Hello! I’m Melissa. Please mention if “military” for discount! (Active or retired) 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 currently a stay at home mom! I love to fill my extra time caring for all types of animals. This means I 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 concrete and metal cages of a vet/kennel! 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 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 18 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. 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 agreeable price for them. I have an abundance of senior dog care from work and personal experience. Our 13 yr old boxer passed away 9/2019. 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 family. But feel free to knock if you can’t reach us! Sometimes electronics fail to do their job! Thank you! 😊 Vaccines are 100% required. As is a negative fecal and flea/tick prevention. Thanks for providing proof of vet care before or at your meet n greet. 😊 Ask Ive been asked multiple times or because it happened: *Prices may change between two different bookings * spay and 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. *vaccines and negative fecal required * 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. Please. *Military discount is 10% and is the only discount off my rates I offer because Rover keeps 20% of my earnings. Your or a spouse must be the military member. No exceptions. Not your parent, grandparent, or sisters-husbands-brother. *I provide everything except food and leash. Please keep extra belongings at home. It 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. Only when sleeping or gone ot eating. I try to allow them as much freedom as possible given the situation and what is safe to do so. Sometimes just separating two dogs is good but other times they’re going after everyone and kenneling is the only option besides outside time. We do what we can.