Melissa M. Los Angeles CA Cat Sitter

Melissa M.— In-Home Pet Sitter

Professional & Experienced

"Cats are so unique. There's not one that's like another, and there's something sweet and endearing about every single one, from the shyest to the most playful."
"Dogs brighten every single day. It doesn't get much better than coming through the door and being greeted by doggies."

About Melissa M.

I’ve been an animal lover since a very young age, and a pet sitter for cats and dogs for the past 15 years. I feed feral cats and am involved in rescue as well. I’m a writer in my spare time, and used to write for the Pet Press, which was a popular magazine for pet lovers here in LA. My love for animals makes pet sitting and pet care, not just a job, but a joy. I’m always sure to treat my fur ball “clients” just like my own fur balls at home.

What Clients Say About Melissa M.

"I’ve known Melissa for many years as a caring, reliable and responsible cat sitter. I can recommend her highly as someone you can trust with your feline babies and your home."
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Rose O.
Sherman Oaks
"Melissa has been taking care of our dogs for over 10 years and we trust her implicitly. She treats them like family and they're always overjoyed when she arrives. We rest assured knowing they're in good hands."
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Sheryl S.
Studio City
"Melissa was a tremendous help to us. She is very conscientious, responsible, dependable, and hardworking. But above all she truly loves animals and enjoys taking care of them. When we went out of town over Memorial Day Weekend, we had absolutely no reservations about leaving Melissa to handle our very busy calendar, as well as take care of our own pets, and she did not let us down."
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Florence W. (Owner of the former We Watch Whiskers)
Reseda
"She genuinely cares about the animals that she takes care of. I completely trust her with my pets."
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Sheryl S.
"I would highly recommend Melissa. She is friendly, kind and responsible. My cats were always happy to see her."
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Rose O.
Very good experience with them. Went home for holiday this week. Had planned on putting cat in boarding at local veterinarian center. I'm so glad i took a tour before i did. Not bashing boarding places, but it amounted to not much more than putting cat in an extra long cage for a week in a room that looked more like a side office surrounded by barking dogs in all the other rooms. It is what it is, but my feeling is that boarding services mostly cater to dogs, cats being an after thought. The very few boarding places for cats i was able to find seemed more for pampered cats, not your average indoor/outdoor cat that needs regular stimulation. So it hit me to maybe try home boarding instead. Anyhow, with no one i know home for the week able to look after our cat, after much searching I narrowed it down to this service. They seemed professionally run, and the regular staff seemed to have many genuine good reviews. I wont go on explaining everything in detail, but my experience lived up to my expectation. They seemed very professional when going through the initial process of setting up my details. Its a little tedious. They ask for a lot of info, but its relevant info I would want them to have. Its a bit of effort, but its set up so well, they make it as easy as possible. If you need to have them look after your pet, dont wait until the last minute if your a new customer. It takes some time to get everything sorted out. My sitter was Melissa. What i really like is that the sitter comes to meet you and your pet before you even agree to have them look after your pet. If your not happy with or the pet does not like the sitter for whatever reason, you can decline. Luckily our cat was comfortable with her. She looked after our cat all week and was just genuinely nice person and very professional. It was a really good experience. I did not worry one bit while i was away and was able to have a stress free vacation. I dont travel often, but next time i do, i will absolutely call and ask for her/their service again."
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Erik R.
Chatsworth
"Melissa has been walking and dog-sitting for my dog Ellie for the past 10 years, and I couldn’t ask for a more reliable, compassionate, and trustworthy caregiver. She loves Ellie (a feeling that is mutual), has good judgment, and having her care for Ellie has given me complete peace of mind over the years."
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Alexis
Encino

Cancellation and Short Notice Policies

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation submitted less than 24 hours, next scheduled sitting is charged

Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Cancellations: Less than 72 hours notice: 100% of deposit forfeited

Short Notice Requests: No Policy Listed

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