Hi! My name is Melissa, I am 32 years old and I have had a passion for dogs for as long as I can remember. I have 10 years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and ages. I am currently an analyst for a major health insurance company and volunteer weekly at the Sanctuary of Haafsville in Breinigsville PA. In the past I was a dog walker and the volunteer coordinator for Peaceable Kingdom Inc. in Whitehall Township. Due to my ability to put animals at ease in a high stress situation, as well as being able to organize and communicate information to owners and potential owners, I was hired by The Center for Animal Health and Welfare in Easton PA. While employed, I worked in their “lower kennel” which housed their dogs with behavioral issues. I was the sole caregiver for 50+ hours a week to 14 dogs with a variety of behavioral issues- dog aggression, human aggression, food aggression, guarding, etc. I worked there for a year before moving into the corporate world. I have experience with grooming, house training, and behavior problems. I have experience with aggressive dogs, shy dogs, puppies, anxious dogs, and dogs with medical issues. I am able to give medication- both oral and injectable, check blood sugar and give insulin. I do my best to care your pet family exactly the way you care for them. I work from home full time and can work anywhere with a stable internet connection. I’m an available for walk/drop ins weekdays 5am- 7:30am and any time after 4:30pm. Weekends I generally available all day. I had a very healthy and happy cat for 16 years and recently lost my 14 year old dog to cancer. I regularly care for sister’s two dogs (a 110lb dog and 40lb dog). I also can’t walk by any animal without smiling and saying hello. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I look forward to hearing from you!