Melissa

Downtown Vancouver Kitty Care :)

Vancouver, bc
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5 recurring guests
Lives with 2 cats
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One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
18 CAD
/day
All services and rates

About Melissa

Hi! I live in the West End and provide kitty care in my area (Downtown Vancouver: West End / Coal Harbour / Yaletown). I do not have a car, so need to keep appointments to the downtown Vancouver area. 

Kitties have been a part of my life since I was a kid. I love them so much and can scarcely make it through a walk in the West End without stopping to say hi to a local cat if I see one. I can't resist their kitty charms :)

Over the years, I've loved and cared for many kitties. My last kitty family members were Boo and Pandora, who you can see in some of my photos. Boo is the black one, and Pandora is the tabby. I had them together for 18 joyful and cuddly years. Pandora was feisty and independent, but also super affectionate (on her terms, lol!). Boo was a sweet and gentle cuddle-monster, on your lap the minute you sat down.

Sadly, they both passed in the last couple of years (2020-2021). I feel incredibly lucky to have had them in our lives for so many years.

Since the kittes passed on, I've had a house empty of animals, and it is really strange! I'm missing the companionship and then I remembered Pawshake. I used to use the service for my kitties, and now I can offer my service :)

I have often cared for my neighbours' cats as well, including elderly kitties who need special care / meds. I can provide references, if needed.

For your kitties, I offer:

  • home visits (at least 30 minutes)
  • feeding / watering
  • litter cleaning
  • cleaning of any messes
  • basic medication adminstering (non-injectables)
  • playing with and giving lots of attention if it suits their temperament :) I will be in regular contact with you by sending at least one photo update per visit, and will be available to take your cat(s) to a local vet in case of emergency.
  • I work full time during the day (8-430) Monday-Friday, but have evenings and weekends free. I would be able to come by before or after work on weekdays, and generally between 11am and 9pm on weekends (I am flexible on weekend timing though).

    Looking forward to meeting you and your furry friends :)

    Melissa's services

    At your home

    One home visit a day
    Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
    18 CAD
    /day
    Two home visits a day
    Two drop-in visits for your pet
    32 CAD
    /day

    Melissa also offers

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

    No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

    Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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    Home Visits
    Melanie, 2024-07-03

    Very happy I chose Melissa to look after my cat! Came back to happy plants and a very happy kitty :) will be rebooking!

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    Nicolas, 2023-03-15

    We're very happy about Melissa who took great care of our two cats Pepper and Salt, and shared detailed very welcome photo and videos updates to us on each of her visits.

    We will certainly want to book her services again next time we go on a trip out of town!

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    I speak English
    +20 years of experience

    Boo had kidney disease, but with special food, meds & regular check ups, he was able to continue to have a happy life for a long time after diagnosis. Because of Boo's medical needs, I learned about administering different types of medicine such as pills (thank goodness for pill pockets!) and transdermal gel (a cream that is massaged into the kitty's ear).

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    Oral medications

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    Melissa

    Melissa

    Downtown Vancouver Kitty Care :)

    Vancouver, bc
    One home visit a day
    Min. 30-minute visits in your home
    18 CAD
    /day
    All services and rates
    Contact Melissa

    Cancellation policy: Flexible

    Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

    No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

    Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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