Melissa

Need A Petsitter?

Glenwood
14 times favorited
2 recurring guests
Lives with 3 dogs
Lives with Cavoodle Ollie
Usually responds within one day
13w ago
Last activity
<15h
Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
11 AUD for each additional pet
49.5 AUD
/walk
All services and rates

About Melissa

My name is Melissa and I’ve moved to Sydney in 2017. I’m originally from the Netherlands, where I grew up with pets from when I was a baby.

I am comfortable with any breed, age or size of dog and have extensive experience raising and looking after dogs, cats, bunnies, fish, turtles, ducks.

I have been looking after other people’s pets since 2015. Since I lost my job during COVID, my calendar opened up to more regular dog walking and pet sitting opportunities.

I specialise in 1 on 1 walking, and am also happy to take them for a jog or go to the dog park / doggie beach for a run and play if your pup needs a bit more exercise or if you're keen to socialise them. Walks are 30 minutes or 60 minutes at extra charge ($45)

Happy to drop in to refresh food and water for your cat whilst your away. Visits include cleaning the litter and a bit of cuddle and playtime if they're comfortable.

Whether you’re looking for care on a regular basis or just casually whenever you’re in the office until late or have an event on, please touch base as I’d love to help you keep your fur baby happy and entertained whenever you’re unable to!

As you obviously love your furry friend(s) to bits, I’m looking forward to meeting you all to hear how I can help your family out with any pet sitting services. I own a big car and am available to help out if your dog needs to go for a groom or take them to a vet appointment whilst you’re at work.

Last minute welcome too if my calendar allows!

Oh, and be ready for some candid shots whilst they are in my care (if you’re not too keen to be spammed with pics of your pets please let me know on before hand haha!)

Feel free to shoot me a message to check availability or just to make acquaintance.

Speak soon!

Melissa's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
11 AUD for each additional pet
49.5 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
37.5 AUD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
75 AUD
/day

Melissa also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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Home Visits
Sandra, 2021-05-19

We can't thank Melissa highly enough. She was looking after Moe & Phoebe, our 2 cats, while we were on our holiday. Every day, we got a short video and couple of pics from our loved ones. We will definitely engage Melissa again, both of our cats loved her!

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Home Visits
Ian, 2021-04-26

Melissa looked after our cat Archie for a week while we went on holiday. This was the first time we used this service for our cat and we were very satisfied and would definitely book Melissa again.

Melissa was lovely, flexible & very caring and took great care of our fur baby. Melissa sent us daily updates with photos and made us feel confident that Archie was in good hands.

Archie has a dust allergy and Melissa made sure he kept up with his medication and even hoovered the apartment to keep his allergy in check. Great customer service.

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Availability

Melissa's Pets

Tazzie
Jugalier
Lazura
Puppy
Ollie
Cavoodle

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & Dutch
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Melissa

Melissa

Need A Petsitter?

Glenwood
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
11 AUD for each additional pet
49.5 AUD
/walk
All services and rates
Contact Melissa

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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