Ms. Meliss' Pet Care specializes in professional assistance to elderly and mobility-challenged pets in their favorite place - their home, a space of comfort and familiarity.

Pet Sitting

Rest assured that your pet is in paw-sitively safe hands.

The following services are provided on an as-needed basis.


"COMFORT ZONE"

Serve meals

Including preparation or hand feeding.


Refresh water bowls or fountains


Hygienic maintenance

Including soiled bedding or diaper change.


Light fur brushing

Including gentle head and neck massage, as permitted.


Administer medication

Including insulin injection, oral, topical, eye, nose, or ear medications.

Please book a 60-minute visit for subcutaneous fluids or a blood glucose check.


Assistance with going up and down stairs

Maximum weight is 75 pounds.


Companionship & playtime

Including unlimited cheers for being "the best!"


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"FELINE HIGH FIVE"

Litter box clean-up


Express bladder

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"WALK 'n WOO!"

On-leash walks in the neighborhood

Pace will depend on your dog's tolerance and comfort.


Assistance with going up and down stairs

Maximum weight is 75 pounds.


Off-leash backyard boogie

Only available for dogs unable to tolerate walking for any period.

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"HAPPY HOME"

Daily mail check

Trash day

Water indoor potted plants

Alternate blinds

Set evening lighting


Example Invoice: A 60-minute pet sitting visit ($40) with subcutaneous fluids ($10) for one pet is $50.A 30-minute pet sitting visit for 2 pets ($5) twice daily ($40) is $45.

Medications Only

Strictly for administering prescribed medicine, no other services will be provided.

Subcutaneous fluids $25

All necessary supplies for each treatment must be available, including a bag of fluids, a line, and sterile needles.

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Blood glucose check $25

All necessary supplies for each check must be available, including blood glucose strips, a lancet, and a blood glucose monitor.

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Insulin injections $15

All necessary supplies for each treatment must be available, including insulin and appropriately sized insulin syringes.

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Oral or Topical medicines $15

Includes a monthly flea preventative.

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Ear or Eye medicines $15

Routine ear cleanings using Virbac EpiOtic are available upon veterinarian approval.


+$10 to administer twice daily medicines


Disclaimer: All administered medications must be veterinarian prescribed for the receiving pet.


Medication Tutorial

We love to teach! Let us recap standard veterinary team instructions in the space where the treatments will be done.

First tutorial $25

Was your beloved companion animal prescribed injectable medications? Are you uneasy administering that medication? Ms. Meliss' Pet Care specializes in teaching caregivers the basics of medicating their pets, using simple-to-follow instructions, and demonstrating techniques that work for you and your pet.

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Refresher $15

After your first tutorial, a 15-minute refresher course is available anytime you want more guidance and the reassurance that you will do a great job. This refresher will be hands-off with verbal direction.

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Standby $15

Hands-on participation is available when you are confident administering the injectable medication but need a helping hand holding your pet during the treatment.

Disclaimer: All administered medications must be veterinarian prescribed for the receiving pet.


Pet Transportation

Ms. Meliss' Pet Care offers transportation to and from veterinary or grooming appointments within a five-mile radius of your home.


$25 same-day roundtrip service

$40 attend a veterinary appointment (30 minutes)


+$10 for additional 15-minute increments +$10 for each additional pet

Please note: This service is only available for the pet and does not include the accompaniment of the owner.


Hospice Support

Your pet will receive specialized care as defined by your veterinary team, and the family will gain practical guidance during the process.


I have lost some wonderful pets of my own, so I know how tender but overwhelming their dying process can be. Along with my vet tech experience, I am certified in Animal Hospice Foundations and The BrightHaven Guide to Animal Hospice: The Animal Dying Experience (certification pending). Combined, these allow me to provide exceptional support during the end-of-life phase of a beloved animal companion.

If your veterinarian approves in-home hospice, I can manage the work involved with terminally ill pets in hospice care, including wound care, hygienic maintenance, and being present during the active dying process. Ms. Meliss' Pet Care hospice support fees vary depending on specific needs and the length of each visit.


Disclaimer: Ms. Meliss' Pet Care does not euthanize animals. Only those who legally can are licensed veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and certified animal shelter euthanasia technicians.