Melissa Buse K.
Melissa Buse K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gentle pet sitter | Walks by Roding Valley Lakes
My main hands on experience is with cats (I had my own cat for 3 years), so I’m very confident with feeding, litter routines, play, and understanding cat body language. With dogs, while I haven’t owned one personally, I’ve spent a lot of time around friends’ dogs and I’m comfortable with friendly dogs, basic lead handling, and following your routine exactly as you prefer. Experience • Cats: 3 years of daily care with my own cat (feeding, playtime, litter routine, companionship) • Dogs: Comfortable around dogs through friends’ dogs, confident handling friendly dogs and following owner routines • My style: Calm, patient, routines first, lots of attention to comfort and safety
Cat care experience
Melissa Buse also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Max loved spending the day with Melissa. She was attentive and happy to go with what Max needed. Local and highly recommended. We will definitely book Melissa again
Melissa looked after my Nala yesterday and she was wonderful! Nala has such a lovely afternoon and I look forward to next time 🩷
Melissa is a wonderful sitter! Hercules always comes home happy, relaxed and content. I highly recommend Melissa if you are looking for someone to care for your pooch.
Melissa took wonderful care of my dog with great attention, compassion, and reliability. She was very mindful of his needs, kept me consistently updated, and ensured he felt comfortable, happy, and well cared for while I was away. It was obvious that she truly loves spending time with animals, and my dog quickly formed a strong bond with her. Knowing he was in such capable and loving hands gave me complete peace of mind. I would gladly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking a dependable and caring pet sitter.
If I had to trust anyone with my pets, it would be Melissa Buse. Melissa is incredibly reliable and responsible. She has a calm and caring energy, and animals feel safe with her almost instantly. What really sets Melissa apart is how seriously she takes the responsibility. She’s consistent, communicative, and thoughtful. She has grown up with pets, and is aware of all the dangers/things to watch out. When looking after family and friends' pets, she always sends updates, ensuring you have peace of mind. Whether it’s a long walk, a quick check-in, or quality playtime, she shows up fully present and genuinely happy to be there. She genuinely becomes a happier, positive person when around animals. Pet parents should know this: Melissa treats every pet like they’re her own. Your dog/cat won’t just get exercise and food, they’ll get attention, affection, and someone who truly enjoys their company. If you’re looking for a sitter or walker you can trust with your furry family member, Melissa is an incredibly trustworthy, kind person you can rely on.
Melissa looked after my dog with so much care, kindness and responsibility. She was attentive to his needs, kept me updated regularly, and made sure he felt safe, happy and loved while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely enjoys spending time with animals, and my dog absolutely adored her. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. I would highly recommend Melisa to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.
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Schedule
I work remotely which gives me a flexible routine. I can take pets out for regular toilet breaks and walks during the day and I’m only a short walk from Roding Valley Lakes for regular outings. I’m happy to follow your pet’s usual schedule as closely as possible.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I can provide in home care and manage multi pet bookings safely. With two rooms available, I can separate pets when needed (for stress free settling, feeding, or rest), and I’m happy to do individual walks and follow each pet’s routine closely, adjusting to their behaviour, mood, and energy level. My garden isn’t fully fenced, so any outdoor time at home is always supervised and on lead. I’m also only around 5 minutes from Roding Valley Lakes, which is perfect for regular, calm walks and outdoor breaks. For walks, I keep things safe and structured, and I follow your rules on lead use, walking routes, and greetings with other dogs. I’m happy to start with shorter walks while I learn your dog’s routine. For everyone’s safety, I ask that pets are up to date on flea/worm treatment and that you tell me about any medical needs, separation anxiety, or lead reactivity. I only do off-lead time if you’ve confirmed reliable recall and we’ve agreed suitable locations. I’m happy to do a meet-and-greet. Please share any important details like feeding instructions, quirks, and any medical needs. For dogs, I prefer a meet and greet before the first walk, and I keep dogs on lead unless you’ve confirmed reliable recall and we’ve agreed on suitable locations.