Melinda & John
About Melinda & John
We are John and Melinda, a mature, married, non-smoking couple who both have a lifelong love for animals. My education was pre-veterinary and I was a vet tech for 12 years. John has had a menagerie including tropical birds, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. I call him the "cat whisperer", because even the most timid feline will eventually find it...
We are John and Melinda, a mature, married, non-smoking couple who both have a lifelong love for animals. My education was pre-veterinary and I was a vet tech for 12 years. John has had a menagerie including tropical birds, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. I call him the "cat whisperer", because even the most timid feline will eventually find its way to his lap.
Why we want to house sit
We've both just retired in 2018! So we're even more mobile! We love to travel and especially like to experience places more as "locals" than "tourists". We're a quiet couple, quite content with each others' company and we don't like crowds. We have no pets at this time through attrition -- we decided it was time for us to be free to travel. But that doesn't mean we don't miss having them around!
Our experience
In addition to veterinary work and a boarding operation, as well as home visits for animal care, I grew up with Bouviers des Flandres dogs (very large) and as an adult I bred and showed them. I also worked caring for hired guard dogs and can handle some pretty tough customers, as well as reassure the tiniest lap pooch.
I've cared for thousands of animals over the years, from New York to California to Maine, the Caribbean and Europe as well (obviously not all through this website). Your pets' needs such as medication, injections, etc. will be met. And they're going to miss us when we're gone!
In addition, John and I have owned and renovated almost a dozen homes over the years, from antique homes to country acreage to the Jersey Shore, a Florida island home and a Manhattan apartment. We are quite capable of handling any house emergency issues. I've just retired from real estate in a resort area where rental property management was part of the picture. If your home happens to be on the market you will be assured it will show beautifully under our care.
ANOTHER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ulsbqkg4fo7hvqm/Alt-Jones%20Recommendation%20NO%20CONTACT%20INFO.doc?dl=0
WHAT WE NEED:
Clean accommodation and a reliable internet connection , or at least cell phone reception. As far as accommodation goes, we normally have a king bed at home, but can survive with a queen, or even two twins. Musty basement guest rooms activate my allergies and therefore don't work out well for us -- but a dry one (where you would be comfortable!) will work fine. Your spare room is great as long as we don't have to function around boxes and other stored items. Pre-arrangement with your veterinarian is a must, in case of emergency. If you think we might be a match, let's chat!
Reviews (1)
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Carol - Bridgton, Maine, United States
09 July - 24 July 2018
Melinda and John were great cat/house sitters! They went above and beyond a normal housesit. Unfortunately, while we were away on vacation, our water expansion tank let go and flooded the basement. They contacted local repair people, got the repair done and then they spent a good amount of tim...
Melinda and John were great cat/house sitters! They went above and beyond a normal housesit. Unfortunately, while we were away on vacation, our water expansion tank let go and flooded the basement. They contacted local repair people, got the repair done and then they spent a good amount of time cleaning up the basement, making sure nothing was on the floor. They ran dehumidifiers and fans to prevent mold and mildew. Needless to say, we were very grateful for their hard work. They kept in touch with us daily and sent photos of our fur babies. The cats were also glad they were there. They played with them, cuddled with them, groomed them and kept them happy!! I would invite them back in a heartbeat!
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External references (1)
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Jan - House / Pet sitting Reference
26 December 2012
Melinda is not just a trusted friend and neighbor, but someone who has watched our home and pets for us. During superstorm sandy, Melinda and her husband stayed with us through the recovery. Her husban an amazing chef, Meljnda helpful in every other way. From demolition, to navigating the insur...
Melinda is not just a trusted friend and neighbor, but someone who has watched our home and pets for us. During superstorm sandy, Melinda and her husband stayed with us through the recovery. Her husban an amazing chef, Meljnda helpful in every other way. From demolition, to navigating the insurance clams, she was able to help many of our elderly and confused neighbors.
- Organised
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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- Pet care
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About Melinda & John
We are John and Melinda, a mature, married, non-smoking couple who both have a lifelong love for animals. My education was pre-veterinary and I was a vet tech for 12 years. John has had a menagerie including tropical birds, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. I call him the "cat whisperer", because even the most timid feline will eventually find its way to his lap.
We are John and Melinda, a mature, married, non-smoking couple who both have a lifelong love for animals. My education was pre-veterinary and I was a vet tech for 12 years. John has had a menagerie including tropical birds, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. I call him the "cat whisperer", because even the most timid feline will eventually find its way to his lap.
Why we want to house sit
We've both just retired in 2018! So we're even more mobile! We love to travel and especially like to experience places more as "locals" than "tourists". We're a quiet couple, quite content with each others' company and we don't like crowds. We have no pets at this time through attrition -- we decided it was time for us to be free to travel. But that doesn't mean we don't miss having them around!
Our experience
In addition to veterinary work and a boarding operation, as well as home visits for animal care, I grew up with Bouviers des Flandres dogs (very large) and as an adult I bred and showed them. I also worked caring for hired guard dogs and can handle some pretty tough customers, as well as reassure the tiniest lap pooch.
I've cared for thousands of animals over the years, from New York to California to Maine, the Caribbean and Europe as well (obviously not all through this website). Your pets' needs such as medication, injections, etc. will be met. And they're going to miss us when we're gone!
In addition, John and I have owned and renovated almost a dozen homes over the years, from antique homes to country acreage to the Jersey Shore, a Florida island home and a Manhattan apartment. We are quite capable of handling any house emergency issues. I've just retired from real estate in a resort area where rental property management was part of the picture. If your home happens to be on the market you will be assured it will show beautifully under our care.
ANOTHER CLIENT TESTIMONIAL:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ulsbqkg4fo7hvqm/Alt-Jones%20Recommendation%20NO%20CONTACT%20INFO.doc?dl=0
WHAT WE NEED:
Clean accommodation and a reliable internet connection , or at least cell phone reception. As far as accommodation goes, we normally have a king bed at home, but can survive with a queen, or even two twins. Musty basement guest rooms activate my allergies and therefore don't work out well for us -- but a dry one (where you would be comfortable!) will work fine. Your spare room is great as long as we don't have to function around boxes and other stored items. Pre-arrangement with your veterinarian is a must, in case of emergency. If you think we might be a match, let's chat!
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House & pet sitting timeline
Melinda and John have done 1 house sit since 2012
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BridgtonUnited StatesJul 2018
