Would like to swap house/dog sitting for dog boarding for 2 weeks
Hi there
I am an experienced house and dog-sitter (also cats) with references. I have an opportunity to go on holiday for a couple of weeks but can't take my dog. I wonder if anyone out there would like to swap my house/dog (and optional cat!) sitting services for looking after my dog for a couple of weeks. I always house sit with my dog Barney, a laid-back 8yr old Lab cross who gets on with all dogs, from tiny to large. I am looking for someone who is home most days as Ba is used to this gets a bit bored and lonely when he's left alone for too long. Let me know if this sounds like a possibility. Text 022 034 0115 or email me on neighbourly or kaye.mclaren@gmail.com Happy to arrange a time to talk by phone or a meet and greet.
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