The Rural Sitter- Pet, Property & Equine.

10/08/2026

Comfort buddies 💕
✨Peggy & Spider Gwen✨

09/08/2026

🐾 POV I'm searching for the perfect pet sitter... 💻

Hmm... let's see...

✔️ Must come and live at my house so I don't have to leave my comfy bed.

✔️ Must take me for walkies and let me stop every 3 metres to sniff absolutely everything.

✔️ Must stick to my routine... because dinner is at 5:01 pm, not 5:02.

✔️ Must know which toy is MINE... and absolutely not let that bloody poodle touch it.

✔️ Must hang out with me during the day, tell me I'm handsome and pretend not to notice when I bark at absolutely nothing.

✔️ Must not smell weird.

✔️ Mustn't get scared when I do my big "intruder" bark... I'm just protecting the kingdom, obviously.

✔️ Must appreciate the occasional 8:47 pm zoomies around the lounge room.

✔️ Must tuck me into bed like Mum does... blanket optional, forehead kisses preferred.
..

🐶 WAIT! I FOUND THEM!

👉 www.theruralsitter.com

Looks like Mum can finally go on holiday... and I can stay exactly where I belong.

Now... if you'll excuse me, I have a poodle to keep away from my squeaky crocodile. 😒🐩

09/08/2026

⛽ Fuel Price Update | Travel Surcharge Adjustment

Like many Australians, we've been feeling the impact of rising fuel prices. This morning, diesel reached $2.62 per litre**, making travel to our clients across regional Australia significantly more expensive.

As a result, we will be increasing our travel surcharge to $1.60 per kilometre**, effective immediately.

This travel rate will continue to be reviewed and adjusted in line with fuel prices to ensure it fairly reflects the cost of travelling to and from our clients' properties.

We understand the financial pressure these ongoing increases are placing on families and businesses alike. As a small Australian business servicing rural and remote communities, we simply cannot absorb these rising fuel costs ourselves and, regrettably, must reflect them within our pricing structure.

Please know this is not a decision we've made lightly.
Our goal has always been to keep our pricing fair, transparent and sustainable while continuing to deliver the high standard of care our clients know and trust.

To everyone who continues to support our small business despite these challenges—THANK YOU.
Your trust allows us to keep travelling the back roads, caring for your animals, protecting your properties and supporting rural communities across Australia.

We truly appreciate every booking, every referral and every kind word.
💕🐴🐶🌾

09/08/2026

More than a pet sitting business—creating a new standard of rural care while improving animal welfare, supporting mental wellbeing and helping regional Australians reclaim the freedom to step away from their properties with complete peace of mind.

09/08/2026

Simple Sunday with this 10/10 💕

09/08/2026

🐾 Tamworth Pet Owners — We've Got You Covered! 🏡🐶🐱

Going away? Working long hours? Need someone you can genuinely trust with your pets?

The Rural Sitter – Pet, Property & Equine is now accepting bookings across Tamworth and surrounding districts.

We provide professional, personalised in-home care for pets of all shapes and sizes, allowing them to stay happy and relaxed in the comfort of their own home.

Our services include:

🐶 Dog sitting & companionship
🐱 Cat care & litter maintenance
🐰 Rabbits, birds, reptiles & small animals
🐴 Horses & hobby farms
🐔 Poultry & livestock care
🏡 Property security checks
💊 Medication administration
📸 Daily photo and video updates
🚶 Dog walking & enrichment sessions
🌿 Mail collection, bins & plant watering

Whether you're away for a weekend, a holiday or a work trip, we'll tailor a care plan to suit your pets and your routine.

Why choose The Rural Sitter?

✔ Experienced, insured and carefully vetted rural sitters
✔ No kennels or catteries—your pets stay where they're happiest
✔ Honest communication and personalised service
✔ Complimentary meet-and-greet before your booking (where available)
✔ Trusted by families across regional Australia

Because to us, we're not just feeding pets—we're caring for members of your family.

📅 Bookings are filling quickly, especially during school holidays and long weekends, so we recommend booking early.

📩 Contact us today for an obligation-free quote and discover why more Tamworth pet owners are choosing The Rural Sitter – Pet, Property & Equine.

Professional care. Rural values. Complete peace of mind. 🩷🐾🌾

More than a pet sitting business—creating a new standard of rural care while improving animal welfare, supporting mental wellbeing and helping regional Australians reclaim the freedom to step away from their properties with complete peace of mind.

08/08/2026

The Rural Sitter is proud to be a SteedEQ Founding Provider ✨

What a great initiative for our equine community Steed EQ! We are excited to build with you 💕

08/08/2026

✨ HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY! ✨ 🐈 🐈‍⬛

Yes, today is International Cat Day — a day to celebrate our feline friends, raise awareness for their welfare, and generally acknowledge the fact that cats have been running the household all along. 😂

Cats may be independent, mysterious and occasionally convinced that your freshly folded laundry is actually their bed… but they are also loving, loyal, hilarious little characters who bring so much joy into our homes. ❤️

Today, give your feline overlord an extra pat, a special treat and perhaps a little recognition for the important role they play in keeping us humans appropriately humble😂.

Happy International Cat Day to all the magnificent, mischievous, majestic and mildly judgmental cats out there! 🐾❤️

07/08/2026

Raising the Standard | Equine Welfare 🐴

At The Rural Sitter, we believe exceptional equine care is about so much more than feeding horses.

It's about noticing the subtle things—the horse that's a little quieter than usual, the rug that's slipped overnight, the first signs of colic, a loose shoe, an injury, or a change in behaviour that only an experienced horse person would recognise.

Every booking is an opportunity to provide knowledgeable, compassionate care while giving owners complete peace of mind.

We're proud to be raising the standard of equine welfare, one booking at a time—because every horse deserves experienced hands, every owner deserves confidence, and every detail matters.