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Mel L.

Tulare, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
272 reviews
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Would love to love your pets!

Pet care experience

I am a SAHM with a huge love for animals. I have plenty of experience with my own dogs, have helped out friends with theirs over the years, and have had 2 successful years booking through Rover (began summer 2021). Making your pets feel safe and loved is a priority. I look forward to meeting you and your pets and helping you out when you need it. I am flexible and available! I also have a experience grooming. I groom my own poodles and schnauzer and have helped out customers with basic grooming needs (bathing, trimming, de-matting, nails). Just ask and I can see what I can do while your dog is staying with us (affordable pricing). I have a large fenced yard, with an additional fenced area to separate dogs if needed. It is an outside corner lot with extra room to run!! The dogs are allowed to use the pool, so if you have swimmers they will love it here! I also have my own dogs who would love to keep your fur babies company if they want, but we do have ways to separate if needed. I have extra crates for pups who need/like that and lots of time to care for your dogs specific needs. We also live next to a park with a great walking trail and are located in a very safe neighborhood. We do have experience watching dogs with special needs. However, if your dog has pre-existing conditions or needs medication administered regularly, please put instructions in writing and have an emergency plan written out in their profile. We don’t mind helping, but want to be prepared to help in the best ways possible.

Reviews

Brittany B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 08, 2024
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My 2 dogs just had their second stay with Mel and it’s so nice to know our dogs are safe and happy when we go out of town!

Justin A.
Dog Boarding • Apr 07, 2024
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Great dog caretaker! We didn’t have to worry about our dog while she stayed there.

Donaven C.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 06, 2024
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Amazing ! Highly professional and very loving as well as caring for your fur baby! Will definitely be a returning and regular client :)

Sergio Z.
Dog Boarding • Mar 30, 2024
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Mel was awesome. She watched our fur-baby Harley for 6 days while on vacation and Harley had a blast. Not once did I worry about anything. Mel loves every dog as if it were her own and knows them individually. Mel kept us updated with videos of Harley without even asking for them. I would defiantly recommend. Her place is perfect for dogs to run and play. Very communicative, friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable. We will definitely be coming back.

About Mel L.

Communication

126 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We take the safety of your pet seriously. Our fences are high and our gates stay locked! We feed all dogs separately, and do not share people food. All chemicals are locked away. We do not offer soft or rope toys for playing as some dogs tend to consume them. We do offer antlers, bones, and super-chewer toys to gnaw away at. Our kitchen is gated as well as our sleeping area so no dogs can sneak into areas and get into things. We keep making improvements as we see the need.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mel L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dogs have any special needs or behavioral issues ahead of time as we can accommodate for those. Telling me more just helps the experience be better for everyone! Each dog has their own personality and experience so the more I know the better the stay will be. Also, I no longer take in tact males.

A typical day

We usually start our day around 6am in the hot months to get a few hours of play in before taking a little break inside. I have a doggie door that makes going in and out hassle free for everyone. In the summer we go swimming with the dogs in the afternoon. I do offer swimming lessons for free to your dog. It is great for their confidence! Lots of potty breaks and water during the day and never too dull around here. They always sleep very well at night.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$27per day

Mel can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Availability

I am around fulltime unless marked on my calendar. As a family of 6, there is is usually someone home at all times. We do leave for about 2 hours Sunday mornings for church.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Mel can host up to 10 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mel L.

Communication

126 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We take the safety of your pet seriously. Our fences are high and our gates stay locked! We feed all dogs separately, and do not share people food. All chemicals are locked away. We do not offer soft or rope toys for playing as some dogs tend to consume them. We do offer antlers, bones, and super-chewer toys to gnaw away at. Our kitchen is gated as well as our sleeping area so no dogs can sneak into areas and get into things. We keep making improvements as we see the need.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mel L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dogs have any special needs or behavioral issues ahead of time as we can accommodate for those. Telling me more just helps the experience be better for everyone! Each dog has their own personality and experience so the more I know the better the stay will be. Also, I no longer take in tact males.

A typical day

We usually start our day around 6am in the hot months to get a few hours of play in before taking a little break inside. I have a doggie door that makes going in and out hassle free for everyone. In the summer we go swimming with the dogs in the afternoon. I do offer swimming lessons for free to your dog. It is great for their confidence! Lots of potty breaks and water during the day and never too dull around here. They always sleep very well at night.

Location

Tulare, CA

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Mel L.

Tulare, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
272 reviews