Melina V.
Cambrian Park, CA
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
Melina was great! Reliable and arrived on time daily for walks.
Melina was very good with our little puppy Nugget. She arrived on time and took good care of Nugget.
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.
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.
About Melina V.
Communication
Skills
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
Melina can watch in your home
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.
About Melina V.
Communication
Skills
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
Pets
Melina V.
Cambrian Park, CA