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Melanie S.

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Melanie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

CA$45 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

@TidalHavenRetreat

🐾 I specialize in active dogs 🐕 🐕‍🦺🦮needing 5K walks or hikes ⛰️ a day. I’m a lifelong animal lover with a calm, reliable, and caring approach . I’ll treat your pets like they’re my own, making sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for while you’re away. Whether it’s swimming at Lagoon 🌊hiking through the forest of Hatley castle, Shopping at PetSmart , or sticking to their routine, I’m committed to giving. Extra rates include taking your dog to Thetis Lake or Sooke Hills. Boarding at my place would include walks to Royal Roads and Lagoon 🦮🐩🐈🐕‍🦺🐾

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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1 rating
Lorie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

Melanie was absolutely amazing with Murphy and Nova. She took on two very high energy dogs with no problems. Highly recommend!!!

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Tory G.
Jul 28, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Melanie took wonderful care of Doug while I was away. She was reliable, caring, and clearly has a genuine love for dogs. Doug came home happy, relaxed, and well looked after, and I appreciated the updates and photos that gave me peace of mind. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust Melanie with Doug again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and compassionate Rover sitter.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently working full time with 100% flexibly . I love looking after animals for a healthy lifestyle and look forward to meeting your pet. I am a long distance runner 🏃‍♀️ and would love to meet your dog 🐾

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a ground floor condo with a large grassy area. Walks are to Hatley Castle 🏰 Lagoon. Text me for any questions, thanks

A typical day

Typical days include forest walks, creek swims, plenty of sniffing, playtime, rest, and lots of affection. Every adventure is tailored to your dog’s personality, energy level, and comfort.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Melanie can host up to 2 pets per night
Your dog’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my priorities. Please share any medical needs, medications, allergies, behavioural quirks, routines, or training cues so I can provide the best possible care.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.