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Melissa H.

University District, WA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews
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Pet’s temporary best friend

Pet care experience

Your best friend’s temporary best friend while you’re away. House sitting • Keeping fur friends safe. • Making sure your pet stays occupied instead of getting into trouble. • Leaving your home as clean as you left it. (No one likes to come home to a dog’s mess.) • Cuddling pets all night long • Feeding as well as giving medications • 9 out of 10 times I’ll usually sleep on the couch with your pup. Drop in visits • Giving your pet mental stimulation while you’re out. • Filling up their bellies and letting them out for bathroom breaks. Dog walking • Making sure they are safe out on the street. • Exercising those little legs. • Keeping aggressive dogs away from other dogs. • Depending on preference we can run or walk. I’ve grown up with dogs but nine years ago I got my own best friends, Sailor and Kitty. I know how stressful it is to leave out of town or out for a couple hours wondering if they are safe and happy. I’ll take care of your pets and home as I would expect mine to be. I also take tons of photos of your pet as we are out and at home so you feel at easy while away. I’ve lived in Seattle for a year now and now have several regular dogs I take care of that I think of as my own. I sometimes joke that I’m going to switch my dog for my rover dog.

Reviews

Sarah T.
Dog Boarding • Jul 15, 2021
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Melissa was fantastic. She was unfazed by our boxer's energy. We left him with her for 7 days boarding at her home. She immediately made him feel at ease. She stayed in daily communication with little updates and photos. She made Gus part of her family for the week, bringing him with her to work and out with friends. Will definitely call on her again next time we need a dog sitter.

Paul G.
Dog Boarding • Jun 28, 2021
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I had a negative experience with Melissa. Long story short: my dog was found alone on the street within a few hours of me dropping her off with Melissa and I had to cancel a vacation to recover her.

Nicholas G.
Dog Boarding • Feb 19, 2021
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Fantastic sitter! Great communication! My boy was super comfy. Definitely coming back

David F.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 07, 2020
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Melissa did a fine job taking care of Stevie.

About Melissa H.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet

• Do they have a music preference? • Does your pet have a special place to use the restroom outside? • Treat limits?

A typical day

• Exploring your neighborhood during our walk. • Going to parks around the area or sometimes up north by the water. • Dog park trips. • lots and lots of belly rubs.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$24per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Melissa can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa H.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
66% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet

• Do they have a music preference? • Does your pet have a special place to use the restroom outside? • Treat limits?

A typical day

• Exploring your neighborhood during our walk. • Going to parks around the area or sometimes up north by the water. • Dog park trips. • lots and lots of belly rubs.

Location

Seattle, WA

Melissa H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melissa H.

University District, WA

4.5 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews