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Melinda B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Melinda B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Home away from home 🐾

I’ve owned and cared for many pets. Currently I have a golden/lab 12 year old female, a 5 year old male cat, and a 1 year old Catahoula. They get along well with other animals. I currently work Mon-Fri but I can board animals during that time who are used to that type of schedule. I also have some weekdays off for holidays and will be home those days. Please feel free to ask if you are unsure of my dates off and your dates requested. On work days, Dogs would be fed and let out before work as well as let out as soon as I got home and fed again if on a twice fed schedule. If need be I can come home for lunch to let them out and feed them for a lunch meal if that’s their schedule. Weekends are open for anything since I’m home all day. I have a fenced yard for the dogs to use the bathroom and play. I can let them out as much as they need depending on age. My dog goes out frequently and I go out with them to ensure no one tries to escape the fence.

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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36 ratings
Debbie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 03, 2024

I always feel comfortable leaving Elvis with Melinda. He enjoys being with Lady and Dean, I use Melinda often.

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Maura P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 24, 2023

Thank you for taking such good care of Teddy! We loved getting the pictures and updates!

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Joye C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2023

Melinda was truly amazing! We tragically lost our Corgi puppy not even a year ago so leaving our other Corgi pup with a stranger was very difficult for us especially with how over protective we are with Claire. Melinda did a meet and greet with us which went really well and I think made a huge difference for when we dropped Claire off for her stay. The day we left Claire ran right in and made herself at home. Melinda sent tons of pictures (which I absolutely loved) that really helped us to feel comfortable that Claire was ok. I am so happy with the care my baby got and all the fun she had with Melinda’s kids and pets. I will definitely be reaching out again whenever we need Claire to be cared for ☺️.

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Melinda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 02, 2023

Melinda was excellent! She was timely and responsive and very attentive to all of my pets care needs. I would highly recommend.

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Leah W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 20, 2022

Melinda is awesome! She took great care of my 2 dogs and sent pictures everyday. Highly recommend!

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Carolyn W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 11, 2022

Melinda was excellent in her care for our Puggle Jack. She sent me photos often to let us know how well he was doing. I would recommend her for your pet sitting.

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Schedule

I currently work full time M-F but work close to home and can come home on lunch to let dogs out for a bathroom break if they are not used to being home for a typical work schedule.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My yard is fenced in and dogs are monitored while outside. While I am not at home my dog is crated to prevent any misunderstandings while I am away. If your pet is normally crated I can also crate your dog as well.

Pets

A typical day

We can play with various toys. Also take walks to explore the neighborhood for interesting smells and places to mark. Maybe make some new friends!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Melinda can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know of any special needs your pet requires. This will help ensure they get the proper attention and have the best visit. It will also help put you at ease knowing they are being taken care of the way you want them to be!
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.