Date:
6 Jan 2022 - 5 Feb 2022
Length:
30 days
Applications close
25 Oct 2021
Property Type
Apartment
Animal Types
Dog(s)
Response rating:
Owner:
Anna-marie
Posted
more than 30 days ago
Commencing soon
[we have enough candidates - thanks al!]
We are looking for ideally a couple who will be home most of the time for a home & pet sit for our 2 x 14 year old dogs in the beach suburb of Coogee. (double covid vaccinated please, to mitigate risk of you getting sick while we are away)
Rex & Nikita are old, they sleep a lot. They will need to be taken out for a wee/poo regularly, definitely first thing in the morning & last thing at night. Stairs involved each time.
The dogs currently sleep in someones bedroom .Mostly they sleep like the dead through the night. The little one even puts herself to bed early. The bigger one Rex, occasionally needs to go out and will 'ask' someone. Note while this may happen at night, it is infrequent, he sleeps well the rest of the time, although very alert in the morning to your movement ;)
Nikita is a little jack russell (4.5kg?). She's very game however her eyesight is not so good, her hearing not so good, she has had a few tough things happen to her in her life. She has some difficulties with steeper or darker steps and may need help up/down those. She loves a lap if it is on offer, else she will curl up on her cushion or in the sun.
Rex (medium size boxer x jack russell x silky) will attach himself to one of you like a shadow, happy just to be in your company.
They can't handle long walks anymore. The Dog park is 2 blocks away and that walk there & then to the beach, maybe to hang out at the coffee shop awhile is usually enough for them.
They are used to have some one home most of the time, especially since covid. They can probably be left for a few hours at a time. Rex may get anxious if left too long.
It's a 'house' type building that is actually 3 units. This unit (Unit3) is at the rear of the building, the quietest. We have an airbnb downstairs , however we may have friend looking after that who may use the other Unit, #1 occasionally unless you are up for that too (no cleaning required), in which case we could open the connecting door and you could use both like a house.
It is best for fit people who don't mind hills & stairs. We are on the hill on the south side of Coogee . There's a view, It is walking distance to most things, the famous Wileys baths, the beach, the coastal track, and yet in a quieter area away from Arden street. Aircon. Wifi.
We may be able to offer you a car space. Any caravans or the like will have to left on Rainbow street. Our driveway is narrow and steep, one way with limited turning room. We hardly use our cars much as local grocer is walking distance, or we do delivery.
This holiday of ours is subject to borders opening & the 'do not travel' for Canada being lifted! We have flights booked & deposit paid on accommodation and will be making every effort to go on this holiday!
For reviews of us and notes on the location, see "twopalmscoogee" - that is for the airbnb which is not the unit you will be house-sitting, just noting for info about us & the location.
Pets & farm animals
1 medium size male boxer cross &
1 small female jack russell.
both born 2007
House Tasks
Walk, love and feed dogs
Collect mail
Water plants, may need airbnb lawn mown once or twice, but we are trying to arrange for someone else to handle that.
Property facilities
WiFi, Heating, Cooling, Washing machine, Dryer, Car, Netflix, BBQ, Pet(s) welcome, if compatible
Neighbourhood facilities
Nearby: Gym / Yoga, Restaurant / Cafes, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Bus, Local shops, Supermarket, Doctor, Vet