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I am known to be a responsible, respectful and reliable person. And am a non-smoker. I have just retired after 17 years as Head of Middle School in Geraldton, WA and have moved back to Melbourne.
I have owned a dog most of my adult life though recently needed to euthanize my 15.5 yr old golden retriever, a very difficult and emotional decision. Before her I had a Kelpie and before that a male golden retriever. All were rescue dogs.
I have basic farm experience as my parents had a stud sheep farm and my brother was a dairy farmer.

Loved my garden, though feed the crickets and possums more than me! Belonged to a garden group and just joined one here.
I still own my home in WA. I am practical, careful and tidy, some would say perdantic!

I appreciate the trust placed in a house sitter, I was fortunate to be able to entrust my home and dog to the same couple for 5 years. And appreciated regular contact and photos so would do the same.

I did a short house sitting stint in 2012 when o/s on long service leave. I had a teacher exchange to High River, Canada back in 1995. Prior to buying my own home I spent 4 years house sitting for colleagues on long service leave. I share this info so you are aware I have house sat before, just not recently.

I have a working with children card and am applying for a police clearance.
I can provide work statements and testional from my current tenant and a friend, whose unit I often stayed in when in Perth, if required.

Am interested in short term house sitting and open to regional as well as city homes.