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
Sitter Reviews (19)
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We recently spent the last few days in the company of the lovely Purdey who lives in the beautiful village of Sharrow near to Ripon. Purdey is the most gentle and lovable soul. She obviously loves people and the welcome we received from her, and her family was lovely. Our accommodation was in a totally separate guest suite which is beautifully furnished, and everything was provided for our comfort. Purdey accompanied on our trips out each day, however she seems equally prepared to stay at home in her very safe surroundings. She introduced us to her doggy friends on our walks and she had a greeting for them all. We really enjoyed our stay, we’ll certainly miss Purdy, and we definitely hope to spend more time with her In the future . Thank you Nicola and Liam for having us to stay, and for giving us the chance to meet Purdey.
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David and I had a wonderful house sit caring for Purdey.......it was our pleasure taking care of her as she is so well behaved and took to us as soon as we met her. The accommodation we stayed in is 5 star and contained everything needed for a lovely stay. Nicola is a lovely hostess. Jenny and David
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We had a fabulous stay at nicolas lovely house and the bonus was looking after Purdey. She was the the most wonderful dog, very chilled and we enjoyed her company very much. We went on lots of trips out with her and she loved her car rides! Nicola was a very good host, lots of very clear instructions left, which always makes it easier for us. We would love to come back sometime and would not hesitate to recommend this sit to others. Thanks for a wonderful sit.
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Taking care of Purdey is the perfect pet sit. She is so friendly and happy just to be with you whether it's indoors or out walking which she loves and there are so many good walks right on the door step. Ripon and the surrounding areas are great places to explore. This is a wonderful pet sit in a beautiful home in a fabulous location. Nicola is a very accommodating host. We would highly recommend this sit and We would love to go back.
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Nicola was very welcoming and the accommodation was lovely. We stayed in a separate cottage that she usually lets out for Airbnb, everything was clean, tidy and well equipped. Purdey the Labrador was was easy to look after, good on and off the lead, and a pleasure to be around. Highly recommend and we would love to go back for future sits.
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