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Melissa & James E.

Hudson, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews
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We’ll be their “home away from home

Pet care experience

We are dog (and cat) lovers from way back! I’ve had a horse, hamsters, birds, up to four cats at a time, and several beloved dogs. I really love walking a dog. We are a retired couple living in a great walking neighborhood with an acre lot with part of it fenced. We currently have a 14 year/old cat, 13-year old female diabetic miniature Schnauzer and a 4 year old male Westie that accept friendly visiting dogs. We’ll spoil your furry kid! We do our best to make your beloved dog feel at home. We are comfortable giving insulin shots and other medications if your dog is used to them. We have a fenced in yard and a great neighborhood for walks. I may also be available for house sitting if it’s a few days and not too far of a drive. If you book with us, your dog will become part of our dog-loving household and we will keep you updated so your time away is without worry!

Reviews

Dana W.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 01, 2019
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Melissa and James are awesome. They’re super kind and communicative with owners and patient and caring toward animals. They watched our 3 cats over the holidays, and they were well cared for. So happy to have found them.

Becky S.
Dog Boarding • Oct 22, 2019
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We were so happy with Melissa and Jim, took such good care of our little sweetheart. Kept us informed and sent lovely pictures of our girl.. Even got a little handmade doggy gift bag when we picked our dog up. ?? We would recommend them highly and plan on using them again.

Dave K.
Dog Boarding • Oct 09, 2019
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Melissa and Jim were so caring and thoughtful during Vinnie's visit. I am confident that when he stays again, there will be no worries about his care.

Missy O.
Dog Boarding • Sep 29, 2019
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These Rover.com dog sitters were fantastic! They are truly caring and knowledgeable dog lovers. We were out of the country and had not boarded our Sheepadoodle anywhere for an extended period. We never worried about her care with Melissa and James. We got frequent updates about Lola’s day, Melissa made homemade dog treats, James exercised Lola daily with ball throwing activity in their ideal fenced back yard. Our dog is very energetic but they handled her needs perfectly. We will definitely use Melissa and James again with no reservations. Thanks to both of them.

About Melissa & James E.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa & James E. would like to know about your pet

Safety for our dog guests, our pets and humans is our top priority! Proof of up-to-date vaccinations should be shared two weeks before boarding begins to ensure time to address any missing inoculations. We want to know what makes your dog comfortable and what causes him or her stress (besides not being with you and/or at home!) Also any clues on how to read mood. What’s the signal to go out? What kind of play do they like? What’s their bedtime ritual? Feeding and treat schedule? We’ll do whatever we can to make them happy while in our care! Dogs who are potty and crate-trained are highly preferred since it isn’t ideal for them or our cat and dog to have free roam in an unfamiliar place overnight or when we have to be away for short periods.

A typical day

We have a quiet neighborhood close to woodland areas so there are lots of great smells for your dog.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melissa & James can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa & James can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

About Melissa & James E.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa & James E. would like to know about your pet

Safety for our dog guests, our pets and humans is our top priority! Proof of up-to-date vaccinations should be shared two weeks before boarding begins to ensure time to address any missing inoculations. We want to know what makes your dog comfortable and what causes him or her stress (besides not being with you and/or at home!) Also any clues on how to read mood. What’s the signal to go out? What kind of play do they like? What’s their bedtime ritual? Feeding and treat schedule? We’ll do whatever we can to make them happy while in our care! Dogs who are potty and crate-trained are highly preferred since it isn’t ideal for them or our cat and dog to have free roam in an unfamiliar place overnight or when we have to be away for short periods.

A typical day

We have a quiet neighborhood close to woodland areas so there are lots of great smells for your dog.

Location

Hudson, WI

Melissa & James E.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melissa & James E.

Hudson, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•18 reviews