Melissa C.
Melissa C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Retired Dog Lover Available
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.
Qualifications
Pets
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.
Ratings and reviews
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!
Melissa is amazing! She stayed with my pup who required extra attention due to his separation anxiety and he’s grieving the loss of his sister of all 11 years of his life. She provided lots of updates during her stay and lots of pictures. Walker looked happy and extremely well cared for in every single one. I was very anxious about leaving him since he required extra attention and is on some new meds but Melissa was wonderful and I never wondered for a second how things were going while I was away. I know we have a new friend who we will rebook with any time. Thank you, Melissa!!
Melissa was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond and truly was perfect. Would highly recommend and will rebook.
Mellissa is fantastic with my darling doggy. Provides much peace of mind while I am gone. Takes care of my home like it’s her own. Spend lots of time and care and send me lots of pictures.
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Schedule
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.