We are travelling for the Christmas holidays and require a sitter for our property in Leafy East Launceston, Tasmania.
The house is a large, 100 year old home. It is in a hilly suburb but quite walkable and close to all amenities. There is a bus service on our door step, off street parking, a 20 minute walk to the city. We have stairs to the bedrooms. There are 2 living areas, small (very old I'm afraid, but functional)kitchen, three bathrooms, dining room and large yard. Our garden is in need of some TLC so if anyone likes a challenge in this area, we are the place for you.
We currently have 1 large labrador, very friendly, protective of our cat and loves food and long walks. He is an outside dog and needs to be walked once a day. He is quite and responds to love and affection. He is a failed guide dog (due to being an escape artist extraordinaire so he is now tethered on a long tether when at home so he can move about easily and with lots of room).
We have 1 cat, short hair and inside and out using her own cat door. She is not a lap cat but reasonably friendly with strangers if she is allowed to do her own thing. We also have 10 chickens who need daily care and fortnightly shed cleaning (not a huge job) but they repay you with kindness and lots of wonderful large eggs that will need to be consumed!
The house is old and not modern but homely and comfortable. Prefer no younger children, no pets of your own and we need references.