Melissa B.
Hancock, TX
Pawdon me, may I lend a hand?
Pet care experience
Hi! I am an experienced dog & cat caretaker with over 4 years of working professionally with Rover! My clients have ranged from Yorkie-Great Dane sized spanning in age 7 weeks-18 years. And kitties have become about 50% of my business too! I was a gigantic cat lover as a child & can confidently say I am now a bonafide cat lady thanks to all my amazing kitty klients! Whether your fur child needs a good jaunt around the block, a long leisurely stroll or is more the indoors-y type, I am here to provide exactly what your special pawtner needs! As a life-long animal lover & owner myself, I take the health and happiness of our four-legged friends very much to heart. I was raised in a household where the animals are family whether it was the dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, hamster, fish...you name it! I am currently mom to 5 year old Dorothy, a Pomeranian I recently rescued from a backyard breeding situation. She is incredibly sweet & loves time with other animals! You can read more about her under My Pets. My previous babies were Bailey, a chihuahua I had since birth-she made it to 17! And my first Pomeranian rescue, Bobby, who passed at 11 years. I have a lot of experience with special needs/senior pets & have the biggest soft spot for them! With a professional background of over 14 years in emergency communications, safety & security are a top priority when it comes to not only protecting your pets but your residence & personal property as well. I am also Red Cross certified in Pet CPR & keep their first aid kit handy just as a precaution. I would love the opportunity to gain your trust & give you the peace of mind that your little ones are well looked after when you can’t be there yourself. Because a house just isn’t a home without them!
Reviews
Yeah, so basically my dog loves Melissa more than me lol. She did awesome with my boy while I was gone on an extended vacay and I highly recommend her to anyone. Sam misses you, Melissa!
Melissa was great with our two pups. She won them over on her first visit even though they can be a bit standoffish. She sent plenty of photos and tended to each of their personalities. I would absolutely book her again!
Melissa was fantastic as always and took wonderful care of the pups while we were out of town!
Melissa is an awesome sitter. She did a great job taking care of our pup.
About Melissa B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
For boarding & doggy day care, I currently live in the Hancock/Hyde Park area of Austin. My home is a detached 1 bedroom house situated off the roadway behind the main unit in front. I have a front yard area as well as a larger side yard, both fully fenced, private & secure. I personally choose to let the animals have full reign while in my care including getting on furniture-what’s mine is theirs. But of course whatever boundaries are preferred I will follow. I am happy to accommodate any environmental needs your pet(s) need. As far as walks & drop ins in your own home, I am always very organized & vigilant when it comes to keeping track of keys, codes & any other method of access & re-securing everything after each visit. I am always very careful with leaving doors open to where any pet could escape as well. My chihuahua was what I called ‘a runner’-she found me chasing her a very good time- so I’m ALWAYS extra aware for any potential escape artist!
Home
Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet
Basic info I’ll need: - Feeding schedule & amount, including treats - Any medical conditions/medicines required - Daytime exercise routine and play habits - Sleep habits and nighttime routine if boarding - A bit more about their temperament & personality -Literally anything else-it’s all about the details for me! No amount of information is too much!
A typical day
Every pet is so different as far as their interests, routine & likes/dislikes, just like us humans! My plan is to cater to exactly what will make your unique baby the absolute happiest, whatever that may be!
Services
Melissa can host
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I have two part time jobs, one of which is remote about 95% of the time as a Real Estate Assistant. The second is a Police Communications Operator which is in office 3 days a week/6 hour shifts.
About Melissa B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
For boarding & doggy day care, I currently live in the Hancock/Hyde Park area of Austin. My home is a detached 1 bedroom house situated off the roadway behind the main unit in front. I have a front yard area as well as a larger side yard, both fully fenced, private & secure. I personally choose to let the animals have full reign while in my care including getting on furniture-what’s mine is theirs. But of course whatever boundaries are preferred I will follow. I am happy to accommodate any environmental needs your pet(s) need. As far as walks & drop ins in your own home, I am always very organized & vigilant when it comes to keeping track of keys, codes & any other method of access & re-securing everything after each visit. I am always very careful with leaving doors open to where any pet could escape as well. My chihuahua was what I called ‘a runner’-she found me chasing her a very good time- so I’m ALWAYS extra aware for any potential escape artist!
Home
Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet
Basic info I’ll need: - Feeding schedule & amount, including treats - Any medical conditions/medicines required - Daytime exercise routine and play habits - Sleep habits and nighttime routine if boarding - A bit more about their temperament & personality -Literally anything else-it’s all about the details for me! No amount of information is too much!
A typical day
Every pet is so different as far as their interests, routine & likes/dislikes, just like us humans! My plan is to cater to exactly what will make your unique baby the absolute happiest, whatever that may be!
Location
Austin, TX
Pets
Melissa B.
Hancock, TX