Caring. Dependable. Peace of Mind.
I am an experienced Professional Pet Sitter (registered business) who will ensure your pet's safety and property security. Pet Tech Pet First Aid CPR trained. Additional client references are available upon request. I have 20+ years in Workplace Health & Safety and have emergencies procedures in place to ensure your pet's safety and property's security while you are away.
You can plan your trip knowing that your pets and home are in safe hands while you’re away.
There’s nothing I love more than providing loving care to my client’s pets in the comfort of their familiar surroundings. Your pets stay relaxed and anxiety-free when surrounded by the familiar sights, smells and sounds of their home environment, plus they get love, cuddles and playtime with me. As Pet Parent, you can relax knowing your furry friend(s) are safe and secure at home and your property is being monitored while you're away.
I am mature and experienced Pet Sitter with my own registered business, who can handle the household situations that arise while you are away. I am Redland City-based and am within easy reach of the Bayside and South Eastern suburbs of Brisbane. I also provide pet care services to clients in other areas upon request and availability. Please contact me to arrange a free meet and greet to discuss your in-home pet care needs.
Pet Minding Visits and Overnight Housesitting - I’m available to visit your pets once or multiple times per day. I am also able to stay overnight to provide companionship and care to your pets and ensure the security of your home. I’ll gather the mail, newspapers and clear any junk mail, plus water plants or garden, wrangle your bins in/out and provide other help upon request.
Dog Walking - I can provide dog walking service for your dogs (maximum of two dogs per walk) during winter months.
Extended visits are available in daytime or evenings where I can spend a longer visit with your dog(s), or any other pets. This service is great for young pups; recently adopted pets who are settling in; and pets needing supervision after surgery. I will spend 2 hours or more during day or evening with them in the comfort of their familiar surroundings. I can also take dogs for a walk.
Pet Transport Service - I can also provide pet taxi (non-emergency) transport for your pets to vet, doggy day-care or grooming appointments or any other transportation needs. I can Facetime or Zoom clients in so they can speak to Vet / Groomer, without having to physically be at the appointment.
I have lifelong experience of caring for my own pets as well as being “pet aunty” for many friends, who have also referred me to their friends. I’ll take the time to meet with you and get to know your pets.
Note that Public holiday surcharge will apply. I will happily care for more than two pets at an additional charge.
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
Mel was extremely professional in every way. She was efficient from our first meeting and immediately put me at ease. I felt confident that she would take care of my fur baby and keep him safe and well looked after. Mel had a back up plan for anything and everything that could go wrong and was meticulous in every detail from special dietary requirements, making sure she understood his medication, vets contact details, our flight details in case we were delayed or didn't make it home in time, reassuring us that if something happened to her our baby would still be taken care of and maintaining the security of our house.
Mel updated me every day on how our baby was and included many photos and videos. I could see how happy and content he was. Knowing this I could enjoy my vacation without constantly worrying. She made sure that he ate properly, that he got lots of love and cuddles and that he got his walkies every single day. Mel even took him to the Bay a couple of times :) I know that our little guy was very well taken care of as he was in a great condition when we returned and not stressed in the slightest.
Our house was just as we left it when we returned, our bin was empty and she even watered my pot plant.
Aunty Mel went above and beyond in every sense of the word. She has an amazing way with animals and I know our boy loved her to pieces. I would highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
Right from the start Melissa was very friendly, prompt in communication and in setting up the care arrangements.
Our two girls were very happy, well cared and loved by Aunty Mel in our absence. Melissa sent daily messages and emails with photo updates of the progress on the home front. Even when we had an unexpected ant problem, Melissa was promptly onto it on our behalf, keeping us fully updated. We highly recommend Mel to care for your loved pets and home. Thanks Mel !
I have experience in caring for: Dogs (small to large); Cats; Guinea Pigs (short and long-eared); Rats; Birds; Fish; Reptiles; Horses; Cows; Goats; Chickens, Ducks and geese.
I believe in providing my clients with competent and professional pet minding services and their pets with the best love and care I can give while their owners are away. I have a current National Police Certificate and Pet First Aid as well as personal references.
I am available to provide the following services:
In-your-home care for your pets with daily or twice daily visits that includes feeding, water, general hygiene, cuddles, walking, playtime and send you daily updates on your pets via SMS or email. Visits can include mail collection, garden watering, putting bins in/out, and even grabbing some fresh milk and bread for you if needed. I have experience and patience with fearful / rescue pets who need extra loving care from a calm loving pet sitter.
Personalised Doggy-Care or Pet Companionship where I come and spend time with your pet in their home (daytime or evening). I can also take dogs out walking or a trip to their local dog park / beach.
Pet transport service (non-emergency) for Vet visits, Dog Groomers, pick up or drop off to Doggy Day-care or other pet transportation needs.
Dog Walking.