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Melissa D.

Thatcham

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews
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High energy family home happy to host dogs

Pet care experience

I appreciate and understand your dog is your baby as such we offer a FREE OF CHARGE meet up at a local park and home visit prior to a cash booking. -----I have always been an animal lover. We have hosted friends and families pets for many years. We are a fun house with 1 resident pet Storm a high energy staffy. We love going for walks along the river and playing at the park. I love baking dog treats and dog ice creams !

Reviews

Patrick L.
Dog Boarding • Apr 29, 2024
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Charlie is always happy when he arrives at Melissa's house (think he is in love with her Storm). Melissa always keeps me updated with messages and pictures and I know he is very happy and looked after well.

Julia G.
Dog Boarding • Mar 29, 2024
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Melissa was great with our dog Enzo. He had a great time playing with her dog and we'll definitely use her again.

Patrick L.
Dog Boarding • Mar 25, 2024
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Melissa was amazing,keeping me updated and informed all the time, Charlie came home a very happy boy. Would recommend Melissa and will be definitely using her service again.

Carrie H.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 12, 2024
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Melissa and her family have been a blessing to us. Midnight loves them, is clear comfortable, happy and relaxed when with them and Apollo always looks like he is living his best life on his stays! They are truely dog people who love all dogs big and small. Melissa’s kind, caring and relaxed nature means I now don’t have to worry when I’m away as to if they are being looked after properly. If I could give 10 stars I would!

About Melissa D.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced garden which is entirely enclosed. During the warmer months I secure the garden so the dogs can wander in an out of the house. Whilst Storm is not especially great with cats ( unless they are black) she is highly socialized and can handle even high anxiety alpha personalities. Storm and I are well known in our region by dog owners and sitters alike and I'm personally a huge fan of bully breeds and skilled at handling them regardless of prey vs hunt drives.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog territorial to food or toys or balls? Does your dog like to sleep with a human? I can accommodate this but I need advanced warning.

A typical day

We like to run the field and hit the canals. Occasionally we talk calmer less rural walks without cows and ducks please let me know of your dogs preferences.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
£36per night
House Sitting
in your home
£30per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
£24per day

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
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

Availability

I work remotely so control my diary. Storm and I take an hour to 90 minutes stroll in the afternoon and usually throw in a few blasts to the local park as needed. We live by the canal and with ample dog friendly fields in under 3 minutes.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 16 days ago
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa D.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced garden which is entirely enclosed. During the warmer months I secure the garden so the dogs can wander in an out of the house. Whilst Storm is not especially great with cats ( unless they are black) she is highly socialized and can handle even high anxiety alpha personalities. Storm and I are well known in our region by dog owners and sitters alike and I'm personally a huge fan of bully breeds and skilled at handling them regardless of prey vs hunt drives.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Is your dog territorial to food or toys or balls? Does your dog like to sleep with a human? I can accommodate this but I need advanced warning.

A typical day

We like to run the field and hit the canals. Occasionally we talk calmer less rural walks without cows and ducks please let me know of your dogs preferences.

Location

Thatcham, United Kingdom

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Pets

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Melissa D.

Thatcham

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews