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Melissa S.

Otis, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Starlight farm: Home away from home

Pet care experience

I am an animal lover of 30+ years and a veterinary technician of 15 years. I have experience in wellness care, surgical and emergency hospitals which makes me very well equipped to manage injury or illness. I'm happy to accept animals into boarding or daycare with minor to severe medical needs including but not limited to subcutaneous fluids, insulin injections and blood glucose monitoring. I have experience with dog training in obedience, agility and animal behavior modification. I have a large home with plenty of play space, walking trails near by and a fenced area for free play. I can also travel to your pet if staying home is less stressful. Cats are welcome and will have their own kitty condo away from the dogs.

Reviews

Mackenzie M.
Dog Boarding • feb 26, 2024
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My dogs had a great time with Melissa and her fam, I had recently had a medical complication with both of my dogs and she was great in helping care for them along with providing a fun place for them to stay!

Sandra G.
Dog Walking • mar 07, 2021
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This sitter told us she couldn’t come after we paid. She then said she couldn’t stop payment. We have tried to book another date but that has not happened. Not all her fault. We had a hard time with some of the proposed new dates but, last message to find a date has gone unanswered for weeks. She has taken our money to walk two dogs and has not responded. I am out over $40 with no response.

Josephine L.
Doggy Day Care • nov 23, 2019
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Could not ask for a better dog sitting experience. Melissa welcomed our dog into our family for three days. I felt completely comfortable, knowing our dog was having a great time, and was well-cared for.

Barb O.
Dog Boarding • set 20, 2019
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Melissa is wonderful she cared for Gus and Norman like they were part of her family. ❣️

About Melissa S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and plenty of room for each animal to have their ow space as needed. The larger dogs have access to a bigger

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any medical needs or medications that are required as well as allergies. Also anything that makes them nervous or uncomfortable so we as a family can make sure they are 100% comfortable.

A typical day

Summer time we set up kiddie pools and winter we build snow men and throw snowballs . My kids (6-16) also are very pet savvy and love to bring the dogs hiking.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's 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

Melissa can watch in your home

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

Availability

We are a two person team. My husband and I work opposite shifts so someone is always home with the critters, making sure they are safe and having a good time! This also makes drop off and pick up easy and flexible.

About Melissa S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and plenty of room for each animal to have their ow space as needed. The larger dogs have access to a bigger

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any medical needs or medications that are required as well as allergies. Also anything that makes them nervous or uncomfortable so we as a family can make sure they are 100% comfortable.

A typical day

Summer time we set up kiddie pools and winter we build snow men and throw snowballs . My kids (6-16) also are very pet savvy and love to bring the dogs hiking.

Location

Otis, MA

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Pets

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Melissa S.

Otis, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews