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House sit MOONEE PONDS

01-Aug-2021 – 03-Jan-2022
155 Days stay
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Assignment Requirements

I'm looking for a prospective long-term home-and-pet sitter from August (maybe a bit earlier) until the end of the year (maybe a week or two later). I will be traveling for work, and can't take my adorable but neurotic small beast with me. I've got a queen bed, a separate home office/storage space, full kitchen, and decently sized large lounge room in a small apartment complex. There's a green front yard, an enclosed back area, a tram/bus stop outside, and easy walking to both the high street and train/bus/tram hubs. We can talk about cars/parking if you need. As this is a long-term placement, I would move my things out of the bedroom and into storage in the second bedroom/office.

I have an 8,5-kilo rescue mix named Monkey. The reason I want him to stay in his home, with a constant carer, is that he will bond to you relatively quickly but he is NOT a fan of strangers, especially while on leash. He can be reactive with larger dogs or very active puppies as well, and you will need to "run interference" with people who might want to pet him. Also he hates the vet with a passion and has bodily integrity issues; he's happy to be picked up but don't even try brushing his teeth. He will love you, want to be with you all the time (including sleeping on the bed), be super excited when you come home, and likes the neighbors, but he has definite boundaries.

Due to this, I am looking for a single person or couple who don't work out of the house all day (more than 7 hours at a time). I will pay the bills and we can work out a way for me to pay for Monkey's needs as well.

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About the Area

MOONEE PONDS Melbourne, Victoria
Suburb Insights
Moonee Ponds offers a settled rhythm for house sitters. The area provides a calm residential backdrop, yet Puckle Street pulses with daily activity. You'll quickly notice regular faces at the local bakeries or the supermarket, lending a small-town feel despite proximity to the city. This creates an approachable atmosphere for settling into someone's home and their pet's routine, with neighbourly greetings becoming part of your daily rhythm. For morning walks with a dog, Queens Park provides expansive green lawns and shaded paths, often shared with other local pet owners. Alternatively, the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail offers longer stretches for exercise, a quieter escape for those more energetic pets. Keeping track of the household's shopping needs becomes a simple task with all necessities found along Puckle Street or nearby supermarkets, often just a short stroll away. Accessing the city is straightforward via the train station or local tram lines, convenient for personal errands or vet appointments. The slower pace in the side streets allows for comfortable integration into the neighbourhood's flow. You'll find the local cafes quickly become familiar, offering a quiet spot for checking in with the homeowner or simply enjoying a moment. This sense of an established community helps both you and your charges feel grounded, turning a house-sitting assignment into a genuine temporary home.