Melissa P.
Tobin Hill, TX
Experienced Animal Lover &Caretaker
Pet care experience
Hello there! My name is Melissa, and I have been walking and loving dogs professionally for about 7 years (and loving and caring for my own dogs since I was eight!) I currently own one dog, a shepherd mix, by the name of Sunny, who is just a little over 3 years old. I have one family dog back home in El Paso, Texas, where I’m from, by the name of Daisy. I had another dog named Kurly for 17 years, but he is now in doggy heaven. I love being around dogs, and walking them is my pleasure. I have a very flexible schedule, and will always make sure your dog has enough water, treats, and love whenever they are in my care. I know letting someone else care for your dog can make some a bit weary, but I am dedicated to making sure you and your beautiful animal have an awesome experience every time! I have a lovely little cat named Margie (short for Margaret). I found her, and her owner never reached out to me, so she became a part of my family. She and Sunny get along well, and she is very sweet with new people.
Reviews
As usual, Melissa took great care of Billy.
Melissa is amazing and made my dog feel at home! She sent regular updates and photos ?
Melissa is truly a dog person! She was great with my little one who usually doesn't like strangers. She gave great care and was attentive to my dog's quirky needs. She always gave great updates throughout the day with pictures and messages. Her dog is also very sweet and got along with mine. I definitely would request Melissa again!
We were first-timers with Rover, so we were a little tentative about trusting our older dog with a complete stranger. Our normal dog-sitter had fallen through before our weekend trip, which didn’t leave us with many options on short notice. We came across Melissa, read her reviews, and thought she sounded like a good fit. We were not at all disappointed! She was great at communicating, providing updates, and being flexible about scheduling drop-off and pick-up. We knew our pup was in good hands! After this experience, Melissa may end up becoming our “normal dog-sitter”. :)
About Melissa P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live right by SAC, so I always walk sunny around there. There are hardly ever any people around, so we usually have the whole college to ourselves!
Home
Information Melissa P. would like to know about your pet
Whether they are good with other dogs, whether they are on a special diet, whether they have any triggers, whether they have any health concerns, whether they are potty trained, whether they are crate trained, and whether they bark a lot. No breed preferences.
A typical day
Depending on your preference, we can go to parks or walk around the area. Wherever your dog can enjoy a good sniff! There’s a park right by my apartment, where I often walk sunny! If your dog is not sick or too elderly, we can play fetch, or with some toys
Services
Melissa can host
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I walk sunny daily for at least an hour, and am currently trying to leash train Margie. She is slowly but surely getting there. I also try to play with them both and make sure they are getting enough mental stimulation!
About Melissa P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live right by SAC, so I always walk sunny around there. There are hardly ever any people around, so we usually have the whole college to ourselves!
Home
Information Melissa P. would like to know about your pet
Whether they are good with other dogs, whether they are on a special diet, whether they have any triggers, whether they have any health concerns, whether they are potty trained, whether they are crate trained, and whether they bark a lot. No breed preferences.
A typical day
Depending on your preference, we can go to parks or walk around the area. Wherever your dog can enjoy a good sniff! There’s a park right by my apartment, where I often walk sunny! If your dog is not sick or too elderly, we can play fetch, or with some toys
Location
San Antonio, TX
Pets
Melissa P.
Tobin Hill, TX