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Melanie T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Melanie T.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Wiggles & Wags with Newcastle Care

Hi my name is Melanie I have two dogs of my own and have been pet sitting, stayed overnight, board dogs in my home and administered medications for over 6 years. Experience in training, Behavioral modifications, Able to recognize subtle signs of a problem, Skill to administer medications, Basic understanding of how to manage and care for pets, Some veterinary experience I have been trained in pet cpr, behavior modification and administering insulin.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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1 rating
Patrice D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 23, 2025

Melanie was awesome. She sent daily updates and pics of my little boy. It was is first time staying with other dogs and I was a little nervous at first but Melanie ensured that everything would be ok. Nugget enjoyed himself and made 2 friends during his stay :). I would definitely book with her again!

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Linda N.
Jul 09, 2025

Melanie is a wonderful person and my dog Jazmine just loved her and was always happy to see her.My dog is like a family member and Melanie talked alot to her and you could tell she loves her job and loves the dogs . I trusted her with my dog and knew she would in good care with Melanie.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time; only five minutes drive from home flexible to complete walks in morning, afternoon and evening fur babies staying overnights. Dog walking clients I work Sunday through Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and two fur babies to keep yours company. I also have a large room with crate and door to back yard if your fur baby likes to keep to themselves.

Pets

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dogs physically and mentally. We'll play a bunch of games, check out all the new smells in my neighborhood, and explore a big park near my house.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melanie can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs, behaviors, reacts to dogs, trucks, bikes or any health concerns. Preference is to know your fur baby before boarding or walking.
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.