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Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Rodent(s), Pig(s), Goat(s), Reptile(s), Farm animal(s), Other animal(s) – very varied and eclectic. I feel confident with all animals and have extensive experience over decades with pretty much all pets/farm animals
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From: 2 Oct 2024
Until: 1 May 2026
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Hi everyone! I'm Sophie :)
I'm new to this site as of October 2024. I'm a 43 year-old animal lover, travel addict and language geek. I'm responsible and mature, dependable and reliable - I will NEVER let you down; when I give my word or make a promise I will always keep it. I hate dishonesty and I'm really caring, friendly and easy to get on with. I've had animals all my life and I can honestly say I love them more than humans ;) Having said that, I am a very friendly and sociable person - but at the same time, I love my own company, I love to travel alone, and I feel I am the perfect pet/housesitter due to me working online and having lots and lots of free time for walks, feeds, cuddles and whatever they need while you are away. I am very clean and tidy, try to go above and beyond in everything I do, and I will always leave your home better than I found it!
I'm fluent in English (native) Spanish (bilingual), and I also have an excellent understanding of Italian. I studied French to A Level, so I can get by in French too. I'm learning Romanian and Albanian at the moment. I teach English and Spanish online and am a freelance writer. Before I left the UK (September) I also worked part time as a support worker for 9 years. I therefore have tons of love to give...I enjoy caring for others, whether it's animals or elderly people or adults with disabilities or children in the care system. Due to this, I have 3 current enhanced up-to-date DBS certificates (police checks) which I am happy to send you on request. I also have many great references, please see attached.
I want to house-sit because my daughter, who is now 21, left home 2 years ago to go to University, and since then I have felt quite lost in the UK. I don't feel there is anything keeping me there with my daughter gone, and I work online...so combining my love of animals with my love of travel seems like the natural next step in my life. At the moment (October 2024) I am staying at my Mum's house in Las Alpujarras, Spain. I've been wanting to be semi-nomadic for a long time, but I didn't have the opportunity when I was younger and raising my daughter. I feel like the time has come to finally put my dreams into action :) I also know from having pets myself that the best place for them to be is in their own home. So, I am hoping that my experience and passion for pets enables you to have a fantastic break without having to worry that your house, garden and animals are well cared for.
Although this is the first time I've ever joined a pet/house-sitting site (October 2024), I have been casually caring for the pets of my friends and family for well over ten years. I absolutely adore animals, and although most of my experience is with dogs and cats, I also have experience with horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, chickens, rodents and reptiles. I've been house-sitting for my Mum, who lives in rural Spain at least three times a year for the past five years, and I love looking after her 5 dogs and 2 cats. They are a handful, but they are the best!
Because I work online, and my working hours are very flexible, your pet/s will always be my top priority - I'll always be present and make sure they feel safe, loved, and get lots and lots of attention/walks!
My varied experience over the years with both big and small animals has given me the confidence to care for all kinds of pets, and as long as I have some detailed information about their needs, I would feel able to care for them as well as you, the owners!
Also, I brought my daughter up in rural Spain, and I miss those days so much - harvesting chestnuts, olives, cork, almonds, grapes and honey, caring for my partner's horses and donkeys, and being out with the dogs. I love being outside in the sunshine. I'm therefore passionate about permaculture and organic, natural food and farming, and I love getting muddy! I have experience in setting up communities, eco/agro-tourism projects and more. For example, lunar gardening, organic allotments and growing food, medicinal herbs, cooking, cleaning, dog care, chicken care, harvesting, etc. I'm very flexible - I love exploring big cities AND I love being in the countryside, and finally, I'm also happy to do light housework, watering plants, basic gardening etc if needed while you are away. I've had an allotment for years so I know how to grow food and care for produce while it's growing :)
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From: 2 Oct 2024
Until: 1 May 2026
They don't charge for house sitting services
Age: 36-45 years old
Languages spoken: Spanish, Italian, French
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