Routine
Meals and fresh water
Food is served according to your written directions. We check water bowls and refresh them during the visit.
Include feeding in a visit
In-home pet enrichment
Enrichment Visits Without Leaving Home
Some pets cope with boarding. Many settle better when the familiar smells, favourite resting spots and daily routine stay in place.
Zauber K9 offers in-home pet enrichment in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Visits can include feeding, fresh water, play and a photo update.
Home feels familiar.
Activity
Puzzles, scent games and play
We choose suitable food puzzles or scent activities, then offer interactive play that fits your pet's energy and comfort.
Explore activity sessionsConnection
Company without pressure
Sociable pets get engaged attention. A shy pet can have quiet company and space, without being coaxed into contact.
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Food areas, litter and accidents
We tidy the feeding area, attend to litter trays and clean up accidents within the agreed visit instructions.
Talk through your routineCommunication
A photo update after each visit
You'll receive a photo and a brief note about the visit, including meals, water, enrichment and anything that needs your attention.
Ask about visit updatesBy prior agreement
Medication from clear instructions
Medication can be given only when timing, dose and method are confirmed in writing before the booking.
See the care protocol
Care where they live
Travellers, Holiday Homes and Long Work Days
Keep familiar surroundings part of the plan. Visits can be arranged for trips away, longer shifts or a dog who needs a daytime break.
One household can include dogs and cats on the same visit, with each pet's instructions noted separately. Short and steady is often best.
- Frequent travel with set dates
- Pets staying at your holiday home
- A midday visit during a long shift
- Dog and cat care together
Based at 14 Earimil Drive, Melbourne, Victoria 3930. Nearby Mornington Peninsula visits can be discussed when you enquire.
Agreed before the first visit
Medication, Access and Clear Instructions
We confirm the practical details with you before care begins. Nothing is left to guesswork.
Written medication directions
Provide the dose, timing and method. We follow only the instructions you have confirmed in advance; veterinary diagnosis and treatment aren't part of a visit.
Documented home access
Key collection, return and any alarm instructions are agreed and recorded before the first booking. Access details are handled securely.
Emergency contacts on file
We ask for your preferred contact and veterinary details so the next step is clear if a pet seems unwell.
Care for different temperaments
Cats, Small Pets and Shy Companions
Cats can follow scent trails, work at food puzzles or choose gentle play. If a cat prefers distance, we respect it and observe rather than force contact.
Small pets are checked for food, water, bedding and general condition. We’ll tell you if an animal is unusually quiet, withdrawn or off its food.
Quiet observation counts.
Updates you can act on
A photo and clear visit note help you see how your pet is settling while you're away.
Ask about cat enrichment visits
Before you book
In-Home Visit Questions
Here are the details owners usually want settled first.
How many visits a day does my pet need?
It depends on your pet's routine, age, health and time alone. Tell us their usual schedule and we can discuss a visit plan; dogs and cats may need different arrangements.
Do we meet before the first booking?
Yes. We arrange a meet-and-greet to learn your pet's routine, check the home instructions and confirm whether the visit plan is a good fit.
How are keys collected and returned?
We agree the handover method with you in advance and document the arrangement. Key and alarm details are handled securely.
What if my pet seems unwell?
We contact you using the agreed emergency details and follow the next steps you have provided. We don't diagnose or provide veterinary treatment.
Are feeding and cleaning included?
Feeding, fresh-water checks and the agreed litter or accident clean-up can be included in the visit plan. We confirm the tasks with you beforehand.
Plan ahead for time away
Set Up Visits Before You Travel
Keep your pet's home routine in place, with clear instructions and a photo update after each visit.
Start with a quick chat.
Tell us what you need