Come to keep Luna company!
Introduction
Hi there - I joined trusted housesitters as I'd prefer for my dog to be able to stay at home and I'm really happy to share my beautiful home with a couple who fancy an inexpensive few days away! I work as a holiday let consult. I have 3 almost grown children, a dog and 3 chickens. We live in a lovely old farmhouse with a pretty fenced in garden. There are fantastic walks right from the door but the shops are also nearby. We are looking for a sitter from time to time when we go away. Our dog Luna can get nervous and barky when she meets new people especially men - she is a rescue and I think that she was beaten as a puppy. Once you get to know her she is extremely affectionate, rather needy as she likes attention but very good fun. She is very obedient off the lead and adores her walks.
Show more...Home & location
We live in an old farmhouse with a private secure garden. The house is set on the edge of Gillingham town, Dorset but you feel as though you are in the middle of the countryside. There is beautiful countryside and walks all around. There are fantastic places of interest nearby like Stourhead, Stonehenge, Haynes Motor Museum, Bath.
Show more...Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Luna needs to be fed first thing in the morning and again around 6pm. She needs to be taken out for a walk at least once a day (on the lead as she chases sheep) but you can also leave the door to the garden open when you are home so she can go in and out. The chickens need to be opened and fed first thing in the morning and closed as it gets dark. If it's very hot a bit of watering the garden it would be much appreciated!
Show more...Meet the pets
luna
3 years
Sitter Reviews (9)
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What a fantastic week we had with Luna, Shaggy and the chookies! We arrived on the day the Lye family was due to go on holiday. Laura welcomed us into her stunning home, showed us around and invited us to join them for lunch before they headed off, which was very heart warming! After they left, we got to know Luna (Luny) and she is an absolute legend! Her happy dance is by far the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen a dog do. She is fun, playful, loving and joyful! Great on and off the lead. She also loves zoomies too! Shaggy is very talkative and loves being brushed. We talked every morning and later afternoon whilst he ate and I brushed him. He is a great office helper too if you work from your laptop. The chookies were easy to handle and came when you called! No problems at all! We can’t wait to go back and hang out with Luny and Shaggs 🖤 Thank you so much to Laura for inviting us into her home and allowing us to look after her lovely pets!!!!
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Laura and her family welcomed me in their home like one more of the family. They were super generous and always available if I needed anything. And they even let me stay with them for a few extra days making me feel as if it was at my own home. Luna was at first a bit tentative, but after allowing her for a bit of space she warmed up and became my unconditional companion. She is really sweet and quite obedient, except if she gets frightened. Once, she got scared by a loud sound of a car passing, and she tried to run into the road. Thankfully, I had the lease short enough so the car didn't run her over. So, I advice when walking in the pathway not to give her too much lease in case she is suddenly frightened. Other than that, she will be your most faithful sidekick. Shaggy is the most loving and sociable cat you can imagine... for the 30 minutes a day that he is at home. He spends most of the days and nights exploring the area. He loves his 5 minutes of brushing while he eats and bit, purring of happiness as you brush him... and off he goes again into the wild for his adventures. The chickens required barely anything other than opening a door in the morning and closing at night, adding some water and giving a scoop of food. Maximum 5 mins/day. And they rewarded me every day with eggs, plural. The house is big, and it has everything you need including a very big and lovely garden. The village is quite endearing, with a train station, supermarkets... and lots and lots of countryside to walk around. I'm super thankful and I hope to see everyone again soon!
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I stayed for a week at Laura’s lovely farmhouse. My en-suite room was very comfortable and warm. Luna the dog is so cute and well behaved, the cat is independant but loves cuddles. Seven chickens to look after too and I enjoyed fresh eggs occasionally for breakfast. Pretty countryside to walk and cycle around. I would happily sit there again.
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