Melanie M.
Branford, CT
Branford Local Dog Lover
Pet care experience
A Northwest CT native, I've grown up with dogs and cats my entire life. Our household believed in giving a home to rescue dogs and training them so they could feel safe and stable in our home. And as a passionate Social Worker, I'm ready to foster my empathy and compassion to provide your pet a supportive environment too, so they can be their best self for you, their owner! While I live in an apartment and cannot own a pet at the moment, I look forward to the opportunity to spend time again with animals and help out my community by being a committed dog walker/sitter. As you can see by my photos, dogs have joined me walking, hiking, backpacking, swimming, and even trail running! I'm a very active individual so if you have a high-energy dog who needs more activity, please let me know and we can work something out.
Reviews
Highly recommend! It takes a leap of faith to have someone stay in your home but Melanie was super transparent and communicative. She reached out when things weren’t going perfectly so we could come to resolutions together, which really built trust. Our lil doggo was happy and healthy when we got home after 9 days.
This was the first time I’ve left my dog and as you can imagine I was a bit nervous. Melanie provided me with updates multiple times a day and exercised my highly energetic dog multiple times a day. Her communication and photos/videos made me feel super comfortable!! Won’t be using anyone else if I ever need a sitter!!
About Melanie M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When it comes to caring for pets in your home, I would like to gain as much understanding about the routines your pets have in your home, your training, and learn more about their personality, so I can best support them while you're away.
Information Melanie M. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know about your dogs behaviors when you walk them and when others walk them as well. Please give me as much information about their personality as possible. I'm used to rescue dogs as well, and in those cases, the more information and precautions (if necessary) the better!
A typical day
I am outdoorsy and active and have brought dogs trail running and hiking with me. I'd love to bring your dog to local trails if that's something you're comfortable with.
Services
Melanie can watch in your home
Availability
I'm working a full time Monday-Friday 9-5 job so while I'm not available at that time, I work and live near Branford and can easily travel to areas nearby during weekday early mornings, weekday evenings, and am flexible on weekends.
About Melanie M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When it comes to caring for pets in your home, I would like to gain as much understanding about the routines your pets have in your home, your training, and learn more about their personality, so I can best support them while you're away.
Information Melanie M. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know about your dogs behaviors when you walk them and when others walk them as well. Please give me as much information about their personality as possible. I'm used to rescue dogs as well, and in those cases, the more information and precautions (if necessary) the better!
A typical day
I am outdoorsy and active and have brought dogs trail running and hiking with me. I'd love to bring your dog to local trails if that's something you're comfortable with.
Location
Branford, CT
Melanie M.
Branford, CT