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Melanie W.

San Anselmo, CA

2 reviews
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Animal enthusiast providing care!

Pet care experience

Hi there! As a dog owner myself, I understand well the anxiety and difficulty of entrusting your animal’s care to someone else while you’re away. My goal is to provide a loving, safe and fun environment your pets while thrive in until you return. I've been house and pet sitting in Marin for the past ten years and I have relationships with many long-standing clients there. I have experience caring for cats and dogs of all ages, as well as house sitting duties, including watering, retrieving mail, and light cleaning. I love all animals and grew up with two beloved German Shepherds, a sweet Rottweiler mix and a cat- now I have a sweet two year old Lab, Teddy. I also spent considerable time exploring life underwater while scuba diving with my dad, who is a dive instructor. I will provide excellent and thorough care for all your animals needs. I also love sending photos and video updates to put your mind at ease while you're away! Personal references available upon request.

Reviews

Sandy Q.
Jan. 27, 2020

Melanie is a wonderful house and pet sitter. I have hired her several times to pet sit for our 4 pets (2 elderly cats and 2 dogs). She has a very sweet demeanor but also not a pushover for those high energy dogs (like we have). She truly treats our pets like they are her own with plenty of pets, dogs walks and attention. Even with complicated feeding schedules and even giving medication, she gives them the care they need to let us go on vacation without the worry of our animals not being cared for. Not only is she an attentive and responsible pet sitter, I trust her wholeheartedly in my home. I high recommend Melanie for any animal care needs.

Susan K.
Jan. 27, 2020

Securing Melanie's availability is my first step in planning a trip. Melanie has the (unfortunately) rare but essential integrity and sense of responsibility evident in her many years of work experience and proven many-times-over in her support of my family and pets' needs. Her work ethic includes an appropriate awareness of boundaries, while her consistent kindness, intelligence and resourcefulness remove any hesitation one might feel placing the "keys" to one's life in someone else's hands. So grateful to have found Melanie; she allows me to leave town with the confidence and the carefree attitude that we all wish to have when we leave our possessions and pets behind.

About Melanie W.

Communication

Usually responds in about a day

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s health and safety is my number one priority. I will always start with a full history of your animal’s needs to ensure that they are properly cared for while you’re away.

Information Melanie W. would like to know about your pet

Before I care for your animal, I like to understand what their socializing preferences are, how much exercise they’re used to getting on a daily basis, allergies, medications they take, and any toys or games they enjoy best.

A typical day

I love exploring nature and going on trail walks and hikes or just heading outside to a nearby dog park. My Lab, Ted, is a huge water lover and we also love going to the beach on the weekends!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Melanie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently work from home so I’m able to give your fur babies lots of attention throughout the day and take them on frequent potty breaks

About Melanie W.

Communication

Usually responds in about a day

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s health and safety is my number one priority. I will always start with a full history of your animal’s needs to ensure that they are properly cared for while you’re away.

Information Melanie W. would like to know about your pet

Before I care for your animal, I like to understand what their socializing preferences are, how much exercise they’re used to getting on a daily basis, allergies, medications they take, and any toys or games they enjoy best.

A typical day

I love exploring nature and going on trail walks and hikes or just heading outside to a nearby dog park. My Lab, Ted, is a huge water lover and we also love going to the beach on the weekends!

Location

San Anselmo, CA

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Melanie W.

San Anselmo, CA

2 reviews