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Melanie W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Melanie W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

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from $35 per night

Highlights

Melanie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Let Us Spoil Your Pup!

I've had small dogs all my life and have provided sitter services for family and friends over the years. I am a certified foster for a few rescues. We love the idea of rescue and have foster failed with our last two boys. We have lots of experience introducing new additions to our pack, so rest assured we are very cautious with any new introduction. We have managed medications and special feedings as well as working with puppies on crate and potty training.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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72 ratings
Darcy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 15, 2026

Thanks so much for watching Daisy and Mario. And for the great tips on getting through the fireworks festivities with nervous pups.

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Carrie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Melanie is incredible! Our dogs get plenty of exercise and attention at her house. It’s obvious that she genuinely enjoys caring for our dogs.

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Courtney C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 04, 2026

We love working with Melanie! Obi has the best time!

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Angie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026

Melanie was amazing! Great communication and we knew our dogs were in great hands. She sent pics and updates and my boys loved getting those. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she was. We even got stuck in traffic and were a few minutes late to pick up and she was great about it. We will definitely use her again! Thank you for taking such great care of our Bella and Beau!

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Melanie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Our Mickey went on vacation while we went on an Alaskan cruise. He has stayed with Melanie previously and we are always at ease knowing that he is comfortable and very well cared for. Thank you for being such an animal lover and sharing that love with our lil guy, too!

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Darcy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 20, 2026

Thanks so much for watching our babies overnight while we took family out to the city. It gives us such peace of mind knowing they're in great hands!

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Schedule

I'm recently retired and trying to fill my days doing things I love. Helping people and pets are my passions so let me help you!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and three small pups that can keep your pet socialized and entertained. We walk a couple times a day so your dog can join in the trek or just relax on the couch with my husband. We also have playpens and crates available if needed. If you need drop in visits, I'm available to help you keep your pup happy and stress-free.

Pets

A typical day

A typical day includes morning and evenings walks depending on temperatures. We have a ball thrower and do multiple fetch sessions throught the day. We also have a small pool available for those pups that like to play in the water. On days when temperatures are high, we have a large basement available for indoor play sessions. Our pups are on a twice daily feeding schedule, but we can accommodate any special needs for your pup.

0 to 15 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melanie can host up to 2 pets per night
Tell us what you'd like from your pet sitter and we'll try to accommodate. Our goal is to help you provide the best life for your pups!
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.