East Moonta, South Australia
ID: 4omzName: | stephen |
Nearest major city: | Kadina |
Sitter required for: | 13 Dec 2026 29 Dec 202616 days |
Dates are flexible: | dates are fixed |
Pet sitting required: | 1 dog, 4 farm animals |
Sitter's pets welcome: | Maybe |
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About this house sitting position in East Moonta
House-Sitter Welcome Guide
Stone House — East Moonta
PROPERTY Built in 1982
LOCATION Approximately 6 km from Moonta
Welcome to Your Stay
Moonta area has a relaxed Mediterranean climate and a warm, friendly community.
Nearby attractions include beautiful beaches, excellent fishing and an active lawn bowls club. Northwest is the town of Wallaroo.
Kadina, the main regional centre, is approximately 15 minutes away.
There is a well-stocked Super Market in Moonta and an excellent bakery. A Woolworths Supermarket is situated in Kadina.
Property Overview
This solid stone home is in a quiet rural setting just outside Moonta.
Home Features
• Reverse-cycle air conditioner
• Smart TV
• Ceiling fan in the bedroom
Garden and Lawn Care
Garden
• All plants are watered automatically by timed irrigation.
• No manual watering is required unless a problem arises.
Lawn
• The lawn may need to be mown once during your stay.
• A ride-on mower is available in the carport beside the house.
Pets and Animal Care
Please follow the routine below and contact Stephen if anything seems unusual.
Animals
• Three sheep with lambs at foot
• One quiet horse named Mr. Ed
• One small dog named Rippa
Daily Feeding
• Mr. Ed: Three biscuits of hay and one yoghurt container of pellets each day.
• Sheep: One yoghurt container of pellets for each sheep every day. (half in the morning and in evening.)
• Rippa: Half a tin of dry food in the morning and half a tin in the evening.
Water and Overnight Routine
• Mr. Ed and the sheep have permanent water in the paddock. Please check it regularly.
• Rippa has permanent water in the dog enclosure. There is also bucket beside the tank at the back of the house for him which need filling from time to time. His dry food is beside the washing machine. (he does like meat scraps too)
• Rippa usually sleeps indoors. Take him outside to toilet before bedtime.
• Alternatively, Rippa is comfortable staying overnight in the dog enclosure.
Special Care and Supplies
• Mr. Ed wears a protective coat to deter flies and other insects. It may need adjustment at times.
• The horse and sheep live in the paddock.
• Stock pellets are kept in the garage.
• Mr. Ed’s hay and the wheelbarrow are near the chook house.
• Keep all gates closed to ensure Rippa stays within the house yard.
Important Note About Mr. Ed
Mr. Ed has a habit of windsucking, which means he may chew the top of a fence post. This is normal behaviour for him and is not a cause for concern.
Useful Information
Item Details
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is unlimited. Use Remote Control A for all functions. NOTE/ If left on stand by for extended periods the audio will switch off.
Please use Remote Control B to turn the audio back on.
Bin collection day Recycle every second Tuesday.
Land fill every second Wednesday
Emergency contacts Contact Stephen if you have any problems.
House quirks or instructions The griller on the stove does not work.
Contact
Owner: Stephen
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