Every pet deserves gentle care, familiar routines, and someone who truly enjoys their company.
Hi, I’m Melanie, and I’d love to meet your pets!
I’ve had an immense love of animals as far back as I can remember, and grew up in a house that
was never without multiple pets at any given time. Dogs, birds, fish, turtles, rats, ferrets, almost
everything except cats! (I’ve made up for that omission ten times over since then.) But it was never
enough! So, at the age of 8, I began knocking on neighborhood doors, offering to walk dogs for a
whopping 25 cents, just to get my fill.
My rates have increased slightly since the 1980s, (inflation, am I right?!) but so has my passion for,
and experience with, a true menagerie of animals.
I have kept the tradition going in my adult life, and have never gone without at least 2 fuzzy
companions sharing my home, while also gaining over 20 years of experience working for veterinary
practices, sometimes seeing a 200lb pig walk through the doors, or rescuing an injured pigeon from
the dumpster that we named Mario while he recovered. I never travel too far without having an
animal within reasonable cuddling distance.
I promise that I will always treat your beloved pet as I would my own, and would love the
opportunity to help foster the human-animal bond between you.
Services offered; dog-walking, drop-in visits, overnight stays in your home, administering
medications and injections, & SQ fluids.
Special Skills
Need a walk on a Saturday? No problem — and no penalty. We don’t charge weekend surcharges or late-notice booking fees (we just let you know if we can do it), no full price for an extra dog, or extra for additional cats in the same household. Other dog walking services and platforms will fee you to death. I don’t. Your bill is your bill.
Boarding is available on a case by case basis once I’ve met your dog and know their needs. In-home sits are priced by the day — we come to you, we keep your pet in their space, and we keep their routine intact. Reach out and we’ll talk it through.
