Melissa H.
Landmark-Van Dom, VA
Wanting some animal love!!!
Pet care experience
I would be so grateful to care for your pet and get some pet love!! I can give your pet a safe place, cuddles, walks and lot of attention and fulfill my need to be around animals at the same time:)). I am an art therapist that spends lots of time with kids at an elementary school and am very patient and caring. Animals are amazing to me and I was grateful to grow up having several dogs and cats around me. My amazing cat if 17 years passed away years ago, so I am excited to keep animal energy back in my life. I live in a quiet neighborhood with a lot of walking trails and fun places for your dogs to experience new smells.
Reviews
Exceptionally understanding and kind to us and our special needs cat. Couldn't have been happier with Melissa’s care of our cat- first time we ever left her at someone's home. Felt at ease while out of state , and her updates and photos were especially helpful. Highly recommend!
This was Dixie’s second stay with Melissa and we couldn’t be happier! Melissa is warm and loving, very communicative and made the entire experience very enjoyable!
Melissa took amazing care of our pup, sent lovely photos, and updates. Dixie came home incredibly happy and relaxed! Cannot sing Melissa’s praises enough.
We were so fortunate to find Melissa To care for our dog. This was her first time away from family and Melissa put her at ease the moment they met. I felt so much better thousands of miles away, knowing that my baby was in very capable hands.
About Melissa H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a very relaxing apartment space where the pets are allowed to roam freely. It is always a bonus when pets like to sleep with me on my bed. I do live in an apartment so would need to make sure your pet is not a barker. I love cuddles, keep the water bowl filled, feed and walk according to the schedule they are used to. I love to walk so take pets out frequently when I’m home, which helps to reduce their anxiety at a new place.
Home
Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet
I live in an apartment, so the dog cannot be a big barker. No preference for breeds. I don’t have any other animals and live alone. Would need to know if there are any health issues. PER LANDLORD REQUEST, I CAN ONLY SIT FOR ONE PET AT A TIME.
A typical day
I live in a pet friendly neighborhood right next to a park. I love to walk, so your pet will get a lot of exercise. We can also do lots of cuddling!! I engage them with their toys if they bring them and love to take pictures of them during their stay.
Services
Melissa can host
Availability
Over the summer, I am home during the day when not traveling. I work full time at an elementary school from the end of August to the middle of June and am gone from 8am to 4:30pm during the weekdays. I have most holidays off!!
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About Melissa H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a very relaxing apartment space where the pets are allowed to roam freely. It is always a bonus when pets like to sleep with me on my bed. I do live in an apartment so would need to make sure your pet is not a barker. I love cuddles, keep the water bowl filled, feed and walk according to the schedule they are used to. I love to walk so take pets out frequently when I’m home, which helps to reduce their anxiety at a new place.
Home
Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet
I live in an apartment, so the dog cannot be a big barker. No preference for breeds. I don’t have any other animals and live alone. Would need to know if there are any health issues. PER LANDLORD REQUEST, I CAN ONLY SIT FOR ONE PET AT A TIME.
A typical day
I live in a pet friendly neighborhood right next to a park. I love to walk, so your pet will get a lot of exercise. We can also do lots of cuddling!! I engage them with their toys if they bring them and love to take pictures of them during their stay.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Melissa H.
Landmark-Van Dom, VA