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Silver (12mths)
House Sitting Preferences
  • 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)
Preferred Locations
  • SA: Adelaide, Mid North, South   TAS: ALL   VIC: ALL  

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50, Communications Technology Consultant

My name is Chris and I'm an animal lover and a dad to two beautiful (very well behaved) girls, aged 10 and 14 - also fanatical animal lovers. For them, Aussie House Sitters is a brilliant opportunity to meet and engage with pets and animals of all kinds and learn all the responsibility that comes with this. It's also a great way for them to discover new parts of Melbourne and meet new people, adding to their social awareness and education. For them and me, it's quite an adventure :)

We will all treat your home as if it was our own, and your pets like family. With me and the girls on the case, your pet or pets would not receive more love or attention anywhere!

I have a valid Working with Children Check which means I've undergone a police check so this may also give you comfort that I am a secure, reliable and safe person to have looking after your home.

I run my own company and can work remotely from any location, so I am able to stay at your home (or close to your home at a cafe or collaborative space) most week days unless I have meetings around Melbourne.

I am very tidy and clean / domesticated (I'm a qualified chef) and I spend a lot of my time working on my business and also my art. I am very focused on staying healthy and fit and while I love a good wine, I do not drink or eat excessively.

I am also a professionally qualified photographer and I will do a little photo shoot with your pets while you're away as a little thank you :) People also like to see a recent photo of their pet while they are away too, so if possible I'd send pics to you too.

My long term neighbours or any previous sits I'm sure would be very happy to give me a reference for you!

Reviews (12)
Chris went out of his way (literally) to come back from a photo shoot in regional Vic so we could meet. I would not have been comfortable leaving the pets in House and flying out sight unseen. I had no qualms in doing so once we meet and I'd showed him round the house and introduced to Rox and Seb. While I was gone Chris send some professional photos of Rox on the beach which were great and assured me all was well. On return the House was spotless, cleaner than how I left it to be honest, and ... MORE
 
TROY (Mentone VIC, Nov 2019 - 1 week)
Hi Troy, thank you so much for your positive review! Please let me know if we can help you guys out anytime in the future :) All the best, Chris
I couldn't recommend Chris highly enough. I had a last minute business trip and Chris was very responsive and accommodating. Arranging to come and meet us and our mischievous pets at short notice. After meeting Chris and his beautiful girls we had absolutely no hesitation entrusting our house and beloved pets to his care. Chris was a fabulous house sitter and is an amazing pet photographer (best photos ever!). I have already booked Chris for our upcoming family holiday and am relieved to ... MORE
 
RENEE (Eltham VIC, Feb 2020 - 1 day)
Chris was an exemplary house sitter. Not only were the dogs well looked after and stress free, Chris went the extra mile by cooking me some soup and a meal for my return home. He sent me some lovely photos of the dogs after the sit finished. The house was clean and I would have no hesitation using Chris's house sitting services again
 
JENNY (Warburton VIC, Jan 2020 - 5 days)
We were grateful that Chris could stay to keep house for us to cover a short trip. He comes as highly recommended on account of his straight-forward communication style and clear commitment to house care and to the care of animals. We were lucky to receive some very special photographs of our pets taken during his stay. We hope to welcome Chris back in the future.
 
JOHN (Brunswick West VIC, Jan 2020 - 3 days)
It was a real pleasure to return home to a clean house and happy, healthy Flash. He made the time to meet before we went away and so we knew Flash and our home would be in good hands. We would definitely use Chris to house sit again if we get another opportunity.
 
CATH (Heidelberg VIC, Dec 2019 - 1 week 6 days)
Thank you Cath, I really appreciate you taking the time to provide your review :) and I do hope we can help you again in the future. Please let me know!
Chris and his girls looked after our place as if it were their own. Our animals we well cared for and happy and contented when we arrived home. Chris left food for breakfast and the makings of dinner for us, which was helpful and kind. Chris took some lovely photos of our animals too. We'd love to have Chris and his girls sit for us again!!
 
CHRISTOBEL (Macleod VIC, Dec 2019 - 1 week 6 days)
Thank you for your kind feedback Christobel, it was our pleasure to sit for you and care for your animals. Please let us know when you may need us to help again :)
Chris and his two young daughters helped me out with a short house sit in November 2019. When I met him I was sure all would go well and it did. My house was left clean and tidy, and Pusskin was looking well, healthy and happy. I am happy to have Chris house sit again and would also recommend Chris for house sitting.
 
LYNDEL (Blackburn South VIC, Nov 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Thanks for your kind message Lyndel - we'd love to help you again :)
Chris was kind enough to sit for us and managed to successfully look after 5 8 week old kittens and a bouncy short haired border collie. His communication was excellent and all the animals are happy and content upon return, with the house in excellent order. No hesitation in recommending Chris for future sits! I'm happy to say that he successfully spotted more than one platypus and it was an added bonus that he is an excellent photographer, sending pics of our fur babies whilst we were away.
 
KIM (Viewbank VIC, Oct 2019 - 1 week 4 days)
Chris and his girls were the perfect house sitters. Without much direction at all (because I run out of time to leave any notes!) Chris kept the house tidy and the animals very happy. We even returned home to clean sheets, fresh flowers, some tasty treats and two very happy relaxed animals (1x small old dog, 1x kitten). We were always in communication and he would respond quickly and ask if unsure of things re the pets care, even sent some great photos of the pets. Wouldn't hesitate to have ... MORE
 
ROXANNE (Heidelberg West VIC, Oct 2019 - 1 week 2 days)
Hi Roxy, that is so nice of you to say, thank you :) The girls really loved staying and we'd be very happy to help you both out again. We miss Grizzley and Angus!
Chris and his two lovely young daughters watched our fur babies and home for us while we were away for a few days. We knew as soon as we met Chris that we could go away with peace of mind that all would be well. Clearly an animal lover, Sherbert took to them straight away. Chris sent us some lovely photos which was an unexpected delight. They looked after everything in our absence and we came home to happy cats and a clean home.. Highly recommend Chris and his girls, and will definitely keep ... MORE
 
KATRINA (Preston VIC, Sep 2019 - 2 days)
Hey Katrina, thank you for your kind words, I do appreciate it :) I'm glad we were able to help you both. Please let us know if you need us to help out again, cheers, Chris
Chris was a fantastic sitter at quite late notice and he was extremely reliable, kept the house tidy and was clearly very caring for the pups. He was great at communicating and even left us some supplies to come home to which was a lovely gesture. I wouldn't hesitate to have Chris sit for us again and would recommend him to anyone looking for a sitter.
 
LAUREN (Fairfield VIC, Sep 2019 - 7 days)
Chris is a lovely, kind and caring housesitter. He took great care of our 9 month old puppy and our house. He was social with our neighbours, who also really appreciated him and took our energetic Maxi to the park for walks and a play twice a day. His girls were sometimes with him and they were very sweet and love animals as well. I highly recommend Chris for any housesit. Because he works from home, he is around a lot, which is exactly what you want when someone looks after your house and/or ... MORE
 
APRIL (Fitzroy North VIC, Aug 2019 - 3 weeks)
Hi April, thank you for your kind words! The girls and I really loved staying at your apartment and hanging out with your very accommodating and friendly neighbours too. You have a really lovely community there. Hope we can catch up again soon :) Chris
 
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