Melissa H.
Palm Harbor, FL
Eager to love all the fur babies!
Pet care experience
*2025 update* (Please expect a price increase of 10-$15. Any sits booked before January 1st will honor the price set at the time of booking. Any sits scheduled after January 1st will see the price rate increase. Thank you!) Hello! I hope to meet you and your pup(s) soon! I have experience in house sitting and dog boarding dogs as well as drop in visits. I am capable to play and provide extensive walks but also have no problem with dogs who are more relaxed as well. I have my own dog who has had some medical issues so I am familiar with providing medications if needed. I love puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs and the same goes for kittens and cats! :) I am very communicative with pet parent and like to provide regular updates so no worries on never being able to reach me while your pet is in my care.
Reviews
Thank you Melissa for taking care of my fur babies.... even my elderly sickly girl! Really appreciate the regular updates and the communication regarding the storms that worried one of my dogs. They LOVE you and we do too. The pets were all happy when we got back and house was left in great shape too. Cannot recommend you enough!
Melissa H. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Melissa is amazing! She’s so chill & exceptionally patient with my high energy, still young guy who is still learning.
Melissa is great! She’s sooooo patient with my pup who gets very anxious when I’m not home.
About Melissa H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Every pet is different so I try to approach every pet like I’m making a new friend. I don’t know all their likes and dislikes yet so I am cautious but still making sure they know that I’m the caretaker in charge when I need to. I always start slow in the beginning just to have them get used to me but once they’re comfortable we can expect to play, go on walks, and hopefully cuddle and pets/scratches! :) (Because every dog is different, for safety and liability purposes, I do try to avoid interactions with dogs outside the home. Please still advise of your dog(s)’ specific temperament(s).)
Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet
If there are any specific requests please inform me prior to make sure I can complete them during my visit with your pet(s). (I.e. Specific meal times, sleep times, walk times, treats, etc.)
A typical day
With the Florida weather that can be a bit unpredictable as well as hot I try to break up walks into multiple smaller walks rather than one long walk. I still try to make every walk different just so they can have some different smells and see different things to stimulate their interest.
Services
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I’m now available throughout the week and weekends for house sittings! I do work from my computer for my primary job, so please be aware I will be having a laptop with me throughout the week. I am only available weekends for drop in visits, and walk visits in addition to house sittings. I am usually available for holidays as well and try to consistently update my calendar to reflect that but if ever needed, feel free to ask. :)
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About Melissa H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Every pet is different so I try to approach every pet like I’m making a new friend. I don’t know all their likes and dislikes yet so I am cautious but still making sure they know that I’m the caretaker in charge when I need to. I always start slow in the beginning just to have them get used to me but once they’re comfortable we can expect to play, go on walks, and hopefully cuddle and pets/scratches! :) (Because every dog is different, for safety and liability purposes, I do try to avoid interactions with dogs outside the home. Please still advise of your dog(s)’ specific temperament(s).)
Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet
If there are any specific requests please inform me prior to make sure I can complete them during my visit with your pet(s). (I.e. Specific meal times, sleep times, walk times, treats, etc.)
A typical day
With the Florida weather that can be a bit unpredictable as well as hot I try to break up walks into multiple smaller walks rather than one long walk. I still try to make every walk different just so they can have some different smells and see different things to stimulate their interest.
Location
Palm Harbor, FL
Melissa H.
Palm Harbor, FL