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Melanie R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Melanie R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Major pet lover!

I've been taking care of my family's Rottweilers since I was young and have a deep love for all animals! I recently adopted a pitbull mix tripod named Sweet Potato :) I enjoy looking after other people's pets and have experience volunteering at animal shelters. I just moved back to Charlotte after a year in St Pete, FL, where I regularly watched cats on Rover!

Cat care experience

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Major pet lover!

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I’m currently only offering drop in and walking services. I will treat your home with the same high level of care that I treat my own.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Shane M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 05, 2026

100% recommend Melanie to anyone looking for care. She’s super reliable and there are never any issues!

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Jordan D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2026

Melanie is so friendly and easy to work with. She gave lots of love to our cat Winnie and gave her medicine, cleaned the litter box, and refilled water. Would definitely book with her again!

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Shane M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 17, 2026

Melanie took great care of my two cats for five days. There were no issues whatsoever and I would recommend Melanie to anyone!

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Margaret H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 15, 2026

She's amazing! My crazy goober kitten AND my normally shy nervous cat both just loved her - a miracle. She's responsive, stayed the whole visit length with the girls, and is generally just a warm & friendly person. Highly recommend!

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Claudia H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 13, 2026

Punctual and professional, lots of pics shared

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Fernanda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 04, 2025

Melanie gave great updates for Zuri and sent lots of pics which gave me comfort :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I live in South End so it’s convenient for me to drop in and spend quality time with your pets! I take daily walks for steps, sun, and fresh air. I'd love to bring your dog along to keep them active!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melanie can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors I can account for. I want to make sure I’m best prepared to care for your pet!
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.