Retired mature vegan male.
Travelling companion is a 13 year old emotional support Border Collie. Nymeria, whom I trained myself.
Non smoker, social drinker only.
From Adelaide, September 2022 we finished up a four month stint as a full-time volunteer on two Animal Sanctuaries in Western Australia, Feeding, Watering, Medications, Fencing, Small construction, Mechanical repairs and advice etc.
Since the 27th October 2022 we have been servicing numerous customers on this site.
Skills: Friendly Dog trainer. Herpetologist. Mechanic. Animal carer, dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, ponies, alpacas, llamas, goats, poultry, reptiles. Native animal experience.
General farm hand (mustering). gardener. handyman.
Experience: Former partner at "Hills petminder" at Paris Creek in SA (2015).
"When your dog stays with us they will have 24 hour personal care within our home and property and fantastic socialisation with our dogs and a limited number ..."
Former volunteer for AWL (Animal Welfare League) - dog trainer (assistance dogs), 2007-2012.
Nymeria:
Absolutely adores cats and I do mean adores, she also loves the little dogs, she thinks they're quite amusing. She's always been an amiable dog, gentle and playful and the big dogs, the bigger the better, cognisant of the older dogs and tolerant of the over zealous puppies.
We've done several jobs with Guinea pigs and/or Rabbits and has shown "Hmm interesting but it's not a sheep"! Same goes for Poultry etc, if it flaps or flies it's not in her job description.
Skills: Former Comfort Animal Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide SA, 2014-2015, originally born and raised on a sheep property North of Adelaide 2011-2013. Extensively trained to be around small children, that with her natural intelligence and her desire to be friends with everyone, makes a great traveling companion and assistant.
We require room "off street" for one late model Holden sedan only, no trailer, no modern RV or monstrous 4X4. We keep a low profile on the job and stay on the property (security) most of the time. Only leaving for dog walking and the weekly quick run to the supermarket depending on the length of the sit.
The reviews on or record are all that have replied ( I don't believe one can remove a bad review, considering what I've seen!) And as of the time of this update we're sitting on 16 reviews although it's closer to nearly 30, one review does state we sat for them and are booked again, so far we've sat for them coming up close to 1/2 a dozen times.
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Mark is an absolute gem! He looked after our house for 5 months and it was like having a pro-gardener and neat freak rolled into one. He is the most super chill guy. We trusted him (and his gorgeous dog Nym) completely with with our place and he totally delivered. Plus he was great keeping us in the loop about everything, sending photos of the garden as each plant flowered. If you need someone to care for your house then Mark is your guy. After 5 months our caravan was in need of a complete ... MORE
Mark looked after our menagerie (4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ponies, 25 chooks, 10 bunnies, 5 parrots and 2 budgies) for 8 nights, as well as giving medication to two of the dogs and 1 very difficult cat. He did a great job, communication was prompt and easy, and all the animals were happy and healthy when we returned. Even the Laundry was done and folded too.
Mark is a true animal lover, and his dog Nym settled in just fine too.
All is well.... THANKYOU MARK (and NYM)!
