Looking for a mature, non-smoking , pet-loving, fit couple or single who are older dog and cat savvy and are comfortable with preparing raw petfood and going for off-leash high desert walks.
Responsibilities required of the house sitter: Picking up mail and occasional plant watering, daily dogwalks in open country, feeding the pets two meals a day of (partially prepared) raw food with supplements and letting dog out into a fenced yard when needed. Cat requires twice-daily pills and subcutaneous hydration three times a week. Cat litter box needs ongoing cleaning and changing once a week.
The house is on 3.25 acres in the Pojoaque River Valley and is very private, mostly fenced and surrounded by lots of large cottonwoods. It is a huge-but-cozy older adobe with 6 fireplaces, several bedrooms and bathrooms , a very functional chef's kitchen and a comfortable living area with a small flatscreen. There is wi-fi in the office but cell voice service can be poor dependng on your carrier but there is a landline. No network TV ,just a Roku with Netflix and lots of DVDs at the library a block away. It is about 17 miles North of the North end of the city of Santa Fe ; a 20 minute drive on a good highway. Santa Fe is culturally rich with a wide variety of art and entertainment as well as lots of wonderful restaurants and consumer resources. The surrounding area is a playground for many different types of recreation and there are 3 good ski areas less than 75 minutes drive from the house. There are numerous good walks right out the door or from nearby trailheads. There is a 'wellness center' about a block away with a 25 meter pool, weights/machines, lots of classes, and a small library in the same building. 'Metro' Pojoaque--one mile away-- has a food market, liquor store, hardware , gas stations, fast food and casinos, etc. ( but I shop in Santa Fe or Los Alamos).
Hugo the year old cat needs frequent brushing and regular daily administration of supplements with each meal to maintain health-- experience with geriatric cats, pilling and sub-Q hydration is a prerequisite for my peace of mind and his wellbeing. Suki the Lab is a very immature 10 year old and is high energy but quite trained (often doesn't seem to be... Lots of exercise and consistency help!)
Also, please note that The house is located at 6200ft altitude and Santa Fe is at about 7200. if you have breathing or cardiac issues take this into consideration.
Thanks for your interest and please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Lucy