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Melissa K.

Mount Vernon Square, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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Dog lover in need of puppy time!

Pet care experience

I'm a dog lover in need of puppy fixes every once in a while. I have grown up with dogs of various sizes and breeds, and love taking care of them. I've fostered puppies and dogs for a rescue organization so I am comfortable with dogs of various ages and temperaments. I'm a student with an extremely flexible schedule and friends with dogs should they need a puppy friend. I live in a studio apartment, but my apartment has several nearby dog parks and I know all the great walking spots in the city, so your dog will get the love and exercise they need. I am flexible to preferences for crating, exercise and playtime. I hope you'll choose me to care for your little (or big) one! While I hope you choose me, I've included some details below about my availability and apartment to help you decide if I am a good fit for you and your dogs' needs. NOTES 1. I love puppies! Here are greater details on my availability should puppies need someone home all day: I have 6 hour class days Monday and Wednesday but have all day availability Tuesday, Friday and the weekends, and only a short class Thursdays. 2. While I love dogs of all make and model, my building does have a restriction against "bully" breeds. They are flexible with mixes so please still reach out if you aren't sure about your dog, but unfortunately I can't take any purebreds. I hate the policy, but its still in place. 3. My building and the surrounding area has a large dog population. May not be the best environment for leash reactive dogs. 4. I have a dog friendly cat.

Reviews

Belinda and Sam M.
Dog Boarding • Aug 02, 2017
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Melissa was amazing! Baloo loved staying with her and was all smiles when we returned. We will be back!

Brian S.
Dog Boarding • May 23, 2017
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Melissa is AWESOME! She helped me with an extended weekend where I needed her to watch Sandy, my Lab. She was responsive, nice, and took good care of Sandy while we were away. I highly recommend her, and will be using her again in the future :)

Sandy E.
Dog Boarding • Mar 26, 2017
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This was my first time leaving my dog with a sitter and first time using Rover. Melissa was great! Next time I am out of town, I'll definitely reach out to Melissa again! :)

Tyler H.
Dog Boarding • Mar 14, 2017
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I had to go out of town last minute for work, and Melissa adjusted her schedule to meet Tucker and me. She took great care of him for an entire week: I got text updates regularly and she was prompt to respond to my myriad inquiries. She also stayed up late so I could pick him up as soon as I got back, and he returned home relaxed and happy.

About Melissa K.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Home

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

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Melissa K.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Home

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

Location

Washington, DC

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Melissa K.

Mount Vernon Square, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews