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Melina V.

Cambrian Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Natural homebody with furrychildren

Pet care experience

Hello! Currently I have a lot of free time on my hands. I am available for at home pet sitting, drop in visits, and dog walks. I try to get back ASAP to let you know if I can take on your request and my availability for it. I've been a dog walker/sitter for a few years now, but l've also had dogs all my life. I love dogs of all sizes and cats seem to like me too. I've house sat up to four dogs and two cats in one household and have had my own house full 6 dogs at once. Reach out to me if you have any questions. I always conduct meet and greets prior to booking a service. We want to make sure your pets approve of me. I find it easy to be patient with fur babies, mostly because I believe people and pets alike have their own personalities and comfort zones, and everything goes smoothly when we respect them. I will be asking you about your fur children’s schedule, expected rules, and possible triggers so that I can make your pets more comfortable. I understand our fur babies need consistency, and perhaps more so when their owners will be out of town. Drop in visits are usually pretty basic check ins. 30mins of either me showering your pets with affection and/or assuring they have everything they need. 30 min walks with me will most likely be around your familiar neighborhood. In fact, most dogs tell me exactly where they wanna go. If you’d like longer walks or visits I am also open to that, just keep in mind prices may change with such requests. Along those same lines, anything is open to discussion. I know everyone is very particular as to how they like their furbabies to be treated, but I enjoy spending time with such pure of heart souls, and so I try to be respectful to my clients preferences. Most particularly when I feel the appreciation in return. So if you’ve used my services before don’t hesitate to reach out again. Even if it may seem like I’ve turned off some services. If you’re a new client and need something last minute, again I always ask for a meet and greet, but I’ll try my very best to help out. Meet and greets are for both your pets and mine’s safety. I’d rather admit I can’t handle a situation before I take on a client, than get into an unfortunate accident with unfortunate repercussions.

Reviews

Kishor B.
House Sitting • Apr 14, 2024
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Melina was very good with our little puppy Nugget. She arrived on time and took good care of Nugget.

Lori C.
House Sitting • Mar 11, 2024
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Melina was very patient with my rescue Molly. I appreciated all that she did to make my dog, feel safe and secure. She took great care of her, and I would highly recommend her.

Yasmin U.
Dog Walking • Mar 10, 2024
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Melina is wonderful. She is very kind, empathetic, and very professional. She followed all of our instructions and was extremely communicative while we were out of town. She went above and beyond not only for myself, but for my family who needed a last-minute sitter when we were leaving the country. She is a great human being and took great care of our animals while we were away. I would ask her to watch my furry friends again in a heartbeat.

Shmuel U.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 10, 2024
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First. Melina had accepted my reservation a few hours before our flight becose of complication with a reservation problem with a kennel. She came to our home at 9pm to get familiar with our dogs. Doting the 8 days that Melina watched our two dogs, she was instrumental to resplve unexpected situations, and allowed us to enjoy or time worry free. I would highly recommend Melina to watch your pats. Good communicates updates text & picture for every time Melina came over to my house. Meline, thank you very much

About Melina V.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have the space to board at the moment. But I have petsat at clients homes plenty of times. Many pets anxiety, which can arise from their owners being out of town, is better manageable if they are at least able to stay in the comfort of their own home. I’m happy to provide the company so they don’t feel alone.

Information Melina V. would like to know about your pet

I prefer to have a meet & greet before a sit or walk to assure that me and your pups are a good fit. I feel everyone should be comfortable with the services given; owner, pet, and sitter/walker. Although I’ve had mostly big dogs myself, I have no pet preferences, I love all cats and dogs equally. If your fur baby needs medication I am happy to learn how to properly administer them. Be sure to know: your pets schedule? Any allergies? Pets fears? Things they should stay away from that I should know about? House rules? Do they bolt when the doors open? You’re welcome to tell me more and ask me any questions, and I’ll ask many more when I meet you.

A typical day

Need a last minute walker? Reach out to me I might have a free moment. I like to spend my free time playing and walking with dogs, mine or other people’s. With your pet I let them tell me how they want to spend time with me or let them show me around their neighborhood.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Melina can watch in your home

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

Availability

Currently I am very available for pet-sits, drop in visits, and dog walks. I am very upfront about when I can’t make it work. Happy to answer questions. Often available for last minute requests. If we’ve already conducted a meet and greet from a previous request, this is even more true. Doesn’t hurt to ask. I get back ASAP.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 6 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Melina V.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I don’t have the space to board at the moment. But I have petsat at clients homes plenty of times. Many pets anxiety, which can arise from their owners being out of town, is better manageable if they are at least able to stay in the comfort of their own home. I’m happy to provide the company so they don’t feel alone.

Information Melina V. would like to know about your pet

I prefer to have a meet & greet before a sit or walk to assure that me and your pups are a good fit. I feel everyone should be comfortable with the services given; owner, pet, and sitter/walker. Although I’ve had mostly big dogs myself, I have no pet preferences, I love all cats and dogs equally. If your fur baby needs medication I am happy to learn how to properly administer them. Be sure to know: your pets schedule? Any allergies? Pets fears? Things they should stay away from that I should know about? House rules? Do they bolt when the doors open? You’re welcome to tell me more and ask me any questions, and I’ll ask many more when I meet you.

A typical day

Need a last minute walker? Reach out to me I might have a free moment. I like to spend my free time playing and walking with dogs, mine or other people’s. With your pet I let them tell me how they want to spend time with me or let them show me around their neighborhood.

Location

San jose, CA

Melina V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melina V.

Cambrian Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews