British couple offering $40,000 for full-time dog-sitter

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A British couple are offering nearly $40,000 a year for a full-time dog-sitter to take care of their two golden retrievers.

The job posting on Silver Swan Search seeks a full-time, live-in caretaker for golden retrievers Milo and Oscar at the London home of the canines' owners.

The owners wrote they are both business executives who often have to travel internationally for business.

The posting said the dog caretaker would also be called upon to perform some housekeeping duties such as cleaning, occasional laundry and light cooking.

The position, which requires work Monday through Friday and some weekends, pays $38,676-$41,254 a year, plus room and board.