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Melina O.

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Melina O.

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Urbana, IL

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $11 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience

Pet care experience

Certified crazy cat lady 🐈🐈‍⬛

I’ve taken care of my family’s cats and my own cats since I was old enough to help! I also raised 4 litters of kittens, and they all grew up to be happy, cuddly, and sociable! (Source: We kept a few of them 😁) I have also taken care of a senior cat that required medicated food at precise times of day.

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

In my home I am very careful about hiding anything dangerous from sight. I have cats that love to chew on anything that fits in their mouth and I have gotten very good at creatively hiding cables from them. They get lots of cuddle time and sleep in my bed every night, which is the same love I bring to everyone’s cats!

Ratings and reviews

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Pauline W.
Sep 12, 2026

Melina was one of my closest friends in college, and she was always my first choice to look after my kitten Oreo whenever I flew home to visit my family! She sent me updates and photos of Oreo daily and was very careful about following my care instructions. I felt very at ease knowing that I was leaving her with such a thoughtful and responsible caregiver, especially since Melina had 2 kittens of her own that she showered with a ton of love and attention!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently a graduate student at UIUC, so outside of classes I am very flexible! I have excellent time management skills and can easily fit lots of social time in for your pets. Plus it’s easy to bring homework to hang out and pet sit, win win :)

Cats
Melina can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
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.