Help needed with my three dogs, four cats and my home in Empure, France

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  Description

  Hello. I live in a beautiful medieval village in the Charente, France. I have a huge love and appreciation for nature and animals.
  I am having an operation on my hand in early November and will need help with my animals and general help with shopping, cooking, cleaning. Nothing heavy or difficult. I have a three year old large, strong, Grand Griffon, Freyja. I adopted her some months back and she is the sweetest, most gentle dog ever. However she is frightened of many things especially men. She’s a hound so follows her nose which can cause her to pull when out walking. She is my main area I need help with. I am looking for a female, animal lover with a really good sense of humour and common sense. I have a car you could use and two living rooms so that you could have plenty of personal time. I would need you to arrive by the end of October to have time here with Freyja in particular before my operation which will probably be a day patient or overnight maximum. I’m not sure how long you would be needed following the operation but I would guess three weeks. Please feel free to ask for any other info you need. Thank you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am English. I live and socialise in a community of both French and English people.

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  Help

  Help with my three dogs, walking, feeding, grooming. Help with my four cats, feeding.
  Help with shopping, driving, housework, meal preparation.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to improve my French.
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  Accommodation

  My house is a detached stone property which has 3 bedrooms, two living rooms and is quite spacious. I will supply all food. I eat plant based and some fish but am happy to accommodate any dietary preferences.

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  What else ...

  There are many amazing lakes, chateau, villages, good restaurants. The coast being approximately 1.30 hours away. Futurascope, oradour sur glane, Bordeaux and Cognac all within easy distance for a day out. I am a relaxed person and am passionate about many things. I love to socialise and I love to laugh. I am respectful and hard working. I enjoy good food, good wine and the sunshine. I respect and love animals and nature is my passion. I am lucky to have amazing family and friends. I believe I am quite intelligent and I do not appreciate people who are looking to take advantage of others.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week