Melanie O.
Melanie O.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Foster Mama, Animal Lover, Teacher
I am an experienced foster animal caregiver, and a teacher. I offer a totally open schedule during the summer and on weekends. I’ve taken care of animals since a young age; I’ve personally had, kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, chickens, fish, and hamsters too. I have experience in crate training, potty training, basic obedience and leash training as well. Currently I have a male Golden Retriever in my home who is not neutered due to breed standards- he will be as soon as he is old enough, and he is up to date on all his vaccines and shots. He is well mannered and loves all animals- we have hosted puppies and dogs through the foster rescue and all were successful :)
Cat care experience
Melanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 1/2 acre fenced in backyard and a very friendly/playful golden retriever pup to keep your doggies company. I do have a separate “doggie room” which has crates, beds, toys, etc on hand just in case the pup needs a break or some adjustment time- and in there we have extra collars and leashes. We have two baby gates that block of the bathroom and front door area so the doggies don’t get into cleaning supplies or slip out the front door :)
Ratings and reviews
Melanie did a wonderful job taking care of our Golden Retriever while we were on vacation. She sent me daily updates and pictures so I could see how happy Harrison was in her care. I will absolutely use her again and I would highly recommend her to anyone else.
My dog came back more energetic and happy than when I left him with her I'm very pleased and I will definitely use her again.
I had Melanie watch my two dogs, Murphy & Molly at her house for an overnight stay. The backyard was fenced in and very large. They loved running all around. Melanie was very professional and the videos of them playing were great! Highly recommend!!!
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Schedule
I am currently a teacher, so my weekends and “breaks” are fully open; beginning in June will be home full time! I wake up pretty early and like to spend time in the backyard with my resident doggie and any fosters I have playing with toys, balls, or sticks. Then I move into a short training session based on what the pups need- if it’s just my resident dog I usually work on a new command or leash skills. We head inside and usually it’s nap time (where the pups can relax on the couch if they want)! After naps or relaxing time we go back outside for more playtime, or go for a walk and repeat throughout the day.