Pet care

While we're new to this platform, we're certainly not new to caring for animals. Hugh has grown up with dogs and has spent his entire life around them, while Nadine has years of experience fostering rescue dogs alongside caring for her own beloved furry friend, Patsy. Between us, we've looked after ... Read moreWhile we're new to this platform, we're certainly not new to caring for animals. Hugh has grown up with dogs and has spent his entire life around them, while Nadine has years of experience fostering rescue dogs alongside caring for her own beloved furry friend, Patsy. Between us, we've looked after dogs with all kinds of personalities, energy levels, and routines, and we understand that every animal is unique. We know how important it is to provide consistency, patience, affection, and plenty of playtime, so your pets feel safe, happy, and loved while you're away.

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CatsCats
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BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
ReptilesReptiles

Trust

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diagnosisAbout our references

We're happy to provide references for both house sitting and pet care. We know that trust is ... Read moreWe're happy to provide references for both house sitting and pet care. We know that trust is everything when having someone in your home and caring for your pets, but we're confident our references will give you the same peace of mind we hope you'll feel after getting to know us.

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Availability

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 14 Aug - 2 Sep | 13-25 Sep

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months

where_to_votePreferred locations

NSW: Central Coast, Hunter Valley (Newcastle), North Coast (Northern Rivers, Tweed Coast), South Coast (South Coast, Wollongong & Illawarra)   QLD: South Eastern (Gold Coast & Hinterland, Sunshine Coast)   TAS: Tasmania (Hobart)   VIC: Geelong, Melbourne (East, Inner City, Mornington Peninsula, South East)  

travelTravel plans

We are open to many locations up and down the east coast of australia, as we are looking for a place to settle. Pet sitting, for us is a great way for us to really feel for a place, while also being able to help you look after and care for your beloved pets while you are away.

Peace of Mind

Happy you!

With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.

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