Pet Sitter Required for Friendly Labrador Dog
Introduction
We are a family of 4, two boys age 18 and 15 and have a family dog Purdey our black labrador who we would like looking after. Purdey has never been in kennels but very at home with pet sitters. We are looking for someone to come and live in our independent holiday guest suite in the garden and look after Purdey as our old regular sitters are unavailable.
Show more...Home & location
Our house in located in the village of Sharow, about 3/4 mile from the Cathedral city of Ripon. We are about 20 minutes from Harrogate and about 45 minutes from York and Leeds. The coastal town of Saltburn is also only 45 minutes way with a lovely sandy beach. We have the gorgeous National Trust Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks only 15 and 20 minutes respectively away and Newby Hall is only about an 8 minute drive. At the end of the garden of the main house is our immaculate self contained guest suite (Sharow Hall Farmhouse Guest Suite) which we rent out on airb&b. The guest suite is where the pet sitter would live for the stay and in addition we would let you have access to the adjoining games room (table tennis, snooker, darts etc), where Purdey our dog would sleep. The guest suite includes: a double bedroom, ensuite shower room, kitchen with sitting area. It is fully equipped with washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, smart TV, wifi, cooker, hob and fridge. We have nice formal gardens with patio furniture available to use and a vegetable garden as well. Occassionally if I have already got an airbnb booking in the guest suite when needing a pet sitter, you would then stay in the main farmhouse in the spare room which is a double bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom. You would use the house farmhouse kitchen etc and also continue to have access to the annex gamesroom as this is not part of the airbnb. You would continue to have access to all the gardens as the airbnb guests do not get access to the gardens. More often than not pet sitters are in the guest suite as I don't do airbnb very commercially and only accept some bookings.
Show more...Responsibilities
We would require the pet sitter to care for Purdey which involves: giving her a galiprant tablet (which she takes no problem) for her arthristis 1 hour before her breakfast feed (dry food). In the morning Purdey has a walk and then again a short walk after her evening feed (as she likes to do her business in longer grass than in the garden!) Her evening feed (same dry food) is anytime from 4pm onwards. She likes to be fussed and played with but equally happy in her bed, which if sunny she likes to be outside in the garden (all walled and secure). She also has eye gel applied to her left eye morning and night but again this is very easy and takes about 1 min each time and she doesn't fuss. Purdey has started to go partially blind but she has mapped out the house and garden and annex very well, she just needs to be told to step when going for walks if she needs to climb any steps etc, but she is still very easy company and a very chilled dog to look after. In addition we may require some of the plants in the garden watering if its a dry period.
Show more...Meet the pets
Purdey
11 years
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Nicola made us feel welcome in this beautiful part of the country. Tasked with looking after the gorgeous Purdey who loves nothing more than a stroll across the fields and a play with her toys after dinner, she is just delightful to look after. With lots of walks and nearby towns to visit we were spoilt for choice. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and hopefully one day we will return.
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Had a lovely time with Purdey, such a lovely dog. Nicola was very welcoming and the property is very comfortable and has everything you could need and more. The setting of the house is great, walks on the doorstep and very quick to get into Ripon. We hope to return as we enjoyed our time immensely. Thank you for choosing us for the sit.
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Truly spoiled on our first house sit at Nicola’s beautiful home. A lovely location with walks from the door and plenty of attractive & interesting places to visit locally. Great communication and everything you need to have a really enjoyable stay in fabulous accommodation. Of course star of the show is Purdey. She’s such a lovely natured dog; very happy walking on and off the lead, swimming and generally just keeping you company. She’s just great. We had a lovely few days. Thank-you!
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Purdey is just a sweetheart to sit for. Mix that with the wonderful surroundings of home and area and you have a perfect house sit. Purdey is a lovable girl who enjoys her walks, playtime with her teddies or tennis balls, tactile contact, her food and sleeping by the log fire. Nicola was a wonderful host explaining everything we would need to know, providing a comprehensive welcome pack and showing us around what would be ‘our home’ for the next 3 days. We stayed in a totally separate guest annex which had every facility of a modern day home. Beautifully decorated and very warm and cosy. Sharow is in a beautiful part of the Country and we wouldn’t hesitate to return given the opportunity. If any of you ever get the chance to sit here grab it with both hands.
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What a fantastic first house sitting opportunity ! Thank you Nicola for making us so welcome and providing the great facilities you did. We had a great break at this wonderful house with the bonus of looking after Purdey ! She is lovely relaxed content dog and brilliant on or off the lead. It was good to have the company of a dog again on long walks ! We would highly recommend this sit - great dog, brilliant accommodation, and a beautiful location. We hope it's not the last time we meet you and Purdey !
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