Greetings! My name is Melissa: human, dog and cat mom, wife to a Deaf man, and prior 6th grade English teacher. My husband, three children (ages 20, 18, 15), and I have lived in Simpsonville, SC for 23 years: it’s definitely home sweet home! We have five dogs, two outdoor cats, three indoor cats, and a Leopard Gecko. Yes, we all *LOVE* animals! Pets are an integral part of our lives: always have been, always will be! Years back, during my BC (Before Children) era, I was an intake coordinator and foster parent for Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue. Hard to put into words the pure joy in being a part of the rescue world. I have since worked with the Greenville Humane Society in education outreach, and when in the field of education, was involved with Foothills Search & Rescue (am now a volunteer in their wonderful nonprofit) and SLED’s (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) K-9 unit: brought both in, simultaneously and multiple times, to the school I taught at, to conduct an animal intelligence demo for the school student body. In addition, I have a wide-range of experience working with special needs dogs and cats in a variety of capacities: administration of meds (oral and injected), obedience training (currently training a 4-month-old German Shepherd Dog, and 6 month old Golden Retriever), as well as more than two decades with fosters and rescues. In addition, among the hundreds of dogs and cats I’ve owned, fostered, adopted, and worked with over the years, a number have had physical impairments: a 3-legged Dachshund, blind pug, and deaf Shih Tzu, to name a but a few. I offer loving, dependable, and responsible care for your pet(s). Our pets, like yours, are a part of our family. Subsequently, I make it a priority to ensure their well-being when we are away. I offer the same peace of mind for you and yours: including care customized to yours and your pet’s(s) specific needs. Looking forward to connecting with you and your fur family! *FOR THOSE WITH LARGE FUR FAMILIES: no charge for the fourth pet! * FOR THOSE WITH ‘OTHER’ PETS: I have experience in providing care for pet rabbits, birds, fish, turtles, and snakes, as well as an assortment of livestock (including pigs, chickens, and horses). Fees vary, just mention it in your booking request.