Melissa W.
Melissa W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Former veterinary technician
Hi there!! My name is Melissa. I have cared for animals from the time I could walk. When I became an adult, I worked in veterinary medicine for 15+ years. First I was in reception, and then I had a long veterinary technician career. My genetic and progressive neurological disorder causes my hands to shake, so I’ve had to step away from technical work. I’m currently working at Sunriver Vet Clinic as a receptionist 3 days a week. I’ve done pet sitting in Illinois, and have recently moved to beautiful Sunriver. I’m comfortable with injections, medications, and I’m very familiar with dog and cat care and health problems and concerns. I myself have an 18 year old kitty in mid stage kidney failure and two greyhounds. Poop, pee, vomit, anal glands- nothing phases me. I have also done a lot of feral cat work. If you want a been there, done that pet sitter then that’s me. I’d love to meet your furry family members.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I care for your pets exactly the way you want me to. I’m extremely cognizant of pet safety and having worked as a veterinary technician has made me very good at reading pet body language. I can tell if your pet is stressed, needing something, or up to shenanigans and adjust accordingly. 😂
Ratings and reviews
Amazing with the dogs and will absolutely book again!
Melissa is amazing. My sensitive pup immediately trusted and snuggled with her. So grateful to have found her.
Im lucky to have Melissa as a repeat caregiver for our cat Oscar. Our cat is not very friendly but every day she tries her best to get him to warm up to her and her care is still top notch even though he is shy. I will re-book Melissa as long as she's available - everyone else should too!
Melissa was amazing with our cat, who is slow to trust strangers. Her experience with animals realy shows - she went above and beyond to earn his trust with patience and care—no easy feat! She truly did give him her full attention. Her thoughtful updates gave us peace of mind, and we came home to a happy, relaxed cat. Highly recommend!
Melissa is a wonderful person who loves animals and people! She has pet sat for me multiple times and I have never been disappointed. With her, you can rest easy knowing your pets will receive the best care possible.
Melissa loves and is wonderful with animals! She has taken good care of our dog Stanley multiple times and he just loves her. She has also helped with our baby chicks. I would highly recommend her!
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Schedule
I have very flexible part time commitments during the week. I make my own schedule, so I can schedule my commitments around your pet’s needs.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.