Melanie W.
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA
Services
Melanie can care for
Availability
Writer and tutor with a chill and flexible schedule. Pet care in the neighborhood is an awesome way for me to take breaks and give your pet (and myself!) enrichment.
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About Melanie W.
Safety, trust & environment
I'll care for your pet with common sense, and according to your instructions. Pets are mammals like us, who need walks, food, cuddles, attention, play and enrichment to be well. I get that, and aim to provide that.
Information Melanie W. would like to know about your pet
Everything you think is important, in specific detail. -Any specific tasks or instructions to execute care -Likes -Dislikes -Safety concerns -Structures and boundaries for your pet that help them stay in their zone of comfort -Medication and the best way your pet will accept it (for dogs) -If your dog or cat is reactive or attacks other pets or people, your pet is valuable and worth fighting for, but needs specialized care. That's not my skill-set, so please don't' book me! Thank you.
A typical day
DOGS & PUPPIES: Take them on walks and let them be dogs! I'll follow your instructions for what's appropriate for your lil dudes. Sniff stuff, exercise and let friendly dogs greet other dogs and people. CATS & KITTENS: For cats who engage, I'll play with their toys, add treats to your treat mazes, provide pets and cuddles, and provide brushing for those who enjoy it. I talk with love to cats, help them feel seen and follow their lead. For longer visits, happy to chill and slowly build their trust.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Chill + Fun Neighborhood Pet Care
Pet care experience
Hey neighbor! Local resident of 15 years and pet caregiver of 20+ years. I'm now available to take up to 2 well-trained neighborhood dogs on regular walks, and drop in with local cats and kittens! DOGS & PUPPIES: Let me take your well-trained dog out for enrichment walks during your busy days. I'll follow your lead for your dog's routine. For those keen, happy to take dogs for long walks to Pan Pacific Park and/or La Brea Tar Pits, leash on. I'm comfortable providing medications for cooperative dogs with clear instructions. I'm super enthusiastic with puppies, just need clear instructions to uphold your training protocol. Most of all, I aim to keep your dogs happy, healthy and having fun! CATS & KITTENS: Though I grew up with a golden retriever, I'm now a cat-mom through and through. Skilled at the basics of a cat care drop-in, while able to provide enrichment through play, pets and brushing to cats who needs it - on their terms, of course. I'm sensitive to shy cats and able to meet them where they are. For kittens, I would love to bring them a bag of toys for the visit, help them burn some energy, and increase socialization. My cat is now an adventure cat and clicker trained!
Cat care experience
Melanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Melanie has watched our mini labradoodle many times, and our doodle adores her. Melanie has a positive attitude and is very attune to our dog's needs, reading her queues easily from when she was a younger dog to now as an "older lady". Melanie is also very considerate about our house and property. Highly recommend Melanie as a pet or house sitter!
Melanie is thoughtful, caring, and dependable. Your little friend is in great hands with her. Would highly recommend Melanie to anyone asking for a trustworthy caretaker.
Melanie is a true animal lover and caretaker. She is reliable and truly cares about making sure that furry friends are taken care of not only physically but emotionally - she has an intuitive connection to their needs. I would trust Melanie with my furry friends any day.
Melanie is loving, attentive, conscientious and extremely intelligent. She has taken care of dogs as well as cats. If there is a problem she will be able to seek out the right type of advice to deal with any issue and very resourceful. She puts 100% effort in everything that she commits too.
About Melanie W.
Safety, trust & environment
I'll care for your pet with common sense, and according to your instructions. Pets are mammals like us, who need walks, food, cuddles, attention, play and enrichment to be well. I get that, and aim to provide that.
Information Melanie W. would like to know about your pet
Everything you think is important, in specific detail. -Any specific tasks or instructions to execute care -Likes -Dislikes -Safety concerns -Structures and boundaries for your pet that help them stay in their zone of comfort -Medication and the best way your pet will accept it (for dogs) -If your dog or cat is reactive or attacks other pets or people, your pet is valuable and worth fighting for, but needs specialized care. That's not my skill-set, so please don't' book me! Thank you.
A typical day
DOGS & PUPPIES: Take them on walks and let them be dogs! I'll follow your instructions for what's appropriate for your lil dudes. Sniff stuff, exercise and let friendly dogs greet other dogs and people. CATS & KITTENS: For cats who engage, I'll play with their toys, add treats to your treat mazes, provide pets and cuddles, and provide brushing for those who enjoy it. I talk with love to cats, help them feel seen and follow their lead. For longer visits, happy to chill and slowly build their trust.
Melanie W.
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA