Melissa M.
Melissa M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $19 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lifelong animal lover and caretaker
My love for animals has been lifelong. I have cared for many animals over the years including; dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, rabbits, parakeets, fish, geckos, chickens, bearded dragons, tarantulas as well as a turtles. I cared for these animals either as my own pets, classroom pets, volunteering at the Humane Society or pet sitting.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I will treat your home and pet(s) in my care as if I were taking care of my own pet(s). I will do everything I can to make sure your family pets are comfy, cozy and safe.
Ratings and reviews
Melissa took excellent care of our cat, Zoe, during her four drop-in visits and went above and beyond expectations in responding to Zoe's needs and in communicating with us with information and any questions that arose. Melissa is clearly a cat lover with lots of experience and excellent skills.
Melissa was a great cat and turtle sitter. She stayed quite a while with them each time, playing with one cat. Our other cat who is skittish did not come out but Melissa made sure she ate and did her business. She was very concerned about that cat. The turtle does need much attention but Melissa was interested in her and made sure she was fine. I highly recommend Melissa and would have her come again.
Beanie really enjoyed hanging out with Melissa for a drop in! Everything went smoothly ☺️
Melissa is very knowledgeable and experienced, and kind. And oh, yeah, loves animals!
Melissa is a wonderful dog sitter and I can’t recommend her enough. She treated our pup as if he was her own and was very communicative with me throughout her visits. Looking forward to working with her again ☺️
Melissa was such a detailed, thoughtful sitter for my cat. She provided helpful daily updates on how my cat was doing and what they did during her drop-in visits. She also sent many pictures and videos! My skittish gal warmed up to Melissa very quickly, and seems to have really enjoyed their time together.
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Schedule
I am open for drop-in visits for both new and established clients. A 30 minute drop-in visit can include a short walk, feeding, watering, play, and for cats litter box cleaning.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldMelissa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- When we set up a Rover Meet and Greet I will go over all details you would like to share. I would like to know how to give the best care possible and anything else important in your furry (feathery, scaly) friend's daily life. Please tell me your cat or dog's temperament. Timid? Independent? Laid back? Aggressive? Sensitive? Very playful? Have they ever bitten someone? Nervous around new people? Is your cat an escape artist? The timing of feeding, special feeding instructions. Filtered or tap water. Locations if more than one water is provided. Does your dog lunge or pull seeing other dogs, people, squirrels, birds etc., My number one concern will always be safety, giving your friend companionship while you are away is very important to me as well. Your animal friends miss you and you miss them. I understand leaving for even a short time is difficult for both of you. I make sure I take pictures and videos as well written communication on how things are going each day at each visit.