Melissa M.
Melissa M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $13 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Boarding with Play, and Care
I have years of hands-on experience caring for children and managing a busy household, which has given me strong skills in supervision, structure, and maintaining a calm, safe environment skills that translate directly to dog care. I’m very comfortable managing different personalities, routines, and behaviors, including high-energy dogs and those who need extra patience or consistency. In my home, dogs are never left unsupervised for long periods. I follow feeding schedules closely, maintain consistent routines, and pay close attention to behavior and body language to keep everyone safe and comfortable. I understand how important it is for dogs to feel secure, especially in a new environment, and I work to make the transition as smooth as possible. I have experience handling multiple responsibilities at once, which means your dog will be cared for in a structured, attentive environment not a chaotic or unpredictable one. Safety, supervision, and communication with owners are always my top priorities.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My home is set up to be safe, structured, and comfortable for dogs of different temperaments. I have a fenced yard for secure outdoor time and two friendly dogs who are used to being around others. I closely supervise all interactions and can separate or crate dogs when needed to ensure everyone stays safe. I follow each dog’s routine carefully and pay attention to behavior and body language to prevent issues before they start. Owners can expect regular updates and a calm, well managed environment.
Ratings and reviews
Melissa was great. She took care of Thor even when he was being a stubborn basshole. Lol
Melissa was very accommodating and took such good care of our dog. She took video and pictures to let us know Maggie was having a great time. We will definitely use her again. Thank you Melissa.
Melissa and her household did an awesome job for a first time overnight boarding. She was professional and a great communicator from the first communication through the last. We will be using again in the future and look forward to it.
Melissa was great with Freyja! She took great care of her, kept me updated, and Freyja seemed very comfortable and happy with her. I’d definitely recommend her!
She was very responsive to my dogs needs and made every accommodation neccessary while we were out of town.
friendly, communicative and easy to work with. pup came home happy and tired after a great day<3
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Schedule
I care for every dog like they're one of my own. My home isn't run on a strict schedule instead, dogs become part of our daily routine. We start our mornings by getting up and heading outside to play, and on weekends we spend lots of time outdoors enjoying the yard. During the week, I work from home, so the dogs hang out with me inside and get plenty of attention throughout the day. They have opportunities to go outside whenever they need to, and I make a point to get everyone out at least once every hour. My goal is to provide a relaxed, loving environment where dogs feel comfortable, safe, and right at home.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMelissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know about your pet's personality, daily routine, any medications, allergies, fears, or special needs so I can provide the best care possible. I also appreciate knowing if your dog has any behaviors I should be aware of, such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, or escape tendencies.