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  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
  • Yes
Preferred Locations
  • QLD: ALL  

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59, Retired

Hi I'm here to provide a solution to your needs and care for your pets as needed. I'm experienced with dogs, cats, birds, chooks, ducks, fish and cows. Past assignments have all been successfully completed with happy animals and owners. I will update u with pictures and local news, eg, rain.

A non smoker and clean living, energetic friendly person, who will care for your home and pets as if they were my own. No wild parties etc haha... Happy pets, happy owners.

I will follow your instructions about your home and pets. On longer stays I volunteer at the local op shops etc.

I'm a Cairns local helping locals, a member of Tablelands and Cairns bush walking clubs. Have own 4WD campervan.

Regards Michael Jacobus

Reference KATHARINA (Please contact us for their phone number)
ARTHUR (Please contact us for their phone number.

house sit reference Janice and John
25 Feb 19

REFERENCE:- MICHAEL JACOBUS

JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 23, 2019.

To Whom It May Concern.

Michael completed a housesit for us at Mena Creek, North Queensland, 21 January - 23 February, 2019.

We have a 30acre property, 20 head of Cows and Calves, 2 Swiss Sheppard Dogs and about 15 chickens.

Michael was responsible in making sure that all the animals were cared for, that was the main responsibility of the housesit.

The dogs needed to be walked each day on the property.

Chickens feed and watered and eggs collected each day.

Cows and calves, needed to be watered and moved around the paddocks. As we have a small acreage the importance of moving the cows and calves around the paddocks was the most important job, especially during January/February as this is usually our wet season.

Michael was very capable of doing all the animal care that we required. He was very good with the dogs, and the cows and calves were no problem for him.

Michael lived in our house, which he kept neat and tidy.

Michael also mowed our lawn, collected mail and was very good at staying in touch with us by email.

I would have Michael come back to housesit at any time, he is very capable and obliging, and the dogs liked him.

Any further information about Michael, please do not hesitate to contact me:- Janice, Mena Creek. Qld 4871

house sit reference Holli
27 Nov 18
Michael was very polite and respectful of my home, my birds were cared for perfectly and they didn't seem stressed. He left my house in a good condition when I came back. I had to come back earlier due to some issues and he had no problems in leaving immediately.
I would recommend to friends.
Thanks Michael Holli HYAM

Just completed a 35 day house sit for Lesley and Rileycat in Malanda, 9 Oct - 14 Nov 2018, they are happy to be referees for me, please call them,


House Sitting Reference :-
We can highly recommend Michael as a trustworthy and reliable House sitter.
He recently looked after our house, two dogs and cockatiels for two weeks while we were way on holiday.
During that time he kept in contact with us and sent us pictures and videos from our dogs.
Upon arrival back home the dogs and cockatiels were very happy and content. Michael provided them with lots of different chewing toys to keep them entertained.
The house was kept immaculate clean and Michael even added a personal touch by leaving a lovely flower arrangement behind.
We are happy to be contacted for reference purposes and we wish Michael many more house sitting opportunities.

Kind regards, Katharina and Rob Port Douglas
NB:- Looked after again at start of August 2018

House Sitting Reference:-

We were happy to have Michael looking after our house and animals for a second time this year from the 3rd to the 7th of Aug 2018.
It took a lot of stress off us knowing to have a reliable person looking after our dogs and made our holiday experience more enjoyable right from the start.
Michael again did a fantastic job, the dogs and cockatiels were happy and content on our return. Michael provided them with chewing toys such as coconut and bones-all a dog could ask for.
The house was left clean and tidy, plus Michaels personal touch of flower arrangement which was greatly appreciated.
We can thoroughly recommend Michael as a trustworthy House sitter and would like to pass on the recommendation. We can be contacted for any further information.
Kind regards, Katharina and Rob

N.B. house sitting above again, 3rd time, in DEC 2018

Michael housesat for us for a third time over the Christmas period from 14th to the 28th of Dec 2018.

We could go on a stress free holiday knowing that Michael is a trustworthy person who'd look after our pets and house in a responsible way.

He was also very open and accommodating towards a sudden change in our planning as we had a family visitor staying at our house for the first week of his stay. Apparently they both got on well and enjoyed the company.

We are happy to be contacted by phone for further information.

Kind regards, Katharina & Rob
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House Sitter Reference
Arthur Tue, 13 Nov, 2018

Michael, Apologies for the delay, it has been full on and we are not the most frequent users of the web. I trust the below is satisfactory
Michael looked after our farm recently, while we were in Perth. Cows, poultry, cat and our cattle dog (she fretted for Michael for a week after) were all well treated. Cattle required checking for water daily.
We are happy to recommend Michael for house sitting assignments.
Regards Arthur
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Jan 2019 10 days
Michael was great! He was very accommodating and he sent us photos of our cats frequently. We returned to a lovely tidy house and happy kitties. Thanks so much Michael, would love to have you again. Natalie and Don

Reviews (9)
Michael has looked after our animals and home again and we are very happy with everything. All pets were happy and the house spotless. Would recommend Michael!!!
 
LISA (Bayview Heights QLD, Nov 2021 - 5 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Michael looked after our Pets and Home very well. Thanks so much!!!
 
KAREN AND MARK (Bayveiw Heights QLD, Dec 2022 - 1 week 4 days)
Michael was amazing and helpful! He was quick to respond to my initial request for a sitter and was always prompt when we met. We where away for 4 weeks and not once did we worry about our house or 4 animals. He sent pics of them to us for reassurance. When we returned home our house was very clean and tidy and our animals, although excited to see us where settled and content. Thank you Michael for a wonderful job and for caring for our home. I highly recommend him! We would use ... MORE
 
LAURA (Edmonton QLD, Dec 2021 - 4 weeks)
I didn't have much hope finding a house sitter for our dogs and a garden at current strange times but Michael came to the rescue and took a good care of our pets and plants. Highly recommended!
 
SVETLANA (Gordonvale QLD, Oct 2021 - 8 days)
Michael is always a good housesitter and the place, and pets, are as good as we left. Thanks Michael!
 
BARBARA (Bentley Park QLD, Jun 2021 - 3 days - 1 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Thanks Michael you've done a great job and we appreciate it.
 
LISA (Bayview Heights QLD, May 2021 - 4 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Michael was fantastic. Everything was easy and communication was excellent. We had to have a bit of flexibility with dates and times and Michael made it all work out effortlessly. Thanks Michael. We hope to have you back again sometime in the year.
 
LESLIE (Cairns QLD, Jan 2020 - 1 week 1 day)
Michael took care of all the important things - our cat, the chooks, the garden and the house. Everything was in good order and he left the house clean and tidy.
 
BARBARA (Bentley Park QLD, Oct 2019 - 3 days - 2 of 2 endorsements from this owner )
Michael was great! He was very accommodating and he sent us photos of our cats frequently. We returned to a lovely tidy house and happy kitties. Thanks so much Michael, would love to have you again.
 
NATALIE (White Rock QLD, Jan 2019 - 1 week 4 days)
 
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