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Dates
  • 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024
  • 1 week
What we need
  • Dogs (2)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
  • Yes
  • No
  • Outside only

We need a house sitter

Adelaide - North & North East Suburbs

Vanessa

Hi, I am looking for a caring and responsible house-sitter for a week over Christmas (Fri 20 December to Friday 27 December)

I have two Ridgebacks, Maude (9 years) and Betty (5 years), that would be here. They are generally easy care, and are inside/outside dogs. They sleep inside but mostly lay outside in the sun on nice days. I hope to arrange for a friend to walk them once during this time, so they won't require any other walks.

Betty & Maude are fine during the day by themselves, as long as someone has given them breakfast and is home in time to give them dinner (food is life for these two!).

They would also be happy with company during the day if you are around.

The three bedroom/2 bathroom house is in the quiet suburb of One Tree Hill (which is in easy reach of the Barossa Valley). We are situated only a 300 metre walk from the local deli, pub and post office. The house has all the usual stuff (dishwasher, Netflix, satellite NBN). It also has a nice outdoor deck with table and Weber-Q.

While I do have a larger block, it is very low maintenance. There are some pot plants to water, a sprinkler for the lawn to put on, and a bird bath to fill up.

I am looking for someone that is clean and tidy, reasonably mature (or with a mature outlook), that will be kind and gentle with my dogs - and not roll their eyes too much at my copious amount of notes about their care :-)

Ideally, some references would be great and/or someone with experience with large dogs.

If this may suit you, it would be great to hear from you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if i can provide any other information.

Thanks

House & Location
  • House
  • Wifi, Streaming services, Garage, BBQ, Air conditioner, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms
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  • Suburban (Nature, Quiet)
  • Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Parks
Reviews (4)
Betty and Maude are the biggest sweethearts to look after. Vanessa was incredibly kind and easy to communicate with, and her home is in such a lovely spot! Would recommend to others.
 
TEGAN & TED (Aug 2024 - 1 week)
It was a wonderful experience looking after Betty and Maude. The girls are very easy to take care of and give so much love in return. They're truly great company and will be repeatedly be by your side asking for pats, or cuddle up with you on the couch. It was my first ever house/pet sitting job and Vanessa has made it so comfortable and easy on me. The communication with her was nothing but relaxed and easygoing. The house is very cosy with a gorgeous view from the deck to sip your morning ... MORE
 
SOPHIE (May 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
We had a great time watching Betty and Maude during the week Vanessa was away. The girls are so sweet and love their pats. They are very easy to care for, just feed them twice a day, give them love, and take them around the yard to run after the rabbits. Vanessa's home is very cozy and the neighborhood is beautiful. We enjoyed the deli up the road and playing tennis in the park near by. I would definitely recommend this house sit!
 
JAMIE & JAMES (Mar 2024 - 1 week)
Vanessa met with us prior to the sit to introduce us to Maude & Betty. We went for a typical walk-about with the dogs so we could better understand their walking habits. They were great walkers & very treat motivated but keep in mind their strength. Maude & Betty are gentle girls and are happy wrestling in the yard or snoozing on the couch. Garden & outdoor care was minimal, and we loved sitting on the veranda to watch the birds. Vanessa left detailed instructions and was available for any ... MORE
 
CARLEY (Feb 2024 - 2 weeks)
 
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