Create your free account

Continue exploring thousands of sits with our free account.

Sign up with GoogleSign up with Google
or
Minimum 10 characters

Get cute pets and amazing homes in your inbox! By creating an account, you are agreeing to our privacy policy and to receive the latest sits and discounts by email. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Already have an account?Log in

Seeking couple for two dogs in village near Caldas da Rainha in

Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
  • 2dog

Dates

Shona
Pet parent
Currently no sitter needed

Know someone who’d love this sit?

Share this listing

email
Currently no sitter needed
Gallery
Gallery

Know someone who’d love this sit?

Share this listing

email

Introduction

We are a pair of 60 somethings living in a friendly Portuguese village with our rescue dog, Ruby and newly arrived Benjy. We like to go off exploring by car in Spain and Portugal and sometimes Ruby accompanies us. If we’re doing city stuff

Home & location

We live in a 2 bedroomed detached house with a garden about an hour north of Lisbon and 15 minutes from the coast. The house has an open plan kitchen/dining / sitting area with a sunroom through glass doors. There is a ground floor

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

King

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

Desk

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Pool

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Balcony

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Cable / Satellite

Stereo

Safety & Security

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingPoolScenic viewsGarden

Responsibilities

Ruby was an abandoned dog, almost definitely maltreated. He is nervous and a bit jumpy but enjoys his longer walks, being petted and brushed, sofá time in the evening. He wakes up between 6.30-7.30 and is taken out in garden for about 10

Meet the pets

  • Ruby

    Mix-Breed

    9 years

  • Benji

    Mix-Breed

    2 years

Sitter reviews (4)

Avatar
Steph

We just finished our lovely 9 day sit at Shona and Keith’s. They were extremely welcoming and friendly and hosted dinner for us on arrival. Ruby and Benji

  • 2dog
Stayed · 21 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Avatar
Faye

Our second time sitting for Robbie and Ruby and another lovely experience.

  • 2dog
Stayed · 10 Jul - 14 Jul 2024
Avatar
Faye

We had a lovely stay at Shona and Keith's. Robbie and Ruby were a pleasure to look after. Robbie is getting on in years, so he takes daily medication, and

  • 2dog
Stayed · 30 Apr - 14 May 2024
Avatar
Annette

This was a great sit, albeit for the unpredictable weather, which couldn’t be helped. The hosts, Shona and Keith are so friendly, both were very happy to

  • 2dog
Stayed · 23 Nov - 30 Nov 2023

Location map

  1. Portugal
  2. chevron-right
  3. Leiria
  4. chevron-right
  5. Caldas da Rainha