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Companion for Rufus

Verbier, Switzerland
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Kirstie
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Introduction

CANCELLATION FOR OCTOBER DATES, Our elderly family member ‘Rufus’ needs a caring friend to hang out with him at our mountain home in Switzerland while we’re on holiday. Ideally this is suited for a solo sitter or calm couple, no kids I'm

Home & location

The perfect location for mountain enthusiasts! A 20 minute drive to Verbier, an hour from France and Italy ~ Vollèges is a great base for someone wanting to explore the region or just peacefully relax with Rufus for company . An easy 2

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Responsibilities

Rufus is a bit old to stay at the kennel these days, so he is looking for a companion for one or two walks a day and to give him his breakfast and dinner. He’s an old man, so can be a bit grumpy, but he’s very chilled and spends a lot of

Meet the pets

  • Rufus

    16 years

Sitter reviews (9)

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Fenna

I had a great time pet sitting Rufus. He is a really sweet boy and follows you everywhere in the house. Kirstie and her family made me feel like home so I

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Stayed · 16 Oct - 27 Oct 2024
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Dominique

We spent 14 wonderfull days in Kristies's beautiful house .Kristies took very much time explaining the house, the Rufus's routine and surroundings . So we

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Stayed · 01 Jul - 14 Jul 2024
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Daniel

As stated in the posting, Rufus was a little grumpy the first day or two, especially when he was tired. But after that, he was very affectionate and liked to

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Stayed · 01 Apr - 06 Apr 2024
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Daniel

Another relaxed and enjoyable week with Rufus, and really happy I got the chance to get to know him even better. He remains amazingly energetic despite his

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Stayed · 31 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024
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Cari

Kirstie described Rufus to me as a grumpy old man (he’s 15yrs old) and this was definitely true in the first couple of days when despite wanting to be close

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Stayed · 17 Oct - 28 Oct 2023

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  3. Valais
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  5. Verbier