Dog care while living in nature sanctuary in Astugue, France

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  Description

  My name is Charlotte. I’m French/Turkish and grew up in France. After years of living in Aotearoa (New Zealand), Australia, and Türkiye, I’ve returned to the French mountains to reconnect with the land and the rhythm of nature. I’ve done lots of WWOOFing around the world, traveled by bike and even by horse, and I have a deep love for adventure, simplicity, and meaningful connections.
  
  I recently bought a beautiful 2-hectare property with breathtaking views of the mountains. The land has been lovingly maintained and offers a warm, comfortable space to relax, create, and connect.
  
  I share this little paradise with my four big dogs, all rescued from the streets of Türkiye. They’re full of love and character: strong, independent, and sometimes a little stubborn! They need someone who knows how to be gentle but firm, what we call “une main de fer dans un gant de velours” (an iron hand in a velvet glove). If you have experience with dogs or feel confident setting clear, kind boundaries, you'll get along really well with them.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Farming

  

  Van life

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Charity work

  

  Pets

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Languages

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design

  

  Performing arts

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Hiking

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Outdoor activities
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I welcome you into my home and it's with pleasure that I share with my hosts my turkish and french roots . Sharing is caring. And sharing is a strong part of the turkish culture. By entering into my home, you will also get a good insight of french culture with typical french meals. I also like to invite if voluteers are interested to some of my local cultural activities like movies screenings or circle songs (singing). I also like to do yoga on a weekly basis and offer the opportunity to volunteers to join me in my.

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  Help

  The help I need includes feeding my dogs morning (8.30am) and evening (6pm), walking them about an hour a day, and ideally offering some basic training and structure.
  
  Aside from dog duties, whatever time is left is to help with garden maintenance and house cleaning. I’d also love a hand with some light DIY projects around the house, things like building shelves or cupboards, putting up fencing, or general maintenance. Nothing too intense, just a can-do attitude and a willingness to get involved.
  
  If you’re a creative soul, you’ll feel right at home here. You’re more than welcome to express yourself and bring your own ideas into the space. I believe in collaboration, inspiration, and community.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Turkish: Intermediate

  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

  You’ll enjoy your own beautiful private room on the first floor, featuring a comfortable queen-size bed and a window overlooking the stunning Montaigu summit — the views are simply breathtaking. You’ll also have your own private bathroom located on the ground floor.
  
  Our home sits on 2 hectares of steep, unspoiled land, completely free from noise and pollution. It’s the perfect place to disconnect from the chaos of city life and reconnect with nature. This is truly a little paradise.
  
  The nearest town is just 13 minutes away — a lively and charming little place with a wonderful farmers’ market every Saturday morning.
  
  If you love nature, tranquility, and dogs, this could be the perfect experience for you. 🌿🐾
  
  Shared meals 3 times daily local organic and mostly vegetarian

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Zeytin

  Zeytin is the oldest. He's 4 years old.

  

  Karma

  This is Bondjouk sister.

  

  Bondjouk

  Bondjouk and Karma
  Brother and sister who will be around 2 years in July. While i was preparing the papers for Yaz i was feeding them in front of a supermarket in Turkey. Bondjouk got really sick with parvo virus when he was around 3 months. I decided to try and save him and that was the start of the adventure of adopting them two.

  

  Yaz (1 year)

  The smallest but still the chief officer of the tribe! A tad too controlling sometimes but still a loveable pup! She is the catalyser of my new life here in the Pyrenees as she arrived from nowhere in the middle of my deceased father's garden in Turkey and I decided to adopt her, and do all the papers to bring her back to France (a 4 months procedure).

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