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House sit Edge Hill

20-Mar-2018 – 31-May-2018
73 Days stay
Responsiveness

Assignment Requirements

The house is located just north of Cairns city, close to the botanic gardens and airport. Edge Hill is a lovely part of the city, leafy and green, with shops and restaurants nearby. We have a large backyard to enjoy the peaceful rain forest setting.

The main responsibility would be looking after my animals. Marlo is an old black Labrador, exceptionally friendly, and just looking for company (and snacks). He is usually fed twice a day, and taken for a short walk each evening. The chickens, Rita and Ruby like to wonder the backyard, before being fed inside their pen daily. They need to be locked up each night and let out each morning. The cat Milla is completely indoors. She has an automatic feeder so basically only requires litter box cleaning, changing her water bowl, and lots of cuddles. I also have an Eclectus parrot Ollie, who will likely be placed into a special care facility, as he requires lots of attention and a specialized diet.

Also, if there's no rain around, we have pot plants that would require watering.

I am away for two separate trips around this time, and will be back for a few days in between. I am happy to have one person looking after the animals the whole time, or split, whichever works best.

21 Mar - 15 Apr

All of May

Pet Care

Property & Location

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About the Area

Edge Hill Far North, Queensland
Suburb Insights
Waking in Edge Hill, the tropical humidity often encourages an early start. Your canine companion will appreciate a pre-dawn stroll along Centenary Lakes, where the botanic gardens provide a lush backdrop. Direct access to the Red Arrow track also beckons; its graded ascent into Mt Whitfield Conservation Park offers impressive city views and a solid workout for both. Afterwards, Edge Hill village cafes are a short walk, many welcoming well-behaved pets to their outdoor tables for a post-walk coffee before the day heats up. Afternoons here are best spent in the shade, perhaps reading or exploring the quieter corners of the Cairns Botanic Gardens. As evening approaches, the temperature dips, perfect for another leisurely walk through leafy streets towards a casual dinner at the Edge Hill Hub. This suburb maintains a relaxed pace, locals gathering for quiet drinks or early evening strolls. Weekends present opportunities for deeper exploration. A longer trek up the Blue or Yellow Arrow trails offers challenging rainforest immersion and expansive panoramas. The Tanks Arts Centre, within the botanic gardens, occasionally hosts markets or performances under the stars, ensuring a refreshing experience without needing to venture far.