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Mel S.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
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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
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Mel can care for

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

Availability

We offer weekend boarding from Friday through Monday, when our family's schedule is fully flexible and dog-focused. Your dog will get multiple walks around our leafy Palo Alto neighborhood, plenty of backyard playtime, and lots of company throughout the day. With two dog-loving kids at home, your dog won't be left alone for long stretches. They'll feel like part of the family from the moment they arrive.

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About Mel S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

1 year of experience

Safety, trust & environment

In our home, dogs get full access to our fenced backyard, multiple daily walks around our Palo Alto neighborhood, and lots of family company between adventures. We follow your dog's feeding schedule and routine closely, and send photo updates throughout the stay so you always know how your dog is doing.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Mel S.'s Neighborhood

Palo Alto Family, Big Yard, Walks!

Pet care experience

Our family has loved dogs for years, and we're excited to share our home with yours! Our kids have spent the past year as trusted dog walkers for several neighbors on our street, building a reputation for being dependable, attentive, and great with dogs of all sizes and energy levels. Our home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in Palo Alto with a large fully fenced backyard and a spacious front yard, perfect for safe off-leash play, fetch, and lounging in the sun. With two active, dog-loving kids in the house, your pet will never be short on attention, belly rubs, or walks around our beautiful neighborhood. Whether your dog needs gentle company, lots of playtime, or a few long strolls a day, we'll treat them like one of our own.

Reviews

Ashwin A.
Doggy Day Care • May 30, 2026
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Mel and his two kids took care of our dog for three days, brought her on a hike, sent us lots of pictures, and clearly made sure she was happy and well cared for the whole time. When she came home, she looked exhausted from all the fun she had, and honestly seemed like she missed them :) Would definitely recommend

About Mel S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

1 year of experience

Safety, trust & environment

In our home, dogs get full access to our fenced backyard, multiple daily walks around our Palo Alto neighborhood, and lots of family company between adventures. We follow your dog's feeding schedule and routine closely, and send photo updates throughout the stay so you always know how your dog is doing.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours
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.
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Mel S.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review