Melena P.
Melena P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $14 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet Deserves a Vacation Too :)
Hi, I’m Melena, a lifelong animal lover with years of experience providing gentle, attentive care to both dogs and cats. Whether your pup needs regular walks, or your cat prefers a cozy companion while you're away, I’m here to make sure they feel safe, loved, and happy. I offer: Daily dog walks filled with exercise and tail wags Thoughtful, stress-free care for cats in their own home Medication administration and special-needs attention Reliable communication and photo updates so you can relax Your pets are more than animals—they’re family. I treat them with the same care, patience, and affection I’d want for my own.
Cat care experience
Melena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in their home, I prioritize safety, trust, and creating a calm, familiar environment. I respect your space and follow all instructions carefully to maintain your pet’s routine and comfort. I’m attentive to details like securely locking doors, monitoring pet behavior, and keeping the home clean and safe. You can trust that I’ll treat your home—and your pets—with the utmost care, just as I would my own.
Ratings and reviews
Melena was terrific with our pets. Melena stayed in constant context with us on status of her visits. If you need a sitter, Melena is the go to!!!!! You will not be disappointed.
We needed someone to watch our five cats at the last minute and Melena really saved us! She was fantastic with them all!! Our oldest wears diapers and needs meds twice a day so it’s not always easy. She sent lots of pictures and always let us know how the visits went. I truly cannot recommend her enough and we will for sure call on her again.
Mel took care of our cat Luna and also walked our dog Coco while we were away for a long weekend. Luna can be picky with people, but Mel clearly knew how to earn her trust. Coco came back from each walk calm and content. The updates were consistent and sweet—we loved seeing their happy faces while we were gone. Highly recommend her!
Mel is a fantastic dog walker! Our senior lab, Max, can be a bit stubborn and slow-moving, but she was so patient with him and adjusted the pace to suit his needs. She always showed up on time, gave him plenty of love, and made sure he got his meds too. Her updates were thorough and thoughtful—I always felt Max was in great hands.
"Mel was absolutely amazing with our two shy kitties! We were nervous leaving them for a week, but she quickly won them over with her calm, gentle energy. She sent daily photos and updates, and even broomed without being asked. We came home to two very happy cats and a tidy space. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again!"
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Schedule
I'm currently working part-time so I have plenty of time to take care of your dog or cat. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals and make it a priority in my schedule. I’m very flexible and can easily work around your needs—whether it’s early morning dog walks, midday check-ins, or evening cat visits. I understand that every pet (and pet owner) has a different routine, and I’m happy to adapt to provide consistent, reliable care whenever it's needed.