Melissa G.
Melissa G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Weekends and evenings
Hello! My name is Melissa, and I have spent my entire life surrounded by cats and dogs. I provide patient, dedicated, and specialized pet care tailored to your animal's unique personality and needs. I have extensive hands-on experience caring for a wide variety of dogs, including: • High-energy breeds that need structured exercise and mental stimulation. • Bully breeds and small dogs of all temperaments. • Reactive pups who require extra patience, careful handling, and a calm environment. I understand that every pet has a different comfort level, and I prioritize a gentle, positive approach to make them feel safe and happy. If you are looking for a highly capable, reliable, and patient caregiver who truly understands dog behavior, look no further! I can't wait to meet your furry family members.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is my absolute top priority, and I am proud to offer a secure, low-stress environment where your pet can truly thrive. My home features a fully fenced-in yard situated on a beautiful two-acre property, providing the perfect secure setup for play, exploration, and extra-long, peaceful walks on a leash. Because I understand that every pet moves at their own pace—especially high-energy or reactive animals—I practice complete patience and exclusively use positive reinforcement methods to build a solid foundation of genuine trust. You can look forward to seamless, proactive communication throughout your pet's stay, including regular updates and plenty of photos, ensuring you have total peace of mind knowing they are safe, respected, and loved like family.
Ratings and reviews
Melissa is a wonderful pet caregiver! My dogs are my babies, and she is one of the only people I would ever trust to watch them. She treats every animal like her own, as she is responsible, attentive, and genuinely caring. If you're looking for someone reliable who will give you complete peace of mind, she is the one. I can't recommend her enough!
Melissa is so great with animals! She seems to have a special bond with any pet that she meets and knows just what to do to gain their trust and affection. She has taken care of my dog a couple times and very quickly and easily picked up everything that needed to be done. My dog loves her and always enjoys when they spend time together! Anyone would be lucky for her to take care and watch their pets!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work full time Monday through Friday. I am off all major holidays to help with pet needs. I live on the East side of Cincinnati near bike paths and trails. I look forward to providing for your pets needs.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMelissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Drop-In Visitsvisits in your home$20per visitDog Walkingin your neighborhood$20per walkBoardingin the sitter's homeAWAYHouse Sittingin your homeAWAY