Joy
Experienced with pets and farm animals, kind, patient and reliable
About Joy
Hi,
I have lots of family pet and farming experience, as well as a keen interest in horticulture.
I live in the country with my husband. We used to farm but have now down-sized so it’s just us two, our well-loved dog - an Italian Spinone - plus a very vocal guinea pig who requires lots of attention, and three horses. Cats have been consistent ...
Hi,
I have lots of family pet and farming experience, as well as a keen interest in horticulture.
I live in the country with my husband. We used to farm but have now down-sized so it’s just us two, our well-loved dog - an Italian Spinone - plus a very vocal guinea pig who requires lots of attention, and three horses. Cats have been consistent members of our family too.
I am used to feeding routines, walking, providing attention playing and administering medication. As a real animal person I love meeting and spending time with new pets - from reserved ones who need time to settle, to the super affectionate ones who want all the affection in the world. With hands-on experience of rearing numerous cats and dogs, I would be able to support a training schedule for a young animal, as well as follow your household routine.
I enjoy being outside and look after my large garden which consists of flower beds, lawn, polytunnels, vegetable patches and a stocked pond. As a home owner I appreciate that you want your house to be kept tidy and secure and your pets to feel content, so you’ll get regular updates for your peace of mind. I’ll also put out the bins, collect the post and generally look after your home as I would my own.
I work a few hours a week so can be flexible for sits. My husband largely works from home in IT so looks after our animals when I am away.
Originally from a large city, I’m a non-smoker who has a full clean driving licence and a dog-friendly car. I’m also an avid reader, enjoy long walks with my dog, crafts and am a keen amateur photographer.
Why I want to house sit
It’s great to have some time to visit to new places, as well as re-exploring more familiar ones. My kids have now flown the nest and live in other countries, so I would like the opportunity to see them more frequently, as well as to catch up with old friends.
Trying to keep travel costs down I’ve previously used airbnb, booking either entire apartments or private rooms, resulting in a mixed bag of experiences. Being part of the Trustedhousesitters community means that I can utilise my animal knowledge, while benefiting from the company of your pets, in more homely surroundings.
My experience
Our family pets have included two wonderful Irish wolfhounds, intelligent border collies and a feisty Jack Russell, all of whom were walked both on and off lead. Over the years we’ve had five great cats, who we raised from kittens to old age. A pregnant abandoned cat also joined us along the way, although she steadfastly preferred outside life.
We’ve hatched and reared hybrid and rare breed hens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Some have been free range during the day and put away at night, while others were kept penned. I know from experience the perils of having foxes around, and worse still, mink.
We’ve also raised (beef) cattle and sheep, as well as bottle fed lambs and bucket fed calves. Way-back experience also includes looking after milking goats, foster donkeys and rearing pigs. I know A LOT about mucking out, putting down fresh bedding, feeding, grooming, counting stock and overall animal care.
External references (1)
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Marian Clooney - House / Pet sitting Reference
14 September 2018
I have known Joy for several years and she has frequently taken care of my 2 dogs, cat and farm animals when I have gone on holiday. She has always taken excellent care of them and I always come back to a clean house and happy animals.
I have known Joy for several years and she has frequently taken care of my 2 dogs, cat and farm animals when I have gone on holiday. She has always taken excellent care of them and I always come back to a clean house and happy animals.
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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About Joy
Hi,
I have lots of family pet and farming experience, as well as a keen interest in horticulture.
I live in the country with my husband. We used to farm but have now down-sized so it’s just us two, our well-loved dog - an Italian Spinone - plus a very vocal guinea pig who requires lots of attention, and three horses. Cats have been consistent members of our family too.
I am used to feeding routines, walking, providing attention playing and administering medication. As a real animal person I love meeting and spending time with new pets - from reserved ones who need time to settle, to the super affectionate ones who want all the affection in the world. With hands-on experience of rearing numerous cats and dogs, I would be able to support a training schedule for a young animal, as well as follow your household routine.
I enjoy being outside and look after my large garden which consis......
Hi,
I have lots of family pet and farming experience, as well as a keen interest in horticulture.
I live in the country with my husband. We used to farm but have now down-sized so it’s just us two, our well-loved dog - an Italian Spinone - plus a very vocal guinea pig who requires lots of attention, and three horses. Cats have been consistent members of our family too.
I am used to feeding routines, walking, providing attention playing and administering medication. As a real animal person I love meeting and spending time with new pets - from reserved ones who need time to settle, to the super affectionate ones who want all the affection in the world. With hands-on experience of rearing numerous cats and dogs, I would be able to support a training schedule for a young animal, as well as follow your household routine.
I enjoy being outside and look after my large garden which consists of flower beds, lawn, polytunnels, vegetable patches and a stocked pond. As a home owner I appreciate that you want your house to be kept tidy and secure and your pets to feel content, so you’ll get regular updates for your peace of mind. I’ll also put out the bins, collect the post and generally look after your home as I would my own.
I work a few hours a week so can be flexible for sits. My husband largely works from home in IT so looks after our animals when I am away.
Originally from a large city, I’m a non-smoker who has a full clean driving licence and a dog-friendly car. I’m also an avid reader, enjoy long walks with my dog, crafts and am a keen amateur photographer.
Why I want to house sit
It’s great to have some time to visit to new places, as well as re-exploring more familiar ones. My kids have now flown the nest and live in other countries, so I would like the opportunity to see them more frequently, as well as to catch up with old friends.
Trying to keep travel costs down I’ve previously used airbnb, booking either entire apartments or private rooms, resulting in a mixed bag of experiences. Being part of the Trustedhousesitters community means that I can utilise my animal knowledge, while benefiting from the company of your pets, in more homely surroundings.
My experience
Our family pets have included two wonderful Irish wolfhounds, intelligent border collies and a feisty Jack Russell, all of whom were walked both on and off lead. Over the years we’ve had five great cats, who we raised from kittens to old age. A pregnant abandoned cat also joined us along the way, although she steadfastly preferred outside life.
We’ve hatched and reared hybrid and rare breed hens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Some have been free range during the day and put away at night, while others were kept penned. I know from experience the perils of having foxes around, and worse still, mink.
We’ve also raised (beef) cattle and sheep, as well as bottle fed lambs and bucket fed calves. Way-back experience also includes looking after milking goats, foster donkeys and rearing pigs. I know A LOT about mucking out, putting down fresh bedding, feeding, grooming, counting stock and overall animal care.
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Fish
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Poultry
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Farm animals
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Small pet
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House & pet sitting timeline
Joy has done 1 house sit since 2018
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RathcooleIrelandSep 2018
