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Melanie B.

Barrington, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
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Services

Melanie can host

Cats
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
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work from home and would be able to provide some cuddles and company for your fur baby. Weather permitting, I am also able to provide up to 2 long walks a day for up to an hour.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie B.

Communication

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

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have an unfenced yard for potty breaks. I have three human kids in middle school and high school that can offer extra cuddles and play time to your pup in the evenings and weekends.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie B. would like to know about your pet

Require your fur baby to be people friendly and potty trained. Our kitty Cinder prefers cat friendly pups but also will retreat upstairs during stays if need be. Would like to know any other unique needs to ensure superior comfort for your fur baby while in my care. You can send any additional questions or concerns to FM33Investments@yahoo

A typical day

Typically our walks will be a different path each time including walking into our village or through a near by neighborhood to give your fur baby an enriched adventure full of new smells.

Location

Barrington, IL

Melanie B.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Your Exclusive Private Sitter

Pet care experience

Our family has owned and cared for a wide range of dog and cat sizes. We started boarding dogs when the last of our pack passed away in 2022 and we still wanted to enjoy sharing our loving hearts with other fur babies that may need a some extra love when their family is away. We finally reopened our hearts and adopted our kitty Cinder in Dec 2025 and continue to offer exclusive boarding for other fur babies. Whatever your needs for exclusive boarding including senior pups, reactive pups, or pups with separation anxiety; our house offers a large open floor plan for your fur baby to feel comfortable in their “home” away from “home”.

Reviews

Anne Marie M.
Boarding • set 28, 2025
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Melanie and her family were wonderful sitters for my dog!! They were extremely knowledgeable in how to support my anxious dog in feeling safe, secure and loved. I highly recommend!!

Anne Marie M.
Boarding • lug 21, 2025
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Melanie and her family were absolutely wonderful with my very timid dog, Skye. This was Skye’s first Rover experience, and she was so well taken care of, understood, and supported. Melanie and her family really know and love dogs. Melanie was amazing to work with, and I’m very grateful for the empowering experience for Skye.

Emily B.
Boarding • apr 14, 2025
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Melanie and her family took such great care of Bennie! He actually ate while we were away - which is huge! We were given plenty of updates and pictures and overall couldn’t be happier with the love and care he received!!!

Brian K.
Boarding • mar 31, 2025
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Thanks all taking great care of our buddy and keeping us in the loop on how he was doing.

About Melanie B.

Communication

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

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have an unfenced yard for potty breaks. I have three human kids in middle school and high school that can offer extra cuddles and play time to your pup in the evenings and weekends.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie B. would like to know about your pet

Require your fur baby to be people friendly and potty trained. Our kitty Cinder prefers cat friendly pups but also will retreat upstairs during stays if need be. Would like to know any other unique needs to ensure superior comfort for your fur baby while in my care. You can send any additional questions or concerns to FM33Investments@yahoo

A typical day

Typically our walks will be a different path each time including walking into our village or through a near by neighborhood to give your fur baby an enriched adventure full of new smells.

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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Melanie B.

Barrington, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews