Melanie H.
Forest Park, IL
Animals are my joy!
Pet care experience
Friends and family have relied on me to provide care and companionship for cats, dogs, and birds since my teenage years. I gained additional experience with animals as a zookeeper at Brookfield Zoo and a staff member at Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital. I also completed a one-month internship with the Farm Sanctuary in New York.
Reviews
Melanie was a wonderful caretaker for our Bun Bun. She was very attentive and mindful of every detail and texted me with updates and sweet photos daily. I was very happy to entrust my pet with her!
Three work trips in the last three weeks and it’s so reassuring to know I can rely on Melanie time and time again. My cats love her, even the shy and nervous one, and both are comfortable being around her when I can’t be home myself. Thank you for taking such good care of them, Melanie.
Melanie was great with my cat. I will be hiring her again.
Melanie does a fantastic job cat sitting for me. She is very professional, dedicated to each of her clients, and clearly enjoys spending time with all pets. She's very knowledgeable about the needs of her clients, and I would recommend her to anyone in need of someone to care for their pet(s).
About Melanie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Most importantly, I come to know each pet and his/her unique personality, characteristics, quirks, likes, dislikes and more. To do so, I rely on my client's extensive input and my careful observation of each pet. I am calm and quiet so pets feel safe around me. I respect a pet's choice to become friends or not. I am conscientious and thorough, fulfilling all responsibilities as directed by my client. I am reliable and communicate regularly with a pet's family. I know common animal health concerns and would contact my client immediately to explain exactly what I am seeing.
Information Melanie H. would like to know about your pet
It's important to know about any health or special needs. (Please note: I do not give oral or injectable medications). It's also helpful to know what the client is looking for in a sitter to ensure I am a good fit. The meet and greet will provide much more information including the pet's personality, quirks, likes and dislike, etc.
A typical day
I adapt to what the client requests and the pet prefers, but in general I do the following: Pet as desired, play with the cat and his/her toys, sit on a couch so the pet can sit on my lap or be near me when wanted.
Services
Melanie can watch in your home
Availability
I am pursuing pet sitting on a part-time basis; my work schedule best meets the needs of cats. Currently, I have mornings and evenings available for cat visits on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Fridays through Mondays, I am free in the afternoons also.
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About Melanie H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Most importantly, I come to know each pet and his/her unique personality, characteristics, quirks, likes, dislikes and more. To do so, I rely on my client's extensive input and my careful observation of each pet. I am calm and quiet so pets feel safe around me. I respect a pet's choice to become friends or not. I am conscientious and thorough, fulfilling all responsibilities as directed by my client. I am reliable and communicate regularly with a pet's family. I know common animal health concerns and would contact my client immediately to explain exactly what I am seeing.
Information Melanie H. would like to know about your pet
It's important to know about any health or special needs. (Please note: I do not give oral or injectable medications). It's also helpful to know what the client is looking for in a sitter to ensure I am a good fit. The meet and greet will provide much more information including the pet's personality, quirks, likes and dislike, etc.
A typical day
I adapt to what the client requests and the pet prefers, but in general I do the following: Pet as desired, play with the cat and his/her toys, sit on a couch so the pet can sit on my lap or be near me when wanted.
Location
Forest Park, IL
Melanie H.
Forest Park, IL