Melanie C.
Otay Ranch, CA
I’ll love your pets like my own!
Pet care experience
For the past 15+ years, I’ve been pet sitting in client’s homes. I provide for all of their basic needs like feeding fur babies their meals, day/night routines, walk times, medication administration if/when needed, but most importantly, the love and one-on-one attention that they wouldn’t receive anywhere else except in a home. I’ve given medications from ear infection drops to cancer meds both with ready and willing pets to pets who may be much more aware that there’s a pill hidden in that peanut butter. What sets me apart from others doing this solely for the purpose of extra income or to expand an existing pet sitting business, is treating each pet in my care like they are my own. I have such a great love for animals, so much so that I’ve been nicknamed the “Dog Yaya” which where I am from means “Dog Nanny.” (I do also pet sit for cats and other animals, my life has just primarily been filled with dog sitting by default.) I hope you’ve got a cuddly pup(s) because the cuddlers are my favorite! Also, I hope you love getting updates and pictures of your fur babies while you are away. Half the reason I upgraded my phone was to take crazy good pictures of all the pets I sit for (Crazy dog lady, I know!) I look forward to meeting you and your fur baby/babies!
Reviews
Great communication and care for our Senior dog, we felt confident to leave him in her care, she sent me excellent photos of him each day too, Thank You Melanie!
Melanie is awesome. Friendly and funny. Felt very comfortable having her stay with my two fur babies.
This was the first time our very difficult dogs were not watched by family. Melanie did a great job and kept us up to date with lots of texts and pictures. It made our trip more enjoyable knowing they were in good hands!
Melanie did a great job with our GSD puppy on a very last minute request! Was very thorough with getting information before confirming the booking and had great communication throughout. Thanks again Melanie!
About Melanie C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I believe pets go through enough stress and anxiety without their parents present, regardless of me loving your pets like they are my own. For this reason, I’m a huge fan of watching your pets in your own home so that their routine can remain as normal as possible and their comfort level is not exponentially disrupted by having them stay in a stranger’s home. I follow the normal daily routine you have with them, unless you have special requests for them while you are gone.
Information Melanie C. would like to know about your pet
I have been dogsitting for breeds from a 3 pound mini Pomeranian to a 90 pound pit/mastiff mix. I love them all! What I typically like to ask aside from the obvious routine questions (meal times, walk details, vet info, etc) is more about their personalities and habits. Do they get along with other pets? Children? Men and/or women? Do they walk well on a leash or do they just need a backyard and prefer no walks at all? Are they house broken? What is their personality like? Any quirks I should be aware of? And one of my most important questions at all...is/are your pet(s) cuddly?
A typical day
I live near several parks with good walking trails and fairly close to Lake Murray, Santee Lakes, and a few dog parks as well. While I love taking pets on adventures, I would of course follow whatever you’re comfortable with.
Services
Melanie can watch in your home
Availability
I’m currently working a hybrid schedule so I spend half the week in-office and half the week at home. Honestly, I wish I could work with your fur babies by my side all day! In fact, any time I am pet sitting, I’m happier spending more time with them than anywhere else.
About Melanie C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I believe pets go through enough stress and anxiety without their parents present, regardless of me loving your pets like they are my own. For this reason, I’m a huge fan of watching your pets in your own home so that their routine can remain as normal as possible and their comfort level is not exponentially disrupted by having them stay in a stranger’s home. I follow the normal daily routine you have with them, unless you have special requests for them while you are gone.
Information Melanie C. would like to know about your pet
I have been dogsitting for breeds from a 3 pound mini Pomeranian to a 90 pound pit/mastiff mix. I love them all! What I typically like to ask aside from the obvious routine questions (meal times, walk details, vet info, etc) is more about their personalities and habits. Do they get along with other pets? Children? Men and/or women? Do they walk well on a leash or do they just need a backyard and prefer no walks at all? Are they house broken? What is their personality like? Any quirks I should be aware of? And one of my most important questions at all...is/are your pet(s) cuddly?
A typical day
I live near several parks with good walking trails and fairly close to Lake Murray, Santee Lakes, and a few dog parks as well. While I love taking pets on adventures, I would of course follow whatever you’re comfortable with.
Location
Chula Vista, CA
Melanie C.
Otay Ranch, CA