Melissa B.
Melissa B.
Contact for Boarding
from $54 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
35 Yrs Exp - Your Dog's Second Home
I have been rescuing and caring for dogs for 35+ years. Over that time, I've had 15 pugs, one from a puppy, all the rest were rescued adult, senior, or handicapped. Since my husband and I are retired, someone is always home. I watch only 3-4 dogs at a time, so your "family member" will have more specialized care during their vacation or daycare. All breeds under 40 lbs allowed (though most guests we have are 3 to 25 lbs). A new addition to our family, Sweetpea, a 7-lb rescue Yorkshire Terrier, is excited to meet new friends. My house is large enough for your pet to run around with new friends if they want, but still cozy for him or her to feel right at home on the couch. Last minute requests welcome (if space available). I send photos 2-3 times a day. Guests have full run of my air conditioned home. We do not crate. (If you wish your dog crated, we follow your request. You will need to bring your crate).
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Melissa B. cancelled a booking after the stay began.
Melissa and her husband accommodated us last minute when our usual sitter fell through. We were really nervous as we’ve never let anyone outside of family watch our dogs, but they were great. Very friendly and flexible. They sent us photos and updates throughout the stay. Our girls came back to us tired from all the playing and activities!
Melissa was great and our Maltese was well cared for! Everything was exactly as described and we would definitely book again. Thank you so much Melissa !
Melissa is a kind and very professional sitter. Our special needs senior dog came home happy and healthy. Highly recommend.
I feel so comfortable leaving my pups with Melissa I love getting picture updates. This is my second time using and I will absolutely book again with her.
So grateful for Melissa - she and her husband are kind and conscientious. They do their best for you and your pet! So grateful to have her look after my boy and to have her help.
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Schedule
I am very flexible with my hours since retired and have the time to be devoted to your pet day and night. My husband and I are full time dog sitters. Supervised at all times, a typical day involves exercise outside and interaction inside. Time to relax and stretch out, or playtime to run free. I have experience with special needs such as separation and other anxiety issues, blind, deaf and other illness.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
In our huge backyard, the grass is greener! Our guests are never alone and always supervised. Plenty of spacious room to run in our fully fenced backyard which is fortified against rabbits, cats, squirrels, raccoons and deer. Filtered water bowls are also always available throughout the house. All guests are fed separately so there is no rush or food anxiety. Bowls are sanitized in a Wabi Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer after every use.
Pets
A typical day
Guests run free, play with balls, frisbees or other toys, wonderful grassy and cement sunny areas and cool cabana shady spots to sit or lay. Water bowls outside are out at all times, and refreshed each time we go out.