Melinda P. Pet Care Provider in Seattle, WA 98103
Looking for work as a pet care provider.
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Last completed on 07/19/2016.
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Seattle, WA (Seattle, WA • 9 miles away | will travel 25 mi)
12 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Rating (5 reviews)
Melinda truly loves animals and it shows. She did a great job taking care of our two aging labs and the house w...
Check-ins and visits $15 per visit
Melinda’s Bio
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.
Experience
12 years of paid experience
Experience with:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Fish
- Horses
- Farm Animals
- Small Mammals
Availability
My availability calendar is valid through 9/1/2018
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Reviews
Melinda truly loves animals and it shows. She did a great job taking care of our two aging labs and the house was cleaner when we got back than when we left it. She sent texts and photos while we were out and we knew the dogs and house were in good hands. Knowing they were taken care of allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our vacation. She is caring and trustworthy and took the hassle out of trying to find reliable pet setting!
Our little bird Fremont - a green-cheek conure - quickly became attached to Melinda. This is rare as he's pretty suspicious. Melinda sent daily pictures which was great. And our permanently spooked cat Suki stayed out of sight but ate her food and used her box. The fish continued being fish. No problems on any account, so we were very pleased with Melinda's services. No problem with the security system either. We'll be checking in with her first for any future trips.
Melinda is an extremely wonderful and caring pet-sitter. She took such good care of our beloved (and spoiled) ten-month old aussie puppy, his friend the cat Cleo and our four chickens aka -"The Girls." There is a lot that goes on here and everything went so smoothly. I loved that she sent me a picture of our puppy just when my heart was breaking from missing him. She knows....
Melinda spent two nights at our house with our 3 year old, high-energy Springer Spaniel as well as our sweet kitty. She met us and the animals ahead of time on a separate visit to our house. We received texts and photos while we were away. Melinda is a trustworthy, caring and dependable lady. She truly loves animals and will do what is best for them and for you. This mature, professional lady is an awesome pet sitter!
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.
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