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Mela S.

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Mela S.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $16 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I love all animals big and small!

I have been taking care of cats and dogs since I was a freshmen in high school. I love it so much and have made many genuine connections with the families and the animals.

Cat care experience

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Love cats so much very fun

Mela also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

48% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I feel like it’s very important to make the pet feel safe and loved even when someone they don’t know is in their house. So I always try to stick to the same routine they would have if the owners were home!

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
Julia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mars 31, 2025

Mela was wonderful with my two English bulldogs for a quick weekend trip! She was very responsive and communicated well, and I came back to my home with some very happy (and sleepy!) boys! They may have gone home with her if I let them ☺️ Would highly recommend Mela to stay with your fur babies!

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Patrick C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • mars 18, 2025

Mela walked my dog Benson and did an incredible job! You can tell she really cares about caring for your dog

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Jaclyn P.
1.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mars 16, 2025

Minimal communication/updates, not sure if my instructions were followed. Pretty disappointed

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Kelsey P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • févr. 13, 2025

Mela is great! She is super sweet and a great dog sitter. Gave plenty of updates about my pup, and made her feel very comfortable! I would 100% rebook!

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Susan K.
févr. 02, 2025

We hired Mela to pet sit our precious golden retriever Scarlet over Christmas break. Scarlet is high energy and loves people. Mela took such good care of our girl. She was patient and showed Scarlet so much love. Mela was responsible and made sure Scarlet was fed on time and given daily meds for allergies. We will definitely be asking her to pet sit again!

Mendy S.
janv. 29, 2025

Mela is an girl! She LOVES animals, particularly dogs. Since the age of 13, she has been caring for dogs while their owners are away. Mela has built strong relationships with her clients over the years, and they were so upset when she left for college. If Mela is your dog sitter, you are incredibly fortunate! She goes beyond just feeding and walking the dogs; she dedicates time to play with them and truly understand their personalities.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently enrolled at Winthrop University and have plenty of free time to come spend time with the cat or dog and can stay with them for multiple hours a day

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Mela can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Before I start pet sitting, I always make sure to gather some important information about the pets. I ask about their dietary needs, like what kind of food they eat, how often they need to be fed, and if they have any allergies or dietary restrictions. I also get their medical information, including any medications they need, health conditions, and the vet’s contact details in case of an emergency. I also find it really important to now about their behavioral traits so I can know what to except from the 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.