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House sit Cooks Hill

18-Jul-2020 – 26-Jul-2020
9 Days stay
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Assignment Requirements

My property is a three bedroom townhouse with a bathroom and a locked garage space. The rooms are not large, two have queen sized beds and the third has a futon. I have wifi in the house and there is access to netflix and kayo sports subscriptions. I live within walking distance to Newcastle CBD, Bar Beach and the Honeysuckle area.

I am looking for someone to care for my two dogs, Oskar aged 5 (brown) and Willow aged 3 (black). Willow has aggression issues and needs to be walked from other dogs. I am in the process of training her not to react to other dogs - ideally, this training should continue while I am away if possible. Willow has no problems with Oskar. They are used to being walked twice daily, in the morning and evening. It is easier to walk them separately rather than together. I can arrange dog walkers if that level of regularity is an issue. They are also fed twice daily. Willow receives medication in the morning, which I hide in her food. Otherwise their medications and vet care are up to date. They are left alone during the day but are used to company at night, although they have been left alone overnight on occasions. They access the house through a dog door.

I would like someone who has experience with dogs as they are used to and crave human company. They are also very active and excitable.

Pet Care

Dogs

Property & Location

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About the Area

Cooks Hill Hunter, New South Wales
Suburb Insights
Mornings in Cooks Hill unfold with a gentle hum. Your daily pet routine will likely involve a refreshing circuit through Centennial Park, where established trees offer shade even on warmer days. Afterward, a short walk to Darby Street provides access to several quiet cafes for a proper flat white, an essential start to the day before tending to your temporary companion. Midday can involve a leisurely browse of Darby Street’s independent boutiques and art galleries. The street’s character lies in its restored terraces housing modern businesses. For longer pet walks, the path towards Bar Beach offers ocean breezes and wide-open spaces, a pleasant change of scenery while ensuring your charge gets ample exercise. Evenings here favour local dining; choose from a range of cuisines, from Italian to contemporary Australian, all within an easy stroll. Living in Cooks Hill means appreciating a slower, more residential pace than Newcastle’s CBD, yet convenience is never far. Smaller grocery stores are interspersed throughout the neighbourhood grid for everyday needs, and reliable bus routes can connect you to wider Newcastle if you wish to explore further. This suburb invites you to settle into its rhythm, blending seamlessly into local life.