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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the pets

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Purdey

11 years

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Stayed: 21 Nov 2018 - 23 Nov 2018
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This was a really enjoyable sit for us. Purdey is such a delight to look after & spend time with. The annex is lovely, stylish & very comfortable. The area has so many lovely walks that we were spoilt for choice! Nicola is a great host & easy to communicate with. Would recommend this sit if you are lucky enough to be offered it.

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Stayed: 19 Aug 2018 - 23 Aug 2018
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Purdey was a dream to look after - she's very well trained, loveable and affectionate and we were very sad to say goodbye. She loves her long walks, swims in the river and is such a sweet character. Nicola and Liam were kind and welcoming and their stunning home is located in beautiful countryside with fantastic walks straight from the front door. They are also very close to nearby Ripon and Harrogate for everything you could need. The guest suite you stay in is used as a high-end Airbnb, it's very comfortable and just like a second home. Highly recommended sit and we can't wait to go back and visit Purdey again!

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Stayed: 09 Jul 2018 - 18 Jul 2018
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5 thumbs recommendation from me. Great sit with a perfect dog, Purdy, in idillic surroundings near Ripon itself with fantastic walks along the river and canals, town and local drivable area. Nicola is an excellent host who welcomed me to the Annex to the house which is beautiful and really comfortable. Thanks for letting me stay and look after Purdy :-)

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Stayed: 23 Mar 2018 - 01 Apr 2018

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