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Melinda & David L.

Star Sitter

Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
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Services

Melinda & David can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melinda & David can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I am recently retired and my husband works part time so we have plenty of time to shower your pet with attention and as many walks as they want!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melinda & David L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard and are conveniently located steps away from a dog park if your dog prefers being social. We live in a beautiful, quiet, pedestrian friendly neighborhood.

Home

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

Information Melinda & David L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs ahead of time and we will do our best to accommodate. Please no pets that are not potty trained or chew/scratch furniture.

A typical day

We will take plenty of walks and play with your pup as much as they want. They can hang out with us on the couch and watch tv if that's their speed too!

Location

Tampa, FL

Melinda & David L.'s Neighborhood

Melinda & David L. 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.

Dog lovers!

Pet care experience

We love dogs! We lost our fur baby and miss having a four-legged fur friend around. We will treat your dog like our own. My husband has fostered over 20 dogs and we had our mix for over 8 years before losing her to lymphoma. Prior to that I had a Great Dane for 11 years. We have recently cared for friends and neighbors' dogs.

Reviews

Adrienne S.
Boarding • jun. 22, 2026
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Melinda and David were absolutely amazing! This was our first time leaving our 1 yr old doodle anywhere overnight and I was extremely nervous. Our pup can get super excited easily and sometimes have separation anxiety. Melinda and David reassured us, put our minds at ease and kept us updated daily with messages and photos while we were away. I would absolutely recommend their services and look forward to future bookings. Wonderful, pup loving people! Thanks again for everything!

Sherry K.
Boarding • jun. 03, 2026
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This is Violet’s second stay with Melinda and Dave, and we all couldn’t be happier. Lots of communication and pics throughout her stay, and very flexible with pickup and drop off times. We would recommend this sweet couple anytime.

Knuckles M.
Boarding • may. 22, 2026
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If you take your puppo anywhere else you’re making a huge mistake! Melinda and David took my puppy as their own and made her feel at home and I didn’t have to worry about here for even a second because I knew she was with people who lived her. You can believe that if I’m ever here again they will be the first people I call.

Lisa G.
Boarding • may. 05, 2026
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Melinda and David, we're wonderful with the Athena. She appeared happy in all the photos. It was our first rover and we would definitely come back again.

About Melinda & David L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard and are conveniently located steps away from a dog park if your dog prefers being social. We live in a beautiful, quiet, pedestrian friendly neighborhood.

Home

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

Information Melinda & David L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs ahead of time and we will do our best to accommodate. Please no pets that are not potty trained or chew/scratch furniture.

A typical day

We will take plenty of walks and play with your pup as much as they want. They can hang out with us on the couch and watch tv if that's their speed too!

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Melinda & David L.

Star Sitter

Palma Ceia, Tampa, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews