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Melinda L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Melinda L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Melinda has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving your pets already!

Hi, I’m Melinda and I love animals! I have been around dogs and cats all of my life. I have cats and love to spend time with other people’s dogs! I grew up with dogs and cats. My parents took in many strays and at one point we had 10 different breeds! I have been walking dogs and doing drop in visits since early 2021 and have experience with small to large breeds. I am available for walks and drop ins. I have experience administering medications and with different types of harnesses and leashes.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I’m responsible and reliable and will follow your directions to a T. I’m good at asking questions to make a walk, drop in, or sitting go smoothly. I want you to feel less stressful with me taking care of your pet.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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30 ratings
Jan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • lug 16, 2026

We are very pleased with Melinda. Our previous cat sitter retired and we were nervous. Our cat is very timid and won't eat when stressed. We told Melinda she may never see her. On the first visit, Melinda not only saw her but was able to pet her! We were so happy to see that photo and all the others throughout our vacation. And all the food had been eaten!

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Clint A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • lug 15, 2026

Melinda was wonderful and we recommend her to anyone considering her services. She was prompt for our meet-and-greet and brought a notebook to write down answers to her questions. While she watched our furry friends she sent daily pictures was communicative. We arrived home to a tidy house and happy pets! We will absolutely rebook with Melinda.

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Lisa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 09, 2026

I highly recommend Melinda! She was wonderful with my dog Toby, who is apprehensive of strangers. She knew how to interact with him and gained his trust. I look forward to using her services again!

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Meghan A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 01, 2026

Melinda was fantastic! She took excellent care of our two cats for an entire week, and we felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. She sent very detailed updates with lots of pictures. We would absolutely book her again.

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Janice C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • feb 04, 2026

Melinda is great with my senior dog. She always gives me detailed updates and makes sure my pup has all she needs. I highly recommend her.

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Gracie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • gen 19, 2026

Melinda was wonderful! Extremely easy, great communication and very trust worthy! No complains and would definitely work with again. Thank you so much for taking care of my kitties!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We can work together with a schedule that best meets the needs of you and your pets. I am flexible and willing to work around schedules.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melinda can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Just need to know if there is anything special your dog or cat needs, I.E., fill up their water bowl, use a certain leash, don’t walk in a certain area, etc.
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.