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Melanie H.

Stephens City, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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A Loving Second Home ❤

Pet care experience

🛑 Please see additional services section at the end of my profile for add-ons and additional service information. Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile. I am a huge animal lover, and have lifelong experience working with most animals, including cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, rabbits, fish and birds. My family and I have 2 Poodles and 2 cats who are all rotten and loved. I used to commute to work and know the stress of leaving your pets at home alone for long hours. Now, as a stay-at-home mom, I would love to help eliminate that stress for you and your pets by giving them 24/7 TLC when you have to be away. I have always had animals in my home my whole life. I can't remember a time when I did not have a pet of some sort. I worked at an animal shelter for 2 years, and have volunteered at local animal shelters over the years. I have fostered feral kittens who were too young and too aggressive to be adopted to the public. I cared for them and rehabilitated them in my home until they were ready to go to their forever homes. I am also comfortable with administering medication and assisting with obedience/potty training. So far I have taught our oldest dog sit, lay down, wait, and "trick training," including shake, high five, speak, and how to jump through a hola hoop. I'm happy to help you in any way that I can while you are away. I am very neat and will make sure your home stays just as you left it. I'm also happy to text you pics so that you know your animals are being loved. As a stay-at-home mom, my availability is very flexible. Someone will always be home to care for your pet. Don't pay for a cage when your pet can have 24/7 love and attention. We live in a wonderful, quiet, family and animal friendly neighborhood where we go for lots of walks during the day. Our pups, Maggie and Bear, are always excited to make new friends. ⭐ Services provided include: Dog walking Drop in visits for all pets big and small Dog boarding Cat boarding Pet taxi Delivery services - Need help getting that heavy bag of dog food home? Or do you work long hours and need help picking up your pet's medication? I can help with that as well! I provide delivery services for all of your pet care needs. 🛑 Additional Services: Please note the additional fees listed below. If applicable, rates will be adjusted at the time of booking. Thank you! 🚗 Mileage adjustments - If applicable, the following rate increases will be applied to WALKING and DROP-IN services, and are based on distance traveled from my house to your's: 5+ - 7 miles = Additional $1 per service 7+ - 9 miles = Additional $2 per service 9+ - 11 miles = Additional $3 per service 11+ - 13 miles = Additional $4 per service 13+ - 15 miles = Additional $5 per service ⏰ Late pick-up fee: Drop-off and pick-up times for BOARDING services should be the same or within a two hour window of each other. For example: If you drop your pup off for boarding at 8:00am, then pick-up time on the last day of service should be no later than 10:00am. I'm happy to accommodate later pick-up times for an additional $10. 🌙 After hours fee: Any service needed between the hours of 9:00pm - 6:00am will be considered "after hours," and an additional $15 fee will be applied. 🍿 Date Night Sitter: $20, includes up to 3 hours at my home, between the hours of 4:00pm - 10:00pm (if pick-up and drop-off are needed, an additional $15 will apply). ⭐Discounts Offered⭐ ⭐ Refer a new family to me, and if they book with me, you will receive a credit towards your next booking. Please ask me for further details. ⭐Law enforcement discount available to all active and retired LEOs. Please ask me for further information.

Reviews

Robbie H.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2024
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We are so happy with Melanie! And so do our two fur babies. We definitely will be using her services in the future.

John G.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 15, 2022
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Great! Happy dogs, even our very touchy young one had a good time. Pleasant people!

Eileen V.
Dog Boarding • Jul 26, 2021
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Melanie and her family were absolutely amazing. Melanie was patient and flexible as our schedule was changing but she went above and beyond! Texted pictures and little updates each day. Our pups slept the hour ride home with smiles on their faces ?

Deveney Q.
Drop-In Visits • May 17, 2021
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We are very grateful to have found Melanie. She took great care of our boys, two kitties, while we went out of town. They didn't even miss us! :)

About Melanie H.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
85% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 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 an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melanie H. would like to know about your pet

All dogs and cats in my care must be up-to-date on all vaccines and preventative medications. This is to ensure the health and safety of all pets.

A typical day

Activities are individually tailored to each pet's needs. We live in a large neighborhood where we can go on many walks to burn off any extra energy. With your permission, we can also go to local dog parks (weather permitting).

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$30per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$18per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$18per walk

Melanie can host

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

Melanie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie H.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
85% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 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 an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melanie H. would like to know about your pet

All dogs and cats in my care must be up-to-date on all vaccines and preventative medications. This is to ensure the health and safety of all pets.

A typical day

Activities are individually tailored to each pet's needs. We live in a large neighborhood where we can go on many walks to burn off any extra energy. With your permission, we can also go to local dog parks (weather permitting).

Location

Stephens City, VA

Melanie H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melanie H.

Stephens City, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews