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Pet Sitting
Scheduled visits in the comfort of your home — feeding, medication, play, and unhurried companionship on your pet's usual rhythm.
Orange County, California — Est. by Melanie
Trusted in-home care for your pets.
And your home.
A note from the founder
Hello, I'm Melanie.
I started Homefront Paws because I believe leaving town shouldn't mean leaving your pets — or your home — in unfamiliar hands. My background is in psychology, and understanding animals and the people who love them has always come naturally.
Every stay is unhurried and attentive: quiet mornings, long walks, favorite routines kept intact. Your home stays lived-in and cared for. Your pets stay comfortable in the place they know best.
Fully Insured
& bonded
Background Checked
Verified nationally
Pet CPR Certified
First-aid trained
Services
Considered care, tailored to your household.
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House Sitting
A quiet, watchful presence while you're away. Mail collected, plants tended, lights and blinds cycled — a home that stays lived-in.
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Overnight Stays
I stay in your home overnight so your pets sleep in their own beds. Evenings, mornings, and everything routine in between.
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Extended Travel
Multi-week bookings for longer trips abroad or seasonal travel. Regular updates, photos, and complete peace of mind.
Insured & Bonded
Comprehensive liability coverage for every booking.
Nationally Background-Checked
Verified through third-party screening.
Pet CPR & First-Aid Certified
Trained for the moments that matter.
References Available
Long-standing Orange County clientele.
Kind Words
From the families and pets I've had the privilege to care for.
Melanie is the only person we trust with our two seniors. We come home to a calm house and pets that clearly missed us — but weren't anxious for a second.
Three weeks in Europe with total peace of mind. Daily notes, real photos, plants alive, mail in a neat stack. It felt like a friend had been staying over.
Our rescue is nervous with new people. Melanie took the time to meet him twice before our trip. He now waits at the door for her.
Service Area
Orange County & beyond.
Based in coastal Orange County, serving households from Newport to San Clemente. Available for extended stays and travel-length bookings by request throughout Southern California.
- Newport Beach
- Corona del Mar
- Laguna Beach
- Irvine
- Costa Mesa
- Huntington Beach
- Dana Point
- San Clemente
Inquire
Tell me about your pets & your trip.
I respond personally within 24 hours. New clients are welcomed with a complimentary in-home meet & greet.