Come and house/pet sit in Western Sydney, Australia

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  Description

  Hi there,
  
  We are in need of finding a single woman who loves cats and is available to house/pet sit for us in Western Sydney on the 26th December 2024-10th January 2025.
  
  We have 7 indoor cats, most are strays that were born outside of our house that we took in as kittens (now grown). They are very scared cats and only like giving affection or attention when they choose to.
  
  They are way more scared of men, which is why we are only after one women.
  
  My cats will probably hide and stay out of your way until they get to know you. So at first, there maybe more time involved from you with putting their food bowls to where ever they are hiding and trying to let them get to know you. So I need someone who has patience and will put in the time to make sure my cats are ok and fed.
  
  We will not expect you to pay us board or expenses for use of our facilities nor will we pay you to look after our home, this arrangement is purely based off free accommodation for your services of caring for our pets and our home like they were your own.
  
  You will be required to provide your own meals and personal items whilst you stay in our home on your own.
  
  Sorry no children or your own pets.
  
  Having your own car would be preferred but not essential.
  
  If you are interested please contact me and we can discuss more details then.
  
  I look forward to you replies
  
  Regards
  Kylie

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You could get to see a different area of Sydney and be closer to the Blue Mountains

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  Help

  You will need to feed our 7 cats twice a day, and the stray cats outside once a day.
  litter trays (4) cleaned twice a day and cleaning up after them. Probably will take 1-3hrs a day of your time, and then you get to have a whole house to stay in on your own for the rest of your time. However if you decide to leave our house in your free time, you will be required to be at our home for feeding times mornings between 5-7am and evening feeds between 4-5:30pm each day.
  
  I need someone reliable and is a good communicator, as I would need to hear from you after both feeds each day.
  
  Possibility of taking our cats to the vet if injured or sick.
  
  You will need to supply and cook your own meals during our stay.
  
  You will need to clean up after yourself daily and have our home and belongings looked after for our return home.
  
  We may also need our lawns mowed at least once during your stay.
  
  mail collected daily and bins put out weekly.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A bit about us is we live in a 4 bedroom house in Werrington county NSW which is 10mins from penrith in western sydney. We have 7 cats and outside strays that need looking after.
  
  We have wifi, plasma TVs with Foxtel and streaming apps, we are walking distance to local shops, local club, bus stop, and it is a 20min walk to the train station.
  
  We would prefer it if you had your own car, but it is not essential.

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  What else ...

  Lots of sightseeing at the blue mountains which is only 45min drive away, or a train ride into the city.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Few hours a day