Melissa T.
Melissa T.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog’s favorite babysitter
I come from an animal-loving family and have either owned or looked after any personality a dog could possibly have! Big ones, small ones, needy ones, naughty ones, nervous ones, old ones, lazy ones, you name it! I pride myself on being “that person” that dogs naturally gravitate towards (it runs in the family). My family recently lost the last of our 3 dogs (our 15 year old Puggle), so I am equipped for even the old guys & gals too! Your dog will not just be cared for, they will be spoiled and loved on as my own. I know how hard it is to trust a stranger with your baby, and Ive got you! I'll do anything your dog (or YOU) requires to be more comfortable. Even if you want to FaceTime your dog while you’re away...I won’t judge :). I know boarding places can be scary and stressful for a lot of dogs, and my goal is to provide a reliable, safe, peaceful, fun, and loving environment while you are away. PLEASE READ :) Due to the fact that I have 2 small children, I cannot under any circumstances accept: -Dogs that have never been around children -Dogs that have any specific aggression (towards food, toys, other dogs, etc.) -Pit Bulls/Rottweilers. I realize this is controversial and maybe even unfair, and If I didn’t have small children this would not be an issue, but my kids come first and I have to be selective to protect them. Being that we are caring for dogs we have never met, I cannot take the risk for breeds that could possibly do extensively harmful damage to them in a worst case scenario situation. Again, I love all dogs/breeds and realize these breeds are normally the sweetest dogs, I am just mitigating any and all risk as a protective Mama.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mel was an amazing pet sitter and took such great care of Hunk while I was away for a week. She was incredibly reliable and thoughtful, sending regular updates and plenty of photos that gave me total peace of mind. It was clear Hunk was happy and well cared for the entire time. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely trust Mel to watch him again.
Melissa is an obvious choice for your dog sitting needs. She will tend to your pup at every level (age, temperment) Melissa recognizes the little details your furry family member needs and will care for them using an individual approach. Our Golden Retriever “Georgie” appreciated the doting and attention Melissa provided to make her time away from me comfortable and gave her a sense of feeling safe.
We could not board our Chinese Crested because of his anxiety, so we were so glad we found Mel. LilMan was also on a lot of medications but she handled it all. He loved staying with her because she gave him nothing but love! She used to foster dogs and is experienced with many breeds so I never worried about LilMan if he was with Mel. You would be lucky to have her keep your pet. She’s the best!
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Schedule
I am currently a stay-at-home Mom! I am home every day with the occasional runs to drop my son off at preschool, or attend my own appointments that come up/occasional errands. Although I am home most of the day, I cannot accept dogs that have separation anxiety, as I do have weekly errands/school drop offs/grocery pickups etc. that take me away from the home for a small amount of time.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. I have a partially fenced in yard, but I would not be taking any dogs out without a leash. My back yard is hidden away from the main street and is great for taking dogs out. Rest assured they will have lots of potty breaks and sniffing outside breaks. We are pretty chill here! Once the weather warms up, walks are definitely in the daily schedule if wanted/needed... or just some sunbathing outside for the dogs who love a nap in the sunshine.
Pets
A typical day
Your dog will be with me all day hanging out! When the weather is nice we will go on plenty of walks outside around the neighborhood, and hang outside while the kids play. We have a private partially fenced in back yard where they can be on a long lead and enjoy outside while we play. In warmer months, I will provide water activities for the water lovers. They will be our all day sidekick! For overnight visits, If they are used to sleeping in your bed, they are welcome to sleep in our bed too!