Housesit with cute cat and dog in New Plymouth, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are looking for an animal lover (single or couple) to house-sit for us and look after our cat and dog this June and July.
  
  Our house is located in Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth and is close to a bus route and the Huatoki Walkway. It's an old state house we've renovated and now has all mod cons. There is quite a big garden.
  
  There are plenty of nearby tramping opportunities and the Taranaki coast is a favourite with surfers.
  
  We have a mini schnauzer and a Tonkinese cat that need to be cared for while we're away from 14 June to 10 July. Ideally, it would be nice to have someone arrive a few days before we leave so they can get to know the pets and their routines.
  
  We have a spare bedroom as well as more private accommodation in a cabin connected with the house via a sunroom, which has a fridge, kettle, sink, microwave and double bed. Our volunteer will have exclusive use of the downstairs bathroom and access to it all the time. Once we go on our trip we expect that our volunteer/s will prefer to move into the house.
  
  Non-smoker preferred.
  
  New Plymouth is a cool spot to relax for a few weeks so come on over, settle in and make some furry friends!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Light maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Pets

  

  Music

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  There are plenty of cultural and musical activities going on in New Plymouth

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  Help

  Feed pets and make sure they are in at night, take dog for occasional walk. Collect post, put out rubbish bins. If you feel like it, put out some seeds for the birds that visit the garden.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Italian: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Cabin with double bed and bedding provided or bedroom in the house.
  
  Vegetarian meals provided while we are here, can use kitchen, we'll just work it out. When we're on our trip, completely up to Workwayer/s.

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  What else ...

  Taranaki is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, particularly surfing and tramping

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Elfin (5 years)

  Elfin is a real little character. He's a Tonkinese (Burmese x Siamese) and he loves people.

  

  Lulu (11 years)

  Lulu is a sweet, undemanding little dog. She's a mini schnauzer who likes small walks now and then or just spending time curled up in her comfy bed. She's ten years old, so not particularly energetic.

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