Melba, Australian Capital Territory

About this house sitting position in Melba

I have a neurotic bulldog and a half wild rescue cat. Both are homebodies and need routine and lots of affection to feel safe and secure. Both are used to ruling the house - I’m just the peasant that pays for it!
I need someone who genuinely loves animals and will be home more often than not.

Mocha the cat: was born on the streets (literally), has no tail, will stare at you from a distance but if you eat steak will try and steal it from your fork. He needs daily food and water, the rest of the day you'll find him recruiting gang members. Once he decides he likes you he will let you pat him, but don't be offended if that doesn't happen.

Murphy the bulldog: is spoilt and stubborn and needs a firm but very gentle hand. He will follow you from room to room. He needs to be constantly near you or touching you and he has no issue sitting on you, leaning on you or walking over you when you are relaxing on the couch. He farts, he snores, he sulks. He also sleeps in the bed with you. You can try and negotiate that with him but good luck!

On a serious note - he is a typical bulldog that has breathing issues and displysia. In January when Canberra is hottest, He'll only get a walk if it's under 27 degrees and I keep it short and make sure I take water with me. He also has a Cadillac bulldog buggy that he actually prefers to walking (of course)and is handy to use when you don't want a trip to the shops to take an hour. I really need someone that will take him out of the house twice a day, but is happy if it's just 20mins of sniffing the driveway or going only 10 metres down the road. It's all about company for Murphy, not steps :)

The Townhouse: is old, and small. It will fit a couple at most, and parties and gatherings are a definite no. However, despite the size and age, it is cosy, inviting, and secure. You have all modcons such as dishwasher, airconditioning, foxtel, Stan, Netflix and internet. There is a decent backyard, and the place is only walking distance to a petrol station and a grocery store. All external areas and some internal areas are 24/7 monitored by alarmed security cameras with real time notifications, so you have peace of mind at all times.

I don't ask for much maintenance of the house as there is little to do, just water the few plants and check the mail. This job is really all about the pets and giving them their continued routine, affection and exercise while I'm away.

I would like whomever is coming to stay one night with me (4th Jan) before I go, so I can show them the feeding, & exercise routine of the pets, and the security of the house. I'd also like to confirm insurance and any other issues in person. Read more...

Amenities

Home has internal and external security cameras

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