Melinda S.
Melinda S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Careful & loving around all animals
I have experience with various breeds, behaviors, and ages of dogs & cats. I have been trained on handling anxiety, fear aggression, puppies, and senior dogs. I am attuned to pets' needs and can provide enrichment, discipline, cuddles, or whatever the individual pet needs. I have years of experience pet sitting. Trust, compassion, and safety are my priorities when handling pets, and I am grateful to have established trusting & loving relationships with all pets I have crossed paths with.
Cat care experience
Melinda also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Excellent care and environment
Melinda was very quick to respond on the day I needed a sitter. She took great care of my baby girl while we were on vacation far away from home and couldn't take her on an excursion with us. Highly recommend!
Melinda was great with Zoey!, she watched her for 2 days and Zoey was completely cool with going back the 2nd day. Melinda sent us updates and pictures of Zoey during the day. I would definitely recommend Melinda, and if we return to Colorado Springz will use her again 😊❤️
She was wonderful with our dog, she played with him, worked on some training and treated him well.
Love the pictures and notes Melinda sends. I can tell Callie is loving her 💕
Melinda did an amazing job watching our two dogs while we were out of town for 9 days. She went above and beyond to ensure they were happy, healthy and having fun (and our dogs are not the easiest). Would highly recommend her!
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Schedule
I am available throughout the week + weekends. I am very flexible with my schedule. I have a terrier rescue dog of my own, and my husband & I take him on 3 walks a day--around 8am, 3pm, and 10pm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety and wellbeing are my priority, and I am flexible with the needs of your pet. My husband & I are very attentive to our dog and would provide that same compassion and flexibility to your pet. I can walk, feed, & administer medicine at whichever times work best for your dog. It is important to me that I keep your pet's routine as intact as possible to help them feel at ease.
Pets
A typical day
I tailor the activities based on the pet's energy, interests, & needs. We have lots of dog toys and love going on walks around the neighborhood. I enjoy practicing tricks & creating enrichment exercises as well but would need to know if your dog has food restrictions.