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Quiet country home with two sweet dogs

Roxbury, CT, US
  • 2dog

Dates

Catherine
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

11
Sep2025
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15
Sep2025

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Introduction

We have two very sweet German short haired pointers, Frankie and Puck. While we would love to take them with us when we are away, that's not always possible. The truth is - they love where they live and often are happier just staying

Home & location

We live in a rural area in beautiful Northwest Connecticut. Our house sits near the end of a dirt road, walking distance to the town park in one direction and to a 600 acre hiking preserve in the other direction. If you love the woods

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlymountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenDouble

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Shower

Shampoo

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming services

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)GardenPatioAir conditioningTV (Streaming services)

Responsibilities

Frankie and Puck are fed twice per day, morning and evening. They have access to the outside through a dog door. They do enjoy walks; we have a trail on the property that the dogs are familiar with and I ask that you take them out on the

Meet the pets

  • Puck

    German Shorthaired Pointer

    14 years

  • Frankie

    German Shorthaired Pointer

    4 years

Sitter reviews (23)

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Deb

Catherine has a lovely home in a beautiful area of CT. If you love hiking on gorgeous wooded preserve trails and having fun with a very motivated fetch

  • 2dog
Stayed · 17 Apr - 25 Apr 2025
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Joelle

Everything about my experience housesitting for Cathy and Ed was fantastic. From the moment I walked in, I felt at home and enjoyed getting to know them over

  • 2dog
Stayed · 13 Mar - 27 Mar 2025
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Soha

I could not say enough great things about Catherine, Ed, and their wonderful dogs! They were so incredibly hospitable and made sure I always felt comfortable

  • 2dog
Stayed · 31 Jan - 06 Feb 2025
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Wende

A rural sit in an unspoiled area that was wonderful,explains Ed and Cathy’s location. Ed was there to welcome us and show us the house and walking trails

  • 2dog
Stayed · 24 Sep - 02 Oct 2024
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kathy

Puck and Frankie were like having friends over. Frankie couldn’t get enough ball fetching and I got really good at using the CHUCKIT! Puck was always by my

  • 2dog
Stayed · 06 Sep - 14 Sep 2024

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