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Madison & Lou

We're a creative, animal-adoring couple from Melbourne, Australia!

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Our experience

10+ years

Anyone who has an animal companion, and not just a ‘pet’, knows they are not dissimilar to humans—they have entire personalities, with their own set of needs, preferences, and quirks. We've experienced it all—from those who are mature and

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  • Matilda

    cocker spaniel

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  • Blondie

    borzoi

    Cared for

  • Tui

    german shorthaired pointer

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  • Soap

    french bulldog

    Cared for

  • Otis

    whippet

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  • Obie

    burmese

    Cared for

  • Percy

    tonkinese

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  • Mumbles

    rescue cat

    Cared for

  • Sammy

    rescue cat

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  • Dwight

    american shorthair

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Reviews (21)

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Angela

I couldn't have asked for better house-sitters than Madison and Lou. It was the first time I had left my dog with anyone other than family, so it was

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City of London, United Kingdom · 06 May - 04 Jun 2025
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Gwera & Dagna

Madison and Lou should be the official ambassadors of Trusted Housesitters. Our puppy Chico got treated as a member of their family: perceived, cared for

  • dog
London, United Kingdom · 30 Apr - 06 May 2025
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Freya

***** 5 stars all the way ***** Came home to a very happy puppy & a clean house Madison & Lou were excellent communicators, sending me updates and photos of

  • dog
Burley, United Kingdom · 21 Apr - 30 Apr 2025
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Claudia

The dream sitters! Second time here looking after our lurcher Nelson and our house. The best experience you could possibly have with a sitter, Maddison and

  • dog
London, United Kingdom · 05 Apr - 21 Apr 2025
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Paul

Madison and Lou were absolutely lovely, took wonderful care of Konami, super communicative and all round great. Would not hesitate to recommend them and

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Brighton, United Kingdom · 22 Mar - 03 Apr 2025

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Stephanie

Madison & Lou looked after Stephanie’s pets & home

Madison is an amazing house and pet sitter! She took care of my dog Soap like he was her own. Super reliable, and she even sent me cute pics to keep me in the loop. If you need someone chill and responsible, Madison's your go-to. Highly recommend her – she's the real deal!

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06 December 2023

About Madison & Lou

Hi! We are Madison and Lou, a long-term couple (15 years), currently enjoying some long-term slow travelling. Back at home in Melbourne, we run a creative Design, Strategy and Art Direction practice together. Being in a creative field

Madison

Age32OccupationDesigner/Art DirectorLives inLondon, United Kingdom
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Lou

Age32OccupationWriter/Strategist

Why we want to house sit

During our travels, pet sitting has become a non-negotiable. The joy that little friends bring to the journey (and their warm and inspiring, well lived-in homes) cannot be found at a hotel or airbnb. Nor can the human relationships we’re

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