Need cat sitter | 19 Aug – 2 Sept | Orléans France | Peaceful, sunny flat by river

About this assignment

Ideally we will find someone who would like to explore Orléans, but will also just enjoy a quiet home with a yard near the river. And, of course, a cat lover! Someone reliable and responsible who has experience traveling and pet sitting.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Cat care and watering the indoor plants (infrequently) and maybe hosing down a small backyard if there is no rain! The cat is very cool and easy. He is sweet and funny and affectionate and likes being both inside and outside. He doesn't use a litter box (long story!) so someone needs to be around to let him in and out. We do leave the back door open a bit for him sometimes (our yard is private) so he is free to go in and out. Taking care of him is really just feeding him and being around. He's sometimes very independent and sometimes wants to sit on you : )

What are the good features of the property and location

Orléans is a quiet, pretty city on the Loire river. We are a 3-minute walk from the river and you can walk on a path along the river for miles/kms in both directions (toward the city center and away from it, into nature). I never get tired of the sunsets and the birds! The flat is quiet, sunny and very safe. We have a small private yard + patio with a table. I do everything on a bike (we are in Saint Jean de Braye, but Orléans city center is a 12-minute bike ride), but there is a bus and a tram nearby.

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

We are leaving the morning of 19 August and will be home during the day on Sept 2. We are flexible in terms of how to organize your stay.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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