HELP PLEASE! As our appointed house sitter has had to withdraw and we are due to depart on Thursday, we URGENTLY need to find a new couple to fill this house sit.

We are looking for someone who feels comfortable in the bush and loves dogs to housesit for us for roughly 2 months over winter. Some skills with gardening and problem solving would also be welcome.

Our 13 year old kelpie is a less energetic boy than he used to be but is still quite obsessed with tennis balls. (Though he tires more quickly these days). If all else fails, tug games with sticks or other toys is also a hit. He virtually insists on his off lead walks each afternoon. He is an inside dog too and loves laying by the wood fireplace on cold nights or under the ceiling fan on hot days. He is super friendly and loves an ear rub and tummy rub too.

As we are a retired couple, he is used to having company most days. He often makes a great supervisor while we work around the place.

Our 10 acre bush property is within an hour of the Falls Creek ski village and close to the beautiful Alpine National Park. The Kiewa river is a short drive away and there are many mountain bike trails in this beautiful part of Victoria.

Our little piece of paradise is in the foothills of Mt Emu and backs onto state forest. We have developed an extensive fire break around our house, sheds, water tanks and the many fruit trees on the slope that flows down towards the track that is our 'street'. Our veggie patch is quite productive and our other garden beds help make a pretty entrance to the large car park.

One of my favourite pastimes is to watch the myriad of native birds making use of the multi level birdbath outside the kitchen window.

If you enjoy peace and quiet and being surrounded by nature, you'll enjoy our place.

We hope you'll consider this opportunity and help us too.

Thanks

Please note that our internet connection is not always reliable. We have almost daily dropouts, though they usually only last for a few minutes. Telephone reception can also vary.

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