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House Sitting Preferences
  • 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 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)
  • Egg farm, sheep, cattle.

Preferred Locations
  • VIC: Melbourne, South Western Victoria  

A Very Trusted House Sitter

61, Ex Retailer, World traveller

59, Retailer

14 years and counting!!Experienced Aussie pet and house carer seeking Housesits: from Nov 2023 in Australia until mid-May 2024. Otherwise in Europe...

Hi,

I have done heaps of house minding in East coast Australia, the UK, and Europe. I work part-time according to house sit duties, most likely no work this year.

I have used other websites but most of my sits have been repeats hence not many reviews here.

I no longer have my dear DD border collie with me and would love to care for your animals.

cheers Bruce

I am a single father of two adult children and since 2011 I have been doing the endless summer between Europe UK and Australia.

I am not a big tourist and would prefer to take the dogs for walks and just LIVE in an area caring for pets. I have made this my lifestyle and been an active house sitter well before these sites were around.

Clean tidy and quiet.
I have done this pet /house minding at home in Australia for many years 14+ so far
Lots of repeat families want me to care for their homes and pets and I have wonderful references because of those house sits.

I would prefer to take care of a house and some pets and get to know an area than travel to tourist destinations
At home, I had horses, chickens, fish, rabbits, cats, and dogs.

I have cared for chickens fish dogs cats horses birds, farms and gardens in Australia, geckos in Switzerland and a 90yr old tortoise in Hertfordshire, heritage-listed homes, working farms, corn flake-eating sheep in France, 17 Cavoodles at the same time, 1600 chickens with a Maremma and a snail named Gary...let me add to this list.
As a homeowner, I am used to caring for a property and dealing with any issues as they arise.

regards Bruce

Barbara H

Bruce has minded our house garden and dog five times now for blocks of three months and for weekends. He is a treasure..keeps house very tidy, looks after the garden doing lots of watering because of our hot summers, and gives us back our dog much better trained than when he arrives. We book him up well ahead as he is the best sitter we can get. I can absolutely recommend him.Barbara


Trish Boyd

We have always found Bruce to be honest and reliable
He has been our house and dog sitter on many occasions, both for short periods and long
Our dog loves him, which in itself is a good recommendation
We have no hesitation in recommending Bruce for a house sitting/dog minding position


Deb Colley-Allerton

Bruce has house sat for us on many occasions over a 10 year period including caring and exercising our 3 dogs and driving our vehicles. We have found him very reliable, organised and very neat and tidy. We highly recommend him to others.


Andy Potts

Had an excellent house sit recently whilst away on holidays for a week. Bruce kept in contact and both dogs were in good spirits when we got back. The house was clean and tidy also which was nice when we arrived in the early hours (bed was stripped too!). Well recommended :)

Ilsa Hawtin

Bruce looked after our house and dogs for a week this April (2014). Such an easygoing and friendly person, a real pleasure to meet. He made arrangements to arrive the evening before we left - very helpful as we had early flights to catch. Then carefully read through our notes on the house as soon as he was here.
Bruce sent us updates on the dogs - we'd said he didn't need to, but it was really nice to see photos while we were away. There is no doubt the dogs had a wonderful week with him, and Bruce was confident but gentle in handling our slightly boisterous terrier.
All great in the house when we got back - Bruce had even washed all his bedding, which we certainly hadn't expected. This was our first time using a house sitter, and we'll definitely be doing the same again.

Wendy Matthews

I would have no hesitation in recommending Bruce for house and pet sitting. He recently looked after our 5 month old border collie puppy. As soon as Bruce arrived at the house I knew I had the right person for the job and went away to our daughter's wedding in France knowing I would not need to worry about the dog as she had been left in very capable hands.

Deborah Cang

Bruce helped us out at very short notice, was cool, calm and collected - and very nice. It should have been strange leaving our home and dog in the hands of a stranger, but we had no qualms with him at all. I'd definitely use him again.

Reviews (16)
Bruce was wonderful, he took amazing care of our home and fur baby. Would highly recommend Bruce
 
KYLIE (MACLEOD VIC, Mar 2021 - 4 days)
Highly recommend. We went overseas for 4 weeks and it was the first time leaving our 15-month dog with a sitter, and we were initially a bit nervous. But right away Bruce was easy going, friendly, and confident. He took our boy Franklin on lots of adventures with him and sent through regular updates. We came home to a happy and healthy dog who had clearly bonded with Bruce. The house was also well taken care of, and Bruce even gave us a lift to and from the airport! We wouldn’t hesitate to use ... MORE
 
AMY (Kyneton VIC, Mar 2023 - 4 weeks)
Bruce was great. He looked after our many pets while we were away and gave us updates too. He also stripped the bed and washed the sheets. Thanks Bruce. Recommended to anyone looking for someone to look after their animals.
 
STEPHANIE (Mia Mia VIC, Jan 2023 - 6 days)
Bruce was teally easy to communicate with before and during the sit. He gave great updates and our dogs were well looked after. Would happily recommend and use again.
 
KIRI (Eltham North VIC, Nov 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Bruce was awesome!!! He house sat for us at short notice, and did an amazing job. Alby and George were looked after, with Alby taken to the dog park and out for coffee. The house was clean and tidy upon return and Alby wanted to get into Bruce's car and go for another adventure!! He sent pictures throughout the stay. If you have Bruce you can be assured your pets will be well looked after and you can relax on your holiday.
 
EDDY (Epsom VIC, Apr 2021 - 4 days)
Bruce looked after our house for 5 days . We returned to a neat and clean house . Our dog was well looked after as well. Thank you Bruce .
 
SHARON (Echuca VIC, Feb 2021 - 4 days)
Bruce did a wonderful job. It's not easy to leave a farm but we were able to get away and enjoy our holiday. I will book him again.
 
AMANDA (Portland NSW, Feb 2021 - 1 week)
Bruce was a delight to have as our house sitter! Our 2 chihuahuas are quite temperamental and territorial so we are picky with our Housesitter's as they are not everyone's piece of cake. We always feel uneasy about leaving our fur babies, but as soon as we hit the road after meeting Bruce and leaving home, we both commented to each other how we felt confident and relaxed leaving our dogs and home in Bruce's care. And we weren't disappointed. We received regular updates while we were away ... MORE
 
EMMA (Marsden Park NSW, Jan 2021 - 5 nights)
Very happy with Bruce.arrived on time..took my dogs out daily in his car.and big long walks.nothing was too much trouble..even went out of his way.to deliver presant to my grandson .on way to next house sit..would definitely recommend Bruce to care for your animals.and house...
 
HEATHER (Bemboka NSW, Jan 2021 - 7 days)
Bruce was a super duper house sitter. His communication was on point and his easy going, fun loving personality meant that we felt very comfortable to have him at our home. He and his gentle dog, DD, took amazing care of our beloved dog Lily. Lily is a picky soul, not liking some men and dogs and taking time to warm up, but she absolutely loved Bruce and DD from the minute she saw them, we were so surprised! Bruce also cared for our seven noisy chickens who were as happy and content as ... MORE
 
COURTNEY (Tuggerawong NSW, Dec 2020 - 1 week 2 days)
Bruce came to housesit for us, and pet sit our ageing Border Collie and our 10 week old kitten, at the very last minute. He communicated well with us, before and during his stay. Bruce arrived with his ageing Border Collie and both dogs got along famously. He looked after both dogs outdoors, and our kitten strictly indoors. He took the dogs for many walks and for outings. When we arrived home, our home was clean and tidy and our pets were happy, and according to Bruce, everything went ... MORE
 
JULIE (North Turramurra NSW, Dec 2020 - 3 days)
Bruce took care of our boder collie Simba for a month while we travelled overseas. Simba was young ( 9 months old) . Hence we wanted someone who would not take care of Simba but also keep us updated about his well being . Bruce had a 10 Year old border collie which gave us confidence that he would be well aware of the energy levels that Border collie dogs have and the attention they require especially towards their walks . Bruce did not disappoint us at all . He took great care of Simba ... MORE
 
AAMOD (Clayton South VIC, Jan 2020 - One month)
No rating Bruce and Jilly house sat for us for 11 days. After meeting them we had every confidence in their ability to take care of everything for us while we were away. We returned to find a happy and well fed rabbit and cat and well watered gardens. We have no hesitation recommending them to others.
BRONWYN (ST LEONARDS VIC, Feb 2017 - 1 week 4 days)
No rating I have absolutely no qualms about recommending Bruce and Jilly as house/pet sitters. They cared for my dog Flynn as if he was their own, giving me regular updates on the adventures they had together. Flynn obviously had a ball whilst staying with Bruce and Jilly, which made me feel so much better about leaving him. The house was clean and tidy when I returned, with the beds stripped and sheets/towels washed. Thanks so much Bruce and Jilly. I really appreciated all your help.
DEE (Quakers Hill NSW, Apr 2016 - 3 days)
No rating Bruce and DD, what can i say to thank them enough for looking after my family and home. Bruce was an excellent choice, especially when it was at the last minute and we were going for a month. The pets loved them, the house appreciated their care and we loved the updates and photos Bruce sent whilst we were away. We would recommend Bruce and DD for any pet or house sit, they were just perfect. Thank you thank you Bruce and DD.
BRAD AND JULIE (Edithvale VIC, Dec 2015 - 4 weeks)
No rating Hi Bruce, I can't thank you enough for looking after our dog Lilly and our house while we were away for Xmas Holidays. Bruce kept us updated on how Lilly was while we were away by sending us photos and text messages. We came home yesterday to a lovely clean house. I highly recommended Bruce and will be in contact again when we are away next. Thanks Lana, Phil and Lilly!
LANA ROBERTS (Fairfield VIC, Dec 2015 - 2 weeks 4 days)
 
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