We cover a small area of the beautiful North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne at Springthorpe Village Macleod, Greswell Grange Estate and Lancaster Gate area South of Bundoora, including the very immediate surrounds of these two locations, part of Watsonia and Heidelberg Heights North.

To keep service personal and high quality we do not usually stray out of our small area of service. However, small dogs from more distant areas of Melbourne may be cared for at 'Hershey's Homestay' - see the Homestay page on this website for more details and photos.

We care for animals for many different reasons, some listed below:

• Full or part time professionals with busy jobs but who love owning a pet 
• The elderly who have a pet for love and companionship
• The physically disabled or physically challeged for whom a long walk might be too much
• Busy Mums and Dads with small children or new babies
• Those who have recently sustained an injury or have undergone or are undergoing a surgical procedure ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Pet holiday care is ideal for anyone who owns a pet that doesn't enjoy change or new surroundings.
• Animals are happier in familiar surroundings. 
• Pet holiday care is ideal for anyone who owns multi animals that cost a large amount to board at a kennel or cattery
• Pet holiday care is ideal for those who don't want to return from a long tiring journey and have to travel to pick up their beloved pet. Your pet is there waiting to greet you, happy and settled at home!
• Pet holiday care is ideal for anyone who feels it's too much to ask neighbours to care for their pets
• In the case of dogs it can be advantageous to have a dog remain at your property for security reasons
• For all pets it is advantageous to have someone visit and check your property twice or more daily whilst you are away. If we notice anything suspicious or unusual it will be checked out right away 

We encourage responsible pet ownership and don't think anyone should be denied the joy of owning a pet. Sometimes you just need a little bit of extra help, and that's where 'Hershey's Friends' can step in.....

NB: Service required at a location over 4km from the 'Hershey's Friends' office in Springthorpe will be subject to mileage charges and will be considered on a case by case basis.

 ANZ Petsit (www.anzpetsit.com) states the follwoing resons for using a petsitter:

Why use a Professional Pet Sitter?

Advantages for the pet owner include:

• Your pets are much happier in their own loving home environment
• Home security is increased as there is a daily visit by a professional pet sitter
• Your pet eats it's own food and there is no disruption to it's diet
• Family members or neighbours don't need to be called upon to feed the animals
• Your pets receive one on one attention while you are away
  

 

• Risk of contracting a disease or parasite infestation
  is eliminated
• If the animals suffer from travel sickness, this is also
  eliminated
• The pet stays in their own familiar home environment,
  sleep in their own bed and eats it's own food.
• In-home pet care is the stress free alternative for your pets
• It's fun for your pet to have a professional pet sitter
  visit daily!