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Sitter/sitters needed in the countryside in Tuscany

Italy, San Valentino, Toscana
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Pets

  • Dog(s)
  • Cat(s)

Four dogs, one cat, and 5 stray cats up the road

Dates

  • 25 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)

Testimonials

They have 1 testimonial (view below)

About this assignment

I'm looking for caring and responsabile humans to look after my dogs and cats. They are my fury family and I seldom go away, and they are used to interacting with humans. They won't mind being left at home when you go out, as long as you return and establish some kind of reliable routine with the feeding time and the walks.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

All of my animals are rescues, 2 of my dogs are seniors, Paco, who spent the first 9 years of his life in a dog shelter, and Marta who has hip problems. The other 2, Ray and Billy, are adults and enjoy a bit more exercise. I would like to know that they get attention and petting and a daily walk which needn't be too long because it is hot and the 2 seniors don't need too much exercise. The dogs sleep inside most of the time now that it is hot, and enjoy being able to be in the garden at night if they want.
The house cat is young and out a lot, but comes in for food and affection.
And then there are 5 stray cats up the road that need to be feed daily.
The only other thing is watering a few pots.

What are the good features of the property and location

Ahh.. this place is very beautiful!
It's on the hills of this very special and wild part of Tuscany that was the land of the Etruscans, with its ancient history, caves and tombs and deep curving canyons, in a wonderful vegetation of oak trees forests, and olive groves and vineyards. My house is two kilometers from the tiny village and 10/15 minutes driving to the larger ones. Lake of Bolsena is at about 30 km, and the nearest town, Viterbo 60 km. It’s south of Florence and Siena and north of Rome. It’s 80 km to the beautiful Tirrenian coast.
The house is small and simple and dates back to end of 1700, and it sits in a field surrounded by oak trees and plants, and the view is heart opening and very relaxing.
There is a sitting room, small kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

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

You need transport.
No wifi, sorry, the local internet connection works with a sim card. You need to be confortable in a remote setting, there is a B&B quite close so there might be other people, otherwise you will be immersed in a lot of nature and peace

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

Last updated: 2 August 2026

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Testimonials

Perfect getaway… or return to oneself

My stay in Carol's place was my first housesitting experience, and I instantly fell in love with this possibility of living abroad. Carol was so nice and kind I felt like I returned to some distant relative I haven't seen in years… She offered me her home and her garden making me feel I never left home.. except that I was in a beautiful part of Umbria, near magnificent little towns such as Sorano and Pitigliano, in spring when everything was in full bloom and even more beautiful than on the photos. P.S. Ufo and Ombra, Carol's dogs are two simply adorable beings :)

Maja, December 2016

  • Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Helpful with problems
  • Kept in contact
  • Gave good instructions