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Melanie B.

Decatur, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Animal lover, fenced yard, active

Pet care experience

I love spending time with animals! I have a dog and four cats of my own, and I volunteer with animals at local shelters. I also helped start a local rescue and served on the board and as a foster for multiple years. I have an active lifestyle and love incorporating our visiting dogs into those activities, such as walks, runs, and spending time outdoors. I have experience with all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments of dogs, as well a lot of experience dispensing medications. My own dog is 130 pounds and epileptic. While his seizures are currently under control, I spent many years giving him various medications up to five times a day. I’ve done pills, liquids, powders, insulin, and more. My husband and I both work full time, but our schedules are flexible. We have a full house, but all our animals are incredibly welcoming and friendly with new visitors, people and pets alike. I love to send lots of picture updates while sitting because I love picture updates when I’m away. I’m super flexible, easy to work with, and eager to get to know your furry family members!

Reviews

Jennifer K.
Dog Boarding • Jul 21, 2019
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Picked up a very happy and well cared for dog. Loved seeing pictures while were gone too.

Isabel K.
Dog Boarding • Mar 22, 2019
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Melanie and Ethan watched our Goldendoodle puppy for our first trip since bringing her home. Melanie sent plenty of pictures, was so easy to chat with, and made us so confident and comfortable leaving our little girl with her!

Mike C.
Dog Boarding • Oct 20, 2018
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Kirby felt right at home! Great job and thanks!!

Cody F.
House Sitting • Aug 09, 2018
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Melanie did a fantastic job and our boys loved her! Above all the routine things she played with them, snuggled them and sent us pictures of them! She stayed in contact with us throughout her stay and left us with a worry free feeling while we were out of town! We definitely recommend Melanie and will use her again to watch our boys!

About Melanie B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 4 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

A typical day

I like to walk around my neighborhood by Scoville Zoo and around the lake. I love to go for runs and enjoy having a companion if they are able, and love spending time running around my fenced in backyard.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melanie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melanie can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Melanie B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 4 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

A typical day

I like to walk around my neighborhood by Scoville Zoo and around the lake. I love to go for runs and enjoy having a companion if they are able, and love spending time running around my fenced in backyard.

Location

Decatur, IL

Melanie B.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melanie B.

Decatur, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews