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Melissa & Jason

Trusted 20+ years teacher and pet lover. World adventurer and pet snuggler.

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Our experience

10+ years

We have extensive experience with small breeds, especially stubborn Scotties, but we also have cared for larger dogs as well and cats. Jason is an experienced gardener, and has lots of handyman experience around the home if anything should

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  • Dougal

    scottish terrier

    Owned in past

  • Dingo

    bearded dragon

    Owned in past

Reviews (2)

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Christy

Melissa and Jason were great as surrogate pet parents! The house was super clean, the pup was happy and healthy, and everything was in perfect order

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Chicago, IL, US · 06 Apr - 10 Apr 2025
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Melissa

I cannot recommend Melissa and Jason enough! They were absolutely amazing in every way. From the very first interaction, their communication was

  • dog
Chicago, IL, US · 03 Apr - 06 Apr 2025

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Leigh Anne Webster

Melissa & Jason looked after Leigh Anne Webster’s pets & home

Melissa is my go-to sitter for my dog and two cats. She is always totally reliable, compassionate and trustworthy. She also takes great care of my house/plants. My house and pets needs are always met with precision and care, leaving me worry-free. I won't go anywhere else.

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11 February 2025

About Melissa & Jason

I’m Melissa a 20+ year public school teacher, pet lover, and Dog mom. This is my husband of 26 years Jason, and this is our “naughty Scotty”, Dougal, who passed over the rainbow bridge recently. Dougal was with us for 17 years and was

Melissa

Age57OccupationTeacherLives inCarlsbad, United States
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Jason

Age54OccupationDirector of Customer Service

Why we want to house sit

As avid travelers and pet lovers, we found this opportunity to travel and pet sit with Trusted House Sitters to be a perfect match for us. Being able to care for fur babies and travel to destinations we might otherwise not be able to

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