Alison
Your home and pets cared for, so you can enjoy a carefree time away!
My experience
10+ years
During my pet-sitting journey I have cared successfully for dogs, cats, rodents, horses, sheep, goats, reptiles, birds and fish in Australia, Europe, and the UK. At the beginning of my travels I spent a fortnight volunteer dog-walking at a…
Reviews (22)

Alison is utterly competent and independent, able to take planning hiccups in stride, accustomed to all kinds of circumstances, events, language contexts…

Alison was very reliable and independent, took care of all the pets and was affectionate and funny. The house was tidy, we agreed on a schedule that was…

Alison was very caring with the pets and the house. I totally recommend her.

Alison was clean, tidy, and washed and put away her sheets. Mishka seemed to be very happy with her I got pictures of Mishka being played with, which was…

It was lovely to meet Alison and welcome her to our home to care for Milo. She kept in touch with us throughout, took Milo on some great walks and left the…
References (3)
Fiona
Alison looked after Fiona’s pets & home
I would happily recommend Alison as a house and pet sitter as she is honest as the day is long, very respectful of others belongings and privacy, and a true animal lover. Alison is also very capable of dealing with minor issues should they arise and extremely self-sufficient.
Trustworthy
Animal-lover
Friendly
Reference from Alison’s friend
07 April 2023
About Alison
Hello, I’m Alison. I’m a recently retired languages teacher, a widow with three grown up sons. Normally resident on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, I'm currently on my travels! I love to walk, on my own or with companions, whether two-…
Why I want to house sit
I’d love to spend my retirement discovering different parts of the world, and spending time with the people – and animals! – of a community is one of the best ways to do this. I look for Airbnbs that are spare rooms in people’s houses…