Melissa H.
Melissa H.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $40 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Passionate Animal Whisperer
I've had 10+ years' experience working with animals in clients’ homes. I’m the proud mama of a calico-tortie cat called Oona, and the third parent to friends’ and clients’ fur babies. I grew up with an adorable 100-lb. yellow lab named Zack, so you can be sure I'm good with all breeds, even (or especially) the big ones. I provide trustworthy care and service for house- and dog-sitting. I'm also great with plants! I can provide all levels of care to all sizes and breeds of dogs and would love the opportunity to care for and love on your pet!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am not in the position to host your pups at my home, but I have transportation and I’m willing to come to you. I have long worked in others’ homes in a variety of capacities, so you can be sure I will treat your home with as much respect as your fur babies.
Ratings and reviews
Melissa stayed at our home and cared for our springer spaniel and two cats. She had excellent communication, sharing update and clarifying any information needed. We have booked her again for a longer trip we are taking and feel confident leaving our pets and our home in her capable hands!
Melissa struck me as a mature, articulate, cheerful, and responsible adult. She did a wonderful job dropping in and taking care of my kitties and my home for 4 days. She also would’ve been available an extra day had my travel plans gone awry. Her communications and photos were timely and thorough. This trip was during a time of below zero temperatures outside, so it was nice to not worry about home/heat/freeze issues. My cats seem to have enjoyed her too. Thank you!
Melissa took great care of our dogs, 20-year old cat and house. It was wonderful being able to come home to a clean house and happy pets. I also really enjoyed our initial meet and greet, Melissa is very interesting and it was fun getting to know her. I highly recommend her taking care of your animals. We would definitely have her back on future trips.
We couldn’t be happier with Melissa taking care of our pets and home! She was reliable, kept us updated with pictures, and our animals seemed happy and relaxed when we returned. As a plus, our home was cleaner than we had left it!
We’ve used Melissa a couple times prior. She continues to be fantastic! Our boys love her. We were able to get away for a few days with piece of mind that house and boys were well cared for. It’s evident that they were loved while keeping to their routine. We came home to two very happy dogs. Thanks again!
Melissa was a great house and pet sitter for a long weekend. Excellent communication in advance. Treated both our house and pets with great care. Will definitely use her again for future get-aways.
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Schedule
I’m beginning a new job in the area, so my availability will be limited to weekends and semester breaks for the foreseeable future. This includes Fall break, Thanksgiving break, and Christmas break, and Spring Break.