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Melinda D.

Port St. Lucie, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

Melinda can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Im am a volunteer and my husband travels for work. I’m close to tradition will go within 45 min from my house. I am available for weeks overnights or just couple days Sleeprover. I come to your home I provide. Security attention and walking. I bring my own food. I just ask because My family's health is important that we do a meet and Greet before the actual Sleeprover start. Then I play brush,walk Administer Medicine. Im very strong. 4-5 xs a day walks. Im a native I know when asfault pavement to hot!! I can and will make prepared foods medicine. Can follow outline of doggo or kitty to your specific instruction. Then I ask when you’re 40 min away. I will leave your home secure. And we do not cross. This policy allowed me to work through covid. Just a precaution. I am CPR trained for cats dogs and birds. Im strong and I just have the natural ability with. Animals. In your home. I clean up after animals and do dishes. Will let animals sleep in the bed if thats what they are use to. I leave your home the way you left it. I even do Gulf-cart rides.

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About Melinda D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not take any animals in my Home no boarding. I have found the animals like it better to stay in there own home.

Information Melinda D. would like to know about your pet

Med condition What exercise use to already What you would want or need to have you feel comfortable. Have sat at houses with owners out if town for up to 3 weeks. So Shopping, cooking special diet. Treat very well and am very efficient at staying clean and respecting other peoples property and most loved family member

A typical day

Yes walks alot. Traditions areas familiar. As well as most all city parks in PSL, Martin. I am a native and Im used to the heat. Frisbee, toy, beach runs SHOWER TIME PARTY IN THE HOSE TIME. I can also very kindly just sit and lay in grass or part or just a stay at home peaceful with belly rubs always can do special diet!! That I have experience.

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Melinda D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Security Reliability and Kindness

Pet care experience

I am physical fit , very active, love animals small to tall. Little to very large and senior dog experience. Walks,Parks,Baths. Security for both animals and your property. Very sincere, walks, groomers, dropped of for visits. Experience in all. Have Great references. Adult reliable. Absolute animal lover. Alarms , Ring doorbells. References for over nights. Senior dogs, medications given. Can cook. Have no problem cleaning boxes or applying medication. Love is my best asset. Animals know when they meet me. I trust that. What would set me apart is that it is just not a job I fall for everyone. I understand each family member has his or her own personality. I most always seem to be a perfect fit with your family. Regards, Melinda D.

Reviews

Bianca R.
House Sitting • May 24, 2026
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Melinda watched our 3 Aussies while we were away. She sent us lots of picture updates & made us feel at ease while we were away. she treated our fur babies liker her own and was very attentive to our pup with epilepsy. we are so thankful we found her and would not trust anyone else with our pups. 10/10 would recommend!

Kim L.
House Sitting • May 04, 2026
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Melinda was absolutely fantastic! She stayed with my dog Hugo for three nights, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I came home to a very happy, relaxed pup—which says everything about the care and attention she gave him. On top of that, the house was spotless when I returned, which I truly appreciated after traveling. Melinda was reliable, thoughtful, and clearly loves what she does. It gave me real peace of mind knowing Hugo was in such good hands. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter!

Scott H.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2026
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Melinda was great!

Peter C.
House Sitting • Mar 22, 2026
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I sincerely recommend Melinda for taking such excellent care of our fur babies and our home. She stayed in our home for four days and was absolutely wonderful. She is loving, caring, responsive, trustworthy, and always goes above and beyond. I first met her on Rover, and she has since become my go-to person for taking care of our dogs, cat, and home. Thank you so much, Melinda—you are the best!

About Melinda D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not take any animals in my Home no boarding. I have found the animals like it better to stay in there own home.

Information Melinda D. would like to know about your pet

Med condition What exercise use to already What you would want or need to have you feel comfortable. Have sat at houses with owners out if town for up to 3 weeks. So Shopping, cooking special diet. Treat very well and am very efficient at staying clean and respecting other peoples property and most loved family member

A typical day

Yes walks alot. Traditions areas familiar. As well as most all city parks in PSL, Martin. I am a native and Im used to the heat. Frisbee, toy, beach runs SHOWER TIME PARTY IN THE HOSE TIME. I can also very kindly just sit and lay in grass or part or just a stay at home peaceful with belly rubs always can do special diet!! That I have experience.

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Melinda D.

Port St. Lucie, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews