Melissa O.
San Antonio, TX
Experienced Animal Caretaker!
Pet care experience
*Notice* Please Note that I have many repeat clients whom I have worked with for a year or more, due to this many prefer to communicate with direct texting opposed to sending photos and responses through the app itself (clients dislike the many notifications) So please take response time and Photo sending rating lightly as these clients prefer to not communicate via the app. Hi, I'm Melissa, I previously offered In home boarding and doggy daycare, due to my personal dogs growing age she is no longer happy with the coming and going of dogs in her home and out of respect for her boundaries (and for the safety of her and others) I will only be providing drop in visits, walks or house sitting (this applies for dogs, cats, rats and fish) I have vast animal care experience from fish, birds and rodents to cats, dogs, goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and horses. I have worked as a professional dog groomer for Petco, Petsmart, and the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services. In addition to grooming I have a lifetime of medical care experience and administering medications to animals as well as years of hands-on experience working in animal rescue and rehab facilities with various physical injuries as well as monitoring and administering medications for disease or illness. I have worked in animal training from obedience, trick training, and house-breaking dogs and puppies to starting and training horses. My visit to your home for either your cat, dog, fish, or other critter is catered completely to them, I'm happy to provide company, walks, brushing, playing with their favorite toy, reading to them, or whatever I can do to make your pet most happy with the visit.
Reviews
Melissa was amazing! She walked the pups multiple times a day, and kept us updated with pictures throughout the weekend. The pups really enjoyed her company and we’ll be using her next time we need a sitter without a doubt!
Melissa was so wonderful with my Oliver! She treated him as her own. Very good with updates and pictures! Love her!
Melissa was amazing with my pup Gidget. She sent updates and I felt at ease leaving my pup with her over the weekend. My pup also loved her dog raven. I would use her again !
Melissa was awesome! She gave me updates on Kuna and treated him like her own. By the 2nd day, Kuna was excited to be dropped off. Thank you so much for taking some of the stress off while traveling.
About Melissa O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
While checking in on your dog, cat, or other family pet I provide care to exact owner specifications. I want your pet to feel comfortable and happy with the visit, the goal is for them to look forward to seeing me so I make sure that the visit is all about them! A typical day with a regular dog check in might include a walk, playing with a favorite toy and sitting spending time brushing or petting them and changing out water or feeding. For cats, upon approval, I like to provide cat nip toys and small treats, if the cat is receptive ill try to play with them using their favorite toys, laser pointer, or hidden treat toys, I also offer litter box scooping, feeding, and changing of water. I am open to, and have vast experience caring for freshwater fish, ferrets, rabbits and rats, please inquire if you have a different type of pet that requires care.
Information Melissa O. would like to know about your pet
Anything that you feel makes your pet unique is something that I would want to know about, do they do something weird when they need to go outside? do they have any trained behaviors? Does your vet have care directives and payment information in the event that their is a pet emergency? Rover sitters cannot make life or death decisions regarding a pet at a veterinarians office, neither can they pay for treatment. Please ensure your vet has written directives and payment information in the event of a vet emergency and please pass all vet information to all Rover sitters.
A typical day
Whatever type of play or activity that the dogs enjoy is what I try to accomplish on my visits. some dogs enjoy long walks around the block, others enjoy a short walk and then sitting for a belly rub on the couch, all dogs, cats, and other pets are treated unique to their needs.
Services
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I am a full-time work-from-home (remote) worker, I am home full-time M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM at minimum. I am off all weekends.
About Melissa O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
While checking in on your dog, cat, or other family pet I provide care to exact owner specifications. I want your pet to feel comfortable and happy with the visit, the goal is for them to look forward to seeing me so I make sure that the visit is all about them! A typical day with a regular dog check in might include a walk, playing with a favorite toy and sitting spending time brushing or petting them and changing out water or feeding. For cats, upon approval, I like to provide cat nip toys and small treats, if the cat is receptive ill try to play with them using their favorite toys, laser pointer, or hidden treat toys, I also offer litter box scooping, feeding, and changing of water. I am open to, and have vast experience caring for freshwater fish, ferrets, rabbits and rats, please inquire if you have a different type of pet that requires care.
Information Melissa O. would like to know about your pet
Anything that you feel makes your pet unique is something that I would want to know about, do they do something weird when they need to go outside? do they have any trained behaviors? Does your vet have care directives and payment information in the event that their is a pet emergency? Rover sitters cannot make life or death decisions regarding a pet at a veterinarians office, neither can they pay for treatment. Please ensure your vet has written directives and payment information in the event of a vet emergency and please pass all vet information to all Rover sitters.
A typical day
Whatever type of play or activity that the dogs enjoy is what I try to accomplish on my visits. some dogs enjoy long walks around the block, others enjoy a short walk and then sitting for a belly rub on the couch, all dogs, cats, and other pets are treated unique to their needs.
Location
San Antonio, TX
Pets
Melissa O.
San Antonio, TX