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Preferred locations
South Coast, Northern Vic, SE Vic, SW Vic
Additional Info
References available, Police check available, Non smoker, Experience with Domestic Animals, Experience with Farm Animals
About
I'm a fit active retired pharmacist. Home owner in suburban Melbourne. Sober and non-smoker. Don't use drugs. Divorced, living alone. When married used to have 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Love dogs, especially large ones. Used to own chooks.
Some experience looking after horses and various other animals (see references).
I was bitten by a cat during a house-sit recently so I do not want to look after cats. Preference is for short-term sits, about 5-12 days (with some flexibility) and rural/coastal locations.
Looking to house sit just to provide an inexpensive change of scenery. My previous experience in looking after other people's houses includes occasional weekend home swaps with friends who live in country Victoria, and looking after their dog. They will vouch for me (contact details on request) and I can provide additional references.
Summary of experience:
Dec 2017/Jan 2018, completed a 6-day sit looking after a house on 5 acres in country Victoria plus 2 Border Collies, 2 cats and about 20 chooks and ducks.
In April 2018 I did a two-week sit of house and large dog in far north NSW.
(see reference on this website)
July 2018 10 days looking after house and small dog in Barwon Heads Victoria
September 2018 5 days near Whittlesea (Vic). House on 25 acres, medium sized dog, galah, 6 chooks, and 3 horses. Reference from this one can be viewed on this website and I have excellent references (available on request) from all of the others.
Jan 2019 and March 2019 - several return visits of approx 5 days each at the same property.
Nov 2018 7 days at rural property near Alexandra looking after large dog and 3 cats.
Dec 2018 five days at semi-rural property at Cannons Creek looking after 2 horses. (see reference on this website)
April 2022 - 2 short sits at rural property near Castlemaine, looking after 3 dogs. Reference available on request.
June/July 2022 - 2 sits at Coronet Bay - large dog plus cattle, sheep and alpacas. Reference available on request.
Dec 22/Jan 23 9 days at Castlemaine - dog and chooks. Reference available on request.
I live a quiet lifestyle. Not a party person. I look after my home with great care and would do likewise with others.
I'd suggest arriving a day prior to your departure to facilitate an effective handover and help us both to feel confident in the arrangement.
I had a police check before starting some voluntary work and could provide confirmation of that. Also have a Working With Children Check card.