Melissa T.
Melissa T.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal lover and full-time cat mom
I’ve lived with cats my whole life, including kittens and elderly cats. I also adore dogs and have had the pleasure of caring for them in the past. I strongly value the well-being of our furry friends and strive to provide the best care and attention that they deserve. I am a recent college graduate with a degree in visual arts. I dedicate my time to freelance art and Rover, so my schedule can be flexible. My cats at home are given the best care possible, including daily fresh water, treats(in moderation), and brushes/pets. I strive to provide both dogs and cats with the same level of affection and care that they would receive from their beloved owners. Some play time is also important for staying active and healthy while the owners are away. I am also a volunteer for the local SPCA and provide care for our local shelter cats regularly. Notice for future dog walking: if the weather exceeds 90 degrees or is otherwise unsafe, dog walks will be shorter or if possible, dogs will be let outside to do business in a yard if available. Pet safety is my utmost priority and extreme temperatures can be very harmful with prolonged exposure! Thanks for your understanding.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My cats at home are strictly indoors and wear a harness when they want to go outside. At my previous living arrangement, we had a large fenced yard where our dog was able to run, play, and relax without us losing sight of him.
Ratings and reviews
Wonderfully responsive.
The best!!!! Will definitely hang on to Melissa!
She is always fantastic. Great communication.
Melissa is an awesome pet sitter. She’s super dependable and always spends time with our cats which we know they really enjoy when we’ve been away from home. She is also very detail oriented and consistently handles all of our requirements every time.
As always Mel is a fantastic care taker of my small friends. Great communication and above and beyond care.
So communicative and dependable!
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Schedule
As a freelance artist working from home, I am able to easily schedule Rover visits around work. I will often take care of animals during the day, and come back home to work on commission or contract work in the evening.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMelissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I am comfortable administering medication to cats, but I do not have experience giving medication to dogs. If your cat needs medication, I have thorough experience giving both oral and injected medications to cats. My elderly cat needed daily insulin injections and I am comfortable providing this if needed. If you have a dog who is particularly aggressive, or has special needs, please let me know ahead of time. I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, but I strive to provide the right specific type of care for each individual dog.