Melissa T.
Lafayette, CA
This is not a job it’s a lifestyle.
Pet care experience
Growing up with animals, my connection for pet care naturally extended into pet sitting. My childhood experience gave me a foundation of understanding different animals and their individual needs. Nurturing pets became second nature to me. I receive so much joy from creating a trust worthy relationship and bonding with your fur babies. It truly means a lot to me as l no longer own any pets and having the opportunity to care for other pets just like my own, as well as filling that void. Fur babies connect with me. I have been rescuing and training fur babies for a long time. Now I have my daughter on this animal journey with me. Fur babies play a crucial part in mental health but they also need to maintain their mental and physical health. It’s a beautiful relationship if it is maintained correctly. I know they miss their parents so we give them some love and care until they come back. That is why we only take one dog at a time or siblings to give the best experience with us. When the trust, and bond is created sometimes we will do a little fun training. Everything is about positive reinforcement.. We guarantee you that you won’t have to worry one bit about your baby and they might learn something new. ☺️ I also bake my own healthy treats for the dogs. They will probably get some pet spa treatment too I have journaled a little bit of my animal life on tik tok #lolasbarkandbreakfast.
Reviews
Melissa was an amazing sitter for our pup and went above and beyond to ensure that she had a positive experience. Melissa is super kind, very attentive, and very communicative. Our experience with doggy daycare with Melissa was great, starting with Melissa’s willingness for a brief introduction prior to leaving our dog for a few hours. Our pup has some separation anxiety, and Melissa made sure to spend time engaging with her and making her feel comfortable in her home. Melissa also made super cute videos of our pup’s stay and kept us updated with their well being throughout the stay. We couldn’t recommend Melissa (and her daughter) enough, and look forward to booking with them again in the future. Thanks again!
Melissa was a great sitter for our dog Sandy. Avery caring dog lover!
Nova has a wonderful time with Melissa! I received many photos of Nova looking very happy and relaxed in her care, which made me feel so at ease! Nova will definitely be seeing Melissa again! Can’t recommend her enough:)
Melissa and her daughter were amazing with our dog Oskar. Not only did they take great care of him, they did a bunch of training with him, helping with his recall and his habit of darting out doors. Highly recommend, and Oskar is already looking forward to his next visit!
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 in the back yard. 🐶
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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.
Services
Melissa can host
Melissa can watch in your home
Availability
I have always owned animals till recently so this helps fill a void. 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.
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 in the back yard. 🐶
Home
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
Lafayette, CA
Pets
Melissa T.
Lafayette, CA