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Melissa R.

Warren, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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I absolutely love all animals. They are like any other person, they are to be treated with respect, love, and care. My family is full of pet sitters as close as my sister and together we have almost 30 years of experience. I have 2 small dogs of my own, a Shihtzu-poodle ( Snoopy) and a Yorkie (Punkin) and I also have a caged dwarf rabbit (Billy rabbit) who my dogs love to lounge and play with- but no worries he stays up when I have my furry visitors! You have nothing to worry about when it comes to my dogs, they love to play and get along with all pets and I haven't come across another pet they didn't get along with big and small. I have had many breeds in my care from Boxers, German Shepards, Bernese Mountain, Yorkie, Golden Retriever, Australian Cattle, and more! Your pet will be in great care and have a blast at my house or if I come to your house! I can give medicine and take care of any pets that have stitches or staples. I treat ALL ANIMALS as if they are my children, I take them everywhere with me, go to the dog park, go out for ice cream- so basically they will be super spoiled. I look forward to meeting you and your fur-babies and please contact me with any questions you might have for me. I work from home and my schedule is super open and flexible! I have one client whom I keep her dogs twice a week but she is so great that when other pet sitting requests come up she works with me as well to rearrange those days as needed! I go to the dog park weekly for lots of running space if you're ok with that! If you want your pet in the kennel I can do that but if you allow them in your bed they will be sleeping with me in my bed! I have had 5/6 dogs in my king size bed while I had the corner and it makes for great cuddles and funny pictures! I love to snuggle, go for walks and I have a ton of toys!

Reviews

Marie W.
Sep 21, 2022

Melissa is AMAZING! We found ourselves the unplanned parents of a 2 year old pitbull. He was a goofy dog and very funny but not trained at all. We needed to go away and Melissa was available at the last minute. We were worried Corrado would be too much for anyone to handle (think ADHD X 100). Melissa took such good care of Corrado, gave us daily updates, did some training (for both the parents and the dog) and overall, just loved on him. When he comes home from their visits, he sleeps for 2 days! We were trying to re-home Corrado, but with Melissa's help and encouragement, we have found a new love for this wild one and he will be with us forever. We cannot say enough wonderful things about this 'dog whisperer'.

Melissa C.
Aug 25, 2022

Melissa was awesome! She sent daily updates while we were away on vacation, and often sent videos and pictures. My dog was spoiled while I was gone, and I was so happy to come back to an absolutely exhausted pup from all the fun he had. I would 100% recommend and hope Melissa can sit for my dog again!

Quinn A.
Aug 08, 2022

Melissa was great! She gave me daily updates with pictures of my pup! She took excellent care of him and he was returned worn out from playing with the other dogs there. He was even returned cleaner than I sent him and his white coat was glistening. Not sure what she did on that front but nothing but positives from me!

Kimberly T.
Aug 05, 2022

I was so very happy with Melissa. My cat and dog were taken well care of and happy! She walked brushed spent quality time with them. Sent me pictures and video of them and their happy faces. Means a lot when she came back and my dog greeted her with the welcome back to the pack bark. Thank you Melissa I will be using you again. Kimberly T.

About Melissa R.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

I just need to know any anxieties, medications, or behaviors that I can account for. I am very comfortable working with disabilities or difficulties I am very patient and understanding!

A typical day

We will do lots of things to get your pet having fun so while you are away on vacation enjoying yourself- they are too! We will go on lots of walks to check out all the smells in my neighborhood and at the huge dog park that is down the street from my house!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$48per night
House Sitting
in your home
$46per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$42per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$28per walk

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 months ago
Melissa can host up to 3 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa R.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

I just need to know any anxieties, medications, or behaviors that I can account for. I am very comfortable working with disabilities or difficulties I am very patient and understanding!

A typical day

We will do lots of things to get your pet having fun so while you are away on vacation enjoying yourself- they are too! We will go on lots of walks to check out all the smells in my neighborhood and at the huge dog park that is down the street from my house!

Location

Warren, MI

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Melissa R.

Warren, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews