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Help needed , 7th July to 4th August
1 or 2 , people
Must be used to cats, and to know what to do if they come across an abandoned kitten..
Basic work, cleaning, feeding, but mainly common sense and to be happy to work unsupervised for the odd day , so I can get a day off !
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 !
You would stay 5 minutes up the village..
Happy to chat ..
Sheila
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Gardening
Books
Animals
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
Maybe if workaway people get to grips with being here and are here for 2 or more weeks, I'm sure I can slot back to give them days off..
Thanks
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?
Two
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Sheila is a lovely woman, kind, she teached me some more english and has a good sense of humor!
i helped her keeping the house clean, the cats are so cute and even if they are a lot almost all of them are very used to live togheter.
i had an amazing time at parodi ligure, that… read more
I stayed with her and the gentle and loving cats she cares for for 2, almost 3, weeks. Sheila was very welcoming and made sure I had enough… read more
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Sheila is a lovely woman, kind, she teached me some more english and has a good sense of humor!
i helped her keeping the house clean, the cats are so cute and even if they are a lot almost all of them are very used to live togheter.
i had an amazing time at parodi ligure, that… read more
I stayed with her and the gentle and loving cats she cares for for 2, almost 3, weeks. Sheila was very welcoming and made sure I had enough… read more
She worked well, was great with the locals.. and I wish her well..
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. :)
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
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
To be left "In Charge" for a young person can be daunting, but you managed extremely well.. I'd be happy to recommend you :)
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
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
The work is very easy,… read more
A lovely personality, he would be welcome back any time.. :)
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
