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 by choice and pet rescue lover. My best friend crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 19 years old, 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. 

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. 

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 baby's safety is my 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 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). 

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 couch 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! 

Things you just might need to know

What your poochie might like to pack to make their visit more 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. Floors are cleaned with boiling water Bondi Brand floor cleaner 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. 

Great info for me to know:

Key words or phrases your poochie responds to

Bathroom habits or routines

Meal time preferences

Walking speed, leash behavior

Stressors (vacuum, hairdryer, butt sniffing by larger dogs 🥴, ear brushing etc)

Previous health issues

Preferred or regular vet clinic

Bathing and brushing comfort level for long stay friends

Sleep routine

Quirky little habits