Melissa K.
Rock Island, IL
Your pet's new best friend!
Pet care experience
I am 28 and am an elementary school librarian. I've owned dogs and cats since I was a young child. I am also the go to pet sitter for my family and friends, and big dogs don't scare me! (My frequent clients are my cousin's 2 huskies - I'm sure they give me 2 paws up.)
Reviews
Our dog was lost on the last check in. Melissa never contacted us to let us know he was missing. We found out from a family member more than 30 mins after he had gone missing. He was missing for 6 hours before we made it back home. In that time there was 1 check-in from her to let us know she hadn't found him after I called her for an update. When we got back in town she made no effort to talk to us and went home. We finally tracked him down several hours later. She never checked in to see if we even found him. I also found out that she did not feed him the correct food which caused him to have bad digestive issues. We will not be using her services in the future.
Thanks for walking with Georgette! She was happy when she returned. I'm working on scheduling for future Wed evenings. I hope it will work out.
Thanks for being flexible!! Will definitely be booking you again!
Melissa has been watching my high anxiety/escape artist dogs for several years now when I go on vacations. She is very compassionate and is very focused on their needs. I never worry when I have to leave them because I know they are in good hands.
About Melissa K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I like to use the Eleanor Wallace Dog Park located in Milan, IL. My dogs are very friendly with other dogs, and my pit mix will run yours like crazy.
Information Melissa K. would like to know about your pet
Are they outgoing or shy and need to warm up? Are they territorial with their food/toys? Does your dog enjoy fetch? Are they more of a chewer? I have the most experience with large breeds, but any breed is good.
A typical day
Walks are acceptable. I prefer walking dogs with harnesses, though not required. Sitting outside ad they run around your yard. Tug of war and fetch is fair game!
Services
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I am available: Weekdays - 4-10pm Weekends - 12-10pm I am very flexible with scheduling. I'm a text away if you need to change something!
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About Melissa K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I like to use the Eleanor Wallace Dog Park located in Milan, IL. My dogs are very friendly with other dogs, and my pit mix will run yours like crazy.
Information Melissa K. would like to know about your pet
Are they outgoing or shy and need to warm up? Are they territorial with their food/toys? Does your dog enjoy fetch? Are they more of a chewer? I have the most experience with large breeds, but any breed is good.
A typical day
Walks are acceptable. I prefer walking dogs with harnesses, though not required. Sitting outside ad they run around your yard. Tug of war and fetch is fair game!
Location
Rock Island, IL
Pets
Melissa K.
Rock Island, IL