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URGENT HELP NEEDED IN CYPRUS
Full time, live in, expenses paid, for 3 and half months ASAP plus lump sum bonus at end of term.
I run a small cat and dog rescue at my home, alone in the mountains of Cyprus. I need urgent surgery which will incapacitate me for 3 months so need someone to help look after my cats, dogs, home, garden. I will be mobile but may need some assistance occasionally.
Must have a PASSION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE with experience working with cats and dogs in a shelter or similar set up previously. Fit, healthy, strong as heavy lifting involved, very responsible with good memory, reliable and organised and hardworking. Non-smoker. Have a Driving license and be a confident driver.
Peaceful mountain retreat to get away from busy lifestyle to relax, enjoy the views and clear the mind with lots of love and appreciate from the animals. Approx. 20 cats, 7 dogs and some puppies.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a very rewarding position. Feeling the love and gratitude from the rescues animals you will take care of, these animals that were saved from abandonment, abuse, neglect and cruelty.
Help
Duties involve daily feeding and cleaning of animals and enclosures, giving medicines to animals when needed so some experience of this, keeping garden and house clean, dog walking.
Assisting me after my operation.
Be able to cope with very hot and cold weather, which can be tiring. So need an energetic person. Must be organised and responsible to keep to a daily routine.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will live with me in my small home with the cats and be clean and tidy at all times. Will give transfer transport to/from airport.
I am situated in the mountains where it is peaceful and tranquil with beautiful walks and views around. Nice place to find peace and quiet. Village and wineries local. Main town 45 mins away.What else ...
There is not a lot to do around here so only for people who want peace and quiet, time to relax, catch up on reading books perhaps, little walking and some 'me time'.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
full time, set feeding cleaning times
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The work can be intense and demanding at times, but the love and gratitude the animals give you in return makes you forget everything else :)
I'm impressed as on how well all the dogs and cats get along, and how they are, in spite of the sometimes cruel lives they had… read more
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The work can be intense and demanding at times, but the love and gratitude the animals give you in return makes you forget everything else :)
I'm impressed as on how well all the dogs and cats get along, and how they are, in spite of the sometimes cruel lives they had… read more
June and Micheal are incredible people who devote so much of their own time and money into looking after a large number of cats and dogs in need.
There was a lot of work to be… read more
If you are looking for real firsthand experience with running a… read more