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Preferred locations
Upper Hunter Valley, Rockhampton
Additional Info
References available, Police check available, Non smoker, Experience with Domestic Animals
About
Dale and I are retired and have a healthy, wholesome, energetic lifestyle and can do most things around the house that need to be done. We both love gardens and know how to maintain and care for both houses and plants as well as pets.
We spend part of each year in three different countries having homes in Sydney, France and England and family and pets in each place too.
When over here in Rozelle we miss having pets around so accept opportunities to house/pet sit which also means we don’t cramp the style of our children too much.
We both understand and appreciate the value of family and home life and the balance between that and the enriching experience of travel.
I grew up in Yeppoon, Queensland and went to UNSW in Sydney where Dale and I first met, before returning to England to work in the theatre. I eventually had a large family and I became a teacher. although my very first job was as a kennel maid for Guide Dogs and my second was as a Veterinary Assistant. .
Dale was born on the Woronora but grew up in Balmain and Fiji. He has been a journalist for most of his life living and working in both Australia and Fiji.
We have both always had dogs and cats and occasionally birds, fish, pigeons, horses and hamsters. Once the children were grown Dale and I renewed our friendship and we began our travels once more, and have succeeded in balancing life between our homes and families in England, France and Oz.
In January 2017 we enjoyed two weeks House Sitting two delightful Westies and in 2019 we cared for 3 little old dogs and 2 cats at a house in Manly.
The last few years have been difficult for obvious reasons but we are about to house and dog sit again this time in Fiji during March. We are hoping to continue to do occasional house sitting at the end of this year too when back in the country.
The most important aspect to any housesit is your pets' safety and health and the keeping of a familiar routine, to ensure their happiness and freedom from separation anxiety.
We would honour their unique qualities, likes, dislikes and foibles and respect whatever rules you need us to follow, no matter how big or small.
We would give your precious family pets all the love and care and fun that we shower upon our own family pets and in doing so we hope to give you complete peace of mind while you are away from them.
We will enjoy keeping you updated on their day's fun and antics - and I will especially love to see your joyous homecoming.