Melissa C.
Sturbridge, MA
Pet Mom Who Will Love Your Babies
Pet care experience
I have been a cat mom since 2000, a dog mom since 2016. My animals are my world, and I treat them as if they were human kids. I love to walk dogs, and can typically keep a good pace with most breeds. I have a good way with kitties. My specialty, however, is smaller (<20 lb) dogs, as that is what I have at home. I understand the special emotional needs of these pint-sized pooches, and love their antics typically. I am comfortable with medication administration, as long as I am given detailed medication instructions. This includes topical, oral, or subcutaneous injectable medications. My comfort comes from having my own special needs dog who requires daily oral medications, and experience giving oral meds to cats as well. Injectables do not scare me, since I am also a Registered Nurse for humans! So show me where to give your pet's injections, and I got you covered!
Reviews
Melissa made everything easy for us on next to no notice. The pics and updates definitely confirmed our boy was having fun! Thank you so much!
We asked Melissa very last minute to pet sit piper for 4th of July weekend and she was extremely accommodating. We are pretty neurotic when it comes to piper, and felt completely at ease with Melissa caring for her. We absolutely recommend her!
Melissa is a dedicated and compassionate animal caregiver with many years of dog and cat care experience. She is especially patient and understanding with special needs dogs that need a little extra TLC. She treats everyone's pets with the same love and attention, as if they were her own.
Melissa really understands animals. My dogs trust her and they are kinda high strung. She has a calming effect on animals! She is on time and I can relax when she is on the job.
About Melissa C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At my house: I have a full crew who will greet and entertain your babies- 3 friendly, nonscaredy cats and 2 small dogs. I can take a maximum of 2 animals (under 50 lbs only, sorry but my dogs are afraid of bigger dogs than that) in my home per night, from the same household. I do not have a fenced yard, but am committed to keeping your dogs on leash while outside my home. I live on a quiet, dead-end street that is extremely dog friendly. I allow dogs to sleep on furniture. My senior dogs are not super active, and they are not crated. At your home: I will follow all instructions regarding safety, including use of leashes, crates, electric fences. I can feed animals, scoop litter boxes, walk dogs, administer meds to, play with, and socialize with your critters.
Home
Information Melissa C. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pets have any special needs that I can accommodate. I also like to know behavior or medical concerns in advance, so I can plan appropriately.
A typical day
I like to match the energy of my clients. If the dogs I'm caring for are more the sit inside type, I will cuddle, talk to, and play with toys of their choosing indoors. As far as outdoors, I enjoy being outside too! If they need a long walk, I'm totally there for that too!!! I'm a half marathoner, and I love a nice long walk on a dog friendly trail.
Services
Melissa can host
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently not working in my nursing career, after taking some time off for myself. I decided to start caring for pets during this time to allow greater flexibility in my schedule for my family and me. I am available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnights.
About Melissa C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At my house: I have a full crew who will greet and entertain your babies- 3 friendly, nonscaredy cats and 2 small dogs. I can take a maximum of 2 animals (under 50 lbs only, sorry but my dogs are afraid of bigger dogs than that) in my home per night, from the same household. I do not have a fenced yard, but am committed to keeping your dogs on leash while outside my home. I live on a quiet, dead-end street that is extremely dog friendly. I allow dogs to sleep on furniture. My senior dogs are not super active, and they are not crated. At your home: I will follow all instructions regarding safety, including use of leashes, crates, electric fences. I can feed animals, scoop litter boxes, walk dogs, administer meds to, play with, and socialize with your critters.
Home
Information Melissa C. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pets have any special needs that I can accommodate. I also like to know behavior or medical concerns in advance, so I can plan appropriately.
A typical day
I like to match the energy of my clients. If the dogs I'm caring for are more the sit inside type, I will cuddle, talk to, and play with toys of their choosing indoors. As far as outdoors, I enjoy being outside too! If they need a long walk, I'm totally there for that too!!! I'm a half marathoner, and I love a nice long walk on a dog friendly trail.
Location
Sturbridge, MA
Pets
Melissa C.
Sturbridge, MA