Pet Sitter
German
I have over eight years of experience looking after dogs and other pets and feel very confident caring for animals. My experience includes overnight stays, daily walks, feeding, companionship, and administering medication when needed. Through my work in elderly care, I have also regularly looked after clients’ dogs alongside supporting their owners, which has helped me become calm, reliable, and attentive to pets’ routines and wellbeing.
In addition to dogs, I also have experience caring for cats and rabbits and understand the importance of patience, consistency, and making animals feel safe and comfortable in their home environment. I genuinely enjoy spending time with pets and building trust with them. Whether it is providing exercise, affection, or extra support for older pets, I always aim to give animals the same level of care and attention I would want for my own.
DBS Checked, ID Verified, Address Verified, Interviewed, Reference Checked
Cats, Small Dogs (< 10kg), Medium Dogs (10–25kg)
Pet Sitting — In your home or hotel
Dog Walking — Local walks & exercise
French Bulldog, Schnauzer, Poodle, Border Collie, West Highland White Terrier
Oral medication administration, Anxious & nervous pets, Multi-pet households, Senior dog care
Mel was a great house sitter and kept me updated daily with photos of Roger and Hector. We met up beforehand and so we were confident she’d be caring and sensible. Happy to recommend her to anyone.
— Gilian
I first came across Melanie in 2019 - she has been our house and pet sitter on several occasions since - often for periods over 1 month. She is very reliable and loves Aris, our cat. She is super organised and is always keen to get to know about the pet, house and owners before committing to a new house sit. She is very respectful of the house when we are away. She is friendly, engaging and a genuinely lovely person.
— Alison
This was the first time I have used a house sitter, and my first experience exceeded my expectations. Melanie listened to all of my pets ‘quirks’ and went above and beyond to make sure they were happy and safe. I can’t recommend Melanie enough! Absolutely outstanding, thank you so much.
— Cheryl