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House sit Burradoo

27-Dec-2020 – 24-Jan-2021
29 Days stay
Responsiveness

Assignment Requirements

We have two dogs and four chickens that need to be cared for. We will need you to dispose of dog droppings and clear out the old straw in the chicken coop and replace with new straw once or twice (depending on weather) during the stay. The dogs need to be fed twice a day, played with, cuddled and walked at least once a day. They will also need to be taken to their grooming appointments each week. Our dogs are inside dogs who sleep in the laundry at night. They are left outside if we go out but can access the laundry through a doggy door. The chickens need to be let out of their coop at 9am and put back in at 4pm each day as well as given corn, vegetable scraps and checking their feed and water when locking them up for the night.

FYI - Full disclosure - Our property has back to base alarm system, external security cameras that record and can be accessed remotely. We also have weekly cleaners, gardeners and pool maintenance people who will continue their services throughout the four weeks we are away. House sitters MUST have a recent police check, at least three professional references, be clean, tidy and presentable, be non-smokers and physically healthy. Alcohol consumption while house sitting must responsible.

Pet Care

Dogs Chickens

Property & Location

Public Transport Supermarket Restaurants

Position Location

General suburb location shown for privacy. Exact address is provided to sitters by the homeowner.

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About the Area

Burradoo Illawarra, New South Wales
Suburb Insights
Your mornings in Burradoo unfold gently. Begin with a quiet stroll along the wide, tree-lined streets, allowing your canine companion to explore the established gardens and enjoy the crisp Southern Highlands air. The sound of native birds often accompanies these walks, marking a calm start to the day. This serene environment encourages a leisurely pace, ensuring your pet's routine remains undisturbed by urban bustle. Back at your temporary home, the quietude prevails. Cats will find ample sunlit spots for napping, and the spacious properties often provide secure outdoor areas for supervised exploration. For your own needs, a short drive brings you to Bowral, where you can pick up fresh produce or a warm coffee before returning to Burradoo’s peaceful embrace. This pattern of brief excursions followed by home-based calm defines the local rhythm. As the day draws to a close, Burradoo settles into a profound stillness. This provides an ideal backdrop for evenings spent curled up with a book, with your furry charges contentedly snoozing nearby. The focus here remains on a low-key, comfortable existence, perfectly suited to caring for pets who thrive in predictable, tranquil surroundings. This quiet corner fosters genuine relaxation for all occupants.