Mélanie P.
Ottawa, ON
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I’ve recentlyish embarked on a « soul-bbatical » journey… kinda like Eat, Pray, Love. With “Dogs” and “Freedom” being my top two Love Languages (and with much continued unwavering earnestness), I’ve created space in my life where I gratefully get to incorporate both. You and your Furmily are my Employers, and the safety and wellbeing of your home and precious companion(s) is paramount. I’m entirely mobile… and can often accommodate last-minute/emergency booking requests. With pooch and purr’s help (bragging about me to all their playmates), my ultimate one-woof-and-meow-at-a-time dream is to have you and yours as my lifelong pals. All of my maternal energy goes to animals; therefore, let’s ensure I’m in your babes’ speed dial, and I’ll be at their barking or purring call, round the Rover clock.
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About Mélanie P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Above all else, I am a woman of integrity, and I form connections through trust, respect and loyalty. I am familiar with dogs’ and cats’ signals for personal space and consent for playing and petting. I am also familiar with recognizing and responding to pets’ anxiety, pain and distress. I make a fantabulous bunk-mate (woofrences say so), and being the A+ decades-long tenant that I am, I will take the utmost care of your property, while keeping boogeymen at bay. Although fur and slobber are more than welcomed as accessories, I’m immaculately tidy… to a fault. Aside from Fluffy or Scruffy begging for Auntie Mélanie to come back for another slumber pawty, you won’t even notice I was there… except for maybe my flipping of the toilet paper roll.
Information Mélanie P. would like to know about your pet
✅ What are their behaviour tendencies? •Any (aversive) triggers (reactivity/fearful aggression) or special needs? •Resource guarding? •Are they a foster child? •Have they ever had a Pup-Nanny over for a pawjama pawty? •Any known allergies? •Any specific dietary restrictions? •Any nicknames? •Is pooch fully potty/house trained? •Do they use pee pads? •Does pup require motivation/rewarding treats to be given throughout our walks? •Does your pet require mobility support? •Are there any commands you would like me to practice with them? •Is there a certain walking duration and/or speed that you prefer be maintained due to past or present injury or illness? •Will there be any additional pets in the household? •What is their usual day to day routine? •Potty break schedule? •Favourite toy? •Can your pet entertain themselves for any period of time? •What do they love? •What are their sleeping arrangements? •Do they enjoy sponge baths? •What motivates them? •Favourite bedtime stories? •Any specific house rules? •Is pup a master escape artist? •Any favourite hiding places? •How’s their off leash recall? •Are they more of a breakfast or supper fan… or both? •What about dessert? •Flintstone vitamins? •Medication and route of administration? •Does your pet have any specific grooming needs? •Do your indoor and outdoor cats have a curfew? •Any special (perimeter etc) collars? •During cuddle sessions, does pooch prefer to be the big or small spoon?
A typical day
When we’re not having a staring contest (aka making googly eyes at each other), playing patty cake or sharing our secrets, puppers and I will either be outside making snow angels or we’ll be strolling along their favourite trails (sniffari-style), while showing off our unshakable bond, mapping out our next adventure… and of course flooding your inbox with endless pupdates. You can of course tag along, too… via WhatsApp or FaceTime video! When Mother Nature isn’t cooperating, puppy and I will be wrestling on the floor, or they will be all giddy to open up their tickle trunk, for show and tell… where they’ll preciously introduce me to all their gadgets and gizmos.
Location
Ottawa, ON
Mélanie P. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
24/7 Pure Love
Pet care experience
❣️Your Dog is my God. Bonjour, Pet Pawrentals! Welcome. Allow me the honour and privilege to focus my adoring and undivided attention providing 2️⃣4️⃣ HOUR AROUND THE CLOCK CONSTANT GUARDIANSHIP to your *TRAINED LOW-MODERATE ENERGY DOGGOS (MAXIMUM TWO PER BOOKING) AND EXCEPTIONALLY GENTLE CATTOS… as a Career and not a Hobby. I’ll be enjoying all my meals, exercise, rest and play on your beloveds’ schedules, as I’m a believer that pets are happiest with a consistent caregiver who can commit to being home with them almost all of the time… minimum 20/24 hours. Although I welcome a wide range of clients, I specialize in offering a higher level of service to senior pets, those with separation anxiety, and pets on a strict medication regimen. ✅ 📝 KINDLY ENSURE EACH PET PROFILE IS FILLED OUT IN ITS ENTIRETY (The good, the bad and the ugly), PRIOR TO REACHING OUT TO ME… There’s no shame, here. ✅ 🚘 MY HOUSESITTING SERVICE CONSISTS OF OVERNIGHT CARE. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SENDING (PAWTIAL) DAY OR EVENING REQUESTS. Kindly note that as I’ve set my house and pet-sitting radius to the maximum (100 km) in which Rover permits, a 2-night minimum *may* apply… as well as a *possible* nominal travel fee for Meet & Greets. Please inquire within. ✅ 🏠 Need your mail taken in? I’m on it. •Plants or garden watered? I’m your gal. •Garbage, recycling or compost taken out? Sure thing. •Pool skimmed? Yes please. •Lawn mowed? Never say never. •Driveway shoveled? Mais oui. •Pooch or purr requiring a taxi ride to/from Vet appointment or beauty parlour? You know it. •Dry-cleaning picked up? There’s a first for everything. 🌟 I’m so glad you decided to trot down my Nomadic Nanny path… aka “The Road Less Traveled”. I can furmly shake a paw that you will not regret scratching and sniffing my post… and I double dog dare you to take a chance on me, for your ongoing home and pet TLC needs. I am a 40something-&-1/2 years young non smoker or partier, and am fluently bilingual in baby-talking/singing (I can’t help it). I am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the crack of dawn, and am here to squeeze, stretch and serve… all the pets… all the time.
Reviews
Melanie has come to look after our pets in the past and she did just as great of a job as before. She really takes the time to accommodate to your pets specific needs. We have a senior dog that takes medication/ supplements multiple times a day and she always makes sure that he gets everything correctly and on time. She spends special attention and time on meal preparation as our dog gets lots of fresh fruit and veggies. She also watered our veggie garden and potted plants while we were away! We always come home to a very tidy house with all the laundry done and very happy pets. This time she even bonded more with our cat who isn’t extremely fond of strangers. She sends lots of photos and videos and is VERY communicative. If there are any concerns at all she will let you know immediately so you can work together to figure out a solution. If you’re looking for more than just the average pet sitter, someone who will take good care or your house and give you peace of mind then I highly recommend Melanie!
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mélanie was communicative, reliable, and clearly genuinely cared for our dog. We received regular updates and photos throughout the stay, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. We came home to a happy pup and a tidy house. We’ll absolutely be booking again and would recommend Mélanie to anyone without hesitation!
Mélanie was wonderful with our pup Syd! She made a genuine and authentic effort to connect with Syd, putting her at ease and generating trust. We plan on hiring Mélanie in the future for all our pet sitting needs!
Melanie did a great job taking care of Pekoe. We’ve booked her before and have always felt confident leaving Pekoe with her. During this stay, Pekoe had a bit of a health scare, and Melanie handled it calmly and responsibly. She kept us updated, made sure Pekoe was looked after, and gave us peace of mind while we were away. We’d definitely book Melanie again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter.
About Mélanie P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Above all else, I am a woman of integrity, and I form connections through trust, respect and loyalty. I am familiar with dogs’ and cats’ signals for personal space and consent for playing and petting. I am also familiar with recognizing and responding to pets’ anxiety, pain and distress. I make a fantabulous bunk-mate (woofrences say so), and being the A+ decades-long tenant that I am, I will take the utmost care of your property, while keeping boogeymen at bay. Although fur and slobber are more than welcomed as accessories, I’m immaculately tidy… to a fault. Aside from Fluffy or Scruffy begging for Auntie Mélanie to come back for another slumber pawty, you won’t even notice I was there… except for maybe my flipping of the toilet paper roll.
Information Mélanie P. would like to know about your pet
✅ What are their behaviour tendencies? •Any (aversive) triggers (reactivity/fearful aggression) or special needs? •Resource guarding? •Are they a foster child? •Have they ever had a Pup-Nanny over for a pawjama pawty? •Any known allergies? •Any specific dietary restrictions? •Any nicknames? •Is pooch fully potty/house trained? •Do they use pee pads? •Does pup require motivation/rewarding treats to be given throughout our walks? •Does your pet require mobility support? •Are there any commands you would like me to practice with them? •Is there a certain walking duration and/or speed that you prefer be maintained due to past or present injury or illness? •Will there be any additional pets in the household? •What is their usual day to day routine? •Potty break schedule? •Favourite toy? •Can your pet entertain themselves for any period of time? •What do they love? •What are their sleeping arrangements? •Do they enjoy sponge baths? •What motivates them? •Favourite bedtime stories? •Any specific house rules? •Is pup a master escape artist? •Any favourite hiding places? •How’s their off leash recall? •Are they more of a breakfast or supper fan… or both? •What about dessert? •Flintstone vitamins? •Medication and route of administration? •Does your pet have any specific grooming needs? •Do your indoor and outdoor cats have a curfew? •Any special (perimeter etc) collars? •During cuddle sessions, does pooch prefer to be the big or small spoon?
A typical day
When we’re not having a staring contest (aka making googly eyes at each other), playing patty cake or sharing our secrets, puppers and I will either be outside making snow angels or we’ll be strolling along their favourite trails (sniffari-style), while showing off our unshakable bond, mapping out our next adventure… and of course flooding your inbox with endless pupdates. You can of course tag along, too… via WhatsApp or FaceTime video! When Mother Nature isn’t cooperating, puppy and I will be wrestling on the floor, or they will be all giddy to open up their tickle trunk, for show and tell… where they’ll preciously introduce me to all their gadgets and gizmos.
Mélanie P.
Ottawa, ON