About

I'm traveling to visit family this summer and looking for someone to care for my kitty and flat.

I live in a spacious and bright one-bedroom flat in Richmond. The flat is towards the back of a friendly and safe condo complex. I'm on the ground floor and have a small private courtyard.

I live on a quiet street within walking distance of the liveliness of Bridge Road and Swan Street (cafes, pubs, galleries, exercise studios, etc). The back of the complex faces a lovely green pathway that leads to the Yarra Trail. On the corner, you can catch a tram to the CBD, and the flat is a short walk (about 10 minutes) from the Burnley and Hawthorn train stations. You can also easily walk to Hawthorn.

The main reason I need a flat sitter is to take care of Mr Libertine, my small ginger cat from Hong Kong. Mr Libertine loves to cuddle and play. He is about 6 years old and has a lot of energy. One of his favourite games it to tackle toys with a somersault!

Mr Libertine has one bad kidney, so he is on a special diet. He is not on any medication.

I would like to find someone who has experience with cats and would be able to recognize signs that he wasn't feeling well and needed medical attention (eg, change in appetite, excessive thirst, lethargy, etc). I don't expect him to become ill: he has been fine on my other long trips, and he has been in good health since he was diagnosed and began his special diet. However, I still want someone vigilant to look after him.

I'm happy to provide additional photos and answer any questions.

Pets & farm animals

See above discussion of Mr Libertine.

House Tasks

The main task is to care for Mr Libertine. I would also like you to bring the mail inside so the snails don't eat it.

There is no lawn care, but you may need to water the trees in the courtyard if it is very hot and dry.