Buderim, Sunshine Coast – Queensland – Australia – November 2026
At Buderim on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Rufous is one very special dog with an adorably affectionate personality. Rufous…
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So, you love your pets...
and also love to travel?
But, how do you ensure your home is secure and your pets are happy and safe whilst you are away?
- It can be very worrying when deciding what the best option is.
- You know you want the best for your pets and to ensure they’ll be happy and safe.
- You also understand that expensive boarding kennels and catteries are not ideal!
Delighted owners at the conclusion of a recent housesitting assignment with Experienced Pet Sitter, Anthony Cottrell and two very happy, healthy puppies.
So, as you are no doubt aware, leaving your beloved pets in a strange environment with other animals at a boarding kennel or cattery is not only expensive but fraught with many real concerns and potential risks.
A kennel environment may lead to a change in your pet’s feeding and toileting routines. Plus, you certainly don’t wish for your pets to be subjected to the many health risks that exist as a result of mixing with unfamiliar animals that have unknown medical and vaccination histories.
Is getting a House-Sitter a good option?
Many pet lovers today have discovered the benefits of enlisting the help of an experienced, trained and trusted house sitter as the perfect solution.
Yes, this very popular option will ensure you’ll find your pets happy and healthy when you return home. Enlisting the services of a qualified house-sitter will also take the stress away and provide you with total peace of mind that your home remains under professional supervision so you can relax in the knowledge that everything is safe and secure so you can truly enjoy your time away.
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Enjoy the benefits of one of the World's most experienced pet and house sitters.
Your pets get to enjoy their normal exercise routine whilst you’re away
- Pets are happier and experience less stress at home.
- Diet and exercise routines are uninterrupted.
- Travel trauma for both owner and pet is eliminated.
- Pet’s exposure to illness is minimized.
- Untrained or unwilling friends/family/neighbours need not be called.
- In-home professional pet care provides added peace of mind.
It is not surprising that house sitting is booming world-wide, and has become the number one most sought after solution. The biggest attraction is that house-sitting provides mutual benefits for pet owners, pet sitters and, importantly, the pets.
Happy Pet Owners returning home to happy, healthy pets
A fully experienced house-sitter is by far the most cost effective solution to pet care.
How do you find
the "perfect" house sitter for your needs?
In selecting the “perfect” house and pet sitter for your requirements there are a number of options and popular websites that you can visit for some great information. However, here are a few helpful tips that you should consider:
Anthony Cottrell – Experienced Dog Carer and International House Sitter
Importantly, you should always be sure to check any prospective sitter’s experience. How long have they been house sitting for? Do they possess expertise in pet and animal care? Is their priority to care for your pets or simply is their goal to take an inexpensive holiday?
Secondly, you should definitely seek reviews from other pet owners from the sitter’s recent assignments. Be sure to thoroughly read what other pet owners have said about their experience with that sitter.
Doing your homework will provide you with great feedback and peace of mind. By taking these steps, you will be able to make an informed decision and know if have found a genuine and dedicated professional and a caring person in whom you can confidently trust to look after your home and pets.
One thing for sure is, when you’ve found the perfect sitter, your pets will love their company and much prefer staying in the comfort and familiar surroundings and smells of their very own home.
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Featured House and Pet Sitter
Meet Anthony Cottrell
With more than 100 assignments World Wide, Anthony Cottrell has a passion for photography and pets.
He is Internationally recognised as a highly sought after “5 STAR” rated House and Pet Sitter and has been awarded a “LIFETIME MEMBER STATUS” of Trusted House Sitters.
It’s vast experience, love of animals and utmost professionalism in his dedication to the welfare of pets and optimum care and respect for people’s homes that has lead Anthony Cottrell to be known as one of the very best.
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You are most likely on this site to find the perfect house and pet sitter.
Whether you are a lover of dogs, cats, horses, chickens, geese or all of the above….
No matter where you are in the World… France, United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada or United States…
Regardless if you have a small country cottage, a luxury apartment or are looking for an experienced care-taker for a multi-million dollar estate … you would certainly not be disappointed if you were fortunate enough to secure his services.
It’s all about peace of mind and the best possible time away when you know that your pets and home is in the care of Anthony’s expert attention. You only have to read through his ever growing list of glowing testimonials and reviews from pet owners all over the globe to understand why Anthony is one of the most highly regarded and totally reliable, 5 Star House and Pet Sitters.
From luxury mansions to beach cottages, discover why so many pet lovers trust the security of their homes and welfare of their beloved pets to the experience of Anthony Cottrell
Bertie enjoying his own familiar garden whilst his human parents are overseas.
One Happy Dog!
Regular walks and loads of company whilst my owner is away..
Added home security… another benefit of enlisting a professional house sitter.
Anthony’s Recent Assignments
see a timeline and photos of recent house sits, the pets and the locations
More pet owners are discovering the services of professional house and pet sitters and taking advantage of the many benefits that in-home experienced pet care provides.
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House Sitting On Location with Anthony
View clips of Anthony’s recent House Sitting Assignments
Executive House and Pet Sitting – South of France 6:28
Mougins in the foothills close to Monaco and Nice
Premium House Sitting with Anthony Cottrell 8:45
Shropshire United Kingdom
Escape to the Country – Norwich UK 3:55
The Benefits of a Trusted House Sitter – Mallnitz- Austria 6:28
This is a story of a pet owner at the commencement of a holiday to celebrate her Birthday.
It was a privilege to be a part of this story as a special gift is unwrapped….
Hunter Valley Wine Region – Australia 4:52
Meet Badger and another wonderful House Sitting Experience
Cat Sitting – Edinburgh, Scotland 5:15