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Melissa K.

Poole

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
No females in heat

Melissa can care for

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg

Availability

Currently on maternity leave for all of 2026 so I have an abundance of time on my hands. Would love to help out with dog walks and house boarding and drop in visits. Any questions please ask :)

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa K.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a first floor flat close to the beach in the Branksome Park/Westbourne area. It's a very safe and secure area. I have a 3 year old Male Maine Coon Cat who stays indoors and is able to be separated to his own area if necessary.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa K. would like to know about your pet

If there's anything I need to know in advance in terms of special needs or any preferences please do let me know so I can prepare or inform you of my experience. I’d love to know your pets general routine if caring for them overnight, ie feeding time/ fave toys/ habits etc so I can make them feel as at home as possible!

A typical day

I love walking and the outdoors myself so any opportunity to get outside with your dog I'll be there.. I live 5 minutes from the beach and have very nice park walks close by too so if they need a long run around or just a short walk to stretch their legs we'll be there. I also love having company of pets so cuddles are more than welcome!!!

Location

Poole, United Kingdom

Melissa K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Compassionate and reliable care for your pets

Pet care experience

I've always had animals in my life and really enjoy their company. I've had experience with a mixture of breeds, ages and all sizes. I took my previous dog to puppy training classes so am familiar with the basics and of course adaptable to your preferences.

Cat care experience

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Cat lover & owner, more the merrier

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Ekaterina Z.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 02, 2025
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Melissa looked after our senior cat for two weeks and it was a great experience. She was sending everyday updates because we missed our fluffy girl. Will definitely book Melissa next time 🥰

Dilan M.
Boarding • Sep 05, 2025
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Melissa has been a brilliant host to my Kitten Luna. In addition 🐈‍⬛ had Luna great company with the home Cat ♡. Melissa has a spacious, safe home 🏡 environment for pets with plenty of experience, making me feel at ease leaving my Kitten into her care, even with short booking notice! She provides pet owners with regular pictures of the pet ♡ , I will be definitely using Melissa's boarding service again. Thank you 😊

Mike M.
Boarding • Apr 17, 2025
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Ozzy was really happy staying with Melissa! Great communication, really easy to book in and collect!

Geraldine S.
Boarding • Mar 26, 2025
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I would highly recommend Melissa. She looked after our dog brilliantly. Thank you for taking such good care of her.

About Melissa K.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a first floor flat close to the beach in the Branksome Park/Westbourne area. It's a very safe and secure area. I have a 3 year old Male Maine Coon Cat who stays indoors and is able to be separated to his own area if necessary.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa K. would like to know about your pet

If there's anything I need to know in advance in terms of special needs or any preferences please do let me know so I can prepare or inform you of my experience. I’d love to know your pets general routine if caring for them overnight, ie feeding time/ fave toys/ habits etc so I can make them feel as at home as possible!

A typical day

I love walking and the outdoors myself so any opportunity to get outside with your dog I'll be there.. I live 5 minutes from the beach and have very nice park walks close by too so if they need a long run around or just a short walk to stretch their legs we'll be there. I also love having company of pets so cuddles are more than welcome!!!

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Melissa K.

Poole

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews