For animals & nature lover
France, Kiffis, Grand Est
Pets
- Dog(s)
- Cat(s)
Dates
- 9 Aug 2026 to 18 Aug 2026 (No sitters have applied for these dates yet. Be the first!)
About this assignment
Expecting maturity, calm, quiet, nice, trustworthy, non smoking, driver's license, experienced dog & cat lover, clean, fit, handy, kind, long term, short term, gardening, communicative,
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Your responsabilities are:
To feed the pets twice a day.
To walk the dogs twice a day.
To keep the house warm during cold seasons with the wood stove.
Eventually some help outdoors in the organic vegetable garden, cutting grass...
What are the good features of the property and location
You will be living in a beautiful set up of one and a half hectares at 800m altitude in the Alsacian Jura, experimenting a way of living close to nature. There are amazing walks to do, mountain biking, cross-country skiing in winter, horse riding in the nearby village.
You will be able to learn about the culture and French & German language.
Permaculture garden.
You will have a view on the Black Forest in Germany and the swiss Alps.
If you feel like having some city life, close by, reachable with public transport, is the Swiss city Basel.There are several world famous museums to visit as well as botanical gardens, a zoo, fairs, ferries on the river Rhine...You will also find many different refreshment bars and restaurants.
Several swimming pools and Wellness centers.
Delémont and Porrentruy, although smaller towns, are worthwhile visiting too.
This place is ideal for a person who loves nature, quiet, tranquility, quality of life at 800m altitude, go hiking...
Location is great as you can move easily between France, Germany and Switzerland
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Please consider that the house is secluded, but safe, so only a person feeling comfortable in these conditions would be possible, only neighborhood is my daughter and her companion as well as her lamas and horses. Driving licence required.The house sitters need to have former experience with animals and organic vegetable garden.
Anyway we will show and explain how to deal with all situations before leaving. A few days together would be the best
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
15 July 2026
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Testimonials
Wonderful animals and beautiful house and setting!
Suzanne met us at Basel airport and was immediately welcoming. She even had a delicious dinner waiting for us after our journey from our previous pet-sit. Due to scheduling constraints on our part, we only had one full day together for Suzanne to explain how to take care of the animals. She was very clear and precise and we had no trouble following her directions and keeping to the animals' routines once she left. Suzanne was also very responsive if we had questions or when something came up while she was gone. The house is beautifully situated with easy access to villages and surrounded with forests and beautiful trails. Basel is about an hour away and makes for a great day trip. The house itself is ample, comfortable and peaceful with amazing views of Switzerland. Zeus, Flora and Ashlyn are all well trained and were a joy to be around. They have plenty of space to roam freely during the day and they all get taken for a long daily walk. There are plenty of choices for trails to either just walk to or drive to nearby. Zeus is an energetic and playful boy who loves his toys and sticks and is very affectionate and takes his medication and baths well. Flora is independent, fearless and a little cheeky and loves a good cuddle. She is the only one who has to be on a leash during longer walks because she loves to explore the woods. Ashlyn, the gentle giant, is an utter sweetheart and loves nothing better than to be brushed and pampered. She is an amazing communicator and gently tells you what she needs. Saana, the cat, is also extremely affectionate, gets along well with all of the dogs and loves to cuddle on the couch at the end of the day. We spent a week with Suzanne after she returned and had a great time. She is an excellent host and is very warm hearted and generous. We highly recommend pet-sitting for her wonderful animals and really hope to come back someday!
Tasha, United States, March 2026
Loving animals,superb housesit
Suzanne went out of her way to ensure we were comfortable within her beautiful home nestled in the French countryside surrounded by several beautiful forests, walks and views of Switzerland, Basel where Suzanne meet us at the train station.Like all housesits for us it is the joy of looking after the animals and the beautiful 3 dogs & two cats of Suzanne were friendly and loving , the fish easy to care for.Mr. Zeus took his medicine well and what a character he was ,hard not to put him in our suitcase when we left Suzanne thank you for your hospitality and future housitters I am sure you would enjoy this housesit recommend Warmest regards Leonie & Jeff Yes Housesitters this was a great and interesting housesit Thank you Suzanne for everything
Leonie, Portugal, June 2025
Simply Fantastic
Suzanne was lovely, Very welcoming, spoke excellent English, and was more than accommodating. The house had beautiful views, warm at night, cool in the day, good amenities, all clean and tidy. Very rural and peaceful. Dogs and Cats were very friendly and well behaved and very loved and looked after. We would definitely recommend, and hope to come back soon.
Gemma, United Kingdom, May 2025
Lot of pets , lot of love!
Taking care of Suzanne’s pets was very nice, they are all lovely 🥰 We arrived 1 week before Suzanne had to leave, so we had the time to get to know each other, everything about the house and the pets and ask all the questions. It really has been very helpful since there were many things to keep in mind. We’ve spent a month surrounded by the love of the dogs and the cat, in a really beautiful place!! We really recommend to stay at Suzanne’s and enjoy the company of Ashlyn, Saana, Flora and Zeus!!
Elisabetta, Italy, March 2025