I used to own acreage in southeast Queensland. Can operate light farm machinery such as ride-on mower, chainsaw and line trimmer.
Light animal care such as feeding and watering is fine. Vet visits OK - but homeowner must make their own arrangements for vet payments.
Commercial or high volume livestock will attract a fee.
I’m QLD registered and on the road fulltime. I have a current police clearance (issued by QPS), and first Aid/CPR training. Also vaccinated for CV19 and 'flu.
I'm from a health background (psychology and public health). Recently completed a short course on herbal medicine and interested in horticulture. Also trained in animal reiki. Like cooking, writing, a prolific reader, craft and puzzles. A longtime member of Animals Australia. Born and raised in the outback. Do occasional work online.
Just a 4WD (SUV) for off-road parking. I’m outdoorsy and travel with an ebike/mountain bike.
Use of wifi is preferred but I do have mobile data if not available.
Calm. Quiet. Non smoker. Security conscious. Fine with watering and gardening and mail collection. Will potter in your vege/herb garden during my stay and replace veges that I use with seasonal seedlings. Water conscious. Also a former rural acreage owner.
Long term volunteer at a Queensland animal (cat) shelter.
Exceptionally clean and neat. Light footprint and respectful of your stuff.
Experienced in the care of cats, dogs, horses and poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs and other critters. I’ll stick to your pet's diet! More than happy to care for elderly pets, give medication, and do vet visits - please organise an account with the vet in advance.
Minimum one week housesits 'tho longer stays preferred - particularly over the xmas and new year period.
Please message me... Happy to chat on mobi or via Zoom. Also can arrive the night before you leave for most sits... that gives me time to chat, get acquainted with pets, and you can show me around the property. Printed notes and emergency contacts are also helpful.
2024 AVAILABILITY - Actively seeking WA sits over the late autumn to early spring period.
Not currently taking bookings for commercial animal operations such as dog breeders and egg production.
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Reviews (21)
I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my home and cherished garden to Annie, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the get-go, her communication was excellent, keeping me updated with comprehensive details that put my mind at ease while I was away.
Upon my return, the mini greenhouse was flourishing with parsley, basil, and lettuce and my chickens were healthy and happy.
I am incredibly grateful for Annie’s exceptional service and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a ... MOREI recently had the pleasure of entrusting my home and cherished garden to Annie, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the get-go, her communication was excellent, keeping me updated with comprehensive details that put my mind at ease while I was away.
Upon my return, the mini greenhouse was flourishing with parsley, basil, and lettuce and my chickens were healthy and happy.
I am incredibly grateful for Annie’s exceptional service and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy and conscientious house sitter. Thank you for everything!
My pets love Annie, she looks after them like her own. She communicates on a very regular basis sending photos and letting me know how the pets are going. She buys fresh food for the pets and is happy to feed the wildlife in our area as well.
Our house is always immaculate when we return.
We always want to have Annie back when we go away.
LAURIE (Karalee QLD, Mar 2024 - 2 weeks - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Annie did a fantastic job at Bimbadgen. The dogs were well cared for, the plants flourished and the frequent communication was appreciated. We returned to a very clean house and a delicious dinner.
We would welcome Annie back anytime & thoroughly recommended her.
GARY (Attunga/ Near Tamworth NSW, Feb 2024 - 2 weeks 2 nights)
Everything you read in reviews about Annie is true. She really is the perfect house sitter. She's reliable, communicates very well, cared for my cat and garden and left the house in a perfectly clean state. She even left me some marigolds for my garden which was just lovely. I would happily have Annie come and housesit for me again.
NICOLE (Ballarat East VIC, Feb 2024 - 1 week)
Annie is a lovely lady who took exceptional care of our house and cat Sox. She even dropped us off at the bus stop, planted some herbs for us and left us with pizza dough to use on our return. 10/10!
MANOLA (Leongatha VIC, Jan 2024 - 1 week 6 nights)
Annie was wonderful. My cat, Della, is very timid and takes time to come around to newcomers. Annie was able to establish a lovely relationship with her quickly. She sent photos regularly to ease my mind that Della was well-cared for and feeling loved in my absence. She provided stimulation and wonderful care of Della as well as maintaining my house to a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending Annie. Thank you Annie :).
I’m happy to give Annie a five star rating. Her communication re my cats was great. She sent photos regularly and they clearly loved her.
Annie also cooked lovely food and left frozen samples for me when I returned.
I would be happy to have her back anytime.
All the best for your new house stay.
Many thanks,
Kerry Maxwell
KERRY (Mclaren Vale SA, Apr 2023 - Four weeks)
Annie, was a wonderful house sitter.
We arrived home from our holidays to very happy and contented fur babies.
I would recommend Annie, she’s caring and lovely.
I hope one day she’ll come and house sit again.
JULIE (Longford VIC, Mar 2023 - 1 week 5 days)
Annie is amazing! She arrived at a very difficult time when I had to say goodbye to one my little dogs which was so stressful. She was not only a support for house sitting but also for me. As a result I left a week later than planned and Annie was great company and help.
She has a green thumb and has terrific gardening knowledge and skills and kept my garden alive during excessive heat whilst I was away. The animals were all well cared for, especially the two cats who absolutely loved ... MOREAnnie is amazing! She arrived at a very difficult time when I had to say goodbye to one my little dogs which was so stressful. She was not only a support for house sitting but also for me. As a result I left a week later than planned and Annie was great company and help.
She has a green thumb and has terrific gardening knowledge and skills and kept my garden alive during excessive heat whilst I was away. The animals were all well cared for, especially the two cats who absolutely loved her, but all were happy and safe on my return.
The house was spotlessly clean and tidy on my return and I could not have asked for more.
I do hope Annie will return one day even for a visit.
Many thanks for all your help Annie.
ANNIE (Scone NSW, Feb 2023 - 2 weeks)
We loved having Annie looking after our animals& our home.Our animal's also loved her looking after them too.Would certainly have Annie back to sit for us again.
Loved having Annie looking after our precious furry ones and household.
The pets were cared for though they were her own, even had to do a vet one for Gypsy - she is ok now.
Cats were well pampered. Great communication and went the extra mile when our internet was shut down.
Communication was excellent and regular, including photos of the pets.
The house was immaculate condition when we got home - better than when we left.
Would love to have Annie to care for our lot anytime.
... MORELoved having Annie looking after our precious furry ones and household.
The pets were cared for though they were her own, even had to do a vet one for Gypsy - she is ok now.
Cats were well pampered. Great communication and went the extra mile when our internet was shut down.
Communication was excellent and regular, including photos of the pets.
The house was immaculate condition when we got home - better than when we left.
Would love to have Annie to care for our lot anytime.
Thank you
LAURIE (Karalee QLD, Oct 2022 - 1 month 1 week - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Annie had to hand over to other housesitters and this went very smoothly and successfully. Thanks Annie you did a fabulous job! Hopefully you can come back.
Annie , was wonderful. House was well cared for and good communication during the sit . Thank you very much Rod, Peta and Bailey
PETA (Chinchilla QLD, Jul 2022 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Annie was lovely ... cared for my little man and house perfectly.
Very professional in relation to query of Mr T and any health or issues due to his age. Felt very comfortable he was safe in her hands. Many thanks again Annie
MARGARET (Mcdowall QLD, Jul 2022 - 1 week)
Annie is clearly a highly professional and caring house sitter. Annie communicated very well making us feel feel comfortable before we left and while we were away. Our cat, Harry, was outmost relaxed and happy when we returned. The house was just as we left it with the addition of lovely presents for Harry, us as well as the wildlife. We would like Annie to look after our property and Harry again for our upcoming stays away.
TRUDY (Pullenvale QLD, Jun 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Annie was a very good 'fit' for us as a Housesitter. Daisy certainly took to her very quickly and it is true she is a smoocher! She kept the gardens and greenhouse well watered and left our house immaculately. I would certainly recommend Annie for any potential housesitting assignments and guarantee that you would be well satisfied with her minding.
PETER (Taromeo/Blackbutt QLD, May 2022 - 3 weeks)
Thank you for kindly looking after my cat Belle and minding my home with short notice.
Annie regularly sent updates and photos of Belle, plus, she took Belle to the vet for me for much needed medication.
Thanks Annie for being a great sitter
DAVID (Boonah QLD, May 2022 - 6 days)
Annie housesat for us recently and was excellent - we arrived home to a spotless house and very happy pets (dogs, cat and chooks). She also kept in touch while we were away which was very reassuring. I would highly recommend Annie if you are looking at a house sitter - she is quick to respond to queries and maintains good communication throughout.
RUTH (Bridgewater SA, Apr 2022 - 1 week)
Lovely lady nothing too much to do. House spotless. Garden watered and alive. Lovely to come home to a cared property. Thank you Annie:-D
HELEN (Perlubie SA, Feb 2022 - 1 month 3 weeks)
Annie did a 3 week house sit for me recently. She was easy and pleasant to communicate with and responded to any communications promptly. She immediately bonded with my 2 cats and was attuned to their quirks and different personalities. She looked after my house with care and was happy to water the plants and attend to any other requests happily. My house was clean and tidy and the cats happy, healthy and content when I returned home. I enjoyed my break knowing that Annie was giving my cats ... MOREAnnie did a 3 week house sit for me recently. She was easy and pleasant to communicate with and responded to any communications promptly. She immediately bonded with my 2 cats and was attuned to their quirks and different personalities. She looked after my house with care and was happy to water the plants and attend to any other requests happily. My house was clean and tidy and the cats happy, healthy and content when I returned home. I enjoyed my break knowing that Annie was giving my cats lots of love and attention.
LEANNE (Flora Hill VIC, Jan 2022 - 1 week 6 days)
Annie was our first house sitter and she was great. A very positive experience. Our pets were very well cared for. The house was spotless and our garden was really well tended to. She kept in touch with us and always responded quickly when we contacted her. And when our return was delayed she was really helpful with making new arrangements.
TREVOR (Daylesford VIC, Dec 2021 - 1 month)
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I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my home and cherished garden to Annie, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the get-go, her communication was excellent, keeping me updated with comprehensive details that put my mind at ease while I was away.
Upon my return, the mini greenhouse was flourishing with parsley, basil, and lettuce and my chickens were healthy and happy.
I am incredibly grateful for Annie’s exceptional service and highly recommend her to anyone seeking a ... MORE
We loved having Annie looking after our animals& our home.Our animal's also loved her looking after them too.Would certainly have Annie back to sit for us again.
