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Melanie R.

Vauxhall, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
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Services

Melanie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I am a full time stay-at-home mother to four boys who also love and respect animals. I am currently available to board your dog any day of the week. I am flexible with my schedule. I prefer to board one dog at a time but I can sometimes make accommodations based on temperament, energy level, and the size of the dogs in my care. I do prefer low energy dogs who are well trained. I DO NOT ACCEPT DOGS WHO ARE AGGRESSIVE OR HAVE ACCIDENTS IN THE HOME.

About Melanie R.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
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
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If you board your dog with me, they will be loved and given affection. They will be supervised at all times. I will make sure they are fed on time and always have clean water. They will be walked as many times as needed. I will make sure they are happy and comfortable as if they were home.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melanie R. would like to know about your pet

It’s important to let me know how your dog is with children. I’d appreciate if you would let me know any additional information so that I’m better prepared.

A typical day

I love to go on walks around my neighborhood with the dogs. I have a fenced yard the dogs can enjoy running and playing fetch. We’ll play with toys, do tricks for treats, and even cuddle together.

Location

Vauxhall, NJ

Melanie R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I love dogs and dogs love me!

Pet care experience

Hi! Are you looking for someone who is loving, caring, attentive, reliable, patient, trustworthy and responsible to care for your fur baby? Look no more because you found her! My name is Melanie and I have been loving animals since I was a toddler. They are my biggest passion. I have 20+ years of experience with dogs and cats. I also have veterinary assistant experience and skills. I have been a dog walker/sitter since 2018. I have experience training puppies and older dogs as well.

Reviews

Dongqi E.
Boarding • Aug 09, 2026
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Melanie has watched our Bella twice, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provided! She is incredibly kind, caring, reliable, and attentive. Bella was comfortable and happy in her care. We felt completely at ease knowing Bella was in such loving and capable hands. It means so much to have someone we can truly trust with our furry family member. We would absolutely recommend M to anyone looking for a wonderful and dependable dog sitter!

Kelly W.
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026
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Melanie was great! My dog was a little anxious for his first Rover stay, but she did her best to make him comfortable and was very responsive.

Aurora J.
Boarding • May 26, 2026
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We found Melanie on Rover.com and she was great! She lives close to us, which made us feel a lot better about leaving our dog. She gave our dog such great personal care, followed all the feeding instructions perfectly and handled the medicines and supplements exactly like we asked. She gave us regular updates with pictures of our dog . She has worked previously in a vet clinic so she’s confident and knows what she’s doing with animals. Melanie is reliable and clearly loves pets. We’ll definitely book her again!

Carol B.
Boarding • May 12, 2026
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We recently moved to the area and we’re so glad we found Melanie to take care of our 15 year old Maltipoo Peanut. She gave us several updates and pictures during her stay. I would definitely recommend Melanie!

About Melanie R.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
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
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

If you board your dog with me, they will be loved and given affection. They will be supervised at all times. I will make sure they are fed on time and always have clean water. They will be walked as many times as needed. I will make sure they are happy and comfortable as if they were home.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melanie R. would like to know about your pet

It’s important to let me know how your dog is with children. I’d appreciate if you would let me know any additional information so that I’m better prepared.

A typical day

I love to go on walks around my neighborhood with the dogs. I have a fenced yard the dogs can enjoy running and playing fetch. We’ll play with toys, do tricks for treats, and even cuddle together.

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 R.

Vauxhall, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews