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Melissa L.

Venable, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews
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Dedicated to happy healthy pets!

Pet care experience

I grew up with one cocker spaniel and then my family got a second this one a yorkie puppy. I adopted my own adult mixed breed large dog that had some health issues that I worked closely with vets to manage. We had many years of love and adventures, our favorite being early morning walks. My experience with her made me well equipped with handling senior dogs with mobility or other health issues. I have also been working at farms and have been responsible for many different types of animals my whole life, including "house sitting" for full functioning horse and other animal farms. I have also dog/house sat for many friends from 1-4 dogs at a time. Any dogs health and happiness is what is most important to me. I also love just spending time with dogs cuddling and giving them love for while there owners are away. I will treat and care for every dog that I meet as my own as I know how much they mean to their families. Unfortunately I am allergic to cats so I am not able to spend extended amounts of time in households with cats.

Reviews

Steve P.
House Sitting • Apr 15, 2024
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Very comfortable having Melissa take care of our dog, who is approaching 13 years old. We will use her again if she is available.

Skylar B.
House Sitting • Feb 26, 2024
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Melissa kept me updated with pics and took great care of my babies!! I felt worry free while I was away for the night and would def book her again!

Jeannean C.
House Sitting • Feb 20, 2024
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Thank you, Melissa, for your independent reliability, flexibility and promptness! and generally for caring well for my energetic pups.

Rob M.
Dog Walking • Jan 22, 2024
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Melissa is great. Prompt, responsive with a friendly, can-do attitude.

About Melissa L.

Communication

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

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow all guidelines for home sits/visits. I will not let any pets off leash outside of homes/yards. I also like to have a plan with owners Incase of emergencies.

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

Age, temperament (especially on leash), and friendliness around other animals and people. Also all basic commands the dogs know as well as boundaries set by the pet’s family. Most importantly all information (vets, emergency numbers, plans) in case of emergency.

A typical day

Walks/ runs as much as needed, lots of playing with toys, can practice tricks/training, cuddles if the dogs would like. I also love providing a calming environment for all dogs. Due to other commitments I will not be able to spend 24/7 with pet-sitting.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I have a relatively flexible schedule with my weekends being very open. I do work most weekdays but am able to take midday breaks to spend time with pets.

Available
Not available
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About Melissa L.

Communication

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

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow all guidelines for home sits/visits. I will not let any pets off leash outside of homes/yards. I also like to have a plan with owners Incase of emergencies.

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

Age, temperament (especially on leash), and friendliness around other animals and people. Also all basic commands the dogs know as well as boundaries set by the pet’s family. Most importantly all information (vets, emergency numbers, plans) in case of emergency.

A typical day

Walks/ runs as much as needed, lots of playing with toys, can practice tricks/training, cuddles if the dogs would like. I also love providing a calming environment for all dogs. Due to other commitments I will not be able to spend 24/7 with pet-sitting.

Location

Charlottesville, VA

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Melissa L.

Venable, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews