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Preferred locations
Syd. Eastern suburbs, Syd. Lower N Shore, Syd. Southern suburbs, Central Coast, Hunter Valley
Additional Info
References available, Police check available, Non smoker, Experience with Domestic Animals
About
Hi, I’m a 46 year old professional, mother of two boys and previous owner of many and varied pets. I am currently on hiatus from fulltime parenting duties as my children live with their father in Canberra. I am looking to get a taste of various Sydney locations and a friend who housesits suggested this would be a great way to do it!I am a Sydney sider but haven’t lived here for a while as my ex-husband was an Army Officer so we travelled around the country and the world.
I am a proud and well-respected public servant (Commonwealth Government) and hope that this would indicate to you that I am honest and responsible (naturally I think so).
From a young age I‘ve enjoyed being around all sorts of family animals from dogs and cats to fish and chickens (they were not my favourite though). As an adult we had two beautiful dogs, the first was a kelpie cross cattle whose life was sadly cut short at three on the operating table. The second was a staffie cross kelpie who we adopted out to another family after being posted out of location with the Army. We adopted both dogs as puppies so understand the challenges associated with young dogs. Also, as you can tell from the breeds, I am accustomed to medium to large sized dogs with boundless energy and know how important daily walking is for them. But be it small or large, I just find dogs delightful. I am an avid walker and also have reasonable flexible work hours so can walk them in the morning and evening.
More recently I was the proud ‘mummy’ of a gorgeous, silky black rabbit, ‘Philip’, for two years who is now enjoying his time with a colleague’s children. I don’t have any pictures of me with my pets because I was always the one taking the pictures (familiar story for any mum…).
I recently housesat for Coco the cat, who generously allowed me to take a quick selfie (see uploads). She warmed to me in the end… She was your typical cat! Loved you one day and despised you the next. It’s ok, I still fed her and tried to cuddle her (within limits).
My neighbours have two cats and I often look after them while they are away. Sometimes I help take them to the vet so I know how to comfort them and make them feel safe.
In typical Virgo style, I am a neat, tidy and organised person and I will look after your house as if it was my own. I will leave it as I found it, possibly with a box of chocolates left behind… I have a partner; we do not live together but he may occasionally visit while I housesit.
I am happy to have a chat over the phone or via email whenever you’d like. I have also uploaded two references.
Talk soon,
Olympia