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Melissa S.

Poolesville, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Pet care experience

My name is Melissa and I am offering care for your pet in our home. As a pet owner myself, I understand how hard it can be finding care when you go away. We have an English Bulldog that is very friendly but we ask that your pet is comfortable around others. I realize it will take time for them to warm up and I will work to facilitate a comfortable, stress-free environment. I will text pics so you have a worry-free getaway knowing your loved one is in good hands. Please provide their leash for walks and their own food so they can stick with what they know and like.

Reviews

Vasavi K.
Dog Boarding • Jul 02, 2023
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Melissa is the best! She is great with communication and giving up updates about our fur baby. She is very warm and welcoming and our fur baby loves her and her family. She makes his stay super fun and he excited to go back to meet Melissa. Travel for our family is more fun and stress free knowing Our fur baby is in safe hands! Highly recommend Melissa.

Roger M.
Dog Boarding • Jun 05, 2023
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Melissa was the best! She took incredible care of our little Maggie. Yesterday was her first day home with us and I sensed she missed Melissa. I will use her again and I cannot recommend her more highly

PREETHI M.
Dog Boarding • Mar 05, 2023
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We are so grateful to have found Melissa. She cares for our mini labradoodle as if she was her own and we could not be more at ease. Knowing that she goes out of her way to keep us updated with lots of photos is truly reassuring.

Tessa S.
Dog Boarding • Jan 13, 2020
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So caring and loving toward my Gryff. Thanks for being so understanding when Gryffen was sick. Greatly appreciated!

About Melissa S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard and live in a neighborhood with ample sidewalks and paths. Your pets are allowed on the furniture or if you do not allow this at home, please let me know and I will work to enforce the same behavior. I have a large, soft crate that does not close so if your dog likes to den, they're welcome to use it.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

I care for animals deeply and a bad personal experience is why I do this. My goal is for this to be your pets home away from home. A fun, safe place when pet parents have somewhere to go. Thank you for trusting me. ❤️

A typical day

I have an English bulldog- a breed that tends to sleep a lot so I will gauge your dogs interests and follow their lead. We have a large back yard which is great for high energy dogs. We have parks and paths and can go for walks or if they're like mine and prefer to snooze, they can do that too.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I am home most days and have the ability to care for your pet day and night. If I will not be home for some period, I will be sure to communicate that in advance.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard and live in a neighborhood with ample sidewalks and paths. Your pets are allowed on the furniture or if you do not allow this at home, please let me know and I will work to enforce the same behavior. I have a large, soft crate that does not close so if your dog likes to den, they're welcome to use it.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

I care for animals deeply and a bad personal experience is why I do this. My goal is for this to be your pets home away from home. A fun, safe place when pet parents have somewhere to go. Thank you for trusting me. ❤️

A typical day

I have an English bulldog- a breed that tends to sleep a lot so I will gauge your dogs interests and follow their lead. We have a large back yard which is great for high energy dogs. We have parks and paths and can go for walks or if they're like mine and prefer to snooze, they can do that too.

Location

Poolesville, MD

Melissa S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melissa S.

Poolesville, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews