Melissa T.
Lakeside, CA
Services
Melissa can care for
Availability
I have a small business from home, so the flexibility is there. I make pet products as well as homemade products so I set my own hours.
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
About Melissa T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat all the fur babies as if they were my own child or pet. I follow their schedule and give them my undivided attention and do lots of playing! We go get our walks or smelly’s. 🐶
Information Melissa T. would like to know about your pet
I really appreciate when the parents let me know all about their fur baby. Then I am able to accommodate them accordingly. Meet and greets help us both feel comfortable. I want you to feel 100% comfortable with me and my home. Entrusting your fur baby with me is essential. That is why I may overload you with pics and videos. I want you to feel relaxed and assured that you picked the right person. ❤️
A typical day
It’s important for them to be physically and mentally stimulated so we get our wiggles out. I always like to do a little training if possible with treats. Mainly the fur baby (babies) is by my side all day. I do maintain a balanced routine.
Location
Lakeside, CA
This is not a job it’s a lifestyle.
Pet care experience
Hi, I’m Melissa – A Lifelong Animal Lover with a Personal Touch Growing up with animals taught me early on how to understand and care for pets with love, patience, and respect. Over the years, I’ve rescued, trained, and nurtured countless fur babies. Since I no longer have pets of my own, every dog I care for holds a special place in my heart. I treat your pets like family—because that’s what they deserve. We specialize in providing one-on-one attention by only hosting one dog at a time (or siblings from the same home), so your pet gets a calm, loving environment where they feel safe and happy. We believe in positive reinforcement, mental stimulation, and physical activity—especially with the beach nearby for fun walks and playtime. I also bake healthy homemade treats and often add a little pet spa love for extra pampering. Your pet may even learn a new trick or two! You can get a feel for who we are by checking out our journey on TikTok at #lolasdoggycare. We’re here to love and care for your fur baby just like you would—maybe even a little extra.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Melissa is a true dog lover and takes care of your pet like her own. She is very communicative and sends lots of pictures and videos. She makes the dogs healthy treats and gets them plenty of exercise. I would definitely recommend Melissa for dog sitting services!
Amazing Sitter! Melissa was a perfect fit for my anxious pup. He has a tendency to bark and get a little nervous with changes in environment and around other dogs while I'm public but, Melissa's attentive nature and experience with animals made for an easy experience for Ziggy. She was very communicative and made us feel at ease leaving him in her care. I would highly recommend Melissa as a sitter for your baby and would absolutely book again.
Melissa was great with our little dog. The update videos and pics went a long way to making us feel comfortable with how Fresco was doing. She even made herself available for a meetup beforehand to make sure it was a good fit. Would book again.
She took great videos and photos of our dog. Wonderful nice lady! Responsible and good communicator.
About Melissa T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I treat all the fur babies as if they were my own child or pet. I follow their schedule and give them my undivided attention and do lots of playing! We go get our walks or smelly’s. 🐶
Information Melissa T. would like to know about your pet
I really appreciate when the parents let me know all about their fur baby. Then I am able to accommodate them accordingly. Meet and greets help us both feel comfortable. I want you to feel 100% comfortable with me and my home. Entrusting your fur baby with me is essential. That is why I may overload you with pics and videos. I want you to feel relaxed and assured that you picked the right person. ❤️
A typical day
It’s important for them to be physically and mentally stimulated so we get our wiggles out. I always like to do a little training if possible with treats. Mainly the fur baby (babies) is by my side all day. I do maintain a balanced routine.
Melissa T.
Lakeside, CA