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MelissaM

Melissa

Tail-Wagging Visits: Loving Care for Your Pets at Home!

Newstead

Pawshake sitter since December 2025
1-5 years of experience
Lives with ...
Active in the Pawshake Community
Last activeabout 2 months ago
Usually respondswithin about 3 hours
Last contacted4 months ago
Last booked-

About Melissa

As a lifelong animal lover, my motivation to become a pet sitter is rooted in a deep passion for caring for pets and ensuring their well-being. I understand just how important pets are to their owners, and I always strive to create a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for them while their humans are away. Whether it’s a wagging tail or a content purr, seeing pets happy and healthy is the most rewarding part of what I do. 🥰

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for a wide variety of pets, from playful puppies to more laid-back older dogs, as well as cats, rabbits, and other small animals. This experience has equipped me with the skills to cater to the unique needs of each pet, whether they require extra attention, special dietary needs, or medication administration. I know how stressful it can be to leave your furry family member behind, and I do my best to ensure they feel loved and cared for just as they would at home.

While my primary focus is on dog walking and at-home visits, I do this because I have quite a few pets of my own to care for. This arrangement allows me to provide personalized attention to your pets while ensuring that my own animals also receive the love and care they deserve. I’m happy to offer twice-daily visits, during which I’ll provide your pets with companionship, playtime, and the physical and mental stimulation they need. For dogs, I offer dedicated dog walking services because I know how vital exercise is to their health, happiness, and overall well-being. It’s not just about getting outside; it’s about maintaining a sense of routine and helping them feel secure, even when their owners are away.

Each pet has its own personality, preferences, and needs, and I pride myself on being flexible and attentive to those individual characteristics. Whether it's an energetic puppy who loves long walks or a more laid-back senior who enjoys quiet time, I’ll make sure they receive the care and attention that best suits them. I’m excited to meet new furry friends and look forward to providing them with the love and attention they deserve while you’re away, helping to keep them happy, healthy, and comfortable in their familiar surroundings. Your pet’s well-being is my priority, and I can’t wait to share my passion for animals with them! ❤️

Melissa offers ...

At Melissa's home

Melissa currently does not offer any services at their home.

At your home

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $35 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $18 /day

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $30 /walk, $5 /additional pet

Additionally...

Pick-up & drop-off

Melissa can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...

Availability

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About Melissa's home

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The residence

House
Large outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

More about Melissa

I speak ...

English
Italian

I have experience ...

1-5 years of experience
... with rescue pets
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision
I can offer emergency transport

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