A Getaway Close to Everything

Introduction

I have traveled consistently during the past 4 years - as soon as I retired I was on the road to adventure. Many times my dogs travel(ed) with me in my van. When they couldn't come - like when I dive or go out of the country - I had a wonderful sitter in IL. This May I found my dream property in NH. It's gorgeous and my dogs love it as much as I do..... however; when I relocated I lost my dog sitter..... So.... I'm off to new adventures with and without my dogs. I already have an overseas trip scheduled for this coming December and one again in March of 2025. I'd love to share my fun and loving dogs, along with my most comfortable and beautiful abode. I look forward to meeting sitters and sharing my pets and home.

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Home & location

My home is located in northern New Hampshire; specifically in Landaff in Grafton County. It is situated in the beautiful countryside within 10 miles of White Mountain National Forest and a short jaunt to Green Mountain National Forest (Vermont). My home has 2 fully furnished guest bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a spectacular great room that accesses an outer deck, an open design kitchen, and a full walk out basement (including ukuleles, drum set, and keyboard available to all guests). All this looks out on 11.5 acres of woods. While here, you can enjoy visiting nearby Littleton, New Hampshire and the town of Franconia, along with the Kancamagus Scenic Highway, Franconia Notch State Park, and Mt Washington - these are just a few of the wonders that are only a short drive away. There are 100's of trails nearby too, easily accessible off Rt 93, Kancamagus Hwy, Route 302 (Dartmouth Rd). Internet is available. Service is through Starlink and has excellent through put for work at home. Several guests have successfully utilized this for their work while visiting.

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Responsibilities

Home Sitting Please treat my home with respect. Please keep the house clean and picked up while you visit. I do sweep the main room once a day to keep dog hair at a minimum. You can shut the bedroom doors during the day and that will keep the dogs out of the rooms. They are used to NOT accessing the guest rooms anyway and this helps with a whole lot less cleaning! I have provided a list of services, things to see, places to eat and emergency numbers in a notebook at the house. Pet Sitting My dogs are super laid back. They love hanging out with whomever's around.... they rarely need "attention" - only at feeding time and break time outside. They are affectionate but not needy. Once fed and walked, they'll "do their own thing" but of course will be more than happy to get petted. They love walks, naps and head/ear rubs. Neenah (the black one) is more likely to be by your side or feet.... however both love attention. Both dogs love to hang out in the great room and also Leah especially enjoys lounging on the back porch... (weather permitting). 7 AM Feedings (see * feedings) post feeding walk (see NOTE) 3 PM feedings (see * feedings) post feeding walk (see NOTE) ____________________________________________ NOTE: Leashes are required before sunrise and near dark/dark as there are critters nearby!! ____________________________________________ * feedings a mixture of dry food (about 1 cup), cut up carrots and/or sweet potatoes/apples and 2 to 3 tablespoons of canned "wet" food Leah gets about 25% more food than Neenah, as she is younger and they both maintain their weights (~35 pds each) Dogs can be left up to 6-8 hours during the day - leave access to the basement for the dogs.. (aka don't shut white basement door).

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Meet the pets

Photo of Leah

Leah

8 years

Photo of Neenah

Neenah

12 years

Sue
Last time sitter needed: 7 days ago