Melanie S.
Melanie S.
Contact for Boarding
from $30 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Here to give love & full attention
I have taken care of dogs my entire life, and all of them have been rescue pups with very unique personalities and backgrounds. Because of this, I'm a patient and loving pet parent. I have taken care of senior dogs, and those with health challenges. I also have experience caring for dogs with incontinence issues, and I've changed lots of doggie diapers (disposable and washable). Outside of my full-time job, I work as a volunteer & social media manager for a St. Louis-based dog rescue group.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Melanie took excellent and living care of my little guy. She sent a photo or video every one of the 16 days he was with her plus a daily update. She has a huge fenced backyard too!
She good care of our dog Lily. She sent pictures and videos.
Melanie did a great job with my Yorkie. She kept me informed throughout his stay. I came back to a happy energetic pet. I highly recommend her. Hopefully, she will be available the next time need a sitter.
Melanie is great! My Annie has terrible separation anxiety and Melanie kept her close and comforted. Will definitely be using her again!
Melanie was fantastic with my dog, Monty. I enjoyed receiving multiple updates and lots of photos to let me know he was doing okay. I highly recommend using Melanie.
Melanie is wonderful. You will not go wrong having Melanie watch your pets. She has been a volunteer with American Eskimo Rescue St. Louis for 12 years and has taken care of our two social media accounts. Melanie has shown much love and care to her own rescued dogs as well as to the association's rescue dogs. Melanie has helped with our funding events, too! I highly recommend Melanie for Rover.com!
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Schedule
I work nearby, so I can take your pet outside for potty breaks as needed. I think it's important to have playtime as well, and we've got plenty of toys for your pup to play with!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard, with an additional dog-friendly area (with dog grass) in case of inclement weather. Does your pup wear potty pants or a belly band? No worries, they'll be cared for - just like I care for my own.
Pets
A typical day
Every pet deserves to feel safe, loved, and entertained while their humans are away. I can tailor each experience to your pet’s personality and energy level - whether that means long walks with plenty of sniff breaks, backyard games of fetch, or cozy cuddle sessions on the couch. My goal is to make every visit feel like a mini vacation for your pup, filled with joy, comfort, and connection.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeMelanie can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know ahead of time if your pet has any special requirements or feeding time(s) that they look forward to. I want to set them up for success!