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  • 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +
  • Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s)
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  • NSW: Central Coast, North Coast, Regional NSW, South Coast, Sydney   TAS: ALL  
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laGardienne

68, retired ABC radio broadcaster/House-sitter

Hello,
I am Clare, 68, non-smoker, retired ABC radio broadcaster/ musician/ television presenter and experienced house & pet sitter of more than 30 years. Although I have cared for a variety of domestic and farm animals in the past, I now specialise mostly in the love and care of cats.

Preferring to care for homes that are well cared for by their owners, being on the coast is essential to me, for daily outdoor swims.

I lead a quiet, simple life - studying, (French language and literature) walking, swimming, taking photographs, and seeking to maintain good health in aesthetically pleasing environments within a short distance of the ocean, or river estuary.

To this end I migrate annually between Tasmania (Oct - May only) and New South Wales, returning often to the same homes at the ongoing request of their owners.

Impeccable track record and references.
All referees happy to be contacted personally.

Preferred Locations:

NSW: Umina, Ettalong, Harrington, Nambucca Heads, South West Rocks, Yamba, Warriewood Beach, Mona Vale, Newport Beach, Bilgola Beach, North Narrabeen, Long Reef, Mollymook Beach, Broulee Beach, Bermagui, Bonny Hills, Laurieton, Dunbogan, Suffolk Park, Lennox Head, Ballina.
Tasmania:
South Arm, Opossum Bay, Roches Beach, Kingston Beach, Lauderdale, Blackman's Bay, Bicheno, anywhere in coastal Tasmania with immediate access to good clean outdoor swimming.

Reviews (5)
We were so pleased that we selected Clare as our sitter. She was very focussed on getting all the information necessary to ensure she did the best job ever. She really cared, and it showed. We are extremely grateful to have come home to perfection in terms of presentation, cleanliness, and, most importantly, two very relaxed cats. Clare sent photos during our absence and we saw how easily she had bonded with them. It was so reassuring to receive these texts during our absence. We ... MORE
 
JENNIFER (Bilgola Plateau NSW, Apr 2023 - 24 days)
Millie was very relaxed when i got home after nearly 4 weeks with Clare. The unit was immaculate and plants cared for. Clare's communication was clear at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Clare and I'd be very happy to have her back to care for Millie.
 
RONDA (Suffolk Park NSW, Feb 2021 - 4 weeks)
Hi Ronda, A belated thank you for your review. Trust all is well with you and Millie and that you didn't get too swamped with further rain upon your return. I ended up having to get the SES to sandbag my front door to stop runoff coming through to my apartment. All clear now, thank goodness. ... MORE
Clare is fabulous! Our cat and house were extremely well cared for and we returned to a spotless house, well maintained garden and a very contented cat. Clare also very kindly stocked our fridge with essentials which was most thoughtful and much appreciated after our very long journey. I would highly recommend Clare to anyone looking for a house sitter. This was our first time to invite a house sitter into our home and we could not have had a more positive experience.
 
PIPPA (Evans Head NSW, Jul 2019 - 4 weeks)
No rating Clare looked after our home in Yamba for three and a half months while we went on an extended vacation. When we got back, everything was in place and the house was cleaner than when I left! The garden had survived a very dry winter, thanks to Clare's efforts. I would have no hesitation in welcoming Clare into our home again - she is a great house sitter,
GWEN (Yamba NSW, May 2018 - 4 months)
No rating Clare is a cat charmer through and through and an absolute pleasure to have as a house sitter. Clare is very professional and clearly very familiar with the processes to ensure a smooth house sitting arrangement. We were fortunate enough to meet with Clare some weeks before the house sit and at our first meeting we knew she was right for us and Ky-mani. Our puss was beautifully looked after, as was our home and we had all the contact we needed during our time away overseas. We cannot ... MORE
GRETEL & TONY (Bermagui NSW, Mar 2017 - 1 month 1 week)
 
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