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Mel D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Mel D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $58 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Pets > humans 🩵

I’ve had two dogs, three cats, and two birds of my own, and I've cared for dozens of my friends’ pets as well. I’ve never met a dog or cat that I didn’t love. I currently have one small mixed breed pup and as a dog owner myself, I know how important it is that you feel your pet is as loved and safe with me as they would be with you. That is always my goal!

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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35 ratings
Jewell H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2025

It is ALWAYS A PLEASURE!! This Queen is AWESOME! Cooper love her! She takes AWESOME PICTURES TIO!! 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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N R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 07, 2025

Mel took good care of our doggie - within minutes he was happily walking into her building and she sent a picture of him cuddled up under her desk. He didn't seem stressed or anxious when we picked him up so I feel confident that Mel gave him lots of TLC. She was great at communicating while we traveled as well. Thank you Mel!

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John W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 16, 2025

Always so good with Mr Winston and can’t recommend her enough!

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Michael R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2025

Will be back again and again! Mel is simply the best and would recommend her to anyone. Her place is Cannoli's home away from home.

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Sarah D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 12, 2025

She did such an amazing job with my dog! North felt right at home and they bonded greatly.

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Michael R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2025

We did boarding with Mel for the first time this weekend after multiple days of daycare in the past! As expected, everything was great! Reviewed multiple photos of Cannoli throughout the day and he seemed very happy his entire time there! Would highly recommend!

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Schedule

I only board pets on days when I work from home, which allows me to make sure your pet has constant company, love, and supervision. They will always be my first priority.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment building that has a fenced-in dog park outside, which is perfect for safe playtime and fresh air. I also have a porch that pups love to sniff and relax on. Your pet would stay with me in my apartment and I’d take them to the park at regular intervals to use the bathroom and play.

Pets

A typical day

I have a bunch of dog toys and a fenced-in park by my building where the dogs can play and have fun in the fresh air. They’ll also be able to snuggle on the couch or bed in the apartment.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Mel can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your pet has any allergies and/or special needs (separation anxiety, etc). Ideally, pups should be potty trained (including in new environments) and/or trained to use a pee pad, and they need to be friendly with other dogs, since I have one myself. Please let me know if any of these don’t apply to your pup and I’ll see what I can do! Please also let me know if you’d rather not receive updates unless there’s an issue. Typically, I send a few updates a day, but I’m happy to provide as many or as few as desired.
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.