Angela A. - Pet Sitting / Walking / Day Care

At my house, your pet will have:
+ a friendly dog and two cats to play with
+ enough space to get some alone time if s/he wants it
+ a pet door with free access to indoors and outdoors
+ a securely fenced yard (six foot wooden privacy) to romp around
+ all organic lawn care
And of course lots of love and attention from me and Melo!

Going out of town? Need someone to care for your pets while you are gone?
I can give your cats, dogs, or other common critters the attention and care they need while you are away. Pet sitting for $25 for two one hour visits per day. Or your pet can stay with Melo & Me for $25 per night.

Does your dog need an outdoor break while you work long hours?
I can stop by and take your loyal friend out for a lunchtime stroll for $15 per visit, or s/he can spend the day with Melo & Me for $15 per day.

My heart was melted by the first dogs I knew as a child, my uncle's Irish Setter name Rusty and my Grandma's Schnauzer named Gretchen. I thought Rusty was even cooler than Lassie and Benji, and Gretchen was just the cutest little thing. I didn't actually live with a dog (I did have cats and fishes) until about 10 years ago when I cared for a friend's dog in my home for several months while she was coordinating a big move. Sharing my home with a dog brought so much warmth and cheer that I knew I needed to adopt a dog of my own.

So, I adopted Melo (in the picture) from the Denver Dumb Friends League. I wanted to be the best adoptive dog parent I could be, so I read all kinds of books on puppy training, dog development, dog behavior, and nutrition. Melo and I took some positive training classes at Wag & Train where I learned that dog training is as much about teaching people as pets, and Melo earned Level 1 & 2 Good Behavior and Manners class certificates.

Any health concerns that I should be aware of, where your pet prefers to walk/run/play, if there is anything that your pet really likes or dislikes, what ever is unique about caring for your pet.

Absolutely. Alameda East is my hospital of choice and is a 10-15 minute drive from here. I could go to any emergency hospital that you prefer if the need (hopefully never!) arises.

I can administer medication while you are away. Just let me know what method tends to work best for your pet.

I work from home so I am available to the pets all day. Dogs often need extra attention when their people are away; lots of love and play time can help reassure them in your absence.

I have a large back yard with a six food wooden privacy fence for secure room to run, and a large dog door dog for easy access (and of course I'll provide door service for dogs who aren't familiar with pet doors).

Where ever s/he is most comfortable--I'll try to keep it as close to home as possible.

There is a dog park that is a short drive from my home for dogs who enjoy active and social time. Sand Creek Park is even closer for an on-leash walk in a nice urban wildlife area. We can always go for a walk around the neighborhood. And fetching in the yard is always fun too. I'll do whatever your pet is most accustomed to and you are most comfortable with.