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A black and white dog sits on a tiled floor, wearing a blue bandana. Its tongue is out, licking its nose, and it looks playful.
A happy black and white dog with a blue bandana sits on a tiled floor, looking up with its mouth open and tongue out, appearing joyful.
A happy black and white dog wearing a spiderweb-patterned bandana stands indoors on wooden floor, with a large monstera plant and ornate fireplace behind.
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Help look after my dog Alfred in Ballincollig, Ireland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I am looking for someone to help care for my rescue dog Alfred. Usual requirements are a daily walk, ocassional home and pet sitting at weekends and once off weekly home and pet sitting while I am abroad. Hours etc open to discussion depending on requirements at the time and needs of WorkAwayer etc. I am a qualified Montessori Teacher, and holistic therapist. I have previously worked for EF Language and offer conversational English lessons. I have over 20 years experience hosting EL students with EF and have had lodgers from all parts of the world. I am interested in and respectful of different cultures. Alfred is our nervous but friendly staffy x collie rescue dog, he is not good with other dogs so confidence and experience are essential. I can offer a small single room in a three bedroom suburban area. Hours required will vary on time of year. WorkAwayer required for house and pet sitting from 15th December 2026 to 5th January 2027

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Conversational English
    Extensive free time

  • Help

    Help

    Dog walking
    House and pet sitting

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Three bed house
    6km from Cork City on bus route
    Living with host and F lodger
    Single room available
    Non smoker only STRICTLY
    Eco aware home
    Use of kitchen
    Quiet relaxed environment
    No WiFi

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live in close proximity to Cork City.
    There is a good bus service.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Alfred

Host ref number: 315352412397

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A black and white dog sits on a tiled floor, wearing a blue bandana. Its tongue is out, licking its nose, and it looks playful.
A happy black and white dog with a blue bandana sits on a tiled floor, looking up with its mouth open and tongue out, appearing joyful.
A happy black and white dog wearing a spiderweb-patterned bandana stands indoors on wooden floor, with a large monstera plant and ornate fireplace behind.
The image features a woman with glasses and dark hair, alongside a black and white dog, set against a bright white background.
The image depicts a dog with a short, curly coat, gazing directly at the camera, its mouth slightly open, and its ears perked up, set against a backdrop of a light-colored floor.

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