Melanie B.
Melanie B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
25 years of experience
Hi, my name is Melanie! I am currently accepting repeat clients and new cat (or other small animal) clients only. I have officially been working with animals for 25 years. In addition to having my own dogs and cats, I've worked for a dog groomer/breeder/boarding kennel owner (I was the sole caretaker for her kennel while she was away at shows and on vacations). I managed and lived onsite at a large (100+) alpaca farm. I am a college graduate with a degree in recreation and wildlife and backcountry horsemanship. I have held various jobs working with horses, cows and goats. I have also worked for the National Park Service with sea turtles in Texas. If necessary, I am able to administer daily medications including checking blood sugar and giving insulin shots. I'm active and love to play, walk or simply cuddle with my client's pets. Whatever your pet(s) require is what I provide. I don't shy away from other types of animals that may also need care while you're away. My goal is to make everyone involved 100% comfortable. I will also water indoor/outdoor plants, grab your mail/packages and take the garbage and recycling bins out on trash day if asked. I carry private pet sitting insurance on top of the Rover guarantee for everyone's benefit. *Non-smoker*
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I double check that all entry points are secure when leaving. Set the house alarm if applicable. Rotate lights (if asked) so it looks like someone is home.
Ratings and reviews
I can't say enough great things about Melanie! She followed my feeding instructions to the letter and sent better pictures of my kitties than I can get sometimes (lol)! I highly recommend her!!!!
Cats were happy when we came home! Thank you!!
Best sitter ever! Thanks for everything, Melanie!
We always appreciate the great care and extra effort that you put into our visits!
Thank you! The cats were happy as always!
Thank you Melanie. We always feel at ease on our trips knowing you are taking care of our Winnie and watching over the house. We appreciate you!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My working hours for drop-in visits and walks is between 7:00am and 9:00pm, 7 days a week. I will walk in inclement weather except if icy, thunderstorms or hailing for everyone’s safety.