Hello! I’m Melissa and my husband is Ryan. Please mention if Military for 10% discount (Active or retired) or Police/Fire Department. Thank You for your service. Please read all info below. If you have questions please reach out with them anytime! I’ll get back to you as soon as possible! 😊 ❤️ 🐾 I’m a former vet tech who’s a full time pet sitter! I love to fill my extra time caring for all types of animals. This means we can offer a high quality, family environment for your pet. A “home away from home” while you're out of town. Your dog is able to enjoy many potty breaks all day, dogs beds, snuggles, playtime and lots of cozy blankets! Rather than the all day concrete and metal cages of a vet/kennel facility! So no need to worry, your pet is going to be spoiled and pampered while you’re away! I’ll send once daily updates and pictures for your peace of mind. I focus on their care and well being rather than sending repeated updates all day and being on my phone all day. I don’t do video chats with pets as this causes confusion and upset when they can’t find you and only hear you. They don’t understand FaceTiming. I can send a video of them instead. I enjoy providing daycare, boarding and dropins for all pets large and small, feathered or furry, clawed or finned! We strive to exceed your expectations and provide an amazing experience for your beloved pet! I aim to keep everyone safe and healthy during their stay. With my background in veterinary technology I am highly qualified to look out for signs of illness, keep your pet safe and happy while you’re away so you don’t have to worry about anything! They’re in good hands! ABOUT ME: I have provided pet sitting and drop in service for over 20 years. I started watching pets for neighbors and family in high school! I also have worked as a veterinary nurse (vet tech) for over 5 years. I completed my associates degree at The Vet Tech Institute at Hickey College in 2012 to become a licensed veterinary nurse. I have boarding/kennel work experience at a veterinary clinic. So I am able to identify of your pets are having a medical emergency and get them to the vet quickly. I also can handle senior and medical needs with ease. In October 2018 I decided to become a full time stay at home mom of two incredible boys and needed a way to earn a little money to help make ends meet. Now I still stay home and pet sit while they are at school. That’s when I joined Rover to increase my reach to meet new clients who need boarding, day care and drop ins for their dogs and cats. I also do drop-ins and watch over any pocket pets, reptiles, amphibians, fish etc. Just let me know what needs done and we can come up with an affordable price for them. I have an abundance of senior dog care from work and personal experience. Our 13 year old boxer, Charlie, passed away 9/2019 and 15 year old puggle, Kodee, 09/2023. For general house and yard pictures see my photos. Please don’t knock when possible! Thank you!! Our doorbell goes off on our phones so we can hear you’re at the door. Please text, call, or ring door bell instead of knocking. We always have dogs here and it will cause a howl- sometimes waking the kids if it’s really early. But feel free to knock or call if you can’t reach us after a minute or two! Sometimes electronics fail to do their job! Thank you! 😊 Vaccines are 100% required: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella. As is a negative fecal test and flea/tick prevention. Thanks for providing proof of vet care before or at your meet n greet. 😊 As Ive been asked multiple times or because it happened: *Prices may change between two different bookings * Adult dogs: spay/neuter required- if found to be still intact will be charged at the “puppy rate” for the stay. *Yes we use kennels. All dogs are kenneled at night and while eating. This is for their safety as we take multiple clients. Please make sure they are kennel trained or have RX for anxiety meds before their stay. This is for their own well being!!! I don’t enjoy seeing a dog in turmoil while kenneled because they aren’t properly trained or without a Rx for calming meds. Not to mention no one sleeps and it triggers my migraines not sleeping. *We do take multiple clients at one time. * Please don’t drop off anywhere in my front or back yard if I am not physically present to accept the dog into my care. *Please don’t knock if possible. *Military discount is 10% and is the only discount off my rates I offer because Rover keeps 20% of my earnings. You or a spouse must be the military member. No exceptions. No other family members qualify. *I provide everything except food and leash. Please keep extra belongings at home. This makes it easier on everyone. If you discuss with me ahead of time bringing extra items please remind me at pickup! Sometimes things get washed or fall to the side and forgotten. *If your dog becomes aggressive at any point during their stay, it will need to be picked up asap or taken to a vet for either calming medication rx or boarding there. As long as they remain here they will be exclusively kenneled when inside and let outside alone. No further playtime will occur afterwards. I have used a “rabies pole” in the past when needed. The 7 day cancellation policy will absolutely apply. No refund given beyond my standard Rover cancellation policy. *If you are a no call/no show to an appointment time we set then booking will be cancelled. *Kennel will be used to contain a dog if they become aggressive for any reason. Safety is my top priority. I safely separate via baby gate and/or kennel when needed if a dogs decide to stop getting along for any reason. Even if they are house mates. It is not used full time unless they are so aggressive there’s no other option. We try to separate them and allow them to walk around and move their legs, often times outside depending on weather. I try to allow them as much freedom as possible given the situation and when it is safe to do so. We do what we can to uphold the reservation so you don’t have to find alternate arrangements but sometimes that’s the only option. So always have a backup plan just in case. *We do watch multiple clients at one time. So when you come for a meeting you may see me busy with some pups at the same time. I try to have all the dogs kenneled or in the kitchen area for meet n greets, and during drop offs/pick ups to make these moments easier. If the weather is nice they’ll be outside enjoying the yard and playtime so dogs can come and go or we can talk without interruption. *One of our dogs barks quite a bit at new people coming inside, he has anxiety, so pardon his screeches and howls. We’re continually working on his training (separation and barrier anxiety). He’s just a nervous boy who prefers his family and is great being around other dogs. My other dog Tucker is protective of me and will try to gently lead men away from my personal space by their pant legs or socks. He part border collie- so he’s just herding you away from me. My dogs have also been attacked by new dogs during meetings. We just like for your dog to be able to sniff around and destress during meetings. Just like to have a “happy visit.” This improves their reaction at drop off, they are less stressed and more familiar with me and our home. Once all dogs are calm and relaxed we introduce them. If your dog is anxious a day or two they will be given time to acclimate before being introduced to the pack. So because of this, we do not intro any of our dogs to anyone during a meet n greets. This is too high of a stressor for any dog to endure. Our dogs are all reliably dog friendly and no issues with them meeting new dogs and making friends when we handle introducing them in this manner. We just do intros ourselves after drop off. Meetings are mostly designed for you to meet me and ask questions. I get a lot of info I need by messaging, on their profile, and seeing them interact with me and family during our meet n greet. We just like to make sure overnight they will be ok kenneled and not crying or overtly anxious. This is to protect their health and well being so you can get an rx if needed prior because we do kennel at night, meals and during meetings. Otherwise they are out n about with me during the day.