Dog and cat sitter looking for calm and nature

About this assignment

I need someone to look after my 2 lovely cats and 2 lovely dogs as well as keep up the plants and grounds around my farmhouse in the Alps.

This can be appropriate for a couple or individual but not families and the grounds are not safe for children. I prefer someone travelling without an animal in order to minimise the stress on my animals. You should like cats and hanging out with them, giving them pets and just generally spending time with them. You should be active enough to walk the dogs but will also have the support of a dog walker when possible. The cats and dogs are allowed on the beds and sofas and so this should be ok for you. You should also be tidy and respectful.

This is not suitable for rock climbers unfortunately.

I will be coming and going from the property due to travel I cannot avoid. When I am present you will have a small cabin with a kitchen and bathroom to yourself. When I am away you will move to the main apartment to live with the animals full time. I am a woman living alone and so have multiple cameras on my property covering the land around the house, as well as inside where my office is. These are for security and will remain active at all times.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Feeding the cats and dogs, taking th dogs for toilet walks, cleaning the litter daily, cutting grass, tending the veg and fruit plots, weeding, deadheading, and maybe collecting vegetables/fruit. Generally loving on the cats and dogs.

What are the good features of the property and location

My home is in the town of St Gervais Les Bains, about a 25min walk to town. There are also regular buses. If you have a car then Megève is a 20min drive and Chamonix is a 25min drive. I live next to the public pool, tennis courts, mini-golf and ice rink. There is excellent hiking all around and paragliding and rock climbing. The gondola to the Megeve/St Gervais ski area is a 5 minute bus ride or 20minute walk away. From town you can get the tram up to the top of Les Houches which is part of the Chamonix ski area and also is nice for hiking. Les Contamines is a 20min bus ride away and has great snow when other areas don't.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

You must love animals and be kind and gentle and patient. The animals sometimes sleep on the bed and do not get locked out of any rooms. Vet skills or a green thumb are a plus. The duration of the stay can be flexible as there are many spare rooms. If you plan on being out most of the day then this isn't for you. This is better for someone who has a project or likes to read and wants a quiet place close to nature to spend time. The town has a lot going on but is not a place to party and it isn't necessarily easy to meet people so you would be partly with only yourself.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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