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Melanie Lewis

Melanie Lewis

Melanie is a lifelong dog enthusiast, experienced pet sitter on Rover, freelance writer, wife, and loving mother to Madison, Rye, and JoJo (her toddler, bichon-poo, and poodle, respectively). She lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

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