Melody V.
Melody V.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Portsmouth Dog Walker
I've been caring for dogs and cats for over 5 years and I genuinely love what I do. I'm comfortable with pets of all ages and sizes, including big breeds and animals who need a little extra care like daily medications. Whatever your pet needs, I've probably handled it before and I'm happy to do it again.
Cat care experience
Melody also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
For in home services, I adapt to your pet’s environment, keeping their familiar surroundings to minimize stress. I stick to their established routine, so they feel secure and comfortable. Safety is my top priority, ensuring your pet has a loving and secure space while you’re away.
Ratings and reviews
We had Melody watch our dogs while we were away recently and she was amazing! The pups were well cared for and happy when we got home, which says a lot. She sent us daily updates with pictures, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were gone. On top of that, she helped out around the house by taking out the trash, washing the bedding she used, and even resetting a breaker when the bathroom power went out. That wasn’t something we ever expected her to have to deal with, but she took care of it anyway, which we really appreciated. Melody is super reliable, thoughtful, and easy to work with. We’re so glad we found her and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter.
We had such a great experience with Melody! From start to finish, she was warm, professional, and incredibly communicative. She took amazing care of our dog Franklin and kept us updated with messages and pictures, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Franklin absolutely adored her — we could tell he was happy and well-loved while in her care. She even went above and beyond by taking care of little things around the house, like grabbing packages and washing the sheets before leaving. We truly appreciated her thoughtfulness and attention to detail. It’s clear she genuinely cares, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy, kind, and responsible pet sitter!
Melody was kind and did a great job with our Bette. Bette loved her and took to her immediately, they were instant friends. We will be asking for Melody in the future when circumstances arise. Great Job Melody.
Melody stayed with my dogs for 4 days, 3 nights, and she was amazing! One of my dogs is a bit high maintenance because he’ll eat his sister’s poo if given the chance, but Melody put the extra effort into managing that for us, despite the bad weather. The dogs just love her, and she kept me updated with pictures and videos. You know you have a great sitter when your dogs look at you like “funny that you think you still live here” when you get back from your trip 😅 (at least for that first few seconds before they went bonkers lol). Will definitely have her back again!
Melody took great care of my lively lab and our home. She responded quickly to my request, and I was impressed by her warmth and professional attitude when we met. Most important, my dog liked her right away! Communication was great. She was at our home over a stormy, icy weekend and dealt easily and quickly with the need for storm-related arrangements. I came home to a happy dog and a clean and peaceful house.
Melody is responsive, kind, attentive, and reliable. She stayed at our home for five days/four nights and our dog loved her! She asked great questions to make sure she understood his needs and routines, sent us pictures, and left our home in wonderful condition. I will definitely recommend her to friends!
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Schedule
I work in an office full time and have built a routine that makes room for pet care every single day. Weekday mornings and evenings are available for walks and visits, I do house sitting during the week too, and weekends are wide open.