Help with my cat refuge near Gavi, Italy

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I've a farmhouse near Gavi Italy, I have nearly 80 cats a mix of kittens and adult cats..they live in and around the house, there are barns and outbuildings too.
It's mostly cleaning help required..floors, litter trays, food dishes etc etc.now temperature has dropped there are 4 wood burners to keep going ( gas far too expensive)
I need to get to UK on November if covid permits over there.. I only want to be away 3/4 days..nothing booked yet.
The person/s have to appreciate money is tight, I only have my UK pension :( with 2 other feed stations in the village feeding around 130 cats a day.im vegetarian..so you may need to chip in for food..
Anyway.. thanks for reading !

Sheila
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A chance to improve or learn Italian.. A chance to observe a multi cat household, with their odd ailments.. Parodi Ligure a quiet medieval hiltop village
Help
The day starts at 7 am in winter.. Feeding takes about an hour, then it's litter trays to clean, then rest of the house. Somewhere during this we manage to get a tea/ coffee and breakfast ..

80 cats here as I speak .. October 2021

I need morning people, not those who struggle to leave their beds !

Cleaning can be a nightmare, cats spray, all being indoors in winter, and pee where they shouldn't.. Cleaning is the main chore .

Having said that, with help obviously there's more free time.

Sheila
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A double room of their own in the house.
What else ...
I have wifi. Trains to Milan/ Genova, wherever are reached at a station 20 minutes from here.. I'm happy to give lifts to the station.. There is a bus service to Gavi, our nearest market town, 7 klms away.. I have had people from "Trusted House sitters" stay, but they both tell me its more a working holiday, than just house sitting.. I'm pretty laid back.. just need assistance with the day to day cleaning..
Gavi has a small market each Sunday morning and Novi Ligure a town half an hour away has a fairly large market on a Thursday morning.
The fast train to Genova takes half an hour, a city worth a visit :)
The village of Parodi is in the country, views of vineyards and hills..
Wonderful walks
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Large drive ..ok for campers
Can possibly accept pets
Cats but beware mine are very territorial
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours a morning, 5 days

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Feedback left by and about host (14)

14/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

I stayed with Sheila and her cats for around 1 months and I don't regret anything. The work is really not hard, basically cleaning floors and cat toilets and feed the cats in the morning anfld afternoons. But Sheila is very flexible and find solutions if you're not there or go out and won't be home on time. Sheila and her daughter Lisa involved me… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Karina)

Karina took everything in her stride.. a new experience.. but she "mucked in" well..

She worked well, was great with the locals.. and I wish her well..

(Excellent )

11/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I spent two weeks with Sheila and the cats and it was a good experience.
The work was not too much, I had a lot of free time.
Sheila is a lovely person, working hard for the cats and everything.
Thank you for everything. :)

(Very good )

11/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia fitted in well, and was happy to do the chores, loved the cats which is important, I wish her well in whatever she decides to do with her life!

(Very good )

11/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)

Alexandra, was a terrific help, it's not easy here with the cats making a lot of mess, but she never grumbled, just got on with the chores.. :)
She is returning tomorrow at my request, I need to go to Uk for a few days and I have no reservations about leaving her "in charge"..
Alexandra fitted in well with the locals, and local activities.. and I… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

I stayed with Sheila for a month in july and it was such an unforgetable experience. Im an animal lover so I was in cat heaven!
I learned new things about cats again even thou I had 4 cats myself years back. Every cat has its own character and they tell you if they want you around or not. The vet she goes to is just great with animals! I found it… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)

Thank you :) I'm glad it wasn't too hard going for you :) Me and the cats miss you.. ( Vacuuming still to be done ) :(

To be left "In Charge" for a young person can be daunting, but you managed extremely well.. I'd be happy to recommend you :)

(Excellent )

24/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host

It was such a great experience and I am really thankful Sheila made me feel home in her british cat refuge in a little Italian village.

She was really kind, talking was easy from the first moment on. The work is not too much, but of course has to be done. Most of it is cleaning and in winter heating. So day to day routine. Nevertheless you… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (rachel & brett)

What can I say??

You guys went far beyond duty as it were.. not only helping with the cats.. giving their meds.. helping me give our dear incontinent "girl" a bath.. cleaning, brushing.. but the hidden extras..

cooking for me :) washing my car.. too many things to mention..

You became part of village life here.. you are missed..… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (rachel & brett) for host

This was our first workaway and we don't know if it can be any better than this. Shelia is an amazing woman, both for her compassion for these cats as well as her always cheery disposition. We all got along famously from the beginning and we left as family. We will be back to see all of the new family we have in Parodi.

The work is very easy,… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Danillo)

Danillo, is a lively, friendly and helpful young man.. He was keen and willing to help with my cat refuge.. and went the extra mile by cooking for me too..
A lovely personality, he would be welcome back any time.. :)

(Excellent )

04/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Danillo) for host

In this place I could live a little dream of Italian life.
Two friends and I were hosted byby Sheila. The activities are simple and we have enough free time to relax, enjoy the view and the lovely city.
Sheila is a lovely English lady who made us feel at home. The cats are lovely too. (Missing the Shoshka especially ♥).
Liza and Carol helped… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)

Thank you so much ..I hope with all sincerity, you return to this wonderful part of the world.. I and so many of the locals miss you .. :(

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pedro) for host

Would it be enough to say this is the best host ever, or the most kind and gentle human being in Piemonte? No, there are not enough words to describe this experience! Her passion for animal life is contagious. A distinct british lady living in Italy's amazing country side showing everyone how life is more important than material possessions. As a… read more

(Excellent )

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