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Mel R.

Hacienda Heights, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 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
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Mel can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Being retired I have plenty of time to take care of your fur baby, I enjoy taking them out for walks both evening and morning.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mel R.

Communication

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

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have a friendly boxer, she is a certified Comfort dog (Veteran certified)and gets along with other dogs, she loves to play and snuggle with people and other dogs

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mel R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your fur baby has any special needs or food and toy aggressions. When they usually eat and where they like to sleep

A typical day

I have a huge yard where we toss The ball around and dogs can play with other dogs freely and openly. There is also a huge empty lot across the street, where i can take them to play.

Location

Hacienda Heights, CA

Mel R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Staycation for your pets.

Pet care experience

Dogs have been part of my life since I was very young, I have always taken care of them since the age of 12.I have taken care of friends and family pets when they went out of town or just a few hours.

Reviews

Anderson W.
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026
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Great caretaker as always and very accommodating. My dog always has a great time as evidenced by the regular updates and pictures Mel sends! Highly recommend!

Jane L.
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026
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This is my first time going to Mel. He was kind and very easy to communicate with since the start. He is responsive and took really good care of my dog. He sent pictures throughout the day and let me know how my dog was doing. I will definitely use him again in the future. Thank you Mel!

Megan G.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 03, 2026
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Mel was absolutely wonderful to work with! We were traveling from out of town for travel sports and when the weather report changed last minute it was no longer safe to keep our dog with us during the day. That’s when we found Mel and I am so grateful we did. Our dog has separation anxiety but minutes after we left we got pictures of him completely settled in. By the second day he was running from the car to the front door excited to spend the day with his new friends! Mel was communicative and sent frequent updates which put my anxious mind completely at ease. I highly recommend working with him. He is by far the best sitter we’ve used. I only wish we lived closer. However, we look forward to coming back when we attend this event again next year.

Linda N.
Boarding • Jan 04, 2026
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Mel was wonderful! Updated me on my dog, as well as offered some soft foods for her as I forgot to pack it! Very kind! Highly recommend.

About Mel R.

Communication

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

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have a friendly boxer, she is a certified Comfort dog (Veteran certified)and gets along with other dogs, she loves to play and snuggle with people and other dogs

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mel R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your fur baby has any special needs or food and toy aggressions. When they usually eat and where they like to sleep

A typical day

I have a huge yard where we toss The ball around and dogs can play with other dogs freely and openly. There is also a huge empty lot across the street, where i can take them to play.

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Mel R.

Hacienda Heights, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews