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House Sitting Preferences
  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Reptile(s), Farm Animals, Horse(s)
Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in Australia

Senior Home/Pet Carer

75, Retired Academic

I (Bill) am a recently retired academic, (sociology and social history), migrating from Canada to Australia in 1970.
I am very fit and active, working out in the gym most days and going on long bike rides and hikes.
We live in our large Brisbane home, built 1886, and have often had house-sitters here so I know the process well from the home-owner's side.
I grew up on a dairy farm in Canada, and we have our own pets, so I am used to, and enjoy caring for dogs, cats and other animals.
I have house-sat for friends and via Aussie House-sitters many times and have good references.
I am a very responsible and reliable person.
Sometimes, but not always, available at short notice.

Reviews (14)
Bill did a great job and would be welcome back anytime. The house and pets were all well cared for and organising the sit was so easy. Highly recommended.
 
BRONWYN (Russell Island QLD, Apr 2021 - 1 week 4 days)
Cannot fault Bill as a superb house sitter. We also were lucky enough for Isabell to join Bill on his sit and she was wonderful too. House beautifully left and our two dogs very well kept and happy. Lots of communication and Bill has a way with words that makes reading his correspondence a pleasure.
 
KIM AND GEORGE (Palm Beach QLD, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks 1 night)
Bill and Isobell looked after Pepsi our dog, house and pot plants really well. Very reliable and friendly, with good communication before and through their stay. The house was really clean and lovely to walk in the door when we arrived home. Very easy to talk to and get to know. We were arriving extremely late at night, so they left milk and a few supplies in the fridge for us. Many thanks, and we recommend Bill and Isobell for any future housesitting they may apply for.
 
MARGARET (Malanda QLD, Sep 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
Bill was a great house sitter. Reliable, friendly, and very trustworthy. He took very good care of our cats and fish and the house was perfect when we got home. I would definitely ask Bill to come and house-sit for us again.
 
BROOKE (Westlake QLD, Jul 2023 - 5 days)
Bill and Isobel were a perfect fit for our cat. Bill made the effort to meet and chat before hand and arrive prior to my leaving. Although it was only 4 days he kept me updated. My house was clean and tidy, washing done ready for my return. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or to use again if they are available. Nippy and Liz
 
ELIZABETH (Pottsville Beach NSW, May 2023 - 4 days)
Bill was a wonderful housesitter. We got to chat on the phone before his stay and for a few hours in person before I left. He kept me updated on a daily basis with Magic, and left my place very clean and tidy. He brought all of his own bedsheets and linen. I'd recommend Bill to anyone looking for a housesitter / petsitter. Thanks, Bill!
 
KAREN (Surfers Paradise QLD, Dec 2020 - 7 days)
Thanks Bill for your care and attention of Myffy and the house and your knowledge of the local history I was unaware of!
 
NEIL (mons QLD, Jul 2020 - 1 week)
Thanks Neil. Has Miffy consented to go for walks with you? Maybe she was bored because I would not run with her?? Anyhow, if you need a house-sitter again then I'd be happy to come (if available). BTW, I forgot to tell you I had a great meeting with Bill Lavarack (local Buderim historian). ... MORE
Bill took the time to come out and meet ourselves and our dog Hope before we left for our holiday, which was very much appreciated. He was kind and gentle with our dog which was important to us. Bill left our house & pool clean, watered a few plants and cared for our fur baby really well. Thankyou so much Bill!
 
JOANNE (Pinjarra Hills QLD, Dec 2019 - 4 days)
Bill was great with communication! He updated me on the pets a couple of times too. Equipment he used was well looked after. Most importantly, when we got home, our cat and dog seemed very content and happy. Thanks heaps Bill!! You'd be welcome again.
 
REBECCA (Tweed Heads South NSW, Dec 2019 - 4 days)
Thanks Rebecca. I thoroughly enjoyed staying at your place. It was great kayaking - and I only managed a few of the possible trips. Let me know if you need a houseitter again. Bill
Bill did a fantastic job of looking after our cat Abby and our home in general. The place was left in immaculate condition and Abby was a happy cat upon our return. Very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend Bill to anyone looking for a sitter and we would be thrilled to have him sit for us again in the future.
 
MISCHA (Kings Beach QLD, Apr 2019 - 3 days)
Bill looked after our home on the Sunshine Coast for 2 weeks. He took fabulous care of our cat, garden and pool. Bill was great with communications the whole time and I felt totally relaxed and very grateful to have found him! I highly recommend Bill and I certainly hope he will house sit for me again in the future.
 
KELLY (Peregian Beach QLD, Dec 2018)
No rating Bill was an absolute pleasure to have looking after our home and cats, he was very easy to contact, and during his stay he also contacted us with his concerns about our "extremely shy cat" He came and met the cats before the stay which was so thoughtful. He left our home immaculate and even managed to wash the sheets before leaving. Thank You Bill for looking after our cats and home so beautifully.
CHARLIE (Granton TAS, Dec 2016)
No rating Bill was relaxed, friendly and a great communicator. He was very attentive to the few garden tasks we asked of him, and Masala was well looked after. He left the house looking spotless. It was a pleasure to know our home was in such good hands while we were away.
SARAH (New Town TAS, Dec 2016 - 1 week)
No rating Bill did a great job of looking after our home and three cats while we were away. We returned to find the house very clean and tidy and the cats relaxed, well fed, and content. We found Bill very trustworthy and reliable. He was direct and honest in all his communication with us and, as well as caring for our animals, did all the jobs we had asked for like watering the garden and collecting mail. Bill also sorted out a couple of minor maintenance issues that arose while we were away in a ... MORE
CELIA (Beerwah QLD, Oct 2016 - 4 days)
 
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