Melissa B.
Tucson, AZ
I'm a lover of ALL animals
Pet care experience
Retired, 1st grade teacher with passion for animals, kids, and science. Whether it walks, runs, gallops, climbs, crawls, basks, flys, swims or slithers these creatures are all fabulous and deserve love and attention. Trustworthy, reliable, experienced with large and small animals and bit OCD makes me a excellent caregiver. Quality is very important with me so I will not take on more clients than I can handle. Trained through Humane Society of Tucson as a dog and cat handler. I have a career so this really isn't a job for me, I just love animals. I am also a certified docent at Reid Park Zoo. I have always been immersed in animals . Aside from our 3 cats, 1 tortoise, and 1 snake, my classroom has a ongoing variety of pets including Madagascar cockroaches, tarantulas, snakes, and many live insects. Why I love dog sitting I have always been an animal/dog lover, got that trait from my parents. We always had dogs, cats, rats, mice, gerbils, snakes, fish, a variety of insects, and even a skunk for a brief period. Drove my mom crazy bringing home lost dogs and cats hoping that I couldn't find the owner. My experience administering medication There is no problem with pushing pills if necessary. But I'll try all the tricks in the book first. I'm teachable when it comes to injections.
Reviews
I have worked with Melissa going on four years. I know her to knowledgeable and conscientious with pets. She has three pets of her own and they are very healthy and happy. She is constantly aware of their needs.
Melissa has spent her life as a pet owner, animal care giver, sitter, advocate and as a friend who's life is centered on the well being of dogs. She treats each 4 legged, tail wagging dog with respect and admiration because each dog is a unique gift, regardless of their size, personality or breed. Her passion for dogs is very apparent since their needs are similar to 2 years olds with an innocent thirst for life who enjoy simple things like love, walks, pats and praises. If you too aspire to these qualities, as I am sure your dog will, then rest assured that Melissa will treat your dog as hers. Timothy D.
She loves Bear and Amos, and they love her. Thank You Melissa. She is great with my kitty cats as well. Would highly recommend her to any one that may inquire.
I traveling a lot and needed someone to come over to feed and walk my 2 dogs. I have two Bernese Mountain dogs. Both need to be kept in their own home, one is old and has arthritis and the other is a rescue dog who was severely abused and is afraid of people, particularly men. Both my dogs love her so much, walkies with her and the little treats she has for them. Her prices are good and she is flexible on the number of visits to best match my dogs normal routine. I only used her service and have been doing so for the last 7 year. She is not only an exceptional person and friend, she loves animals like they are her own. She should be every bodies "go to" pet service. Highly Recommended!
About Melissa B.
Communication
Skills
Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know how the dog(s) deal with separation from their owners and how they interact with other dogs. The big dogs are a blast to rough house with but who can turn down a lap dog.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog I have a full time teaching job so whatever time later in the afternoon, evening and weekends/holidays is negotiable. Extra house-sitting services Mail, newspaper, and light watering woudn't be a problem. Plus I'm game for caring for almost any other pet, big or little.
Services
Melissa can watch in your home
About Melissa B.
Communication
Skills
Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know how the dog(s) deal with separation from their owners and how they interact with other dogs. The big dogs are a blast to rough house with but who can turn down a lap dog.
A typical day
Time I'll spend with your dog I have a full time teaching job so whatever time later in the afternoon, evening and weekends/holidays is negotiable. Extra house-sitting services Mail, newspaper, and light watering woudn't be a problem. Plus I'm game for caring for almost any other pet, big or little.
Location
Tucson, AZ
Pets
Melissa B.
Tucson, AZ