Melanie W.
Melanie W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
FULL TIME EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER
I know first hand how hard it can be to find someone you completely trust to take care of your furry family member. It's often stressful for the pet parent as well as the animal while apart. You want to know your family member is being well taken care of and loved. This is where I come in! There have been times when I've passed on a vacation because of the worry I felt about leaving my dog. I knew there must be plenty of people who feel the way I do! I found Rover, and with years of animal experience and my private pet sitting business, I knew I could help! *My family has fostered over 35 homeless dogs and have cared for each one with love and respect. I have volunteered for many years at a no kill animal shelter, working with dogs. I am well trained in caring for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. I have a lot of experience handling powerful breeds. I also have experience caring for cats, birds, guinea pigs/rats/hamsters, chickens, lizards and snakes. Animals truly are my life! I'm experienced in special needs diets, administering medications and caring for injured or disabled animals. I take in (and visit) dogs of all ages and training levels. I have helped train puppies, as well as break bad habits and reinforce good house and leash manners in older dogs. I do not shy away from timid dogs, senior pets with health issues or rambunctious puppies. I can often help you with common doggy issues. **IN YOUR HOME** I travel to your home for daily walks, feeding and one on one time with your animal. *I have been a dog walker and pet sitter for many years. I am well trained in handling dogs of all sizes, temperaments and walking styles. All of my clients trust me to enter their homes, care for their pets and pick up their mail/water plants, etc. I believe trust is earned and I will treat your home and animals with the utmost respect and care. I have clients for years, not days, as my "clients" become part of my community. I have seen their animals and children grow up. This is the BEST part of my job. Building a community, one animal at a time. **CATS...I absolutely love cats! I'm experienced handling animals with behavior issues, grumpy seniors and quirky personalities. **Birds/lizards/snakes/small creatures...I've worked with birds and reptiles for years (and have owned my fair share of both). As well as guinea pigs, rats, etc. Every animal, big or small, gets the best care.
Cat care experience
Melanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have a 6 foot high fenced yard but your pup will never be outside in the yard unsupervised. I always have eyes on the dogs. Safety always comes first.
Ratings and reviews
Melanie was an amazing sitter: responsible, communicative, and professional. She was generous with her time, brought a little gift for our kitties, and got our shy cats to come out of hiding in record time. Also, she took great photos of them!
Melanie is wonderful to work with! I appreciate the care she provides to my pups. She is always very pleasant and sends several pictures of the dogs. I highly recommend her!
Melanie did a great job dropping in on my cat for a couple days while I was away. Her communication was excellent throughout the entire process. From the photos she shared of my cat during her visits, my cat seemed to warm up to her quickly and looked quite happy in her company, which was very reassuring! I will definitely be looking to book with Melanie again in the near future :)
Took great care of my cat! Everything was left clean and tidy. I loved getting lots of photos and updates every visit
Amazing cat care! Melanie did such an amazing job taking care of my 3 year old Siberian cat for the week. She shows up on time for every visit and spends at least 30 minutes and usually more time visiting and playing with the cat. She also takes care of cleaning and dishes and made sure everything was neat and tidy for when I returned. She even did an extra visit when my cat was acting weirdly just to check on him and make sure he was ok. I loved receiving many photos and an update every visit! Thank you!
Melanie took amazing care of our cat while we were away! Followed all instructions, sent great updates and even won our grumpy cat over in only 3 days! We will definitely use her again the next time we go out of town.
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Schedule
Working with animals is my full-time job. Your companion animal's care is my number one priority. When I'm not with the animals, I'm reading every book I can about animal behavior, nutrition, and training.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMelanie can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- I believe the most important questions deal with your animal's health and well being. I make sure to have a list of all medications, food allergies and dietary specifics. I like to know what your pet loves...a favorite toy, long walks or cuddle time? Finally, does your dog like to jump fences, resource guard food/toys or have any funny "quirks". I have worked with many breeds, from little Chihuahuas to strong Pit Bulls and every dog in between.