Pet and house sitting in the beautiful Alentejo
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Introduction
I travel frequently for work. ..Germany, South-Africa, Namibia... I have 2 dogs , 2 horses 2 geese and 2 chickens, all well-behaved (at least I think so) I don't need anybody who rides my horses, but basic horse handling skills will be…
Home & location
I live in a house on a farm, so it is off the beaten track. My dogs live in the house with me, in their own beds and not on the furniture. Any house-sitter will be staying in one of the guest bedrooms. The farm is in the Alentejo, near…
Amenities
Responsibilities
My dogs normally wake me up at around 06.30, I let them out and then prepare their breakfast. The chicken and geese may then be let out. After that my horses get their breakfast and are then taken to their paddocks. Then mucking out the…
Meet the pets
Thandi
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
14 years
Bongani
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
7 years
Ullises
Lusitano
24 years
Sonhador
Andalusian Horse
20 years
poultry
Sitter reviews (16)
This was total magic and I am absolutely reeling from it! It’s an unforgettable experience from start to finish, in a gorgeous location with animals that…
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I had a truly wonderful time at Desiree’s farm! From the very first moment, I felt incredibly comfortable and welcome. On the first day Desiree took her time…
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I had a wonderful time experiencing rural Portugal life at this sit. Desiree was a great communicator and explained everything thoroughly before she left so…
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The setting is unique and amazing. 500 acres of cork trees and olive trees, with grazing water buffalo and ostriches! But that is another story which I’m…
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Desiree was a warm and welcoming host. We had dinner together that she prepared the night before she left. In the morning, she guided us through the animal…
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