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Mel P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Mel P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Where every pup feels at home!

I’m an experienced and dependable pet sitter offering a safe, caring, and structured environment for your dog while you’re away. Pets in my care receive regular walks, stimulating playtime, and plenty of attention throughout the day. I pride myself on reliability, communication, and compassion.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
48% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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35 ratings
Tom P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2026

Another fantastic board with Mel for our week long family trip! Can’t wait to board with her again.

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Micole W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 13, 2026

Mel was awesome, timely and responsive!

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Boarding • Feb 04, 2026

Mel P. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Tom P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2025

Mable had a wonderful time and we loved the photos and updates throughout the week.

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Lola R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2025

Mel was absolutely AMAZING! Rocky connected to her immediately. My dog can be timid at times and Mel was able to work with that. Communication was great and reassured me that there was nothing to worry about. Highly recommended :)

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Lacie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 08, 2025

Thank you for taking such good care of Boom Boom!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As a mom of a teenager, I understand the importance of creating a loving & safe environment. Since I work from home, l'll be available to give your pup plenty of attention and care throughout the day. I can walk, feed, and maintain routines you have implemented.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I work from home, allowing me to provide consistent supervision and interaction. I can follow existing routines for feeding, medication, exercise, and training reinforcement to ensure continuity and comfort.

A typical day

I provide consistent supervision and interaction throughout the day. I’m attentive to each dog’s unique needs and can follow established routines for feeding, medication, exercise, and training reinforcement to ensure comfort and continuity.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Mel can host up to 4 pets per night
Before booking, please share: • Feeding/medication schedule • Behavioral notes • Special needs • Daily routine or house rules I’m flexible and committed to providing excellent care tailored to your pet.
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.