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Melinda P.
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  • 10+ yrs experience
  • $15 - $30 per Visit
  • Drop-Ins
  • Day Visits
  • Extended Stays
  • Overnight Stays
  • Travel with Pets
  • Will care for 6+ pets
  • Melinda P.

About melinda

    I am a single woman in my middle years and love to work with animals.  My mother raised boxers and I showed them in  my teenage years.  We had parakeets and a couple of snakes I rescued from my school biology lab which I brought back to health and released.  I have spent my life with horses and dogs and cats and truly enjoy their company.  I… Read More

    I am a single woman in my middle years and love to work with animals.  My mother raised boxers and I showed them in  my teenage years.  We had parakeets and a couple of snakes I rescued from my school biology lab which I brought back to health and released.  I have spent my life with horses and dogs and cats and truly enjoy their company.  I believe that gentleness and love are the most important aspects of dealing with animals .I am very sensitive to their needs  and am good at "reading'' them through their eyes and can spot a sick or distressed animal easily.  I understand the "pack" animal psychology and how to maintain a calm atmosphere in the home.  Consistency is very important to build trust.  As an older person I am not as concerned with my social life as those of the younger generation and my personal ethic is not to go out at night if I am  responsible for your animal at that time.   I never hit an animal and try not to raise my voice unless absolutely necessary.  I also will never bring a stranger into your home as I respect your privacy.

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5 stars

Melinda is fabulous!!! I have two persnickity cats, one is old and seriously ill requiring lots of scheduled care and love. Melinda doesn't miss a beat making sure that medications and food are administered on time. Additonally, I have an outdoor feral kitten that she also cares for. Melinda has gotten to feel like one of the family. We have used her several times and been away for as long as a week. When we return, the house is cleaner than when I left it and most importantly, the cats are all happy and love her. I usually come home to find my old sick kitty blissfully curled up in her lap and in no hurry to greet me. Melinda is professonal, responsible, consistent and reliable. Our pets love her and so do we. - Kathleen L.

melinda says: Dear Kat, I feel the same way about you...you're a real gift from the gods and you know I love you and "The Girls". Thanks for being in my life....Melinda

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Experience & Rates

8 Years as a Animal Care Professional

I lived in a foriegn country where they had no vet and arranged for a vet from another country to come in to do neutering of dogs. He trained me to give injections and treat diseases such as heart worm. I can spot a sick dog thru their eyes.

40 Years as a Owner

I have had many animals including horses, dogs,cats,snakes and birds. I am very loving and do not believe in hitting or raising my voice unless truly necessary. I love to have small dogs sit and sleep with me. I have no animals at this time.

Preferred rates

  • $15 - $30 per visit
  • $20 - $50 per day

Attributes

Types of pets:

  • Birds
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Reptiles/Amphibians
  • Small Mammals
  • Exotic Pets

Types of visits:

  • Drop-Ins
  • Day Visits
  • Extended Stays
  • Overnight Stays
  • Travel with Pets

Additional services:

  • Feed Pets
  • Housebreaking
  • Train / Teach Pets
  • Give Pets Medication
  • Groom Pets

Skills & certifications:

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Vet Worker
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Seattle, WA 98103 (6 miles away)
  • Last signed in on May 16, 2013
  • Female
  • Will travel 25 miles
  • Has own transportation
  • Non-smoker
  • OK with pets
  • Fluent in English

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Education

Education level:
High School
School:
coldwater high

Hobbies & Proficiencies

Hobbies/interests:
dancing
Proficiencies:
Artist, Musician

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