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Tasmania

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• I am a mature aged lady who seeks housesitting assignments around Australia, preferably in areas with easy access to rivers, beaches or bush, but not essential. Happy for long or short term assignments.
  Previously a home owner for 20+ years I certainly appreciate the importance of looking after another person's home and pets.
  I am a non-smoker, seldom drinker and while previously a corporate professional, I now lead a spiritually focused life enjoying nature and harmonious lifestyle. Organised, clean, tidy, reliable and responsible, I can provide whatever references you need.

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Phone: 0410 643 154

Dates available: 24-2-2010 onwards
Preferred area: Austins ferry, Claremont, Granton, Berridale, collinsvale, Rosetta, Montrose
Occupation: self employed, disability support worker, domestic duties
Ages 41

• I'm a very reliable honest person, would respect your home as my own. I'm a very hard worker, I work with disability and in an aged care facility, and run my business Dippin Dots through the summer months which I thoroughly enjoy.
  I find that I would be a highly recommended sitter and feel you could leave your home with peace of mind.
  Regards Vicki Williams

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Phone: 0411 263 846

Dates available: 14 February 2010 onwards
Preferred area: 50k Hobart, Launceston or Devonport
Occupation: recently moved to Tasmania, both seeking employment
Ages 54 & 48

• My partner and I are in the process of relocating to Tasmania where we genuinely wish to remain permanently.
  We are a responsible couple and would respect other peoples property. We would like to discover Tasmania and from there purchase our own home.
  There are no children or animals to be taken into consideration.
  Accommodation within a 50 kilometre radius of Hobart, Launceston or Devonport will be considered

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Phone: 0407 612 627

• We are a married couple who have been sitting full-time for over two and a half years now and therefore have some excellent references.
  We will care for your homes, gardens and pets.
  We are both non-drinkers and non-smokers and have a background of working in caring fields (disability and aged care).
  We ran a holiday farm for several years and managed some holiday apartments by the sea.
  We are experienced with a large variety of animals (both inside and out) and would love to care for yours. They will have lots of extra attention. Let us know what animals you have and we'll let you know how our experience matches your needs.
  We have been doing many sits in South Australia since August 2007 and now in Queensland doing a variety of sits. We still have some gaps in our schedule.
  We are happy to discuss both short or long term sits.

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Dates available: 2010 Mar-Dec
Preferred area: All Areas
Occupation: Retired - Experienced sitters
Ages 59 & 59

• H&W couple 59 Yrs old. Non-smokers. Ex teacher and pharmaceutical rep.
  Several previous sits -private & business (accom.), both long term and short term, with contract & without. Police clearances, 'sit' references are available if required.
  Pool care, garden care, property maintenance - no prob.
  Animal care a specialty.
  Would like secure ADSL or cable internet connection please.

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Phone: 07 5576 2949

• We are experienced house and pet sitters, having house sat for numerous people in most regional areas of Australia.
  We are both non-smoking, professional workers semi retired, working and traveling with our caravan throughout regional Australia. We have lived in rentals and owned our own home and know how important care, maintenance and security is. We are also happy to take care of your pets. Anné, who was born in Holland which explains his name, is a good handyman and we are both keen gardeners. We love the country, enjoy bush walking, and dabble in photography and botanical art.
  We have found house sitting a great way to meet people and get to know different places.
  Recent Police clearances, character and house-sitting references are available.

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Phone: 0409 819 858

• TASSIE HOUSESITS WANTED - Feb/Mar...
  Animal loving family available to care for your home and pets
  We are a married couple travelling with our three children aged 7 years, 8 years, and 9 months. We have been home-owners in Adelaide for many years but decided to hit the road in December to live a nomadic lifestyle for a while, moving around the eastern states of Australia. We want to see as many different areas as we can over the next 12 or so months, and would love to look after your house and animals for you on our travels. We are looking for housesits of any length, ideally one to six weeks. Our timetables are very flexible, so if you have a house/animals you would like us to care for please contact us and we'll see what we can do... (Initial plan is to be in Vic/Tas for a few months, then head up the coast to Vic, NSW and Queensland, then back down again)
  We intend to build our own home once we settle down again, and have a keen interest in environmentally friendly structures. We would love to stay in alternative housing (housesitting in an earthship or a structure built from strawbale, cob or any other green method would be great).
  We are happy to look after animals, maintain veggies patches, etc. We have great respect for other's property (kids have been brought up with same values)- your home will be in good hands. All of us love animals, and the kids can play with your pets and give them as much love and attention as they need.
  We are non-smokers with current police checks and kids have their own bedding if necessary.
  
  We have been house sitting in NW Tasmania and are now currently house-sitting near Hobart - would love to see more of this state.  We will be available from 15th Feb 2010

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• We are experienced sitters who have looked after homes and small properties in Qld, N.T., W.A. and now Tasmania. We are currently committed to a sit in North Western Tasmania until the end of October 2010.
  We have a caravan and intend staying in Tasmania for 12 months or more to experience the 4 seasons. We are available for furthers sits from the middle of November 2010 through to the following June.
  We have police clearances if required but prefer to give names of previous owners of homes we have cared for.
  We prefer sits without cats but are comfortable with all other pets. We are non smokers and enjoy fishing and walking. If you would like to check out Susan and I you can see some of travels on www.pointa30.blogspot.com

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Phone: 0427 187 401

• Experienced sitters - currently sitting in Perth and have basic small farm experience.
  We are an energetic, enthusiastic and honest well meaning couple with family in the Morley Perth WA and Barrington TAS areas. We run a small IT Software and Services Company and currently have a home in Maleny Queensland and like living in this special part of the world very much. However, since our children have grown up and moved on we would like to visit them periodically but not be underfoot.
  We regularly walk for exercise and love animals and until recently had our own but now we just look after our neighbours from time to time or when they just pop in for a visit.
  If we can make your trip away more comfortable knowing that we are looking after your home and pets whilst visiting our family that would be perfect.
  We are not too concerned about dates or length of house sit so please call or email if we can help.

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Phone: 0411 551 520

Dates available: From Mid May onward
Preferred area: Tasmania
Occupation: Retired
Ages 70

• I am a Queensland home-owner, self-funded, active retiree, looking to relocate to Tasmania. House-sitting will provide a base while I decide exactly where I want to settle.
  I have just house-sat for friends in Hobart and am now booked further until mid-May.
  I can provide references re honesty and reliability, and look forward to meeting more friendly Tasmanians.

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Phone: 07 5448 5681

Dates available: August 2010 - onwards
Preferred area: All Australia
Occupation: Bus Driver and Child Care Assistant
Ages 56 & 58

• We are travelling around Australia in our motorhome picking up work as we go. We are currently in Darwin until late June this year. Malcolm is working as a bus driver and Linda is working as a child care assistant. Linda is studying at present to achieve her Certificate III in Children's Services.
  We will be going to Western Australia next.
  We are Christians and believe we are trustworthy and honest and would love to have the opportunity to housesit and be able to work at the same time.
  Malcolm is a jack of all trades and with the amount of tools we have with us can weld, do mechanical work etc. Thanks.

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Phone: 0407 255 549 and 0409 637 203

• Experienced Sitter I am currently committed in Ballarat, Hobart and Sydney.
  An active and retired Social Worker, I have returned to Australia after two years in Argentina and have committed myself to several house sits here this year. I have enjoyed the opportunity to visit various centres in Victoria and New South Wales and now have some good experience with cats and dogs and chooks and feel comfortable anywhere.
  Used to living on my own, I am systematic about house keeping and simple gardening and will always respect the house and pets as I would my own. I am willing to take on additional tasks as appropriate to any given situation.
  I can offer a good security background and contacts that are willing to communicate with prospective owners. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Phone: 0421 970 942

• I have been House sitting for 8 years mostly through this site, though many of my sits now are second and third time around. I have left behind many satisfied owners and have an extensive list of contacts for referral. I am experienced with all kinds of properties and Animals Birds Fish and Reptiles.
  Having recently retired I am now available for sitting anywhere in Australia.
  Please book me in ample time for your trip as I am often booked up to 12 months in advance.
  I am currently fully booked until November 30, 2010. So at this time, can't consider anything before then.

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Phone: 0403 189 677

• Hi, we are a professional couple with two gorgeous girls - Tessa aged 11 and Cassie aged 10. We have been living in Darwin and are moving home to Hobart after 5 years away. We are currently looking for our own home, but want to be sure it is 'just right' for our family, so don't want to rush into anything. We would love to house sit for people while we are searching! We are very honest, reliable and trustworthy. We have references from our rental agency in Darwin and are currently house sitting a friends home until the end of January. We would be available from the end of January for an indefinite period. It would be wonderful if you are able to contact us, we are truly good people who would care for your home as if it were our own.

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Phone: 0438 381 866

• Single male, House and garden proud, Experienced sitter.
  Attentive to all aspects of home care and always vigilant of security. Pets, (singular) are a bonus, am a dog person.
  If you want your home kept happy I am available on Vic school holidays.
  Please feel free to ring.

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Phone: 0428 554 887

• I am a mature single lady with a police clearance available immediately to look after your precious pets and home. I have worked in a caravan park, which won the award for the cleanest caravan park in that year for South Australia.
  I am travelling to any area to research for my writing, as I am free to do now.

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Phone: 0413 691 821

• Hi, you are in touch with Shane & Jen, thanks for looking us up.
  We are in our mid fifties and travelling and working our way around Australia. We are keen to homesit for you. We have been proud home owners for 25 years, keeping well maintained gardens & yards and have cared for a myriad of family pets.
  House sitting is not something we have registered for without thought and discussion. We are fully aware of the responsibility and trust required of the home sitter, and we are happy to undertake this role. We can assure you, the home owner, that during our stay we will care for and leave your home as you left it.  We will respect your home, your personal wishes and your neighbours.
  Any location from the outback to the sea would be attractive. We are keen beach goers, campers, cyclists, bush walkers, explorers and have an interest in fauna, flora and history.  We enjoy gardening activities such as flowers, lawn and veggie patch. Shane is very adept in the grounds and quite a handyman and cook. I am Very! Very! experienced at cleaning and tidying a home. Caring for any pets would be undertaken warmly and with diligence. Crocs excluded!!
  Our home base  is a small coastal community in NSW. We have been on the road since November 2008.
  We have current Police Clearance Certificates, non smokers, honest, sensible, practical, fun loving people, who you can rely on to care for your home.
  Contact via Mobile 0406610210 or email below. Will respond to all calls and emails, response time maybe a day or two dependent on reception and email access.
  Our calendar and availability dates are listed below.
  We are booked until 31/8/2010 and available again 15/09/2010

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Phone: 0406 610 210 - 0410 953 345

• I am now happily booked until mid June 2010 and available again for any areas from then.
  I am a very fit 67 year old male - non smoker - occasional drink. Have lived in Canberra for over 30 years and worked at the Australian National University.
  I already own a house and have also cared for houses for short periods. More recently I lived in a house in Perth and supervised renovations for the overseas owners and house-sat in Qld and Tasmania. I enjoy maintaining gardens and as an ex farmer have always liked all animals. Recently sat 11,000 acre property in Nth Qld, then off to Ormeau, Gold coast area, in April through end October.
  Enjoy cycling tennis and outdoor activities. Conscientious & reliable I also have the skills and knowledge to carry out routine maintenance. I believe you should always leave a house even better than you find it.
  I've had some wonderful times and experiences house sitting since 2002

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Phone: 0429 876 575

• Retired Royal Australian Navy and Ambulance Officer, Country boy brought up on the land.
  Loves gardening and pets. Non drinker, clean and caring. Light gardening (watering, pruning, weeding - no push mowing but ride-on okay).
  Outside smoker Experience at looking after country properties Please call for a chat and to arrange an interview if possible.
  Have completed sits in South Aust, Victoria, NSW and Qld. Currently sitting.
  Referees: Pat Harris, Townsville 07 4778 7004
  Roger Martlew, Millicent 08 3733 8005
  Phil Benstead Mackay 07 4956 1181
  Jan & Ron Casey Newberrima 02 4877 2517

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Phone: 0428 433 571

• Experienced sitter.
  Very capable lady engineer with own mobile home.
  Very experienced with animals - my life is all about Animals (The Little People)
  Please contact me to discuss your details
  Thank you Jeanette

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Phone: 02 6664 1393  -  Mobile 0438 248 202

• We are a retired couple who will maintain your property in a meticulously clean condition, including the garden.
  We have been in business for approximately 30 years in Central Qld. Being retired it is now possible for us to move around, time is no object, and we are at present Melbourne based.
  Over a period of  4 years, we have been house sitting and have made many satisfied and good friends, from suburban to small acreage properties.
  As a unit we are an average husband and wife, non smokers, who recently lost our 14 year old poodle who was a much loved member of our family.
  If we can help, please call below

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Phone: Betty and John - 03 5257 3232 -
0409 044 653 - 0448 374 200

• My wife and I are a very fit 75 yrs old. I spend most of my time gardening and we both do lots of volunteering work myself with my local R.S.L and my grandchildren's school and Barbara spends most of her time assisting our daughter look after our two youngest grandchildren and her house as she is a school teacher. We both worked as volunteers at the Sydney Olympics and we have done previous house sitting through this agency

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Phone: 07 32854642       0412608507

• My husband & I are at present house sitting for a couple in Kingscliff NSW for the 3rd time while they travel away to the Isle of White in England. We have looked after there beautiful house, pool, spa, 2 dogs & 2 cats for a period of 6 months. Excellent references can be obtained from them.
  We are a clean polite patient tolerant honest understanding couple & will fit in with your schedules for how you like your animals treated & cared for.
  We are both from professional backgrounds & live permanently in WA but love to travel.
  A police clearance is available.

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Phone: 0439 979 356

• I'm booked up from now to the middle of March 2010.
  Old-fashioned reliability and a belief that "your word is your bond". I've lived by that all my life and apply it to the house sits I do. I've already done nearly a dozen house sit assignments ranging from Perth to New Zealand and generally involving at least one dog or cat.
  Unlike people looking for long terms I am mostly interested in shorter periods up to four or five weeks. Thanks to house-sitting we've learned about and fallen in love with the Sunshine Coast, Coffs Harbour, Hobart and the Port Stephens area and look for repeat assignments there, though I'm open to experiencing other attractive spots.
  Often you can get a "feel" for people over the phone so I'm happy to chat to people looking for a house sitter but wanting to be sure they've got the right person.
  I've been retired for six years now after a thirty year teaching career and love bowls, golf, reading, great coffees, walking.
  If I sound like the sort of person you'd be happy to entrust your house/plants/pets with then I'd love to hear from you.

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Phone: 0434 892 926

• Sept 2004 to Sept. 2009   For the past five years we were the On-site Resident Managers of The Oasis Resort & Treetop Houses in Byron Bay NSW. The Property consists of 28 different apartments located in Byron Bay. Being responsible to the Body Corporate for all Care Taking activities of the Community Association Common Property and Management of the letting business of the individual properties in the letting pool. Since taking on this position we improved the annualised occupancy rate by 13% points and increased the annual net operating profit by 26%. We also managed the implementation of more than $250,000 worth of property development activities. All of which gives us excellent experience to look after your home and garden while you are away.
  Prior to this Graeme worked for General Motors Holden for 34 years. With various responsibilities in Marketing and Service related activities including experience working in Indonesia and Japan.
  During this time Susan fulfilled the role of Mother to our two children and also worked for 12 years as a PA to a Company director at the Age News Paper.
  We both hold a current National Police Certificate checks.

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Phone: 0402 328 401 - 0416 187 778

• We are a retired professional couple.. David was a Master Mariner, Jenny a Credit Manager for an International Airline. We have both had long successful careers before owning our own very successful Hospitality business. We also have spent several years as seasonal relief managers for a resort in Alice Springs. And have hosted foreign students on our home over several years.
  We are experienced Pet/House minders and are non smokers, very reliable and caring and professional in our approach to your property. Your house and pets are cared for as you would yourself. We are widely travelled both in Australia and world wide and own our home on the Gold Coast.
  David has an interest in music and we are both avid travellers. Our pet experience covers small and medium dogs, (including litters) cats, Aviary birds, Fowls, Horses and Donkeys (feeding only) and most other small domestic pets.
  We travel to sits around Australia in our Motorhome (but occupy the home) and have our small Maltese 'Minty' with us as a travel companion. We have excellent references on request and enjoy meeting and helping others. For further information and to request a link to our photo profile please email us. DAVID and JENNY

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Phone: 0428 448 306

• Alan is British and I (Katherine) am Australian. After a three year international romance, we will be married in New York in two weeks' time. At the moment we are living in London but plan to leave here in early November 2009 to travel to India for two months (where we met) before returning to Australia in March 2010 to make my settlement application (so that I can live and work in the UK). The application process may take up to five months but averages three. We would like to housesit while we await the outcome of the application.
  I have travelled Australia widely but Alan has only visited Sydney so we would like to take this opportunity so that Alan can experience another part of Australia.
  We are both fit, active, practical and industrious people who keep a clean, well-maintained house and we both adore dogs. Alan feels the same about cats but unfortunately I am allergic to them!
  Neither of us have housesat before but we can easily provide personal references and I can also offer a real estate reference from a previous long-term tenancy in Bellevue Hill, Sydney.
  We can be reached by the home number until the beginning of November 2009. After that you can call Alan's blackberry: +447957628157 (UK number) or my mobile: 0412 894 134 (Aust number). Aside from these numbers either of the email addresses, listed below, will reach us. We look forward to looking after your home!

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Phone: 0011 44 207 682 0865 (home number)

• I have had extensive experience caring for others and doing full time volunteer work for The salvation Army and for Military Veterans. I own two homes of my own, one which I have rented so I know the value of a good carer / tenant.
  I own a dog which gets treated with intense TLC, much to my wife's chagrin at times. She is a very senior nurse with an intense job so we find time apart is beneficial for both of us. Naturally, she would visit and assist me during her breaks.
  I prefer warmer climes, but if you are lovely people (as I'm sure you are) I'd be delighted to help you out.

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Phone: 02 6294 8225

• We are active, professional people who love to explore new places during our school holidays.
  We have recent house-sitting experience, and are able to provide references.
  We are reliable, non-smokers and good housekeepers. We will keep your house and garden neat and look after it as it it were our own.
  Not being used to dogs, the only pets we  housesit are cats. We have lived with cats (mainly oriental breeds) all our life and enjoy catering for them.

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Phone: 07 4783 4496  -  0449 864 250

• We are a well travelled retired couple.
  We have the freedom to be available when you need us for as long as you need us. We love gardening, pets and gourmet cooking. We like to keep a clean and neat house and will treat your home as our own.
  Datesavailable: October 15, 2009-April 15, 2010
  Areas available: 50 km
  Newcastle, Nelson Bay, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Lennox head, Perth, Albany, Denmark, Coffs Harbor, Broome, Brisbane, Noosa heads, Airlie Beach, Hobart, King Island, Kangaroo Island, Christchurch, Nelson, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, Gisborne, Lake Taupo, Collingwood, West Port, Mount Cook, Hastings, Timaru, Hobart, Port Arthur, Sorrell, Launceston,  Beaconsfield,  Whitemark, Flinders island. Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania

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Phone: 907-888-8174 (USA)

• Experienced sitters
  We are a retired couple. Stella ran her own cake decorating business and Ian was a company secretary and senior manager with a number of large Australian corporations.
  We have been home owners for many years (and quite a few homes) and have put tenants into our Adelaide home so that we can travel within Australia and overseas.
  We recently returned from Europe and are booked until October 1, 2009.  After that date we are available for most areas as above.
  We do not smoke. We are capable gardeners, experienced pool owners, meticulously tidy and fond of animals. Our own pets have included dogs, cats, birds and fish.
  Our aim is to make your holiday as carefree as possible. So if we can be of assistance to you, please call or email us. We would be happy to chat and to answer any questions, provide references etc.

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Phone: 0403 970 179

• I am a mature person who is clean and tidy and very respectful of other people's things.
  I have done house sitting before and looked after pets and households.
  I enjoy travel and often fly to Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide.
  I am available to house sit in Sydney from 21 August to approx 8 September 2009

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Phone: 0419 916 053

• Professional, Excellent House Sitter, will leave your home, pets & gardens in perfect condition.
  Hi, my name is Janis. My partner Adrian and I are non-smokers with professional backgrounds. We are reliable, responsible people who respect other peoples property & belongings. We are both animal lovers and proud housekeepers and as we have been house sitting for 4 years, we have excellent references and home owners that will be delighted to give a verbal reference should you require one urgently.
  Our children are all independent living in Qld NSW & Vic. which enables us to move around enjoying house sitting for short and long term situations. In some cases we have house-sat for the same home owners on more than one occasion. We look forward to looking after your home & pets while you are away and assure you, that you will find everything in perfect order on your return.
  Thank you for considering us as your Sitters and we can be contacted below

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Phone: 0439 759977 ---  0417 768283

Dates available: Not available  until  2011
Preferred area: Anywhere in Tasmania
Occupation: Store person & Nurse
Ages 55 & 56

• Hello. We are a mature age couple enjoying an extended working holiday around Australia. We have a caravan in which we live if unable to arrange sitting. If sitting the van will be stored for the duration. We are both non smokers & John enjoys an occasional glass of wine. We are by nature a clean & tidy couple (caravanning allows not for sloth) & have our own home in Qld under rental so we understand your concern for the welfare of your much loved home.
  We had pets of our own prior to travelling; so are animal lovers by nature & more than able to care for your cat or dog whilst you are away.
  At present in a van park in SE Adelaide.
  We are happy to discuss you concerns & requirements with you at any time. Give us a call on mobile and well take it from there.

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Phone: 0403 838 208

• Hi there!  I am a retired teacher returning to lovely Australia after a prolonged working holiday in Europe. I am looking forward to getting back into the Aussie way of life and am wanting to spend a little time investigating the country before I settle down.
  I am a frustrated farmer type and love gardening and especially watering!  I love dogs and cats and would look after them well. I am very house proud and love to live in ordered, beautiful surroundings. I would take care of your home and your pets as if they were my own.

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• Hi, I am a QLD artist/former lecturer with a doctorate inspired by beautiful Tasmania and 
  wanting to do some work there, but finances are low.
  I have lived in Tasmania recently so you will have references from well established locals, as well as many from my hometown. Having my own house and I know the worries of having someone to care for a home while absent.  I would love to look after yours while you are away.
  I am good with pets - have had my own. I am fit energetic and enjoy gardening so your garden (and house)- no matter how large - will be cared for properly and to your specifications. I have years of experience in renovating my own home so you can have peace of mind that I am a responsible, capable and resourceful person who can handle all occasions.
  I work for myself and have ties so my time is flexible.

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Phone: 0416 047 255

• I'm 54 years old V.I.T. registered art teacher, looking to expand my horizons whilst meeting and supporting others needs. I'm a Christian. I have a special connection with animals and realize there are many varied personalities one needs to consider. Acknowledge that more than anything they need a loving carer.
  Married to a Medical practitioner / homeopath with four grown children.
  I look forward to an adventure that requires trust and integrity leaving each experience with a special connection - friends.
  Please email details.

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Phone: 0458 153 704

• I am a semi retired female who enjoys travel and new experiences, and a non smoker, non drinker.  I have previously worked as a nanny with sole care and responsibility for maintaining their precious household, children and animals, while the parents were overseas for several weeks at a time so consequently I have a nationwide police clearance. I own my own house on the Gold Coast, and I have a wonderful family and grandchildren, but I do need to have a break now and then.  I have had a sitter mind my place for three months when I visited my son in China, and I had the thought "I should be doing this".
  I have always had my own little dog, but he died and I have not got another one yet, so I have total empathy for how you feel leaving you little animals, with someone who cares..  I feel at this time of my life I have a great opportunity to explore.. I am happy to do my yoga and meditation, I paint and read a lot and luxuriate in that as when I am home I am usually very busy and unwind time is a rarity, so your animals would have fairly constant company, and I would love to look after your little friends, and would respect your home as my own.  I am available now for short or longer term stays.
  I have some great references from previous house sits.

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Phone: 07 5526 9148

• We are Rodney(64yrs) & Rose(50yrs) and we hail from Adelaide. Rose was born in the Philippines, has lived here for 27years and has been an Australian citizen for 19years. I am a retired geophysicist, and in 2004 Rose closed a successful house cleaning service to join me in retirement.
  We have four children, two boys and two girls, aged from 21 thro' 31yrs and all now living independently...
  We have over the past few years sat 'upmarket' homes for friends and acquaintances, and we come with excellent references incl police clearance. We are animal lovers and have always had dogs and cats of our own, not to mention rabbits and guinea pigs in the early days...
  We enjoy yoga, isometrics and tai chi regularly every morning for some years now. we walk each day, and also ride push bikes, play table tennis and fish, but primarily we surf.
  Since 2004 we have been spending 6 to 8 months of each year, the southern winter, on a tropical beach on the western pacific rim, north of the equator, in a home rented by us. A small eco-frontier island, Calicoan island belongs to the Philippines. Great surf out front is the reason we are there.
  In the northern winter, November thro' April, the north east monsoons blow on our weather coast, 'spoiling' the surf and the ambience. That is when we come home to see our family and friends.
  In early 2007 we sold our Moana beach house in S.A. to give us more options in our retirement.
  We sponsor local village kids thro' primary and secondary school, and teach them to surf with equipment that would otherwise not be available to them. In the tropics we are both writing, short stories and an autobiography. In between surf's we kayak, read, make shell jewellery and enjoy siesta's.
  (p.s. willing to consider requests from S.A., W.A., VIC, TAS, NSW, & Qld with priority given to coastal areas, and to S.A. & near environs)

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