House sitter to look after our dogs in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada

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  Description

  We are a semi retired couple with two Basset Hounds living in quasi rural Nova Scotia. We have a cozy home and an acre property, which is fully fenced so the hounds can run free. We have a large private bedroom to offer, and a shared bath. We have lovely outdoor spaces with 2 decks, lots of seating options, outdoor fireplaces and soon to be a wood fired pizza oven. We have a replica Irish pub in our basement!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You could definitely practice your English staying with us, and we'd be happy to share with you any of our knowledge of Canadian customs and heritage. We are located in Nova Scotia, minutes from both the New Brunswick and PEI borders! A perfect location if you are interested in exploring the Martimes!! You can visit 3 provinces in one day!

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  Help

  We're hoping someone might want to stay with us and look after our dogs while we're away from time to time. We love to camp on Spring & Summer weekends, but our dogs do not, so it would be ideal if someone were interested in hanging out in our area, and willing to look after our dogs when we go away. They're super loving and very easy to care for. There could be some weeding, watering, planting, etc (if you're interested) and maybe some help with minor projects like stacking firewood, little repairs... Nothing major, and we really are more interested in a "house-sit" (dog-sit) than actual help around the house.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  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

  Large private bedroom, shared bath.

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  What else ...

  We are located in Nova Scotia, minutes from both the New Brunswick and PEI borders! A perfect location if you are interested in exploring the Martimes!! You can visit 3 provinces in one day! We only need help with dogs when we go away (mostly on weekends) so the rest of the time is your own for exploring! Our dog Molly has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and now requires insulin injections twice per day, once between 7 - 8am and again between 7 - 8pm. She must eat her meal prior to having her injection, and timing is very critical, so this does restrict anyone who is caring for the dogs as you must be home to feed and administer insulin at the specific times. Both dogs eat at the same time. As well, both dogs get a capsule of amoxicillin just before bed - it is easy to give to them masked in a treat.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We've had digital nomads stay with us and they were able to work just fine using our internet. We have several quiet spaces inside and out that are conducive to working (I work from home part time as well).

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of room in our driveway and you can access electricity and water, and use our wifi. You can use the bathroom in the house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Grace (10 years)

  Grace is a basset hound whom we have had since she was a puppy. She is a relatively low-key, lazy senior gal who sleeps most of the day, but eats well and does enjoy a short stroll around neighborhood from time to time. She's relatively easy to care for, other than having to take an amoxicillin capsule each night right before bed (easy to give her tucked into a wiener!).

  Molly (12 years)

  Molly is a Basset Hound who we rescued in 2016. She is sweet and loving and just a wonderful old soul. She has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and now requires insulin injections twice daily. She is managing very well, however, the insulin regime requires anyone caring for the dogs to be present at the precise feeding and injection times each day, so it is somewhat restrictive.

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