20 days Dog sitting in Brighton UK

About this assignment

Clean, responsible and animal loving. I live in a friendly street next to a big park in the city of Brighton. I have had sitters for 30 years. I have separate guest bedroom and the sitter will find a clean and quiet neighbourhood with local shops 3 minutes away. I would expect the house to be kept clean and tidy, although a cleaner will visit once or twice while you are here. This sit is only suitable for someone who loves animals and works from home or is retired.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Feed dogs and 1 cat twice a day. In summer water garden once every few days. Walk dogs twice a day (half an hour to an hour please). I live next to a park so it’s quite pleasant. Take in any mail or deliveries. Pick up dog mess in garden every day. Put food outside for the fox every night (you won’t see him). Hoover up dog hair every couple of days.

What are the good features of the property and location

Brighton is dog friendly so you can take dogs with you to a lot of places eg cafe pub some shops beach parks etc. my house is clean and has lovely small back garden, sky tv, fast broadband, air filters, many books. The house is a typical Victorian mid terrace on 3 floors with my bedroom being the loft conversion. I’m a retired professor and mental health professional. I work with refugees. My neighbours in the street all know me, and I will warn them that you are here so if you get stuck they will help. I have a friend in the next street who can dog sit in an emergency. There is no car but public transport into the city is 2 minutes away at the end of my street. Buses every 10-20 minutes.

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

My dogs have separation anxiety so can’t be left longer than a few minutes. So this suits only sitter who works from home or is retired. Also one of my dogs will want to sleep on bed with you. The dogs are 13 and 9 years old so cannot walk for hours in the countryside, but they are used to going on the bus and around Brighton. The beach is closed to dogs from May-September. The dogs have medication which is put into their food. THe cat is very easy/simple, he is 3 years old and comes and goes as he wants.
I havent booked flights yet but I am planning to be away early to mid April for 19 days, or mid April to early May, I am waiting to get confirmation of sitter before booking so that we are both agreed.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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