MELANIE L.
MELANIE L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
£14 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet lover who loves adventure
I have had dogs as long as I can remember. I had the most beautiful Newfie up until two years ago. Currently I have an 14 year old Jack Russell who struggles to walk and can be looked after by the rest of my family if I am away. I have grown up with newfies, cats and Jack Russell’s. Always had at least one or two of each at a time. I am currently a mature student and my hobbies include studying in some lovely quiet surrounding while Also taking (well, until the last year or so as she’s not longer able) my dog on adventures up Mountains, beaches and to new place - her being unable to now is what is driving my need to do this for another dog.
Cat care experience
MELANIE also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I dot look after pets in my own home as my poor of Jack Russell is not an animal ‘person/dog’. I would never put her happiness at risk. I only look after pets in their own home (because that’s also where they feel more comfortable - especially when their loved ones are away). I happy to follow whatever schedule they’re used to or prefer. I’m happy to do king adventurous walks or smaller/shorter walks through the day.
Ratings and reviews
Hi I am very happy to provide a reference for Mel as a dog sitter. Mel has previously cared for my dog, Pedro, an American Staffordshire Terrier, for two weeks while I was away. Pedro is a rescue dog and, although he is very loving, he could sometimes be reactive towards unfamiliar dogs when out walking. For that reason, I was understandably nervous about leaving him in kennels and wanted someone I could trust to understand his needs and look after him properly. Before his stay, I introduced Pedro to Mel and her elderly small dog at her home. Mel was calm, patient and confident with him, and she allowed the dogs to become acquainted carefully and at their own pace. Pedro settled extremely well and got on beautifully with her dog, despite his previous reactivity when out on walks. Seeing how comfortable he was with both Mel and her dog gave me complete confidence in leaving him in her care. Pedro was looked after wonderfully throughout his stay and came home relaxed, happy and clearly very well cared for. We have also walked together since, and it is obvious that Pedro feels completely comfortable and happy with Mel and her dog. Mel is kind, responsible and attentive, and I would have absolutely no hesitation in trusting her to look after Pedro again. I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter. Yours faithfully, Lynette Blunt
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Schedule
I am currently studying for a degree as a mature student of nearly 50 years old. My beautiful Jack Russell is 14 years old, deaf and going blind. We used to have adventures every day and I desperate miss that as she can no longer walk more than 20 minutes at a time anymore. She will stay home with husband and kids while I’m away. I would love to look after your dogs/cats and take them for walks or adventures or just cuddles or playing whatever they need or want. After all their needs are seen to I can concentrate on my studies and on my breaks can take them for comfort breaks or little walks for a change of scenery.