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Melanie G.

Jacksonville Beach, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews
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Pet care experience

I love all breeds and sizes of pets, but really love the bigger breeds. I work from home all day and I have a small first floor apartment near the beach. I have a massive fenced backyard for pups to play in all day long! I have my own retired racing Greyhound, Fred, who will be home for all overnight boarders but stays at home for check in or daily walks at your house. He would come with me for house sitting overnights. Fred mainly keeps to himself, is completely house trained and truly a silent companion.

Reviews

Spike S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 28, 2024
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She was super nice and Zoe had a lot of fun staying there. I’ll definitely use her again.

Tessa M.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 25, 2024
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Melanie was amazing ! It was our first time leaving our pup alone and she made us feel so at ease. She took the time to come meet him before and sent us pictures and update throughout her visit! So thankful for her help and care, definitely will be asking for her help again soon!

Megan B.
House Sitting • Apr 08, 2024
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Melanie was amazing!! I felt at ease leaving my older pup in her care. She was communicative, caring, and trustworthy. Will definitely use her again

David P.
Apr 02, 2024

Mel is an excellent Rover -- I cant recommend her highly enough! She communicates very quickly, has a great yard by the beaches (a rarity if you are unfamiliar and just visiting the area), and most importantly, is very a attentive and loving caretaker of your best friend. Leaving your family member in the hands of another person can be stressful, but you will be stress-free if you get in touch with Mel.

About Melanie G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge fenced in backyard and if you bring your own crate, we have space for it in my apartment. I allow pets on the couch, but not my bed. I'm used to giving medications to pets, my own dog takes oral medication every morning and eats breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie G. would like to know about your pet

I would want to know if you pet has any special needs for food or treats and what is he most interested when out on a walk. Are they reactive to other dogs, stray cats or squirrels? I would want to know what to pay attention to during my time with them to make sure we all have a great time! I would also like to know if your pet will get into anything while he is left alone. Do they dig in the garbage for something that smells good or drink out of the toilet if the seat is left open. Would they eat socks or especially love to chew on shoes, clothes or rip to shreds toys left out.

A typical day

We will have lots unleashed backyard playtime and leashed walks out in the world. I like to work on training skills if they are learning and reinforce skills already known.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
House Sitting
in your home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

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

Melanie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I'm up before 8am for walks and breakfast with my own pet - work from home all day - lunch time walks possible - off work at 630 pm for walks and dinner. I am a social person and have plans after work 1-2 days a week. On the weekends, usually home in the AM with a social activity later in the day.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 3 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge fenced in backyard and if you bring your own crate, we have space for it in my apartment. I allow pets on the couch, but not my bed. I'm used to giving medications to pets, my own dog takes oral medication every morning and eats breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie G. would like to know about your pet

I would want to know if you pet has any special needs for food or treats and what is he most interested when out on a walk. Are they reactive to other dogs, stray cats or squirrels? I would want to know what to pay attention to during my time with them to make sure we all have a great time! I would also like to know if your pet will get into anything while he is left alone. Do they dig in the garbage for something that smells good or drink out of the toilet if the seat is left open. Would they eat socks or especially love to chew on shoes, clothes or rip to shreds toys left out.

A typical day

We will have lots unleashed backyard playtime and leashed walks out in the world. I like to work on training skills if they are learning and reinforce skills already known.

Location

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL

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Melanie G.

Jacksonville Beach, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews