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Melinda K.

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Melinda K.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience

Pet care experience

Your Pet’s Fav Mama + Mini Crew

I grew up with dogs: Jayda-lab/border collie mix and Scottie + Jasmine-Scottish Terriers. I personally trained all 3 to be house trained and all sorts of tricks! From “Speak!” to “Roll Over!”, “Dance!” to “Play Dead!” my dogs could do all the basics along with giving all the loves and cuddles. Now I have my own family and my daughter, Penelope, is DYING for a cat or dog and I want her to learn what it takes to be responsible for a pet (at least in part). Help me teach my daughter (who will be my sidekick if you’re ok with her tagging along when she can), and I promise I’ll love on your pet and be a reliable and professional pet helper ♥️

Cat care experience

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Your Pet’s Fav Mama + Mini Crew

Melinda also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
8 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I step into your world and try to provide my services in the same way that you would. From walking them, playing with them, making sure they have food/water, your pet will be well loved while you’re away. I love to bring little treats to connect with them in my own way (with your permission of course) ♥️

Ratings and reviews

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Kelsey F.
Aug 16, 2026

Meli was responsive and very professional! She took such good care of our kitty! We felt comfortable leaving our cat with her and she shared updates throughout.

Alissa C.
Aug 13, 2026

Very good with pets especially dogs. Her daughter Penelope has been around dogs since forever and definitely learned from her mother. Would recommend for any pet needs.

Janine B.
Aug 13, 2026

Melinda is wonderful with dogs. I have to admit she is my daughter. In mentioning that it is because we had several dogs in our home while she was growing up. She was the one who took care of them and actually trained them for me. She loved teaching them new tricks that made each of our dogs much more enjoyable. She has passed this love of dogs on to her daughter Penelope. Whenever they come to our home Penelope is with our dog all day long. They are both loving and gentle with our dog. Melinda still teaches our dog a new trick when she comes over. I believe it comes naturally to her. I would highly recommend Melinda and her daughter Penelope taking care of your loved pet. They are extremely responsible and have a great love of all dogs.

Ethan B.
Aug 13, 2026

Melinda is an incredibly caring and diligent individual, she is able to access the situation and give care to in the appropriate manner. She has taken care of many different animals throughout her life and I have no doubt in my mind that she would do an amazing job in helping care for others animals as well.

Susan & Madeline K.
Aug 12, 2026

Melinda has many years of experience caring and loving her pets. She definitely understands the needs of pets while their owners are away; all the stress and anxiety that the pet may experience. I highly recommend Melinda and Penelope to care for your pet. They will spoil your pet with the extra love and attention required and treat your pet like it is their own.

Nick K.
Aug 12, 2026

Meli is extremely kind, thoughtful, and responsible. She has a unique talent for making everyone--pets and pet owners--feel comfortable. She and her wonderful daughter Penelope are a dynamic duo!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m a Stay-At-Home-Mom and Professional Photographer with my own business so flexible is my middle name! I like to fill my pet schedule during the hours my daughter Penelope is home if I can so she can learn the ropes of pet care in preparation for us getting our own pet soon. My schedule may change week to week depending on my other family member’s needs, but I love having a regular routine with regular clients ♥️

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melinda 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.