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Melayna K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Melayna K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Melayna has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Full-Time Pet Care Enthusiast! :)

I've been trusted with and have absolutely loved taking care of very many pets from a lot of different families since I was around 12. I've taken care of all sizes from yorkies to great pyrenees, and newborn puppies to 15 year old dogs! I've also taken care of many cats which I love just as much. My first dog had an unexpected litter of puppies after we rescued her, and since I kept one of them I learned quite a lot about training and taking care of puppies through all stages of their lives! I feel I can read a dog's behavior/body language very well, and recognize individual personality traits to make sure they are comfortable, happy, and healthy with me. All dogs have different needs, personalities, and energy levels and I love meeting and taking care of all different combinations! I truly love animals and feel so grateful for the ability to work with them for a living. They are not just a way to make some extra cash for me, I want to spend my life working with them :) *I have also taken care of many bunnies, hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, snakes, birds, and fish!

Cat care experience

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Full-Time Pet Care Enthusiast! :)

Melayna also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always make sure to take time to gain dogs' trust and get to know their personalities so I can take care of them best! My main priorities are the dogs' happiness, comfort, and safety. I am always very careful about opening doors, and I go outside with them as well in case of coyotes, snakes, etc.! I always make sure they feel very loved, safe, happy as can be! I tend to do things based on their energy levels and/or needs. Even if your dog is energetic, I'd love to play with them all day long to keep them content :) If there are any special things your dog likes, let me know! I also have many plants of my own and can take care of yours if needed as well. 🌟**Boarding/Daycare specific** I have a cozy, very dog friendly apartment as well as a dog of my own! She is about a year and a half old, around 60lbs, and she absolutely LOVES friends, both dog & human, big or small! She has no problem sharing her toys and would love to play all day, so your pup would definitely be kept content throughout the day. There is also a dog park in the complex, as well as a free pet spa, so I'm able to give your pup a bath as well if you'd like :) Outside of her potty breaks, she gets at least one long walk a day (two or three when it's cooler outside) and some park time, so yours will always get the same (or more, if preferred!). We are on the second floor, so your pup will have to be okay with going up and down stairs, or be able to be carried up. Indie is very excited to make new friends, and so are we!!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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31 ratings
Tonya M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 24, 2026

Melayna was fantastic! Highly recommend her if you're looking for a sitter. She stayed a couple night at our house, watching our pup and she was great! She sent multiple pictures throughout the day and communicating with her from the beginning was just amazing; clear and quick! We will 1000% use Melayna again for future sittings. Our pup was so happy with her, and the house was immaculate :)

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Marisa V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 26, 2026

Melayna took such amazing care of my cats while I was away. As somebody in the veterinary field it can be hard to trust someone to care for my animals, but it was very obvious from the beginning how much she truly loves and cares about the animals she watches. I had full trust that they were in good hands the entire time I was gone and that means everything to me! I would absolutely have her watch them again and will definitely be recommending her to anyone that needs a pet sitter in the future! :)

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Tess B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 22, 2026

Melayna was wonderful with our dog and cat. We got lots of updates which was much appreciated. 100% recommend! Our pets loved her.

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Leah L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 17, 2026

Melayna goes above and beyond for the animals. It’s obvious they all love her too. So thankful for her!

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Kelly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2026

Melayna was excellent while watching our dog Beau! She provided us daily updates with pictures of our dog which I appreciated so much. She left our house in immaculate condition and Beau seemed very happy with her. I would 100% book again with Melayna!

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Lauri D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 02, 2026

Melayna and Zoe did a great job taking care of Poe and Ghost Pepper while I was away. They did everything I asked them to and got along great with Poe (Ghost Pepper hid the whole time which I expected- hence the name Ghost Pepper! 😆) They also sent daily pics! I would definitely recommend Melayna for cat sitting to anyone!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a very flexible schedule, and do not work full-time OR part-time, which means I work full time for you and your lovely pets! I am available most times, all days of the week! My friend Zoe (she is mentioned in some of my reviews) works with me as well, so you have a built-in backup in case anything unexpected comes up! Your pets are always our #1 priority :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melayna can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet is not good on leashes, has any special needs or dietary/medical issues or concerns, is reactive towards other dogs/people, etc. Also if they have/have tried to escape the house or yard. I want to make sure I have all the necessary information to keep them safe, happy and comfortable! I will never feed your dog any food that is not approved by you. :) **A written note/text with all the important house and pet info would be very much appreciated to make sure nothing is forgotten!!**
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.