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Melena H.

Fitchburg, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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Loving 4 legged friends since ‘01

Pet care experience

Hello! Thank you for your interest in hiring me as your fur babies care taker while you’re out of town, I look forward to getting to know them and you. I’ll start: I’m 21 years old, currently a student at the University of Hawaii - Hilo majoring in Environmental Science. I am completely remote for school for the Spring 2023 Academic Semester, leaving me with open availability to give some extra loving to your furry friends. I have roughly 6 1/2 years of pet sitting experience, three of which have been with Rover. When my friends go out of town, I’m the first person they contact to watch their furry friends. I’ve had animals all my life and am typically the sole caregiver for them, even from a young age. I’m very interactive, love taking dogs for walks or playing with them in the backyard and will give them lots of attention and extra care time. I’m good with early morning check-ins and several check-ins per day for drop-ins. I follow instructions to a T and will go beyond to ensure that you’re pets are well-loved while you’re away! Request a house-sitting to keep your pets the most comfortable while you’re away. Being remote allows me to stay at home all day and therefore be available to give extra belly rubs and ear scratches 🐶🐱 I can work with most dogs regardless of their breed as long as they’re well behaved/trained & nonaggressive. I also have experience with senior dogs. I have experience administrating medicine to cats (orally, sharps) as well as dogs (orally). My cat has diabetes so I know how to handle insulin and the works. I would LOVE to take care of any and all cats (make sure you’re booking for a cat and not a dog so you get the correct rate!) I am definitely a cat person BUT I love dogs all the same. I have two cats of my own. I’m available during holidays- such as President’s Day, Spring Break (partial), Easter, etc. or anytime you’re out traveling. I’m also available every weekend and on all day on weekdays until further notice. Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know if you have any questions at all and I can’t wait to meet your furry friends soon!

Reviews

Lisa M.
House Sitting • Mar 31, 2024
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Melena was soo attentive and was very communicative as to how the dogs were doing. One had severe anxiety and she was so patient and concerned about him. She went above and beyond! We hope to utilize her in the future!

Kobi C.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 30, 2024
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Melena was great with my cat! Made the process super simple and convenient, my worries about leaving for a few days went away quickly!

Jaclyn L.
House Sitting • Mar 18, 2024
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Mel did a wonderful job as always! Thank you!!

Jade P.
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2024
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Highly recommend! She was great keeping in contact about how Roman was along with pictures. Also very flexible about the timing I had put in!

About Melena H.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’ve done house sitting jobs both with Rover and through my friends and am always left good reviews. You will come home to happy pups/cats and a clean home! I treat your home like I would my own and your pets the same. Let me know of any specific instructions about how you want your pet cared for and any rules of the home as well.

Information Melena H. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog likes to sleep with you on your bed or if he/she is crate trained, how often you take them on walks/let them outside to use the restroom, and any other special requests for their stay with me or my visits with them! Feeding schedules, toys, treats, or anything else pertaining to your pets daily routine would be beneficial to share.

A typical day

Being outside is very therapeutic for me and I love to have a four-legged companion with me. We can spend hours in the backyard, lounging or throwing tennis balls around or going on walks. During house sitting bookings, there will be lots of cuddles and love going around.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$32per visit

Melena can watch in your home

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

Availability

Open availability until otherwise stated, just send a request and we'll see if it's a good fit! I do school remotely online so have open availability and flexibility.

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Calendar last updated 6 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melena H.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’ve done house sitting jobs both with Rover and through my friends and am always left good reviews. You will come home to happy pups/cats and a clean home! I treat your home like I would my own and your pets the same. Let me know of any specific instructions about how you want your pet cared for and any rules of the home as well.

Information Melena H. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog likes to sleep with you on your bed or if he/she is crate trained, how often you take them on walks/let them outside to use the restroom, and any other special requests for their stay with me or my visits with them! Feeding schedules, toys, treats, or anything else pertaining to your pets daily routine would be beneficial to share.

A typical day

Being outside is very therapeutic for me and I love to have a four-legged companion with me. We can spend hours in the backyard, lounging or throwing tennis balls around or going on walks. During house sitting bookings, there will be lots of cuddles and love going around.

Location

Fitchburg, WI

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Pets

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Melena H.

Fitchburg, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews