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Melanie M.

Fishtown, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•203 reviews
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going above & beyond for your pets!

Pet care experience

I take a personalized approach when it comes to pet care. Any preferences or details you want to share with me, please let me know! I pride myself in taking extra steps to keep my pets and your pet(s) safe and entertained. My goal is to allow you the peace of mind while away as if you, yourself, were there to care for your pets! I have experience with and a soft spot for reactive, anxious, and/or fearful pets. I am confident in my ability to provide care for animals who may be reactive, fearful, anxious, or just not used to being away from their pet parent(s). I am practiced at reading animal body language and respecting their need for space. I allow animals to warm up to me with time and on their terms. I offer encouragement and positive reinforcement as appropriate. My current dog has epilepsy and receives oral and nasal medication. I am familiar with the emergency vets in the area and would take your pet to the emergency room if needed with your consent. I am comfortable caring for animals with medical needs or who are aging and need care that allows them to feel the most comfortable such as slower walks, special feeding procedures, or injury prevention measures. I am familiar with signs of pain or illness in both cats and dogs and can communicate concerns as appropriate.

Reviews

Becca S.
Dog Walking • Apr 21, 2024
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Melanie was great with my dog, Bear. He’s not always a great eater when I’m gone but she was very patient and got him to eat. She took him on long walks when he was interested and gave him lots of cuddles when that’s what he was interested in.

Sreya A.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 14, 2024
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Excellent and conscientious sitter. This is the second time we’ve booked Melanie for our cat Eevee, and she continues to impress us with her thoughtfulness and care for our beloved pet. Would highly recommend!

Fiona T.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 26, 2024
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Melanie is fantastic! She looked after our cats for a week plus while we were away internationally and we were put at ease the entire time. She is communicative and thorough and sends the best rover cards! You can tell she truly loves all animals too. We will definitely be rebooking :)

victoria m.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 15, 2024
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Melanie does a great job of looking after my cat while I’m away!?

About Melanie M.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I can accommodate a variety of needs whether your pet(s) needs their space from others or needs lots of attention. I will take care to pay attention to your pet's preferences and body language to provide appropriate care and enrichment.

Information Melanie M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has special needs or behaviors that may influence how I provide care. I am also open to any and all information you would like to share about your pet. There's no such thing as information overload to me! Does your pet like a specific bowl or like company while they eat? Does your pet only like chin scratches? Let me know anything that will help give you and your pet peace of mind.

A typical day

For dogs: I like to begin the day with a walk, breakfast, and some dental care whether it's teeth brushing and or a dental chew. I have plenty of enrichment toys and strategies to engage your pet for the morning. In the afternoon, I like to visit one of the many shaded dog parks in the area or take a shaded walk around the neighborhood taking in all the sniffs! I can offer a lick mat to your pet for them to wind down. In the evening, we typical have our dinner feeding followed by dental care and another walk around the neighborhood. From there, it's a nice relaxing evening on our spacious couch and a potty break before bed. If your pet is working on any commands, we can also practice those to get some of that homework out of the way! I have taught our dog sit, stay, down, leave it, touch, and look! Our cats have very proudly learned sit. For cats: In the morning or beginning of the visit, I will spend some time allowing your cat(s) to get comfortable and offer pets. I will fill the food bowl(s) and water bowls or fountain according to care instructions and clean bowls after use. Then, I clean the litter box(es) and surrounding areas along with any accidents. Finally, I spend time playing with your cat(s) and offering appropriate enrichment and/or grooming. I always send a variety of photos for your enjoyment and peace of mind!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$90per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$27per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$28per walk

Melanie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work remotely during the week allowing me some daytime availability in addition to my availability in the evenings, on weekends, and over the holidays for your pet care needs! My partner and I have a dog and two cats of our own, but we have lots of love, space, and time to share.

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Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie M.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I can accommodate a variety of needs whether your pet(s) needs their space from others or needs lots of attention. I will take care to pay attention to your pet's preferences and body language to provide appropriate care and enrichment.

Information Melanie M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has special needs or behaviors that may influence how I provide care. I am also open to any and all information you would like to share about your pet. There's no such thing as information overload to me! Does your pet like a specific bowl or like company while they eat? Does your pet only like chin scratches? Let me know anything that will help give you and your pet peace of mind.

A typical day

For dogs: I like to begin the day with a walk, breakfast, and some dental care whether it's teeth brushing and or a dental chew. I have plenty of enrichment toys and strategies to engage your pet for the morning. In the afternoon, I like to visit one of the many shaded dog parks in the area or take a shaded walk around the neighborhood taking in all the sniffs! I can offer a lick mat to your pet for them to wind down. In the evening, we typical have our dinner feeding followed by dental care and another walk around the neighborhood. From there, it's a nice relaxing evening on our spacious couch and a potty break before bed. If your pet is working on any commands, we can also practice those to get some of that homework out of the way! I have taught our dog sit, stay, down, leave it, touch, and look! Our cats have very proudly learned sit. For cats: In the morning or beginning of the visit, I will spend some time allowing your cat(s) to get comfortable and offer pets. I will fill the food bowl(s) and water bowls or fountain according to care instructions and clean bowls after use. Then, I clean the litter box(es) and surrounding areas along with any accidents. Finally, I spend time playing with your cat(s) and offering appropriate enrichment and/or grooming. I always send a variety of photos for your enjoyment and peace of mind!

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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Melanie M.

Fishtown, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•203 reviews