Testimonials
Veterinarian-Approved
“I have known Melonie for years, and find her to be the most competent, loving, compassionate, caring and knowledgable animal caretakers I have ever met. She is the most empathetic person for our beloved companions, she lives and breathes love and kindness. I could not recommend her more for her services.”
-- Steve Hopkins, DVM
“Melonie’s dedication to post-operative patient care is unparalleled. She uniquely combines knowledge of rehabilitation with her compassionate in home care.”
-- Dr Natasha Stanky DVM, DACVS-SA
“Melonie is a highly trained rehab nurse. She is one of the few people that I have work with and board my pets with special needs.”
-- Laura Hady DVM, CCRP
“Having a place to recommend to clients where their pets can get hospital level care in the comfort of home is a great relief for many pet parents. Melonie cares for each pet like her own, with care and dedication to ensure each pet gets the love and care it needs.”
-- Dr Kayleigh Stogsdill
“Melonie provides a vital service to our community by giving pet families a better boarding option. Our clients love leaving their dogs with her where they can get qualified individualized care and still travel to their physical rehabilitation treatments at our clinic down the block from Melonie. She treats them just like a part of the family and often they want to join her pack instead of going home!”
-- Ace of Paws
Client Recommendations
“Lulu was Melonie's first client for therapy and home care. Lulu was receiving post-surgery therapy by Dr. Hady and Melonie was her vet tech. I asked Laura Hady if she knew anyone who did in-home boarding, and she recommended Melonie. Since then, over the last 17 years all five of our pups have received wonderful care at Melonie's. We all love you Melonie.”
-- The Puerner family
“We have been bringing our French Bulldog, Walter, to Melonie since May of 2021. This was just weeks after he suffered a spinal stroke. From the beginning she has been so patient and positive in working with him and teaching us how to best care for our special needs boy at home. Her assessments are accurate and well explained after every session. We especially like the laser therapy & feel it has been effective in helping his muscles and his skin issues. Walter is what anyone would call an extreme case yet Melonie never gave up on him. We have even been able to leave him with her for a night or 3 while we leave town or just need a break. Walter absolutely loves spending time with Melonie and we have peace of mind in knowing that he is safe and well cared for in our absence. We are extremely blessed to have her in our lives and could not recommend her more!!” -- The Dozhier family
“Melonie has a genuine passion for her work in rehabilitating animals. Her knowledge, experience, and sincerity gave me the confidence to leave my sweet Susi in her hands for medical boarding and rehabilitation following her TPLO surgery. We had an overseas trip that had been booked for well over a year when Susi's surgery was scheduled just one day prior to our departure. There's no way we would have left town if it were not for the assurance I had from Melonie. Susi had better care than I could have provided myself, especially with the laser treatments and doggie massage and everything Melonie was able to provide at her home. We continue to follow Melonie's guidance in her rehabilitation, and Susi has shown tremendous improvement under her supervision. We are so grateful to Melonie for everything she has done - and continues to do - for our sweet girl.” -- Melinda F