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Melanie L.

Star Sitter

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
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Services

Melanie can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only one pet owner at a time

Melanie can look after

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home so I attend to pets needs as needed, letting the dogs out every 2-3 hours. I don’t leave the house for more than 2-3 hours at a time to accommodate their needs.

Available
Not available
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About Melanie L.

Communication

43 repeat pet owners
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced yard and lots of experience keeping pets who don’t get along well separated. I know everyone takes their own time for things and I go at the speed the baby needs. Crating or separating in a different room is always an option.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 4 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know how I can make you most comfortable about your pet being away from you. I am happy to administer medication and give extra attention or help with your pet!

A typical day

We are super chill in the house and love cuddles and playing in the backyard! Our fun activities include lots of toys and doggy puzzles, and walks around the neighborhood (if that’s your thing!)

Location

Washington, DC

Melanie L.'s Local Area

Pets

Melanie L. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.

DC based lover of ALL animals

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, birds, lizards and rabbits at all stages of life and who often have special needs. I have fostered over 70 dogs and cats including neonatals, paraplegic and senior animals. I am comfortable with bathing, giving oral and syringe medication (to pets who don’t want it usually), expressing bladders, and most other tasks a vet would ask someone to do at home. I truly love animals and will do anything to make sure they are comfortable, happy, and well looked after.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Jacqueline R.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 21, 2026
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Melanie was very friendly, and two of my cats really took a liking to her. She was very conscientious and checked in on my cat who was hiding, which I appreciated. While she didn't consistently come in the mornings to administer my diabetic cat's insulin injection, she did explain when she couldn't and tried to make it right. I would hire her again as a petsitter.

Melissa G.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 19, 2026
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Melanie was great! She took amazing care of my cat and always showed her lots of love. She also stepped up and helped out with some medications that needed to be administered last minute. We can't wait to have her come again!

Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2026

Melanie L. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2026

Melanie L. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

About Melanie L.

Communication

43 repeat pet owners
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced yard and lots of experience keeping pets who don’t get along well separated. I know everyone takes their own time for things and I go at the speed the baby needs. Crating or separating in a different room is always an option.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 4 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know how I can make you most comfortable about your pet being away from you. I am happy to administer medication and give extra attention or help with your pet!

A typical day

We are super chill in the house and love cuddles and playing in the backyard! Our fun activities include lots of toys and doggy puzzles, and walks around the neighborhood (if that’s your thing!)

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Melanie L.

Star Sitter

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews