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Melanie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients
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Melanie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$66 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Melanie has Star Sitter status!
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Where fur friends are family!

I've lived a life surround by animals and caring for them, this includes both dogs and cats. We loved our Shi Tzu Charlie for 12 years before he crossed the rainbow bridge, he lived a life full of cuddles, belly rubs, walks, play time and good couch naps. I remember how hard it was to find a place (person) to care for him when he couldnt be with me, so now I am opening my heart and home to families experiencing the same challenge. He had a heart condition, so I am familiar with giving meds and watching for the signs of a senior pet needing a break.

Qualifications

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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102 ratings
Samantha F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Ted had a great time with Melanie! She sent pics and updates, and we will definitely be using her again in the future!

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Louise R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Melanie was so welcoming to Ozzie and kept us updated throughout his stay and sent us pics. Thanks for taking care of our sweet boy!

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Julie V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

Our first time using Melanie and it couldn't have gone better. Sadie really warmed to Melanie in our meet and greet, so she was very excited at drop off. Melanie sent daily updates and the cutest pictures. Sadie looked very relaxed and contented. I am very grateful for the excellent care Sadie received. Thank you so much! Will definitely book again.

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Lynda H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

This was our fist time having Ivy stay with Melanie and her family for a week. Melanie kept us informed of how Ivy was doing and shared pictures. This information helped us feel at ease while we were away. Thank you Melanie Will use Melanie again.

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Angela R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 28, 2026

Melanie and her family did a wonderful job taking care of Charles. It was my first time leaving him overnight, and from the moment I met them, I knew he would be well cared for while I was away. The updates throughout the day were great and kept me feeling at ease, knowing he was having a good time. I definitely recommend booking Melanie!

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Christina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 20, 2026

Thank you again for taking such good care of our Bella!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time from home, and a typical day has me on a varied schedule of on line meetings. Pets are welcome to roam the house, work with me in the office or nap wherever they like. Weekends can sometimes be a little busier with the typical household routines, but pets would never be left alone.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am blessed to have a large, fully fenced in yard. Plenty of room for your dog to enjoy a good 'sniffari'. Pets are welcome on the furniture (of course no chewing or clawing), and I am happy to make accommodations as needed and agreed upon (ei: close bathroom doors, because they like to steal toilet paper rolls ;)

A typical day

We have a large enough yard to play fetch, run off some zoomies or explore. Its a wonderful mature family neighborhood with quiet streets to take for a nice long walk, or even a quick short one. There are plenty of squirrels to bark at from the sliding door :) Lets talk about what your doggo needs and see what we can make happen!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melanie can host up to 1 pet per night
If possible, lets connect before confirming a booking to make sure we are a fit! I truly love all animals, and dont have a lot of deal breakers - but would be interested in knowing more about how your pet likes to be loved. I am open to learning your pets unique needs and making sure their stay feels like home. If your doggo is not fully house trained, perhaps a puppy or little that uses pee pads - do let us know. We are happy to work with you, just prefer not to have the ‘surprises’ As mentioned, I work from home on a varied schedule of on line meetings. When booking I always ensure that drop off and pick up times leave my schedule open to ensure we are not rushed. If your schedule changes and you are not able to drop off or pick up on time, just let me know so that I can try to adjust as well :)
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.