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Melanie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Melanie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Melanie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I have a warm heart for cold noses

My family and I have owned dogs for as long as I can remember, and caring for animals has always been a big part of my life. I currently have two dogs and two cats of my own, giving me daily experience with pets of different personalities and needs. One of my most rewarding experiences was helping care for a litter of 10 puppies from birth until they were old enough to go to their forever homes. This taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and providing attentive care during every stage of development. My love for animals started at a young age. One of my very first jobs was helping neighbors care for their pets while they were away on vacation. Since then, I’ve continued to provide reliable, loving care for dogs and cats of all ages. I treat every pet as if they were my own and strive to make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their families are away.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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12 ratings
Ashley H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026

Melanie was great with our kitties!

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Haley C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026

Melanie was above amazing with our kitties! They were well loved and taken care of the entire time. Will definitely be using her again for our next vacation. Very professional and communicative. She even cleaned up on her last day so the house was ready for our return. 😊

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Jeff M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 19, 2026

Punctual and reliable

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Jeff M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 12, 2026

good communication - happy dogs

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Jeff M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 04, 2026

Punctual and flexible

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Kristin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 27, 2025

Melanie did a fantastic job!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part time and I am usually available during work days and weekend mornings. Let me know what you need and I will be as flexible as possible.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I keep all dogs in my climate controlled indoor outdoor facility with a dog park on the side to let everyone play. I have three dogs, two cats, two horses, and lots of chickens.

Pets

A typical day

I would prefer the owner let me know what the daily ritual is for their dog, and the games that they like to play. But I do have my own dog park on site that we can play with whatever toys were brought with them.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melanie can host up to 4 pets per night
I like to know what they like to play with, how they do around other dogs and people, if they have any bad behaviors. Note that I do have neighbors and if your dog is notorious for barking while in their kennel, you might have to find other appropriate options. If they need to be driven anywhere, how they do in cars, I’m willing to learn about any dog and their habits, so let me know what they need.
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.