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Melissa S.

Southeastern Denver, CO

4 reviews
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Love dogs way more than people

Pet care experience

I'm an obsessed dog-lover and owner of a 7-year old, 150 lb. Great Pyrenees and Bernese Mountain Dog mix that I rescued at 7 weeks old. Marley is a trained therapy dog through Denver Pet Partners and we volunteer at Swedish Medical Center and the Mt. Saint Vincent home in our free time. I have medical training including CPR and basic medical skills. Personally, I've had dogs my entire life and work full time in the travel industry. My passion is spent volunteering with animal rescue organizations in Africa. I've spent time in Kenya vaccinating 3000 dogs, cats and donkeys from rabies, hung out with gorillas in Uganda and saved 50 elephants from being snared in Malawi. I love animals and will love yours too!

Reviews

Stephanie G.
Jun 08, 2018

Melissa is great with animals! An owner herself, she has dedicated herself to animal rights. She has been a sitter for our large brood for many years, and we can always trust that our fur babies will be safe and loved when we are gone. I would not hesitate hiring Melissa!

Stephen H.
Jun 06, 2018

Melissa has worked for me for close to 15 years. Over that time I've known Melissa to be a true lover of ALL animals; dogs, elephants, etc. Melissa has spent considerable time volunteering at the Humane Society. Her dog Marley has been her constant companion for many years. Instead of leaving Marley at home or in the car during our weekly coffee meetings, Melissa makes sure Marley has a place at our table with water and companionship. Marley is a well-trained dog due to Melissa's love and attention. I know Melissa would treat your dog with the same love and devotion she's treated Marley. I would highly recommend Melissa to take care of your dog.

John M.
Jun 06, 2018

Melissa certainly has the core competencies and skill set of being a responsible and loving dog caregiver, no question, but it's really the intangibles that set her apart. Watching her with her own dog Marley, she has an intuitive sense for what the dog needs, what it wants, and more importantly how to appropriately play it. And as a 160 pound Great Pyrenees mix, it's almost comical how many dog lovers approach her with questions and requests to pet...and she fields every one of them as if she's an ambassador for dogs in general. Plus, as an avid outdoors adventurer, you can be sure your dog(s) will get a good walk. Long story short, I'd highly recommend and trust her with any dog in any situation.

Dan F.
Jun 06, 2018

Melissa's love for dogs is off the charts. She has watched both my Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherd over the last 12 years and they love her so much! Any size, breed, or demeanor - she is fully capable and LOVES all 4legged furry friends. She is the best!

About Melissa S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral 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 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Open and good with all breeds!

A typical day

I'm athletic and love to be active. I would be happy to take your dog hiking, swimming or anything else that would make your dog happy!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can watch in your home

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

About Melissa S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral 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 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Open and good with all breeds!

A typical day

I'm athletic and love to be active. I would be happy to take your dog hiking, swimming or anything else that would make your dog happy!

Location

Denver, CO

Melissa S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melissa S.

Southeastern Denver, CO

4 reviews