Melanie B.
Victoria, BC
For the love of life ❤️
Pet care experience
Hello :) So I’m that person who’s day is made, vacation put right, and healing to begin when I’m around animals and creatures. When people ask me what was my favourite part about living and working in NZ, I have to say my animal friends...horses, cows, birds, cats and dogs. I support them and myself from the heart, with lots of chat and soulful communication. I am a musical person and love to sing talk, as well as a registered massage therapist who’s goal in life is to own a horse, and a small family of various animals. I am great with both human and animal massage, and treated my first dog - a palliative gift from Mexico, who afterwards could not believe his eyes, or his body to feel so good. I’ve owned both cats and dogs over the years and unfortunately am unable to have one of my own, but I will....We are truly lucky to have these mirrors to our soul. So please choose me, as I would truly love to come. I’m great with it all!! I love walks, quiet connection, talking, enthusiasm, play and sharing. I am also an empath and work really well with fear or aggression, mystery behaviours and weird things. I am always available on the weekend Friday to Sunday, as well as weekdays with some notice. We can make it work. Thanks 🙏Have a lovely day 💚 Unfortunately not able to offer in home visits at the moment, but I am grateful to share and experience your home as my own and feel the sense of family that you bring. I have sit for over 40 clients in their home and am so excited to make more homes away from home 💖
Reviews
We have had a few caregivers over the years and all very lovely! However, Melanie has been the most attentive for our big guy, who, at 13 years old, loves it and needs it more than ever. She provided the most calming presence for him, and showered him with love and massages -- who knew he loved these! Plus, she took exceptional care of our home, kept us informed at all times with wonderful updates and pictures, and went above and beyond watering our plants and placing all her towels and sheets in our laundry. She was just amazing all around, and I highly recommend her as a pet sitter and know you'll just love her kindness and thoughtfulness too!
Melanie stayed with my dogs at my house and I couldn’t recommend her more. My dogs liked her immediately and my home was immaculate when I returned. She is fun, caring and kept me up to date continuously. Will definitely hire her again.
Melanie was very professional and thorough. My puppy is quite young so I was nervous about leaving him but she put my mind at ease and did a great job house sitting with him .
Melanie stayed at our home at took care of our two extremely spoiled indoor cats. She did a great job. The cats seemed totally chill upon our return home, the house was well-tended, and Melanie's communication and photos during our trip were great. Highly recommended!
About Melanie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately cannot take pets into my own home, but I love fitting into your home and find it easy to enjoy myself as if it were my own. Home feels like home and so it puts me at great ease. I stay full time, drop in, and do everything with your dog that you would with a special touch of my own. Animals love me and I love them.
Information Melanie B. would like to know about your pet
I honestly love working with all dogs. Especially ones who may be afraid at first, and require listening and intuition to help build a bridge with. If a dog has any fears, behaviours around other dogs, etc
A typical day
Typical day... warm morning connect. Lazy moments, turning into belly or head rubs, eye contact, lots of eye contact, chat, and outside!!! To the park, bringing the fetch it ball, running together, playing tug, joining in with other dogs, walking around our favorite side streets, hitting the beach, singing, sniffing, bending down to connect at their level, agility? Splashing, sometimes the ocean. Cuddling, massage, deep breathing, tuning into the spot's and building more and more love and trust. Being grateful and loving the present moment, the fresh air and the best job ever.
Services
Melanie can watch in your home
Availability
I work as a massage therapist Mon - Thursday but am available also for walks and stop ins. Totally 100% free Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With enough advance I can be available for overnight during weekdays as well. Thanks.
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About Melanie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately cannot take pets into my own home, but I love fitting into your home and find it easy to enjoy myself as if it were my own. Home feels like home and so it puts me at great ease. I stay full time, drop in, and do everything with your dog that you would with a special touch of my own. Animals love me and I love them.
Information Melanie B. would like to know about your pet
I honestly love working with all dogs. Especially ones who may be afraid at first, and require listening and intuition to help build a bridge with. If a dog has any fears, behaviours around other dogs, etc
A typical day
Typical day... warm morning connect. Lazy moments, turning into belly or head rubs, eye contact, lots of eye contact, chat, and outside!!! To the park, bringing the fetch it ball, running together, playing tug, joining in with other dogs, walking around our favorite side streets, hitting the beach, singing, sniffing, bending down to connect at their level, agility? Splashing, sometimes the ocean. Cuddling, massage, deep breathing, tuning into the spot's and building more and more love and trust. Being grateful and loving the present moment, the fresh air and the best job ever.
Location
Victoria, BC
Melanie B.
Victoria, BC