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Melia & Benjamin P.

Star Sitter

IOWA CITY, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
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Services

Melia & Benjamin can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

My husband works evenings and I work days so your animals would have plenty of human interaction and wouldn't ever be left alone for long, if at all.

Available
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About Melia & Benjamin P.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We will treat your dog(s) as if they are part of our family. Unless your dog(s) have specials needs, we will give them the same treats, nubz, and bully sticks that we give our dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melia & Benjamin P. would like to know about your pet

We would like to know your dogs normal routine and if there are any special needs. We are happy to accommodate special needs dogs in our home.

A typical day

Plenty of play time with us and our pets and running around in our large fenced in yard. Depending on how well behaved your dogs are on a leash, I would love to take them on walks as well.

Location

IOWA CITY, IA

Melia & Benjamin P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Melia & Benjamin P. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Animal loving humans and dogs!

Pet care experience

I have had pets since I was about 5 years old ranging from mice to large dogs and almost everything in between and I am a true animal lover. My husband and co-caregiver of our crew also grew up with dogs and cats. We have been fortunate enough to have dogs that lived to be as old as 17, but with that came the administration of daily medication. At one point, we had a small pharmacy on our counter for the dogs! We had one special girl who had mobility issues, so we carried her everywhere... she became quite spoiled and loved all of the attention! My husband works evenings and I work days so your animals would have plenty of human interaction and wouldn't ever be left alone for long, if at all. We have a good sized home with a large privacy fenced backyard. We can crate your dog if needed. Our dogs love playing with other dogs and are not aggressive in any way... I would actually describe them as being on the submissive side, but they LOVE playing and running with other dogs. We do have two cats and they are dog savvy so as long as your dog is not aggressive with them, they would get along great. We are true animal lovers and your dogs will be treated as if they are our own; plenty of love, cuddles, and play.

Reviews

Caitlin S.
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026
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I always know my dog Bodhi is in good hands when he stays with Melia & Benjamin! They are very responsive to messages and make sure to send pictures when I’m away, which I appreciate. It’s great to have a trusted sitter when I go out of town.

Riaz J.
Boarding • Mar 19, 2026
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Great communication and pets always come home happy!

Kayla S.
Boarding • Jan 04, 2026
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Stella and Basil always enjoy going to stay with Malia and Ben. I am so thankful to know that my fur babies will be taken care of and loved while I’m gone.

Caitlin S.
Boarding • Jun 19, 2025
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Melia and Ben are wonderful pet sitters for my dog Bodhi! They send pictures that make it clear Bodhi is very comfortable with them, and they treat him like they would one of their own pups. They are also great with prompt communication. I definitely recommend them as sitters.

About Melia & Benjamin P.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We will treat your dog(s) as if they are part of our family. Unless your dog(s) have specials needs, we will give them the same treats, nubz, and bully sticks that we give our dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melia & Benjamin P. would like to know about your pet

We would like to know your dogs normal routine and if there are any special needs. We are happy to accommodate special needs dogs in our home.

A typical day

Plenty of play time with us and our pets and running around in our large fenced in yard. Depending on how well behaved your dogs are on a leash, I would love to take them on walks as well.

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Melia & Benjamin P.

Star Sitter

IOWA CITY, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews