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Hi, I'm a full-time farm or house caretaker/sitter. I can look after your animals and property very well - pets and livestock, garden, vegie garden, etc.

I am an extremely responsible and honest, single female mid 50s, quiet, and I love rural/country life. I used to live in Sydney and then NSW's South Coast.
Animals are attracted to me, they are always hanging around. I'm single, and happy to be on my own for periods of time.

I have a great work ethic and love helping people :

* Co-founder of the non-profit Single Parent Family Association in Sydney
* Volunteer work
* Managed several jewellery stores
* Managed two furniture factories and a furniture showroom
* Other past jobs include swimming teaching and training, tour manager of a reggae band, interior decorating and window displays
* Freelanced for the past few years - creating websites, selling online, consulting to businesses, real estate co-ordinator, investing.

Good access to internet is important to me - 3G at minimum, via my own Wi-Fi.

I've owned cats, including one I had for 17 years from a teeny kitten; looked after dogs, fish, chickens, ducks, cows, caged birds and horses. I'm happy for you to teach me how to care for your animals in the way that you want, and learn from you.

I have many other qualifications, interests and skills :
* Permaculture
* Natural cleaning methods
* Organic vegetable gardening
* Natural pest control
* Holistic grazing and holistic management (Alan Savory)
* Rural land planning
* Decluttering
* Website creation
* Writing
* Selling online on eBay, Facebook, Gumtree and Trading Post; etc
* Swimming teacher/trainer/style improvement

House sitting is increasing my skill base : mowing, riding a quad bike, looking after a pool, using a bore pump to refill water tanks ~ and I look forward to learning more.


MY BOOKINGS :

2015 :
1. 30th March - 6th April, 5 acres near Lismore, NSW (cats)
2. 6th April - 7th May, 7 acres near Childers, Qld (cats, dog, ducks)
3. 8th - 29th May in Hervey Bay, Qld (cats and fish)
4. 2nd June - 20th July, 20 acres near Mackay, Qld (cows, dog, cat)
6. 18th Oct - 24th November, 30 acres near Raymond Terrace, NSW (horses and a dog)
7. 24th Nov - 15th Dec, 106 acres near Coffs Harbour, NSW (cows, cats, dog, chooks)
8. 15th Dec - 3rd Jan 2016, 1.5 acres near Coopernook, NSW (dog, duck, chooks)

2016 :
9. 3rd Jan - 13th Jan, 35 acres near Gloucester, NSW (3 dogs, 7 horses, 1 cat)
10. 13th Jan - 5th Feb, 120 acres near Taree, NSW (cows, calves, dog).
11. 3rd Feb - 26th Feb, Medlow Bath, cats, chooks
12. 26th Feb - 2nd April, Orange, NSW
13. 6th April - 22 May, near Tamworth
(cat and chooks on 5 acres)
14. 23rd May - 17th June, Moruya, cats, horse

ENDORSEMENTS from OWNERS :

1. We had the pleasure of Margo taking care of my animals and garden for nearly a month.. she is an amazing lady, happy, eager & energetic. She turned my anti- social Cat into a purring blob and my other cat & dog loved her too..(plus 4 Muscovy Ducks) She is neat, tidy and very organised. She's multi-skilled and her willingness to learn anything more is never ending.. We will have her back every time we go away in future if she's not booked out without a worry.. Sincerely, Nancy. Coringa. 4621.
(Ducks, dog, cats)

2. To Whom it may concern, Margo Courtney house-sat for us for 3 weeks in May 2015. The organization was quick and easy with no problems, we used Aussie House Sitters to find her. Margo stayed in our home with our 3 cats, one of which had to be medicated weekly. She took to them easily and genuinely seemed to like them. She also looked after our 2 fish tanks which included cleaning them weekly and feeding them daily. On return our home was spotless and our cats happy and relaxed. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for any house sit she may wish to do. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone. Yours sincere Tina and Mark Foskett (3 cats)

3. Margo was FANTASTIC! We had some misgivings initially because we are out of town and Margo was on her own....but she was a champion, starting pumps, watering cattle and spoiling our fur babies. Unfortunately we are in a black spot and our internet gadget broke down while we were away, but Margo soldiered on with nothing but a landline for 5 weeks. We returned home (sick and jetlagged) to a very clean house, well liveable shed, happy fat animals and a thriving garden. Thank you to Margo from both of us for looking after everything that is precious to us. If you're seeking someone to look after everything that is precious to you, Margo is for you. Give her a call, she comes absolutely highly recommended from us, Larry and Elaine Doneman, Sarina, QLD
(5 cows, 1 calf, 2 bulls, dog, cat)

4. Thanks Margo for taking our rather challenging sit. Not only did you have to cope with our dog who is petrified of storms and has a tendency to run away but do a crash course in horse care. The wet weather didn't help but you were organised and did a marvellous job and had a good rapport with our agistees. I'm pleased you enjoyed you stay and treated our home as if it were your own, everything lovely and pot plants cared for. We certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend Margo, and thanks again for a job well done. Ann-Maree & Bruce, Millers Forest, NSW (dog, horses)

5. Margo stayed in our home and looked after two very old cats and a dog, as well as chickens and cows. All the animals were happy and contented upon our return and the house had been left clean and tidy. Margo was reliable and I would happily recommend her to any home owners looking for a good sitter. Ann, Upper Orara, NSW

6. Margo looked after our house and pets for nearly three months and did an excellent job. She had to look after our gardens, pool, lawns and the dog and cat. It was so good to come home and everything was just as we left it. Everything was clean and tidy, the pets were happy and healthy, and would recommend her to anyone that needed a house and pet sitter. Thank you again Margo for such a wonderful job. Jemma and Jimmy are both well!!! Merrilyn, Bundaberg (dog, cat)

7. Margo was a dream house sitter. The animals absolutely loved her. Our alpha male dog was besotted, and that seldom happens! Margo was very attentive to all their needs and noted even the smallest detail. She is extremely well organised and the house was perfect when we got back. I would highly recommend Margo as a person of quality and care. We would love to see her again! Tracy, Gloucester (7 horses, 3 dogs, cat)

I can supply phone numbers for referees if needed.

I look forward to hearing from you :-)

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