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My name is Geraldine, I am a therapist and travel frequently. My kids are all studying abroad so when I travel my dogs need petsitting. Walking four times a day. On the plus side, I live in front of the beach in Carcavelos. train takes 20 minutes to Lisbon center for all the tourism attractions.
I also have 2 cats, 2 young Maine Coons, very needy. Cats need just a human there to pet them, clean their box.
The dogs have to be walked, Joy is an Aussie and needs her workout! Sherlock is a Boston terrier and Mazikeen a tiny puppy Boston terrier, they also loves the exercise. You can make them run on the beach or on the big lawn at the nearby university. They also crave human attention. It's important to take them out 4 times a day because they usually travel with me and they're not used to simply be at home the whole day and doing nothing. Morning and evening at least 1 hour walk.
Sherlock barks at cars and bicycles and is a bit crazy, but very cuddly. Joy is very obedient, except when there are balls at the beach - people playing volley ball. She will be unresponsive and staying near the ball until you fetch her. Otherwise she's ok.
It it's summer, you can water the plants.
I usually have 2 different workaways, so they can share walking the dogs (4 walks a day) and have half day free. One of them has the 8h00 and 1 pm walk, the other the 3/4pm walk and 7/8 pm walk. I prefer that you don't know each other because if you do everything together you won't have any free time! If you come together, be aware that you will have different schedules. The point is for the animals to have company!
This is not a workaway where you walk the dogs and leave them mostly alone at the house. I expect one of you to be there, 1 for mornings 1 for afternoons. So if you work online it's perfect! Also, do not barricade yourself in the room, as the dogs could be doing mischief in the living room! It is also important to pick the cat's excrements thourghout the day so the dogs don't go eating that!
Just in case, it is possible that one of my kids travels home during a workaway stay, it is their house after all, but I try to warn workawayers in time. The apartment has 2 floors and 5 rooms anyway.
When I'm away, a cleaning lady comes from 9 to 12 to clean my office upstairs, but you're supposed to take care of the cat litter and vacuum on your own if it gets sandy... I leave my fridge with basic foods and freezer filled up for you to use.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is a university nearby, lots of young people and surf people around. If you like the beach this is a good choice. dogs love it too... You can travel easily to Lisbon or Cascais by train, about 40 minutes away. I have bikes in the garage also.
Help
So you would have to walk Sherlock, 2 year old Boston terrier, very cuddly, and Joy, female blue Merle Aussie, 1 year and a half, 4 times a day. Feed them and make them company. I also have 2 cats upstairs, just feed and pet them from time to time. It is important that you truly love dogs as these two love human company.
I have 2 different workaways, so one can do morning walks and the other afternoon -night (1 hour walks, times 8-9 am/12-1 pm/ 3-4 pm) 7-8 pm.
No parties, however.
If it doesn't rain, I would appreciate it if you can water the plants.
I expect you to vacuum the living room because of the sand brought back from the beach and dog hair... Sherlock gets crazy with the vacuum cleaner, you just have to put him in a room.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
2 rooms with double bed in a house with kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, hammock, tv, wifi, 5 minutes from the beach, all to yourself.
I will leave basic food supplies at home: rice, pasta, hamburgers etc
What else ...
Carcavelos, Cascais surf spots, train to Lisbon 40 minutes, Sintra etc
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet connection is the fastest available. Living room is a good spot to work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Our main tasks were to take the dogs out for walks… read more
we had a really good time, the house is very cosy and her animals are really affectionate and sweet...
it was really nice to spend time with them
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Our main tasks were to take the dogs out for walks… read more
we had a really good time, the house is very cosy and her animals are really affectionate and sweet...
it was really nice to spend time with them
Because there were two volunteers, the work was very minimal when split between the two of us and ended up being the perfect place to relax amidst the constant going going going of solo travel. The location… read more
The host, Geraldine, is very generous, friendly, polite and flexible. She helped us with everything.
I generally cared for cats 🐈, playing with them and assisting etc. Sometimes I take care of dogs 🐕 too. I was going for a walk and playing… read more
The apartment is in a beautiful location on the beach and I would often watch the sunset with the dogs over the river
It was a pleasure to Pet-Sit for Geraldine and I hope to get the chance again in the future, whenever… read more
Geraldine fue una anfitriona genial, todo perfecto. Sherlock, Joy, Makezeen y Simba son unos amores.
We kind of communicated a bit last minute, as I had someone quitting their stay. It was easy to arrange details and dates and Cesar showed up at the right time! Very grateful for that,… read more
The animals are very friendly and very playful, always looking to interact with you. They have their personality quirks but they give almost no trouble, if you like dogs and cats you will have a great time here.
I couldn't spend much time with Geraldine since she… read more
It was a pleasure to walk the dogs through the beach, the park, the forest (we hope and send our wishes so it remains as it is and they don't destroy it!). Each one was very adorable on their one way, crazy Sherlock, never tired Mazikeen and the old sister Joy, it was… read more
The vibe was easy-going. One thing I would say is that… read more
I must say that it was a very pleasant experience, Geraldine is a super friendly, empathetic and very generous person. I was well received by her and the canines Sherlock (Boston Terrier) and my beautiful Joe (Aussie).
The location of her home is… read more
I already miss the doggy's so much especially cuddle time in the apartment. They love attention… read more
