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Melissa G.

Middleboro, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•28 reviews
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I love all pets, small, tall & all.

Pet care experience

I have had hound dogs my whole life, cats for most of my life, and other critters including turtles, guinea pigs, lizards and hamsters. I will care for yours as if they were my own. I am always pet sitting for friends and neighbors. I enjoy it and love taking pups for walks and play time. I take the care of a pet very seriously, as they are furbabies that are part of the family and I want the family to feel safe and happy knowing their pet is in good hands. I currently work full-time on a typical 9-5 day, but I have a flexible schedule and free time to devote to the need. I can do overnights, before and after work visits and weekend pet care. I have a secluded yard in a quiet neighborhood. I also have a large outside kennel, but prefer to be outside with your dog walking them or sitting with them on a tie out system that I have used with my dogs for over 15 years. I own my home. My dogs have passed away from old age and I do not have one at the moment. Someday, when the time is right, I will have another couple of rescue dogs. I would be happy to take care of your dog though, as it is just as therapeutic for me as it is for the owner's knowing their dog is in good hands. I want the owners to have peace of mind that their dog/cat is safe, happy and cared for.

Reviews

Rachel A.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 18, 2024
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Melissa is great! She loves animals and it’s very apparent. Trust her with the fur babies 100% and confident they don’t even miss us when she’s around

Bill M.
Dog Boarding • Nov 20, 2023
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AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME! Did I say Awesome? Melissa watched both of our mini dachshunds for 5 days. One is on meds 3x a day and is on borrowed time. She gave our dogs that special attention that they needed. Highly recommended!

Dianne S.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 01, 2023
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Melissa took GREAT care of my kitties while I was away. She sent timely, detailed (and amusing!) reports plus many pictures. Most highly recommended.

Elizabeth M.
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2023
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Melissa goes above and beyond to make sure Mabel is well taken care of while we are away! Thank you so much!

About Melissa G.

Communication

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

Skills

23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I own my home with a nice yard and the home is free range for them. Nothing is off limits and I don't worry about the drool or the fur flying. If I am sitting in a client's home, I follow the flow of their routine as closely as possible.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melissa G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any fears or medical conditions that I may encounter. If you dog is afraid of bicycles, for example, I would avoid a place with lots of bike riders. I would also like to know their favorite things. If they like car rides or playing fetch or swimming.

A typical day

I like to take dogs on walks with lots of smells. Depending on the dog's comfort level, that may be in a less busy place like the Peach Barn trails in Lakeville or in a more active area like the Waterworks property or Pratt Farm.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Melissa can host

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

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 a full-time, 9-5 job, with a lunch break to check in on pups at home. I treat any furbaby as if they were my own and take the responsibility of having them very seriously. I am very attentive to their needs and will walk/feed before and after work and usually play with them until they are tuckered out when I am home. Weekends they get my full attention.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 15 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa G.

Communication

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

Skills

23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I own my home with a nice yard and the home is free range for them. Nothing is off limits and I don't worry about the drool or the fur flying. If I am sitting in a client's home, I follow the flow of their routine as closely as possible.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melissa G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any fears or medical conditions that I may encounter. If you dog is afraid of bicycles, for example, I would avoid a place with lots of bike riders. I would also like to know their favorite things. If they like car rides or playing fetch or swimming.

A typical day

I like to take dogs on walks with lots of smells. Depending on the dog's comfort level, that may be in a less busy place like the Peach Barn trails in Lakeville or in a more active area like the Waterworks property or Pratt Farm.

Location

Middleboro, MA

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Melissa G.

Middleboro, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•28 reviews