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Melinda M.

Montpelier, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Experienced Dog Sitter

Pet care experience

I have had multiple dogs all my life who have always been a special part of our family. We live on 10 acres and have prime space for the dogs to run and play that we care for. I have a great setup for dogs to come visit including multiply fenced outside play areas (dogs can be separated by small and large). We just built a large garage with multiply large indoor and outdoor runs with air condition/heated runs so I can swap them in and out so your kids aren't cooped up all day and also have more additional large outdoor fenced areas including 6 runs that are 10x10 for them to just enjoy the sunshine if they dont want to play with others. We have the flexibility to be able to turn them out often and let them play with others their own size. During the summer months, if your dog likes to swim, we have an outdoor pool where they can get in some supervised water time. I have lots of experience with small and large breeds, have whelped several litters and have dealt with dogs with numerous health issues including epilepsy. I am an AKC Breeder of Merit and Breeder with H.E.A.R.T and have multiply references. My dogs are all show dogs and have very good manners. They get along well with other dogs but I will have my own animals including the dogs and the cat, separated from ones who are being boarded or visiting, they will not be in the same areas. Also, several of my dogs are gone from time to time as they travel with their handler and are shown around the country so its common for 1 or more of mine to be gone at one time or another.

Reviews

Evelinda S.
Dog Boarding • May 13, 2019
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Best there is, absolute professional highest recommendation to all.

Kristin M.
Dog Boarding • Nov 25, 2018
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Koda and Maizey seemed very happy when we picked them up. We enjoyed getting a video of our dogs. Everyone was SO wuick at texting back and helping us out from booking, to pictures, to checking in on our little fur pups. We were so happy with our experience, that we plan to use them in the future even though the drive is about an hour from our home! SO beyond worth it!

Mary M.
Dog Boarding • May 11, 2018
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Melinda was wonderful and Wrigley had a blast! I am super picky about where our boy stays when we have to leave him, and I instantly felt at ease knowing that Melinda had everything under control. She is very organized and truly loves dogs. She has your pup’s needs taken care of and you will not have to worry while you’re away .... your dog may not want to come home because they are going to love it here!! :)

Fiori N.
Dog Boarding • Mar 06, 2018
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Melinda and her family were completely amazing with Lotto! They truly love dogs and practically treat them like their children. They were able to provide him with all the play and exercise time he needed and he got plenty of love and attention...what more could a dog owner want? Each day Melinda sent me an update of how Lotto was doing and she even sent videos of him throughout the day. I could tell Lotto was in a loving/ caring environment and we can’t wait for him to go back! ... I’m sure he can’t wait either! ?

About Melinda M.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 5 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melinda M. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what a dogs likes and dislikes are, how they play with others and if they have any medical issues so they can be taken care of and watched appropriately.

A typical day

Not only do they have multiply areas to play, we have 10 acres to walk on plus a 3 mile road in our neighborhood.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Melinda can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

About Melinda M.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 5 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melinda M. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what a dogs likes and dislikes are, how they play with others and if they have any medical issues so they can be taken care of and watched appropriately.

A typical day

Not only do they have multiply areas to play, we have 10 acres to walk on plus a 3 mile road in our neighborhood.

Location

Montpelier, VA

Melinda M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melinda M.

Montpelier, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews