I was born and raised with a love for animals of all shapes and sizes–fur, feathers, and scales. Since elementary school, I dreamed of working with animals, and then I worked my way through college as a veterinary assistant. I volunteered in an animal shelter in middle school before I was old enough to work.

I have obedience trained dogs all my life as well as trained a therapy dog and two service dogs. I currently have a seizure alert dog that I personally trained for my daughter who is severely disabled with Rett Syndrome. I have been pet sitting for and giving training advice to friends most of my adult life, so establishing my own business was a normal transition after a career as an elementary teacher and then a stay-at-home mom.

In addition to my extensive ability to train, I have accreditation in pet sitting and dog training, as well as animal CPR and first aid, so you can rest assured your pet is in great hands.

A lifelong pet lover, Kelly has been pet sitting and walking dogs for more than five years.  Kelly started volunteering in 2015 for the San Diego Humane Society PAWS program. Each week, she provided pet care and dog walking for San Diego pet owners who were elderly, homeless, or physically unable to groom or exercise their pets.  In 2018 she received training as a pet sitter and partnered with Colleen’s Critter Sitters to provide pet care services in the Rancho Bernardo/4S Ranch area.

A summa cum laude graduate in Sociology, with a minor in Social Work from Arizona State University, Kelly works as a behavioral health technician in addiction treatment, continuing her clinical social work training.  She resides in 4S Ranch with her family that includes Gus, an English bulldog; Frenchie, a Mini Pinscher/Chihuahua; Chaka Khaka, a black domestic shorthair cat; Sweet Pea, a dwarf hamster; and Willie, an African dwarf frog.

I have lived in San Diego most of my life.  My two daughters are now busy with their own adult lives. I have my own jewelry business that allows me to have flexibility with my time.  My pets are my family and I treat yours with the same respect.  I have experience with pets of all kinds…from reptiles to cats, dogs…and more!  I have always had a passion for animals…they bring me so much joy.

Hi, I’m Melissa!

Just recently I relocated back to San Diego from Florida.  I grew up with animals my whole life and have a passion for pets of all sizes and species.  I am excited to be able to help you by caring for you pet.

My hobbies include spending time with my teenage son, taking care of my elderly dog, and hiking in all the beautiful areas of San Diego!