Melanie

A little about your pooches stay-cation host

I am Melanie, single, old enough to have bounced around in the tray of a Ute while my parents drove around town... human child-free and pet rescue lover. My best friend (Ziggy aka Piggy) crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 19 years old in December, so I am recovering from a broken heart. 

The perfect salve is to love on as many poochies as possible until I am ready for my next rescue. Fostering and pet sitting has honestly been the most incredible way to work through the grief. I had no idea how much happiness pet sitting would bring me. 

I own my own company and work from a home office, but I have the work-life balance situation nailed. I love my twice daily walks where I know all the local fur kids by name. I also enjoy walking to my local dog-friendly cafes for breakfast and lunch. 

Before you read any further .. If you have big poochie ...

I am so sorry if you have a big boi or girl - I love them all! But, have to limit petstays to pooches 12kg or below.

A little about your poochie's stay-cation location

Beautiful Paradise Point is a Poochie's dream stay-cation destination. At each end of my street, you will find endless walking paths, sandy beaches, calm waters and plenty of sniffing opportunities. While there is a pet-friendly off-leash area, I like to keep the furry ones on a leash and within grabbing distance because some fur kids haven't been taught manners, and your poochies safety is my #1 priority. 

If your pooch loves to swim, we can do a bit of shallow paddleboarding or simply shallow paddling! We will stay landbound if they're not so keen on water adventures. We also adventure during the earlier and later hours in Summer to keep the heat down; if the road is still too hot in the afternoon, I have a cart to wheel poochie down to the grassed areas. 

A little about your poochie's stay-cation accommodation

A big grassed yard with both morning and afternoon shady spots is accessible by a small doggy door; for bigger doggies, the door can be left open. There is a set of stairs, but older, smaller dogs (under 10kg) can be given the royal treatment (I will carry them down) if needed. *Always royal treatment for Dacshunds to keep their backs safe. 

The yard is fully fenced with 6 to 8-foot fences all the way around. Even the smollest good boi's can't escape. 

The front gate is always locked, so no delivery guys accidentally letting your beloved out sans' chaperon! 

The air conditioning is on a timer, so anything over 27 degrees will trigger the air con, and I tend to have it on while I work anyway. 

I am a bed and lounge sharer, so if your best buddy likes to snuggle, they're most welcome. If they prefer the safety of their crate or the comfort of their bed, that is fine, too! 

Communication during your poochies stay 

I send as many or as few photos and videos as you like. Some pawrents find it a bit emotional to see regular pics, others prefer as many as possible. I can do either! 

As a guide I usually send a morning text to let you know how they slept, and an evening text with photos of our daily adventures. 

Your poochie will have full WiFi access and can FaceTime you too! 

Things you just might need to know 

What your poochie might like to pack to make their visit comfortable

Anything or nothing! You're welcome to bring anything that will make your poochie feel at home and be more comfortable during their stay. 

I have the following: 

Hygiene between guests

Poochies all have their own ermm... scent.. To ensure your poochie isn't stressed by the scent of previous guests, all floors, toys, bedding, towels etc, are cleaned between stays (even overnighters). 

Toys and bedding are hot soaked in a mix of washing soda, Sard power (antibacterial), then machine washed in Adair's laundry liquid and Milton anti bac tablets. Floors are cleaned with boiling water and domestos, then second cleaned with Bondi or Koala brand floor cleaner. Carpets and rugs are given a steam and spritz with carpet freshener. *Cleaning is my love language 😊 

If your poochie has skin sensitivities, just let me know, I will be mindful of the products I use for cleaning. 

Great info for me to know:  

Next steps

1. Send me a message with your pooches info and any special requests. I will double check other bookings and my work schedule then get back to you asap. 

2. We will arrange a meet and greet to make sure you and your doggo feel comfortable with my yard, home and me! *For longer stays we can arrange a day or two for your little one to visit on their own for a few hours so their longer visits aren't stressful

Got questions or concerns?

I get it! This is your best friend we're talking about. My sweet boy was the absolute love of my life, everything I did revolved around his happiness and needs. He was my world, and I honestly did not care how crazy people thought (or would say to my face 😑) I was. I want you, and your family, to be 100% at ease leaving your little pooch with me.  

Message me - ask me any questions at all.