RETIREMENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

"It turned out to be much more than I expected....."

"I applied to become a 'home boarder' as I love dogs but have ongoing life commitments which preclude full ownership.

Home boarding looked like a good compromise; having dog company with daily walking etc etc but being able to block time for myself.

It turned out to be much more successful than I expected insofar as I am able to have some delightful doggie companions but give them back (like grandchildren) at the end of a period!

As an unexpected bonus I have got to know and been befriended by some wonderful owners."

David

Black Dog Sitter since 2017

"IF YOU DONT WANT THE EXPENSE OF A DOG OF YOUR OWN THEN THIS COULD BE JUST THE JOB FOR YOU"

"Looking after dogs for BDHB is the best job I have ever had..about 20 years ago my much love dog Rosie died after a long illness.

I couldn’t face having another dog but missed the company and the long country walks.

I saw an advertisement in the Friday Ad asking for carers for dogs when their owners go on holiday, I applied to join the the team and haven’t looked back since

Over the years I have looked after every kind of dog large and small, from a Great Dane called Finbar that took me for walks!!!!!!!

to a Teacup Yorkie with attitude and have loved them all.

I have made some good friends among their owners, many of my canine guests return several times a year and think of us as their second home.

If you love dogs but don’t want the expense of owning one of your own then becoming a carer for BDHB is just the job for you. "

Mary Salmon

- sitter since 2007