Pet sitters in Cairns, QLD

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Pet sitters searching near Cairns

We have 220 pet and dog sitters looking for sits near Cairns. They’re rated, reviewed and verified - and exchange pet care for new places to stay while traveling.

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See how pet sitting in Cairns works

  1. 1. Choose your plan

    Pay once a year for unlimited, in-home pet care. Sitters don't charge extra fees.

  2. 2. Create your listing

    Describe your home and pets, and add the dates you'll be away.

  3. 3. Review sitter applications

    See who applied to your listing and vet sitters before you commit.

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Keeping your home and pets safe

  • Money Back Promise

    If you can't find a sitter, we'll refund you*.

  • Home and Contents Plan

    Get cover against damage, theft and accidents*.

  • Sit Cancellation Plan

    Claim compensation if sitters cancel last minute*.

  • 24/7 Vet Advice Line

    Round-the-clock support for sitters while they're pet sitting.

  • Home And Contents Plan

    Get up to 1$ million cover* for your home and belongings.
*Terms apply. Only available on Standard and/or Premium plans.
Why we sit

Why our sitters love to pet sit

Every pet sitter in Cairns and beyond has their own story. But they all have two things in common: they love pets and travel.

98% of our sits result in a five-star review

Unlimited pet care, one annual fee

Comparing pet care costs for the year:

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Questions about pet and dog sitting

No, unlike other platforms, our sitters sit for love, not money. After paying an annual membership, no money changes hands between our members.

It’s a win-win situation. Sitters exchange their love and care for a stay in your home and the chance to make new furry friends. While pet parents can travel with peace of mind, knowing their pets are loved and cared for.
Our sitters love all kinds of homes and locations. For them, it’s less about grand accommodation and more about staying in real homes and living like a local.

They prefer cosy homes where they can embed themselves in the local community, spend time with adorable pets and make special travel memories.

So as long as your home is clean, tidy and welcoming, our sitters would love to stay.
The first thing to do is to register for free. Once you’re registered, you can explore our platform and decide which membership plan is right for you. We offer three annual memberships – Basic, Standard and Premium.

After you’ve chosen and paid for your membership, you can create your listing. This is your chance to describe your home and pets, and add the dates you’ll be away.

As soon as your listing is live, pet sitters can apply. You can browse their applications and shortlist the ones you think are right. You also have the option to invite sitters directly.

We recommend meeting face-to-face or via video call before confirming the sit to make sure it’s a good match for your home and pets.
Most pet parents confirm a sitter within a day. But this can vary depending on your location and the level of detail you’ve shared in your listing.

For extra peace of mind, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
We know arranging to have a pet sitter in your home for the first time may seem daunting. But we do everything in our power to keep all our members safe:

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We do background and/or ID checks, ask for external references and verify email addresses and phone numbers.

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After a sit, our pet parents rate and review their sitter and give honest feedback.

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You can screen sitters before you commit by meeting them face-to-face or via a video call.
Our Home and Contents Plan covers you for up to $1 million against property damage, theft and sitter accidents. This is included in our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships.

Premium Pet Parent members also benefit from our Sit Cancellation Plan that protects you in case your sitter cancels.

And lastly, our Standard and Premium Pet Parent memberships include a Money Back Promise. Which means if you don’t find a sitter within 14 days, we’ll refund you.
When you arrange a pet sitter through TrustedHousesitters, you only pay for your annual membership – no other money changes hands.

Like you, our pet sitters pay an annual fee to join our community and use our platform. They don’t get paid or charge for their services.

They do it because they love pets and travel. So in exchange for a place to stay, they’ll look after your pets and take care of your home while you’re away.

If you book a sitter who isn’t part of our community, the average cost of pet sitting in Cairns, QLD is $1.79 per hour, $71.67 per week for 40 hours or $232.92 per month for 130 hours.

Our members pet sitting in Cairns and beyond take on a variety of responsibilities while pet parents are away. Tasks include feeding, playing with pets, providing exercise, collecting mail, and naturally giving a whole lot of TLC!

Our long term Cairns pet sitters may also be able to take your pets to grooming or vet appointments, administer medication and keep the garden tidy.

Taking your pooch to dog boarding in Cairns means they’ll be uprooted from their familiar environment and likely looked after by multiple caregivers alongside other dogs they haven’t met before. 

Connecting with our members dog sitting in Cairns means 1:1 care that keeps your furry friend in the place vets agree they’re happiest - home. And unlike boarding (and many traditional pet sitting services), pet owners get unlimited access to verified sitters all year round, just for one annual membership fee. 

Yes, many of the people dog sitting in Cairns have experience looking after rescue pets, as well as pets with separation anxiety and animals who are still undergoing socialization. Be sure to read sitter reviews to find the right person to care for your furry family, and chat with potential sitters before confirming for extra peace of mind.

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