Dog Boarding in Melissa
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“Pearl loved her. Lisa kept me informed on how pearl was doing and I think pearl loved that she was out all day with company! Using Lisa again for later in the year”


“The sweetest family ever! They were able to take Mocha on such short notice and took such great care of her. Constantly sending me pictures and videos of what she was doing in the day, I never had to worry if she was in good hands. I am so thankful for the great care they gave my baby and I am definitely going to book again when needed! Can not recommend enough!”


“Melissa was amazing. We were really nervous about leaving our senior dog for the week but Melissa really calmed our nerves. She sent daily updates on Mugsy and was consistent with communication. She went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and felt welcomed in her home.”


“we had a great experience. He’s very knowledgeable and took our dog out on plenty walks. Kept us updated with plenty of pictures. Definitely will recommend and will be using again. It’s rare to find someone who cares as much about our dog as his dog thank you so much”


“Great sitter! He and his wife took great care of our large crazy dog. We got multiple updates with pictures, and she got to play in their large backyard. Will definitely use again next time we are in the area.”


“Sheri took awesome care of our two bassets. Went above and beyond to make sure they got extra love and skin care maintenance to keep their skin in check. I highly recommend Sheri to other dog owners!”

“Our dog had an amazing stay with Judith. She has a true love and understanding of dogs. Gravy was well cared for and treated like royalty. She kept us updated often with pictures which made us feel comfortable. Her dog is also a wonderful host and got along so well with our boy. We are so glad we found Judith!! Now we know if we have future travel plans exactly who to turn to.”


“Left my two pups for a single night. Yun was super accommodating with times for drop off and pick up. She sent lots of photos and was incredibly communicative.”



“The Needham’s provided the best care for our babies while we were out of town. Provided updates/pics often. They not only watched our pups but also loved on our pups. I absolutely recommend them for any of your dog sitting needs!”


“Very nice people, professional and organized. They took very good care of my Luna. It's nice to leave your pet with people who really care about pets. Definitely recommend 👌🏾”


“Thank you to Damon & Danyale they are sweet people. They took great care of my little baby Trixie and make her stay comfortable for her. I received pictures and great news about how happy Trixie was with them. I definitely would recommend them and will use their pet care services again”


“Lisa and David took very good care of my dog! Great communication and I’ve got many pictures during the boarding. I was happy to see my dog was enjoying the stay and being loved! Thank you so much!”


“This was the 2nd time we boarded our baby Coco to Donessa!! She did great in taking care of Coco and ensured that she was communicating the updates about Coco with us. Quick in responding!! The good part is, that Donessa has her own two cuties. Coco loved their company. Thank you Donessa!!”


“Maria went above and beyond to take care of Lee. I can tell Lee was really happy in their house and enjoyed all the playtime and activities her family did with Lee. Thank you Maria!”


“Harika is an amazing sitter! She’s watched my pup a couple of times, and I trust her implicitly. She was very communicative throughout each stay, and she shares great pics/videos. My pup takes time to warm up usually, but she was pulling me to Harika’s front door the second time I dropped her off. I highly recommend trusting your fur baby with Harika.”


“Overall very satisfied with Ozzys stay in Callie’s care, daily pictures and communication from Callie Ozzy had so much fun and will recommend Callie to all my friends and family,”


“Kaitlyn took wonderful care of our dog Aubrey. She sent pictures of him and I could tell he was doing fine because he was smiling in the pictures🩷! She took him on walks and he got lots of play time with her 2 dogs. I would highly recommend Kaitlyn!”


“Our two girls had a wonderful time with Candie and her dog! She was so welcoming and opened her home to them, and they quickly made themselves right at home. In every photo and video, they looked like they were having a blast—playing, running around, and resting comfortably. We'll definitely be using Candie again for any future trips!”


“Kerry & Michael did a great job watching Stella. Provided pics and or videos everyday. Would highly recommend.”


“Jessica and her family were great! My puppy was so happy the entire time and she took very good care of him. From the start he was just like another extension of her family, she made sure he was clean and even noticed some things about him that I didn’t. I would 100% recommend her to anyone, your beloved pet will be in great hands with her. She sent so many pictures of updates without me asking and was very communicative!!”

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Lisa S.Star Sitter

“Pearl loved her. Lisa kept me informed on how pearl was doing and I think pearl loved that she was out all day with company! Using Lisa again for later in the year”


Brent & Cela C.Star Sitter

“The sweetest family ever! They were able to take Mocha on such short notice and took such great care of her. Constantly sending me pictures and videos of what she was doing in the day, I never had to worry if she was in good hands. I am so thankful for the great care they gave my baby and I am definitely going to book again when needed! Can not recommend enough!”


Melissa P.Star Sitter

“Melissa was amazing. We were really nervous about leaving our senior dog for the week but Melissa really calmed our nerves. She sent daily updates on Mugsy and was consistent with communication. She went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and felt welcomed in her home.”


Juan A.Star Sitter

“we had a great experience. He’s very knowledgeable and took our dog out on plenty walks. Kept us updated with plenty of pictures. Definitely will recommend and will be using again. It’s rare to find someone who cares as much about our dog as his dog thank you so much”


sidney i.Star Sitter

“Great sitter! He and his wife took great care of our large crazy dog. We got multiple updates with pictures, and she got to play in their large backyard. Will definitely use again next time we are in the area.”


Sheri B.Star Sitter
“Sheri took awesome care of our two bassets. Went above and beyond to make sure they got extra love and skin care maintenance to keep their skin in check. I highly recommend Sheri to other dog owners!”


Judith F.Star Sitter

“Our dog had an amazing stay with Judith. She has a true love and understanding of dogs. Gravy was well cared for and treated like royalty. She kept us updated often with pictures which made us feel comfortable. Her dog is also a wonderful host and got along so well with our boy. We are so glad we found Judith!! Now we know if we have future travel plans exactly who to turn to.”


YUN C.Star Sitter

“Left my two pups for a single night. Yun was super accommodating with times for drop off and pick up. She sent lots of photos and was incredibly communicative.”




Erin & Gary N.Star Sitter

“The Needham’s provided the best care for our babies while we were out of town. Provided updates/pics often. They not only watched our pups but also loved on our pups. I absolutely recommend them for any of your dog sitting needs!”


Patricia & Gene T.Star Sitter

“Very nice people, professional and organized. They took very good care of my Luna. It's nice to leave your pet with people who really care about pets. Definitely recommend 👌🏾”


Damon & Danyale F.Star Sitter

“Thank you to Damon & Danyale they are sweet people. They took great care of my little baby Trixie and make her stay comfortable for her. I received pictures and great news about how happy Trixie was with them. I definitely would recommend them and will use their pet care services again”


Lisa & David S.
Star Sitter


“Lisa and David took very good care of my dog! Great communication and I’ve got many pictures during the boarding. I was happy to see my dog was enjoying the stay and being loved! Thank you so much!”


Donessa & Dylan G.Star Sitter

“This was the 2nd time we boarded our baby Coco to Donessa!! She did great in taking care of Coco and ensured that she was communicating the updates about Coco with us. Quick in responding!! The good part is, that Donessa has her own two cuties. Coco loved their company. Thank you Donessa!!”


Maria S.Star Sitter

“Maria went above and beyond to take care of Lee. I can tell Lee was really happy in their house and enjoyed all the playtime and activities her family did with Lee. Thank you Maria!”


Harika R.

“Harika is an amazing sitter! She’s watched my pup a couple of times, and I trust her implicitly. She was very communicative throughout each stay, and she shares great pics/videos. My pup takes time to warm up usually, but she was pulling me to Harika’s front door the second time I dropped her off. I highly recommend trusting your fur baby with Harika.”


Callie F.Star Sitter

“Overall very satisfied with Ozzys stay in Callie’s care, daily pictures and communication from Callie Ozzy had so much fun and will recommend Callie to all my friends and family,”


Kaitlyn L.Star Sitter

“Kaitlyn took wonderful care of our dog Aubrey. She sent pictures of him and I could tell he was doing fine because he was smiling in the pictures🩷! She took him on walks and he got lots of play time with her 2 dogs. I would highly recommend Kaitlyn!”


Candie O.

“Our two girls had a wonderful time with Candie and her dog! She was so welcoming and opened her home to them, and they quickly made themselves right at home. In every photo and video, they looked like they were having a blast—playing, running around, and resting comfortably. We'll definitely be using Candie again for any future trips!”


Kerry & Michael L.

“Kerry & Michael did a great job watching Stella. Provided pics and or videos everyday. Would highly recommend.”


Jessica V.Star Sitter

“Jessica and her family were great! My puppy was so happy the entire time and she took very good care of him. From the start he was just like another extension of her family, she made sure he was clean and even noticed some things about him that I didn’t. I would 100% recommend her to anyone, your beloved pet will be in great hands with her. She sent so many pictures of updates without me asking and was very communicative!!”
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As of Aug 2025, the median cost of dog boarding in Melissa is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Melissa dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $49 per night.
As of Aug 2025, 1,893 sitters provided dog boarding in Melissa. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of Melissa dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Melissa have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Melissa.
Rover makes it easy to find Melissa dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 1,893 dog boarding sitters in Melissa on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Melissa, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
