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Melissa D.

Arcadia, Kalamazoo, MI

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We work from home and will have plenty of time to interact with your pup. We also enjoy going for walks around the neighborhood and can keep you pup entertained easily.

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About Melissa D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard and treat all guest dogs as we treat our own. I have had dogs my entire life and enjoying taking care of them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Because we have a small dog and a senior dog we can not accommodate high activity dogs or dogs with aggression issues. Low key dogs will fit in best.

A typical day

We love to play and cuddle and go for walks. We also have two home dogs who are thrilled to participant in helping your pup feel welcomed and entertained.

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Melissa D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Little Dogs Retreat

Pet care experience

We love, love, love dogs! We have a home with a fenced yard and work from home so your pup will have lots of company for most of their stay. We also have two home dogs who are both very friendly and love having playmates. One is an elderly medium sized dog and has a hard time getting around and the other is a youngster who is only 8lbs. Therefore we prefer dogs on the smaller side (<40lbs) with no aggression issues with other dogs. Guest dogs are treated like family and are welcome throughout our home. Your dog will be well loved and cared for and treated like part of the pack. We look forward to hosting your pup.

Reviews

Donna J B.
Boarding • Apr 14, 2025
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Gizmo had a wonderful time. He feels at home with Melissa.

Eve & Shivang P.
Boarding • Mar 30, 2025
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Melissa is a nice person and obviously loves dogs. However, I will not be asking her to watch Chloe again. There were a few issues, one being that Chloe had a growth on her foot that had a little bleeding a week before, but when it started bleeding during the stay, Melissa felt overwhelmed and we had to ask a friend to pick her up and keep her for a few days. Melissa did refund those days. Another issue is that she let Chloe escape out her front door into the front yard which is not fenced. Thankfully, the same friend was dropping off some replacement food because Melissa had accidently left our dog’s refrigerated wet food out overnight. My friend picked up Chloe from the yard and brought her back to the door.

Carrie L.
Boarding • Dec 09, 2024
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Melissa and her family did a great job with Gizmo! He enjoyed his visit very much.

Kathleen W.
Boarding • Aug 22, 2024
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Very nice couple. Yuki was well taken care of. Will definitely contact them again.

About Melissa D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard and treat all guest dogs as we treat our own. I have had dogs my entire life and enjoying taking care of them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Because we have a small dog and a senior dog we can not accommodate high activity dogs or dogs with aggression issues. Low key dogs will fit in best.

A typical day

We love to play and cuddle and go for walks. We also have two home dogs who are thrilled to participant in helping your pup feel welcomed and entertained.

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Melissa D.

Arcadia, Kalamazoo, MI

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews