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Melanie B.

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Melanie B.

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from $30 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Reba and I are at your service! 🐾

I’ve always had dogs growing up and have been caring for dogs the past several years. I’ve taken care of family, friends and neighbor’s pets. Reba and I love animals and would love to care for yours when need! We also know ASL!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Jules F.
Jul 26, 2026

Melanie is all the things somebody would want from a pet caregiver -- responsible, thoughtful, and nurturing. As a knowledgeable and loving dog owner, she is well versed in canine body language, needs, and enrichment. I have trusted her with my dog, Mojo, and would encourage others to do the same with their fur babies!

Melissa A.
Jul 22, 2026

Melanie is absolute perfection when it comes to dog sitting! She is wonderful with dogs of all ages, whether you have a high-energy puppy or an older dog who needs a gentle touch. What truly sets Melanie apart is her incredible patience, nurturing nature, and dedication. She takes the time to work with puppies on common commands and even incorporates sign language training, which is just amazing. You can completely relax knowing your furry family members are in the most loving and capable hands. I give Melanie my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a wonderful sitter for their pets.

Collin O.
Jul 20, 2026

Melanie is one of the most caring and dependable pet caregivers I know. She genuinely loves animals and treats every pet as if they were her own. You can count on her to provide attentive, responsible, and loving care.

Lauren G.
Jul 08, 2026

Melanie is such an animal lover! We are neighbors, so I’ve been lucky to have her care for our kitties many times over the years when we leave town. She does a wonderful job and really cares about making sure they have everything they need. She also has the cutest pup of her own, Reba, who we love. She’s very communicative and always happy to send updates and photos :).

Stephen S.
Jun 15, 2026

Melanie watched our 10-week-old black Lab puppy Cooper and did an absolutely wonderful job. Caring for a young puppy is no small task, and she handled it with patience and love. We came home to a happy, well-cared-for pup and couldn't have asked for better. Highly recommend!

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Schedule

I currently have extra time to help care for dogs in need of walking, sitting and boarding. I like taking my dog to the dog park a few times a week as part of our routine.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a dachshund mix who is helping me care for dogs. She loves to play and well behaved. There is a dog park close by

Pets

A typical day

I have experience with training different commands and using ASL. Ex: Stay, Come, Sit, Lay, Up, Down, Wait Walks, fetching, tug-o-war, cuddle time and scratches!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Melanie can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know about your pets and how I can accommodate their needs! Reba and I love to make everyone feel safe, comfortable and having fun!
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.