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Melanie G.

4.8 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Melanie G.

4.8 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

CA$73 total per night

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

Highlights

Basic background check
37 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Helping the fur babies and families

I’m able to take care of any animal small or large. I prefer taking care of them in your home so that they are less stressed if you are away while I do my own home I still prefer going into yours. It is healthier and better for your babies to have something that is familiar to them.

Cat care experience

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Purrfect sitter

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
37 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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9 ratings
Linda A.
3.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 17, 2025

Charlie seemed to enjoy Melanie's company. It was nice to get pictures periodically to see how happy he was. Unfortunately, despite Melanie having experience with senior dogs and administering medication- there was an error in giving him his medication 12 hours too soon. We did send a text and it is written on the bottle. That is a major concern since he's been sick since then, requiring a vet visit.

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Tara H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 12, 2025

Melanie was great to take a last minute booking and our dog was so happy he really didn't want to leave. :)

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Mohsen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 21, 2025

Melanie was awesome and did more then we could have asked for.. updated with pictures and made sure kita was walked fed and even gave medicine. Will definitely use her services again

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Jessica R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 14, 2025

Melanie was responsive and made me feel at ease about leaving my pack in her care. I appreciated her great communication, updates and pictures throughout my time away. Would definitely use again!

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Lise R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2024

Melanie took great care of our cat she provided photos and the app advised us when she arrived and left. Great service will be using her again. 😊

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Vince C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 20, 2024

Melanie went above and beyond by meeting us beforehand for a meet and greet and sending us pictures of our pup at the park. Would book with her again in the future!

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Schedule

I’m on shift work so I’m available quite often. No matter what I will ensure that your babies are well taken care of and get the attention and cuddles that they need.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your pets exactly the way you request. Depending on the type of animal and your living situation, I’ll make sure they’re cared for properly — whether that means playing outside to burn off energy, keeping them mentally engaged with puzzles, or simply cuddling on the couch. I always respect your rules: if they’re crate-trained, that’s fine; if they’re allowed on the furniture, that’s fine too.

Pets

A typical day

It really depends on what your pets needs are. If you have a high energy dog, then I will make sure that they are active several times a day while also taking time to rest. If you have an animal, that is low-key and low energy, then I will go by what their routine is and what they and you prefer.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melanie can host up to 2 pets per night
This can be discussed during a meet and greet, which I prefer having with every family in order to better serve you and your family members. But a few things that are good to know is if they take any medication, if they have any special requirements or what a typical day looks like for them. I always ask the family to leave all details for their pets written on a counter. Sometimes meet and greets are far ahead of the day I watch your pet, and I don’t remember everything. Always good to have instructions written the first time. 🙂
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%.