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Mel L.

Tulare, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
629 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Mel can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Availability

I am around fulltime unless marked on my calendar. As a family of 6, there is is usually someone home at all times. We do leave for about 2 hours Sunday mornings for church.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mel L.

Communication

246 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We take the safety of your pet seriously. Our fences are high and our gates stay locked! We feed all dogs separately, and do not share people food. All chemicals are locked away. We do not offer soft or rope toys for playing as some dogs tend to consume them. We do offer antlers, bones, and super-chewer toys to gnaw away at. Our kitchen is gated as well as our sleeping area so no dogs can sneak into areas and get into things. We keep making improvements as we see the need.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mel L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dogs have any special needs or behavioral issues ahead of time as we can accommodate for those. Telling me more just helps the experience be better for everyone! Each dog has their own personality and experience so the more I know the better the stay will be. Also, I no longer take in tact males.

A typical day

We usually start our day around 7am in the hot months to get a few hours of play in before taking a little break inside. I have a doggie doors that makes going in and out hassle free for everyone. In the summer we go swimming with the dogs in the afternoon. I do offer swimming lessons for free to your dog. It is great for their confidence! Lots of potty breaks and water during the day and never too dull around here. They always sleep very well at night.

Location

Tulare, CA

Mel L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Would love to love your pets!

Pet care experience

Attention pet owners: we highly recommend your dogs come to us fully vaccinated. We recommend rabies, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus), and Bordetella. In addition to this, we also recommend regular flea treatment as well as deworming. All it takes is one dog coming and spreading something to all the others which has resulted in us closing down for one to two weeks in the past. I think Benjamin Franklin said it best, “ an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Thank you for helping to keep our fur friends safe and healthy! About us: I am a SAHM with a huge love for animals. I have plenty of experience with my own dogs, have helped out friends with theirs over the years, and have had 4 successful years booking through Rover (began summer 2021). Making your pets feel safe and loved is a priority. My husband and I look forward to meeting you and your pets and helping you out when you need it. I am flexible and available! I also have a experience grooming. I groom my own poodles and schnauzer and have helped out customers with basic grooming needs (currently offering bathing and nails offered at extra charge). Just ask and I can see what I can do while your dog is staying with us (affordable pricing). I have a large fenced yard, with an additional fenced area to separate dogs if needed. It is an outside corner lot with extra room to run!! The dogs are allowed to use the pool, so if you have swimmers they will love it here! I also have my own dogs who would love to keep your fur babies company if they want, but we do have ways to separate if needed. We also live next to a park with a great walking trail and are located in a very safe neighborhood. We do have experience watching dogs with special needs. However, if your dog has pre-existing conditions or needs medication administered regularly, please put instructions in writing and have an emergency plan written out in their profile. We don’t mind helping, but want to be prepared to help in the best ways possible.

Reviews

Jim G.
Boarding • May 24, 2026
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Rosie is like family.

Figgy J.
Boarding • May 12, 2026
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Mel is the absolute best when it comes to pet care. There’s no one my family trusts more in the Valley than her. We’ve been pup residents for over 2 years and have had nothing but the best.

Holly G.
Boarding • May 11, 2026
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So thankful for Mel always! Our pup has the best time and she is so adaptable to our requests

Sylvia R.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 27, 2026
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✅ Thankful always for a safe & playful experience for Luna!

About Mel L.

Communication

246 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We take the safety of your pet seriously. Our fences are high and our gates stay locked! We feed all dogs separately, and do not share people food. All chemicals are locked away. We do not offer soft or rope toys for playing as some dogs tend to consume them. We do offer antlers, bones, and super-chewer toys to gnaw away at. Our kitchen is gated as well as our sleeping area so no dogs can sneak into areas and get into things. We keep making improvements as we see the need.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mel L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dogs have any special needs or behavioral issues ahead of time as we can accommodate for those. Telling me more just helps the experience be better for everyone! Each dog has their own personality and experience so the more I know the better the stay will be. Also, I no longer take in tact males.

A typical day

We usually start our day around 7am in the hot months to get a few hours of play in before taking a little break inside. I have a doggie doors that makes going in and out hassle free for everyone. In the summer we go swimming with the dogs in the afternoon. I do offer swimming lessons for free to your dog. It is great for their confidence! Lots of potty breaks and water during the day and never too dull around here. They always sleep very well at night.

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Mel L.

Tulare, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
629 reviews