Melissa C.
Historic Edgefield, Nashville, TN
Services
Melissa can care for
Availability
I am currently retired and am available all days and times. I do volunteering on a regular basis but can adjust that schedule as needed. I also do freelance Marketing and Development including grant writing for nonprofits, on my own time schedule.
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About Melissa C.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced-in back hyard for my own dogs but also take them on walks and to the dog park. So I would be able to walk dogs as needed. I also know about safety in a home, including keeping food, liquids, cleaners and materials away from pets. My own Beagle can get ninto things easily so I always put things up. My dogs do not use crates but I know how to crate dogs too.
Information Melissa C. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has an needs, quirks or personality traits. For my own pets I know that my Beagle gets into stuff so I’m always good about putting things like shoes and socks up, and trash and food/liquids/cleaners, etc.
A typical day
I love to play with both cats and dogs. Depending on their needs and likes, I can play fetch, various games, toys, tug of war, and more. I love to cuddle with dogs, small and large and give good belly rubs and massages. I can take dogs to parks and dog parks. I also have frisbees and ball throwing toys.
Location
Nashville, TN
Pets
Melissa C. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Retired Dog Lover Available
Pet care experience
I have had dogs and cats all of my life and my dogs have all lived very long and healthy lives. I’ve adopted them and taken in strays, including one that was pregnant and then had 8 very healthy puppies which we cared for, weaned and found permanent homes for. Several of my dogs have lived very long senior lives (21!) and I can give medications and special diets. I’ve also transported many dogs, large and small, to the vet. I take my dogs to the dog parks on a regular basis and have taken them on long trips too. I am available to dog walk and also watch them in fenced-in yards for potty breaks and play. I produced several “Pet Care" series for HGTV, DIY Network and TNN, including dog care segments with Dr. Craig Prior, owner of Murphy Road Animal Hospital and a very popular and well-known Nashville veterinarian, who was also my personal vet for many years. I’m retired so I’m available all days and times. And I love taking photos and videos of pets and would be able to share updates for clients.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Melissa was great! She was very responsive and took great care of our pup Ringo. Would definitely recommend her as a dog sitter!
Whether it’s just a few days or a couple weeks, Melissa always does a great job of caring for my pup and caring for my home!
Melissa was wonderful with our little dog, Spanky. She took really good care of him, kept us updated every day and totally pampered him. We really appreciated her.
Melissa provides wonderful care of both our home and our pup!
About Melissa C.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced-in back hyard for my own dogs but also take them on walks and to the dog park. So I would be able to walk dogs as needed. I also know about safety in a home, including keeping food, liquids, cleaners and materials away from pets. My own Beagle can get ninto things easily so I always put things up. My dogs do not use crates but I know how to crate dogs too.
Information Melissa C. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has an needs, quirks or personality traits. For my own pets I know that my Beagle gets into stuff so I’m always good about putting things like shoes and socks up, and trash and food/liquids/cleaners, etc.
A typical day
I love to play with both cats and dogs. Depending on their needs and likes, I can play fetch, various games, toys, tug of war, and more. I love to cuddle with dogs, small and large and give good belly rubs and massages. I can take dogs to parks and dog parks. I also have frisbees and ball throwing toys.
Melissa C.
Historic Edgefield, Nashville, TN