Melissa O.
Richmond, VA
U luv ur dog, lemme luv ur dog!
Pet care experience
My first pet as a child was a full-bred German Shepard. She was my life and dogs continue to be a big part of it. My first dog that was personally my own was a street stray that I had adopted from an animal shelter when I was 7 and lived to be a whopping 19 years old, sadly passing after we had to put her down due to physical ailments and complications. Due to my current living arrangements I am unable to keep dogs at my own place overnight as much as I would love to, but I would not feel comfortable having your pup stay overnight in a tiny apartment. I do not feel that should stop me from having daily dog-sittings or even coming to your home and watching your pet overnight! I would love, LOVE to do this full time but currently do not have any standing with Rover or surrounding dog owners to do so, so I am still working my office job and have limited hours on weekdays after 1PM... Once I become more grounded within the Rover community and people start to come to me with their pets, my availability will become more open and I can start to take in more dogs :-) I have had at least 2 dogs for every year I've been alive and love each one just as much as the next. I've gained a few years experience volunteering with Richmond Animal League and have always loved any dog I have adopted as if I have raised them myself. I am calm and patient and willing to have your pup get used to me before you leave them in my care. No dog too big or too small that wouldn't fill my heart with joy, so let me cuddle and love your pup just as you do!
Reviews
I've known Melissa going on 7 years. For as long as I've known she has always been an animal lover and I don't think her parents have ever NOT owned dogs. I've had her pet-sit for my two cats for me and she has done an excellent job each and every time. She even continued to watch my cats for me when one of them had to be given medication daily. I couldn't approve a more safe and reliable person in the greater Richmond area than Melissa.
About Melissa O.
Skills
Home
Information Melissa O. would like to know about your pet
I have no breed or age preferences, just that your pup be generally well-trained, behaved and at least understand basic commands (sit, stay, lie down, etc.). I am completely comfortable with administering oral medication if need be and can understand if a pup is nervous around new people and will be calm and patient with them as if they were my own pet.
A typical day
My apartment is a block walk from Byrd Park, a few minutes drive from Maymont and, as long as you don't mind, a short venture to Carytown where your pup can be social! I can give them a nice brushing at no extra charge if need be, take them down to the river if they're a big swimmer (weather/heat permitting) and bring them along to any dog friendly event if you are unable to attend yourself!
Services
Melissa can host
Melissa can watch in your home
About Melissa O.
Skills
Home
Information Melissa O. would like to know about your pet
I have no breed or age preferences, just that your pup be generally well-trained, behaved and at least understand basic commands (sit, stay, lie down, etc.). I am completely comfortable with administering oral medication if need be and can understand if a pup is nervous around new people and will be calm and patient with them as if they were my own pet.
A typical day
My apartment is a block walk from Byrd Park, a few minutes drive from Maymont and, as long as you don't mind, a short venture to Carytown where your pup can be social! I can give them a nice brushing at no extra charge if need be, take them down to the river if they're a big swimmer (weather/heat permitting) and bring them along to any dog friendly event if you are unable to attend yourself!
Location
Richmond, VA
Melissa O.
Richmond, VA