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Melina & Maria T.

Petworth, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•81 reviews
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Animal Lover! Groomer and Trainer

Pet care experience

Hello and thanks for stopping by. To tell you a bit more about myself, I have been dog training, pet sitting, and now grooming, for several years and have been around dogs most of my life. Right now, we are a party of 2; my pup and me, Luna whom is a 6 year old Mini Schnauzer/Shih Tzu mix. My animals are my babies and I will treat your pup as my own. Currently, I work as a dog groomer at a pet store in Old Town. Fortunately, I get to bring Luna with me everyday. Should your pup stay with us, they would be coming to work as well. I do my best to make sure your pup gets a potty break every 4 to 5 hours. Please note, your pup will have access to most of my home. There are plenty of doggy beds and toys and some pups love to stare out of my windows to keep up on neighborhood happenings. For pet experience, I have dealt with all temperaments and all different sized pups. I have cared for dogs that are very friendly and like to say hi to everyone and on the other end, pups that need more time to feel comfortable or who prefer to be alone. I am also comfortable dispensing and injecting medications on cats and dogs. I’ve worked with a pupper that has to have daily insulin injections and I also worked with a cat that would need to have fluids administered through an IV. Luna and I look forward to meeting your family member! Thanks for visiting and please reach out with any questions! **Please note: The dog boarding daily rate is for a 24 hour period. Anytime over 24 hours incur an additional fee.** I treat all clients animals as I would my own. When I know all the details I can be sure your pup feels at home. All pups are allowed on furniture and to sleep on our large bed, unless otherwise requested. We feed all animals at the same time so that no one is guarding anyones food. Teaching our pups some basic manners makes everyone’s stay more enjoyable.

Reviews

Anne B.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 07, 2023
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Melina is a rockstar. She’s cared for our 4 year old cat for nearly two years. During our last vacation she cared for our adult cat as well as two kittens. We received photos and videos daily.

Anne B.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2023
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Melina is fantastic. Our fir baby usually hides from people he doesn’t know but with Melina he purred and played and welcomed pets. We received photos and a video with every report card, which was reassuring and exciting. We will definitely hire Melina again when we need a cat sitter.

Ade H.
Dog Boarding • Jan 01, 2023
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Melina was excellent with Leo, as usual!

Laura S.
Dog Boarding • Aug 23, 2022
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Melina was fantastic with our dog Thunder. He is very shy and anxious dog but he loved staying with her. Melina sent us pictures or videos daily. We will definitely use her again.

About Melina & Maria T.

Communication

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup would have access to my entire apt. Luna sleeps with me so the more the merrier. If you prefer a crate, please provide one for the stay. I do not have a fenced in yard, but I do have green space in the front and back of my apartment building. Should your dog like to socialize, we can hit up Bark Social in Rockville.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melina & Maria T. would like to know about your pet

Prior to any boarding or pet sitting, the basic things to know are his/her feeding and walking schedules. Other details to help your pup have a great stay are if your dog is on any medications, if he/she likes being around other dogs and other people, if you pup gets along with cats, and if your pup has separation anxiety. The more information you share, the better your pups stay will be. Please don't think you are being a crazy pet mom or dad, these are your babies and we want the best for them!

A typical day

Please let me know what kinds of activities your pup enjoys. If your pup is more outdoorsy, we can check out rock creek park or a dog park that is walking distance from my home. If your pup is more of a homebody, we can hangout and watch Netflix. My six year old pup Luna loves to play with dogs, big and small and staying with us will definitely help with socialization!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$85per night
House Sitting
in your home
$150per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit

Melina & Maria can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat

Melina & Maria 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 full time, as a dog groomer. I bring Luna with me to work everyday and your pup would come along too. On our days off, we just hang out around the house or we may check out Bark Social. If your pup is in need of grooming, I would definitely be able to help.

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Calendar last updated 4 months ago
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About Melina & Maria T.

Communication

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Your pup would have access to my entire apt. Luna sleeps with me so the more the merrier. If you prefer a crate, please provide one for the stay. I do not have a fenced in yard, but I do have green space in the front and back of my apartment building. Should your dog like to socialize, we can hit up Bark Social in Rockville.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melina & Maria T. would like to know about your pet

Prior to any boarding or pet sitting, the basic things to know are his/her feeding and walking schedules. Other details to help your pup have a great stay are if your dog is on any medications, if he/she likes being around other dogs and other people, if you pup gets along with cats, and if your pup has separation anxiety. The more information you share, the better your pups stay will be. Please don't think you are being a crazy pet mom or dad, these are your babies and we want the best for them!

A typical day

Please let me know what kinds of activities your pup enjoys. If your pup is more outdoorsy, we can check out rock creek park or a dog park that is walking distance from my home. If your pup is more of a homebody, we can hangout and watch Netflix. My six year old pup Luna loves to play with dogs, big and small and staying with us will definitely help with socialization!

Location

Washington, DC

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Melina & Maria T.

Petworth, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•81 reviews