Melissa T.
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Melissa can host
Availability
I aim to be flexible with drop-off and pick-up times between 8am-9pm — please note: I do work full time from home so there may be days we have to work around my virtual meeting schedule. I strive to be home 100% of the time during your dog(s) stay, especially with new clients. Of course, there will be times I need to step out to walk other pups that may be boarding with us or run errands (and in that case, I prefer to host pups that do not exhibit severe separation anxiety). When I do leave the house, my WiFi cam is connected so I can check in and speak to the dogs remotely, if needed.
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About Melissa T.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat our doggy guests as if they are my own — when my dogs stays at their sitter, I always hope they are shown a ton of love and fun, and I absolutely do the same for pups I watch. I will follow any instructions you provide, no matter how simple or complex — I just ask that all care instructions be outlined on your dog's Rover profile, messaged to me through Rover, shared by text, or printed out for me to follow.
Home
Information Melissa T. would like to know about your pet
- Does your dog have separation anxiety? If/when I do need to step out, I need to be cognizant of behaviors that could disturb neighbors (I live in an apartment building) or cause damage to my unit - Anything I should be on alert for during our walks around the neighborhood? (e.g. fear of garbage trucks, skateboards, children, cats...) - Does your dog have any food allergies I should be aware of? (in case I'm giving out yummy treats!) - Any signs of toy or food aggression? - Does your dog take any medication? I'm open to administering all types of medication, including injectables (I had to give my previous pug Jerry allergy shots in the past)
A typical day
My pups Benson and Levi love having doggie guests, as do I! Benson is 11 years old and Levi is 11 months old—they both love a good play sesh; if your dog needs a buddy for fetch, we've got you covered. We enjoy long walks that include a lot of sights and sniffs, and a solid nap after.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Pets
Animal Activist with a Loving Heart
Pet care experience
**If you’re a new client, please read my profile in full before submitting a booking request (thank you! 💕)** My family always had a unique mixture of pets — from chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs to multiple dogs and cats, so my love for animals runs deep. As an adult, I've consistently had pets of my own and find great reward in giving back to animals, be it pet sitting, fostering, volunteering, or making regular contributions to animal rescues. For nearly 20 years I've enjoyed pet sitting - initially starting with friends + coworkers and now I have an amazing base of repeat clients on and off of Rover. DOG BOARDING - If you're a new client, I can't wait to meet you and your pup(s)! 👉 Please note: I do not accept last-minute requests if you’re a new client. I require at least one week advance booking to allow time for a meet & greet (you and your pup will meet me and my dogs Benson & Levi, and it's a great opportunity for your pooch to get acquainted with my space before their stay) - I do not host more than 2 doggy guests at a time (I have two dogs as well, check out their profiles below ♡) - Your dog(s) MUST be housetrained (however, I totally understand accidents can happen. So if there's any chance your dog may have an accident in my home, please let me know upfront so I can be prepared to have wee wee pads, diapers and/or belly bands on hand) - Your dog(s) MUST be spayed or neutered - Your dog(s) MUST be current on flea medication - We are a very chill household and are most fitting for low to medium energy doggies (if your dog is on the higher energy side, I am not the right sitter. Sorry!) - Dogs are allowed on my furniture and the bed (sharing is caring! ❤️) - I send one update a day during your dog’s stay with photos + videos, but you're always welcome to check in more often if you’d like! WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING FOR YOUR DOG'S STAY - Enough of your dog's food (bringing their food bowl is up to you! I have plenty of bowls to feed them in) - Leash and enough poop bags for your dog's stay 👉 For safety purposes, I suggest providing a harness for your dog's walks and having a name tag with contact info on your dog at all times - Your dog's bed if they're accustomed to relaxing and sleeping on it (No need to bring dog toys, I have a really fun selection for them to choose from here!)
Reviews
Melissa is as good as always. She read my instructions very carefully, treated my dogs well and gave me update everyday with beautiful pictures. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a reliable and passionate dog sitter.
Mango started the summer and ended the summer with Melissa. He loves staying with her and playing with the dogs. Thank you Melissa for taking such great care of him.
Melissa takes great care of my pups. She asked in details of what they need and is very responsive. I love the pictures she took for them. And I will definitely ask her for help again if I'm going out of the town.
Mango had a wonderful time with Melissa and Benson. I enjoyed the daily updates and pictures. He can’t wait to see them again.
About Melissa T.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat our doggy guests as if they are my own — when my dogs stays at their sitter, I always hope they are shown a ton of love and fun, and I absolutely do the same for pups I watch. I will follow any instructions you provide, no matter how simple or complex — I just ask that all care instructions be outlined on your dog's Rover profile, messaged to me through Rover, shared by text, or printed out for me to follow.
Home
Information Melissa T. would like to know about your pet
- Does your dog have separation anxiety? If/when I do need to step out, I need to be cognizant of behaviors that could disturb neighbors (I live in an apartment building) or cause damage to my unit - Anything I should be on alert for during our walks around the neighborhood? (e.g. fear of garbage trucks, skateboards, children, cats...) - Does your dog have any food allergies I should be aware of? (in case I'm giving out yummy treats!) - Any signs of toy or food aggression? - Does your dog take any medication? I'm open to administering all types of medication, including injectables (I had to give my previous pug Jerry allergy shots in the past)
A typical day
My pups Benson and Levi love having doggie guests, as do I! Benson is 11 years old and Levi is 11 months old—they both love a good play sesh; if your dog needs a buddy for fetch, we've got you covered. We enjoy long walks that include a lot of sights and sniffs, and a solid nap after.
Melissa T.
Pico-Robertson, Los Angeles, CA