House sitting
$80 / night, fromJodie stays overnight at your place. Meals, walks, medication and cuddles, plus the bins, the plants and the mail.
- Overnight stay in your home
- Dog walking included
- Daily photo updates
- 10% off stays of 10+ nights
Pet sitting in Melbourne’s inner north-west. Home is where they stay.
Jodie is the local pet sitter who looks after your dog or cat in their own home, on their own routine, and sends you photos every day you’re away. No kennel, no strange smells, no settling-in week.
- 5.0 on Google
- Police checked & insured
- 7 days a week
Today’s updatesLive
An example of the updates you receive
Always in your home
Pets never leave their own bed, yard or routine. Jodie comes to them.
Photo updates
Regular photos and notes while you’re away, so you know how your pet is going.
Police checked & insured
Public liability insured. Keys kept confidential, home locked up properly, first aid basics covered.
Free meet & greet first
No booking is confirmed until your pet has met Jodie and approved.
Services
Pet sitting services, all at your place
Overnight house sitting for longer trips, drop-in home visits for independent pets, and dog walking for dogs who need to burn it off. All around Essendon and Melbourne’s inner north-west.
Home visits
$35 / visit, fromA drop-in for pets who are happy at home but need feeding, a clean litter tray, fresh water and some company.
- Food, water and clean-up
- Play time and cuddles
- Photo updates
- Perfect for cats and older dogs
Dog walking
$35 / walkThirty minutes around the local neighbourhood, one-on-one, on a secure lead and harness. Off-lead only with your written okay.
- 30-minute solo walk
- Secure lead and harness
- Around the local neighbourhood
- 5% off packs of 10+ walks
Home vs kennel
Why staying home beats boarding
Dogs with separation anxiety and cats who hate the car do best when nothing about their day changes except who opens the fridge.
Ask Jodie about your pet| Boarding kennel | With Jodie at home | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they sleep | A kennel run, often shared | Their own bed |
| Routine | The kennel’s timetable | Yours, down to the treat after dinner |
| Other animals | Dozens, and some of them bark all night | Only the ones who already live there |
| Updates | A call if something goes wrong | Regular photos and notes |
| Your house | Sits empty | Mail in, bins out, plants watered, lights on |
How it works
From first message to first walk
1
Send an enquiry
Tell Jodie about your pet, your dates and anything they need, from medication to the one toy they won’t sleep without.
2
Meet & greet at yours
Complimentary, and always before a booking is confirmed. Your pet gets the final say.
3
Care begins
Jodie follows your routine to the letter and sends photos as she goes. You come home to a settled pet and a lived-in house.
Service area
Pet sitting within 5 km of Essendon
Jodie pet sits in Essendon and the surrounding suburbs. Keeping it local is how she stays reliable. Short drives between visits mean she is never late for dinner, and she knows every park in the area.
Hi, I’m Jodie
Meet your sitter
One sitter. Your pet always knows who is coming.
“It never feels like work. Every pet has their own personality, and I love getting to know them.”
Jodie grew up surrounded by pets, and spending time with animals is still what brings her the most joy. With Pooch N Pounce, the person who meets your pet is the person who turns up every single time.
Playtime, long walks, or simply being there so they feel safe. She looks after your furry family members with the same attention she gives her own, and she would love to hear from you.
Reviews
What Melbourne pet parents say
We’ve been lucky enough to have Jodie look after our beloved pup several times now, and each time have been so impressed with the service! … Jodie provides regular photo updates throughout the day, and is very communicative via text throughout the whole process.
ECEliza McLoughlin CrispGoogle review
Jodie is an amazing pet-sitter! You can see the love she share with the pets when you see their happy tails.
AMAna MontesGoogle review
I can’t thank Jodie at Pooch n Pounce enough for the wonderful care she gave my dog, Ginger! From the very beginning, she was warm, professional, and genuinely caring. … I received regular updates and photos, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away.
JBJoshua BartlettGoogle review
Pricing
Pet sitting prices, no surprises
Public holidays add a small surcharge, and longer bookings earn a discount.
Walks included
House sitting
From
$80 per night
Overnight care in your home, dog walking included, with the bins, plants and mail looked after too.
Home visits
From
$35 per visit
Feeding, fresh water, litter and clean-up, plus playtime and cuddles while you are out.
Dog walking
Flat rate
$35 per walk
A 30-minute walk around the local neighbourhood, one dog at a time.
Stays of 10 nights or more10% off
Packs of 10 walks or more5% off
Public holidays, per service+ $20
Prices in Australian dollars. Prices depend on the service, time and number of pets, so see the full pricing or ask Jodie for a quote.
Questions
Things pet parents ask first
Anything else? Send Jodie a message and she will get back to you.
All FAQsDoes my pet ever leave home?
No. Every service happens in your home or on your dog’s usual walking routes. Jodie never takes pets back to her place.
How much does a pet sitter cost?
With Jodie, house sitting starts from $80 a night, home visits from $35, and a 30-minute dog walk is $35. Public holidays add $20 per service. Stays of 10 nights or more get 10% off, and packs of 10 or more walks get 5% off.
What happens at the meet and greet?
Jodie visits your home, meets your pet, and walks through their routine, feeding, medication and where everything lives. It is complimentary and it happens before any booking is confirmed.
Can you give medication?
Yes. Tablets, drops and other routine medication are given exactly as you instruct, and noted in your daily update.
Will my dog be walked with other dogs?
Walks are usually one-on-one on a secure lead and harness. Social walks happen only with well-matched, friendly dogs, and off-lead time only with your written okay.
How are my keys and details handled?
Keys are kept confidential and your home is locked up properly after every visit. Jodie is police checked.
Give your pet the comfort of home while you’re away.
Tell Jodie about your furry family member and she will arrange a free meet and greet at your place.
Book a free meet & greet
or email
jodieh1@outlook.com.au