Melanie

Look forward to cuddling & caring for your fur babies soon!

Heidelberg Heights
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House sitting
24h stay, in your home
60 AUD
/night
All services and rates

About Melanie

 Hello lovely Pet Parents! 

My name is Melanie and I am known as the resident dog lover in my local area (true story 😅🥰🐶).  

As an experienced and natural enthusiast of humanitarian and volunteer work greyhounds, I aspire to utilise my passionate commitment to providing the utmost and exceptional care for animals in need as a professional Pet Sitter. 

I have always carried a deep love for animals, big and small, and must say I have a soft spot in my heart for beloved dogs.

I am actively participating in an enrichment volunteer program for retired racing Greyhounds and have been a dedicated, loving Aunty to the best dog in the world named Caesar; assisting in his post operative care after undergoing brain surgery over 6 months ago. Our darling boy fought his last good fight and tragically passed away at the age of 9 this year.

I would love to continue sharing my deep love for animals, as I did for Caesar in his loving memory. Animals are such amazing creatures who can teach us so much without ever speaking a word and yet have such a significant impact on our lives. 

The services I can currently provide to your beloved animals would include: dog walking and various enrichment activities at the owner's place of residence or at a local dog park. I will also be able to provide basic dog training skills with your beloved pets whilst out on a fun walk and grooming. I would be happy to walk your fur babies for at least an hour and happy to spend however many hours required with each pet.
I am predominantly looking for pet owners who require house sitting and pet sitting for their beloved animals at the owner's residence over an extended period of time.

I am pleased to share my undeniable love of animals and pet care experience with you all, but most of all, cannot wait to have the opportunity to meet, cuddle and care for all the beautiful fur babies out there! ☺️🐶

Looking forward to meeting you and your lovely pets soon.

Kindest Regards,

Melanie Castorina.

Melanie's services

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 AUD for each additional pet
20 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
30 AUD
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
60 AUD
/night

Melanie also offers

Dog training
Grooming
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

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

Availability

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
My experience in caring for dogs encompasses a range of skills which include: feeding, grooming, providing basic dog training techniques, providing diverse enrichment activities and dog walking. Since assisting in caring for my brother’s beloved dog Caesar for many years and recently volunteering at a Greyhound shelter, I have gained experience dealing with dogs with various temperaments and sizes.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets

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Melanie

Melanie

Look forward to cuddling & caring for your fur babies soon!

Heidelberg Heights
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
60 AUD
/night
All services and rates
Contact Melanie

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

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

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