Personalized care for your dog or cat - Mellen

“Not great at reviews, but this was our first experience leaving our babies. They came back happy and healthy. Nikki kept us updated with pictures, which helped ease our minds. They were walked and fed and given attention.”

Julie P.

“Our dog, Duke had a great stay with Dennis and Lisa. My husband and I enjoyed the photos, videos and updates we received throughout our entire short vacation. It was reassuring to see that Duke was happy, healthy and well cared for. When the opportunity arises, we will not hesitate to contact Dennis and Lisa again. We are thankful that there is someone in the area that provides a safe home experience for our dog.”

Kim G.

“Kareesa did a wonderful job with Chiko! She is very professional and really knows dogs. I appreciated how well she communicated with him and worked with us before we left to understand his needs, personality, and how to set him up for success. It’s clear that Kareesa knows animals and really understands training. We appreciated having someone so knowledgeable taking care of our guy. Kareesa communicated consistently and provided nice updates with photos and descriptions of their day/activities. We would definitely use her services again in the future. Thanks Kareesa!”

Barbara S.

“Melissa was great! She has watched our dog twice now, and was reliable and helped us work out our dog’s anxiety. She sent us text updates at least twice per day.”

Katie L.

About: I’ve had cats since I was old enough to pay my own bills. I’ve watched neighbor’s cats and volunteered at cat rescues. I understand that they can get overstimulated and need time to approach you. I try to make sure they get that time and the attention they need.

“Lilith was fantastic with our three kitties. They not only had great communication, they also weren't afraid to ask great questions and generally kept us in the loop about that cats while in another state. They even took care of some large, heavy Fed Ex packages, that show up delayed and broken re-taped by the company, so that our cat with pica wouldn't chew on the tape 😻😻😻. The house was clean and the kitties were happy. I highly recommend them for all your petsitting needs, they have definitely got a way with animals even our part feral cat came out of hiding one day in! 🥳 😻 😻 😻 Thanks again Lilith! 🌈 ☘️🦄”

Aoife A.

“Niki provided great day care for our little lab. They have a great space in the country, and inviting home. Their dog became great pals with our pup. Great communication-highly recommend. We hope to book again in the future.”

K G.

“What a wonderful family. They took such good care of our dog while we spent the day on an Apostle Island Tour. We are from Appleton but if we are ever in need of a daycare/boarding in the area again we will definitely use Dennis and Lisa.”

Toni E.

About: NOW OFFERING TRAINING WALKS $100/60min walk/session with you and your dog to learn some key basics and essentials to leash training. **Welcome to Heart Home and Pet Care services (operated and offered through Rover) **Please understand I charge a one time fee of $50 for up to an hour ‘Meet and Greet.’ This covers my time and expenses, thank you. Please have solidified your plans before reaching out, scheduling a preliminary call, or scheduling a Meet and Greet. This helps us both make the best use of our time and effort. Thank you. ** $50 cancellation fee on any/all CONFIRMED bookings (with the exception of emergency circumstances which will be determined on a case by cases basis). **SERIOUS INQUIRIES only please and thank you. Also please fill out your profiles completely or as much as you can, before sending me a request. I use these profiles to tailor my services and help us both find the right match for you. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU'VE READ THROUGH THE FEES, POLICIES, AND PROFILE on your initial request so that I may get back to you in a timely manner. Thank you. Complimentary 15-20min Discovery phone call/initial consultation available throughout the week by appointment. FaceTime ‘Meet and Greet’s’ and/or further consultation also available @ $25 for 45-1hour by appointment. All repeat clients please contact me personally for a special quoted rate! To all potential clients, I read through each and every one of your requests personally before I respond to you accordingly. Please let me know ASAP if your plans have changed or you are in the process of finding a sitter for your dates, as these dates and scheduling are only available as I’m in contact with a revolving list of requests, and prioritize those requests accordingly. (Also if these dates are not booked with you they do not show up at the top of the search for other potential clients looking for those same dates). If you are speaking with and meeting other potential sitters, that’s totally ok! You should! Your animals are important and it’s important to me that you find the right sitter for you. But please be courteous and let me know if that is the case so I can continue meeting and responding to my other requests. Also if your dates change, that’s also ok! But please take the time and let me know that this is a possibility in your INITIAL request. I respond to every request however I may take up to one full day to get back to you (24 hours). *Thank you all. I hope to be able to continue to provide quality services for this community. I am a professional wildlife biologist and animal behaviorist. I have been a part of many dog-friendly families for over a decade. Often called Auntie Kareesa, I am used to having many dog friends I consider and treat as if they were my own family. I love to take out my fury friends hiking with me and am good at being in tune with their needs. I am also good with all sorts of different breeds as I have studied many of them. As a wildlife biologist I am familiar with animal behavior in general, and most often I am able to help dog owners further understand their animals behavior and needs. I love learning from animals and the many things they can teach us as well as help educate myself and others about them. I am an entrepreneur and I work mostly from home with the exception of a few days a week where the most I will be gone at one time will be 4-6 hours. I only host one pet at a time and I provide quality care and a peaceful environment. My community offers long, safe, and private walking paths and hiking trails. I am a long time trusted house sitter and my service includes not only caring for your pet and/or pets but also watering plants, bringing in the mail, rolling out trash bins (if applicable) on trash days, and overall caring for your home and a high standard of upkeep in your home, as well as keeping your entire home and pet(s) friendly and loving company. Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs.

About: I’ve owned dogs most of my life and raised two wonderful lab puppies. I’ve cared for friend’s and family’s animals and have a calm patient approach to animal care. I’ve even had hamsters and chickens. I’m currently establishing a homestead with my two cats and ten chickens and working part time. I’m looking forward to growing my animal flock further in the next few years. Safety is my first priority so I make sure that I understand your animal’s needs and tendencies before coming in or out. Once I’m sure we are safe then it’s time to have fun in whatever way your pet likes. Some want a comfy snuggle and some need to work off some energy. I’m there for them.

“Lilith got along well with our large dog and went out of her way to follow through with walking instructions.”

Elizabeth Thiel B.

“Not great at reviews, but this was our first experience leaving our babies. They came back happy and healthy. Nikki kept us updated with pictures, which helped ease our minds. They were walked and fed and given attention.”

Julie P.

“Our dog, Duke had a great stay with Dennis and Lisa. My husband and I enjoyed the photos, videos and updates we received throughout our entire short vacation. It was reassuring to see that Duke was happy, healthy and well cared for. When the opportunity arises, we will not hesitate to contact Dennis and Lisa again. We are thankful that there is someone in the area that provides a safe home experience for our dog.”

Kim G.

“Kareesa did a wonderful job with Chiko! She is very professional and really knows dogs. I appreciated how well she communicated with him and worked with us before we left to understand his needs, personality, and how to set him up for success. It’s clear that Kareesa knows animals and really understands training. We appreciated having someone so knowledgeable taking care of our guy. Kareesa communicated consistently and provided nice updates with photos and descriptions of their day/activities. We would definitely use her services again in the future. Thanks Kareesa!”

Barbara S.

“Melissa was great! She has watched our dog twice now, and was reliable and helped us work out our dog’s anxiety. She sent us text updates at least twice per day.”

Katie L.