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Dog and cat sitting in Switzerland?

(16 Posts)
Fleurpepper Wed 07-Aug-24 12:37:14

If you are true dog and cat lover- talk to me by MP.

No payment offered, but lovely old house in the mountains with large garden. With free lodgings during, and before and after, own kitchen, suite (2 bedrooms) /bathroom - for 2, 3 to 4 people. Own dog too if good with other dogs and Minou 3 legs (cat)- large fenced garden.

Iam64 Wed 07-Aug-24 12:44:31

In the UK we have Trusted Housesitters. Friends use it successfully. People are vetted - pet owner pays annual fee of about £80and can use the service as often as they want

My sister and her husband were Housesitters - they live in Manchester but had several happy stays dog sitting in the Paris area
Google?

Oreo Wed 07-Aug-24 13:10:48

Sounds marvellous, if only we didn’t have jobs would be there in a flash.
Would suit a retired couple so it’s on the right site.

Fleurpepper Wed 07-Aug-24 16:13:59

Well yes, Oreo. Just thought it might be a good idea as our wonderful kennels have cancelled 3 weeks before departure.

I have a solution- really nice neighbour, with lovely dog and fenced garden- but she works all day (come home for lunch) and I know Yata would prefer to have someone here. If not for this time, another time. If we get a sitter, we will take the opportunity to travel.

Cossy Wed 07-Aug-24 16:18:01

Sounds amazing! If I wasn’t busy “sausage sitting” I’d be over like a shot!

Fleurpepper Wed 07-Aug-24 16:19:55

Another time perhaps?

Bring sausage, ah.

biglouis Wed 07-Aug-24 16:26:44

One of my friends was a "house sitter" and often looked after animals. You need someone like her. It would suit someone (active retired) who had an independent income as Switzerland is an expensive country.

MissInterpreted Wed 07-Aug-24 16:31:08

Sounds wonderful. I'd be there in a heartbeat if I didn't have other commitments.

Fleurpepper Wed 07-Aug-24 16:31:45

EuroStar + TGV, EasyJet to Geneva or 8 hr drive with a couple of good stops from Calais.

We live in a non touristy area, so prices are more reasonable here than in tourist spots- up to 50% less. And we live very close to French border, so we shop and eat out mostly on French side.

Fleurpepper Wed 07-Aug-24 16:55:44

If anyone might be interested for another time, even next year- do get in touch. If we get sitter at any time, we will take opportunity to travel. Anywhere in UK or central Europe, Yata jumps in the car with us and lovely neighbour looks after Minou 3 legs. But from time to time, it is nice to go a bit beyond, where she can't come with us.

silverlining48 Wed 07-Aug-24 18:00:13

I have pm’d you Fleur.

Callistemon213 Wed 07-Aug-24 18:18:08

DD does this, loves dogs, but unfortunately is allergic to cats. 🐈

OnwardandUpward Wed 07-Aug-24 18:28:50

I have a dog and cat that I love and if I didn't have ties here I would say yes, Fleur. It sounds a wonderful opportunity for someone. flowers

Fleurpepper Thu 08-Aug-24 10:14:36

Thanks all. Looks like I have found someone for our next trip- an expat (immigrant) from UK who lives not too far and would love to visit our region.

I am keeping in mind other offers for another time next year probably. Thanks.

Cossy Thu 08-Aug-24 10:38:37

Enjoy your travels flowers

Fleurpepper Thu 08-Aug-24 11:03:38

Ah thanks. Not going far at all, with my big brother who is train mad. Lots of mountain gog trains, funiculars and cable-cars- which Yata would not enjoy at all. We are going to Italy next month and she will be with us.