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Melissa F.

West Jefferson, NC

5 out of 5.0 stars
•79 reviews
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My Kids Have Paws!!

Pet care experience

As a dog mom for more than 20 years, I love having all kinds of dogs in my life. I will care for your pets like I care for mine: lots of love, walks with lots of sniffing opportunities and toys aplenty! I can care for dogs ranging in size from tiny Yorkies to big Mastiffs and in age from 4 weeks to over 20 years! I have over 15 years experience with cats and am familiar with the special needs of exotic pets like rats, fish, lizards and birds too. I clean litter boxes, cages, and even aquariums. Please feel free to contact me for drop-ins or pet sitting in your home. I also do home services like mail/paper pickup, vacuuming, etc to look after the house too.

Reviews

Ed D.
House Sitting • Mai 05, 2025
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Melissa is wonderful! She gave my 2 boys lots of quality time and was a perfect house/pet sitter! She was very respectful, communicated well and sent me lots of photos. I appreciate Melissa and would love to have her sit for my dogs again!

Colleen A.
Drop-In Visits • Apr. 27, 2025
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Melissa provided great reliable care for our geriatric Aussie. We will definitely use her again!

Bethany B.
House Sitting • Apr. 22, 2025
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Melissa was a wonderful sitter for our dogs while we were away. She provided pictures and checked in regularly, and took great care of our home. We came home to happy pups and knew they enjoyed her company! Highly recommend!

Reagan P.
Drop-In Visits • Apr. 21, 2025
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Melissa is great! Very sweet with Daisy and easy to communicate with.

About Melissa F.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

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

I care for your pets like I care for mine: lots of love, walks with lots of sniffing opportunities and toys aplenty! I try to stick to their usual routines and schedule as much as possible.

Information Melissa F. would like to know about your pet

For a first meeting, I think it is best to meet your pets in their home with you present so you can show them we are friends. I can learn their routine, their meds and meals and you can get to know me too.

A typical day

We play with toys, run around the yard and chase balls, go for walks, and pick out some favorite treats. :-). There are naps and cuddles and even wrestling if your dog is into that. Ha!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My pets are an intergral part of my daily routine. We get up, do walks, breakfast and meds first thing. I have a dog on insulin so we get those injections done right after meals. Throughout the day we do more walks, play with toys, and of course, there are naps galore!

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Calendar last updated 8 days ago
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About Melissa F.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

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

I care for your pets like I care for mine: lots of love, walks with lots of sniffing opportunities and toys aplenty! I try to stick to their usual routines and schedule as much as possible.

Information Melissa F. would like to know about your pet

For a first meeting, I think it is best to meet your pets in their home with you present so you can show them we are friends. I can learn their routine, their meds and meals and you can get to know me too.

A typical day

We play with toys, run around the yard and chase balls, go for walks, and pick out some favorite treats. :-). There are naps and cuddles and even wrestling if your dog is into that. Ha!

Location

West Jefferson, NC

Melissa F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melissa F.

West Jefferson, NC

5 out of 5.0 stars
•79 reviews