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Melissa C.

Sturbridge, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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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

JonandSusan T.
Dog Boarding • Jul 12, 2022
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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!

Laura D.
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2022
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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!

Renee F.
May 23, 2022

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.

Aaron B.
May 22, 2022

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

70% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

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

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

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

70% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

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

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Melissa C.

Sturbridge, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews