Mel

Mel R.

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Fully Vaccinated
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Highly Experienced and Caring Pet Sitter

9 repeat guests
49 reviews
Accepts Repeat Weekly Bookings for:
House Visiting
Response rate: 100%
Last seen 6 hours ago
About Mel
**I mainly accept bookings in Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Clifton Hill, Northcote, Thornbury and Preston South**

I love all creatures great and small, furry and feathered. I have an affinity with cats, but I also grew up with dogs and birds (budgies, cockatoos and galahs), so I’m used to and love being around all types of animals. I was a cattery volunteer at Lort Smith Animal Hospital for 4 years and a foster carer at Maneki Neko Cat Rescue for 2 years, so rest assured your pets are in safe, caring and expert hands.

My home visits cost $40 (+Mad Paws fee) for one visit per day and $60 (+Mad Paws fee) for two visits per day. These involve a minimum 30-minute visit at your home to care for your pet. I provide daily photos and updates for all listed services.

I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to contact me anytime!
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Owns pets
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Police Check
Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Mel's Home
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Cancellation: Flexible
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until the day before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
49 reviews
Hamish B.
House Visiting - Mar 13, 2024
This was my second time using Mel and she did a great job of looking after my cat again whilst I was away. I would highly recommend her if you need someone to drop in for a home visit. Thanks Mel
Genevieve B.
Pet Sitting - Mar 3, 2024
Mel was wonderful - I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our first meet and greet to the stay itself, she was communicative and had a great bond with my cat. Mel shared lots of photos of my cat while I was away and left my house cleaner than when she arrived. Would definitely have Mel as my cat sitter again in the future. Thanks!
Zoe W.
Pet Sitting - Feb 21, 2024
Absolutely perfect. Our little one was so well cared for, we didn’t need to worry about a thing!
Helga S.
Pet Sitting - Feb 2, 2024
Mel was totally awesome - just the 'crazy cat lady' for our lovely and and a tad anxious Mungo. She sent us daily photos, gave all sorts of encouragement for him to eat including brushing him while he ate and including some wet food (he sometimes goes off his food when we're away). And the house was spick and span. Thanks Mel! We - and Mungo - really appreciated it!
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
not offered
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
$ 68 / night
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
not offered
House Visiting
$ 45 / visit
Dog Walking
not offered
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
not offered
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
Not Available