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Mel D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Mel D.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $28 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Come play with our Aussie!

I have been watching Aussies and other medium-sized dogs for 6 years. Have also been through training classes with my own girl a couple times for leash walking, crate training, etc…my girl likes to play with others, we play fetch and we run circles and go on lots of neighborhood and trail walks. Would love to have a buddy or two to join us! We have one 11yr-old cat, so our dog is acclimated to cats, and we can take one or two on for a play visit (or a chill break if that is what he or she needs).

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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1 rating
Salina R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 07, 2026

Mel was available on short notice with open arms for my Brucey bear. He sent lots of photos and updates and I could tell Bruce was right at home. Will DEF call on him for future needs!! 🐾 💕

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Schedule

I am home during the work days to ensure care for your pets. I’m able to walk dogs on breaks when the pavement is not too hot, or we can throw a ball around in my fenced yard for a bit. We love to play games with active kitties, too.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have an extra medium-large crate on hand, pet cot, leashes. If your animal has a crating schedule, needs meds, or has specific feeding requirements I am able to accommodate that, just let me know.

Pets

A typical day

We’re a very pet‑focused household . My adult and teen kids are around to give your pet lots of love and attention. We love to play fetch and other stimulating games with dogs, and we enjoy interactive play with cats, too. I keep a structured day with a balance of playtime, free play, and rest breaks that are tailored to each pet’s age, energy level, and needs. To make sure every animal gets plenty of individual attention, I limit boarding to a maximum of two guest pets at a time.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Mel can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if any important special needs your pet may have for certain medication, allergies, personal space, rest, etc…we can accommodate your pet(s) as needed.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.