I am looking for a kind woman (or couple) to mind my 9 year old terrier (Ellie), and (recent arrival to our home) 5 year old Shih Tzu (Dinah). Ellie is wary of kids and men, and likes women. Dinah loves everyone! I am a writer, so they are used to having company most of the day. Consequently the house-sit would suit a home-based person, perhaps another writer.
My home is a 3 bed bungalow on an estuary in South County Galway, 12 miles from the city and 1 and 2 miles respectively from nearby villages, with an abundance of cafes! One of the bedrooms is also a painting studio. I have oil fired central heating and a solid fuel stove in the living room. I wouldn't need anyone to do maintenance, just to live here and walk, feed and care for Ellie and Dinah.
Unfortunately Dinah won't settle except on YOUR bed, so now both dogs sleep with me. I think Ellie wouldn't mind moving downstairs again, but Dinah is not a negotiator! This is her 5th home (two of her owners were elderly women who passed away) and she apparently has always slept on a human's bed.
My tiny village is peaceful and picturesque, with friendly neighbours. Good walking in the Burren about ten miles away, and there is a lovely 45 minute walk right from the door.