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Mellissa L.

Wheaton, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Walking/jogging buddies wanted!

Pet care experience

Being a dog mom of 4, I know the stress of having someone else care for your dog. I treat every dog as if they were my own family. I know each dog is an individual and reacts differently to different things. I have extensive experience working with reactive, shy, and excitable dogs. I worked at Detroit Dog Rescue as a dog walker and kennel attendant for 4 years where I worked mostly with large dog breeds, like pit bulls. I now volunteer at ADOPT. My own dogs are under 15 lbs, so I am comfortable with all breeds and sizes. I have fostered and cared for animals in recovery and have experience administering medicine, as well as maintaining basic training. I petsit regularly for several families overnight, as well as do play and group walks during the day. I am flexible with timing as well, and can be available last minute.

Reviews

Sarah S.
Dog Walking • Sep 19, 2020
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Melissa was on time and friendly with my shepherd. They enjoyed nice walks and I appreciated the updates afterward.

Sherri F.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 30, 2019
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Mellissa was very responsive and flexible including accommodating a few change in plans. She took very good care of our dogs and was on time and communicated often. I had the peace of mind when we were 1000 miles away that my dogs were being well cared for. This was my first time using Mellissa and I would definitely use her again and recommend her to others looking for someone to check in/walk their dogs.

Colleen K.
Dog Walking • May 24, 2019
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This is the second time Mellissa has helped us out and taken Gordon out on a walk and she has been phenomenal every time. Would highly recommend

About Mellissa L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$18per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Mellissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Mellissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Mellissa L.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Wheaton, IL

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Mellissa L.

Wheaton, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews