Experienced pet owner - love animals

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Hi,

My name is Malindi. I am from the Northern Rivers and have done long term house and pet sitting for 5 years.

It started when I was asked by some friends to look after their two Labradoodles at home while they went away for 3 months. The dogs were a bit sad at the beginning, but with lots of walks and love we soon became great friends and the owners came home to two happy dogs. One of the dogs went on heat while they were away so I had to take extra care of her during that time.

The dogs were so lovely, whenever I visited over the following years they would do zoomies and then come and sit with me. We developed a lovely bond and I now am the proud owner of one of their offspring, a Labradoodle boy dog who was born from their second litter.

Another time I looked after a beautiful and large rural property in Northern NSW for 6 weeks. I cared for a little dog called Lily and looked after the beautiful house and grounds. Lily still runs up to see me every time I go to visit (she is not usually the friendliest dog) and the owner and I have become good friends.

I additionally have experience caring for joeys at a wildlife rescue home and I raised cats growing up. My brother had dogs and is one of the top dog trainers in the country so he has taught me everything I know about dogs and force free training.

I regularly look after friends dogs, and since I have my own dog, I know all about getting them to take their worm medications, grooming, training, socialising with other dogs, keeping good routine etc.

Having owned a home myself in the past I know how important it is to have people who will care for your home as though it were their own. I am also a professional cleaner and I love nothing more than bringing that extra level of cleanliness to a space.

At the moment I am looking to do some longer term house sits in Victoria while I spend some time with family. I will be working on my online businesses and may do a couple of half days of support work (I will be working a minimal amount).

I also love art and am an artist, so I may get out the easel and do some paintings (my paintings are low mess and I am always scrupulous about that). I love meditation and breathing (I teach breath work), walking, nature, the arts, culture, and beautiful food. I have organic farm experience and love weeding!

In the past year I have been working as a Support Worker and as a Professional Artist in the Northern Rivers. I am renting a home here but will be sub-letting while I go away.

I am single and I come with my 10 month old Labradoodle. He is well trained, very calm and mature (people are often surprised that he is a puppy). He has a sweet nature and loves other dogs and people.

I am a non-smoker and a non-drinker, I lead a clean yogic lifestyle and meditate daily.

I can provide references if needed and I have a working with children check (which includes a police check).

If you have any other questions, please let me know!

Thank you :-) Read more...