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Help in a multi cat household at a cat refuge near Gavi, Italy

  • Last activity : 13 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    1 person

    Morning people, starting 8.am non smokers

    Must be used to cats, 60 here at home right now.
    No other animals..just cats..
    Basic work, cleaning, litter trays, floors, feeding, common sense esential !

    Morning work only, we normally have lunch together before you head off to explore..

    All meals included...

    1 day off a week

    Only one cat here is blind, and she's the only one to keep watch over, she's happy in the garden but is curious about the road.. a big No no !
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    Happy to chat ..
    Sheila

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Gardening
    Books
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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 is a quiet medieval hiltop village

  • Help

    Help

    I need help with day to day chores, enabling me to catch up with other household needs.
    Thanks
    Sheila

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Staying in a holiday house 5 minute walk from here, If no room available in my home..

  • What else ...

    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..
    Gavi has a small market each Sunday morning
    The fast train to Genova takes half an hour, a city worth a visit :)
    The village of Parodi is in the vineyard region of Italy , views of vineyards and hills..
    Wonderful walks

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Large drive ..ok for campers

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Cats but beware mine are very territorial

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts the rear of a two-story house with a large yard, featuring a satellite dish on the roof and a well-manicured lawn with a few dogs roaming about.
The image depicts a narrow, covered walkway with white walls and brown tile flooring, featuring wicker chairs and a window with a metal grate on the right side.
The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring a dirt road, lush grass, leafless trees, and a small town with buildings and a prominent tower in the background.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a grassy area, a brick house, and a shed, featuring several cats roaming freely in the yard.
The image depicts a cat standing on a tall grey cat tree, with a wooden step ladder to the left and a white wall in the background.
The image depicts a serene residential street with a narrow asphalt road, lined with a row of houses and trees, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a narrow, cobblestone street lined with old stone buildings, featuring arched doorways and windows, set against a cloudy sky.

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