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Melinda M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Melinda M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Loves Dogs!

I have been a dog lover since, well a long time. I have had a lot of foster fails :) I have no dogs at my home now.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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39 ratings
Amy O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

Melinda took excellent care of my dog while she is injured! I hated to leave my baby but knew that Melinda was taking great care of her in my absence.

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Stephen A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Stanley was in high spirits when I returned my my trip. He had plenty of room to run around and made friends quickly with a dog next door. Stanley has been a happy dog after pick up. Melinda gave him the attention and space needed for my trip.

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Amy O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 01, 2025

Melinda took excellent care of my Scarlett while I traveled for the holiday. She was communicative and flexible with the drop off and pick up time changes as my holiday travel plans changed. My dog came home well rested and I would definitely book with her again.

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Mary L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 28, 2024

We love Melinda!! Wilson is our senior pup who takes routine medicine and has a few health issues. We were worried when our sitter canceled on us a few weeks prior to our two week overseas vacation. Then we found Melinda. Wilson was right at home, spoiled and loved. She has a fenced yard so he can relax, she delivered his meals and medicine appropriately and sent us updates and pictures along the way. When we got back I think he wanted to stay with her! Haha! We highly recommend Melinda and wouldn’t hesitate to use her in the future!

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Rashana L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2024

Melinda was a DREAM! My big baby got lots of exercise and I received regular pics. Such a great experience! I will definitely rebook again and as often as possible.

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Adrian R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 22, 2024

Was able to accommodate a last minute and was very friendly and welcoming to my pup. Would definitely recommend.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am here all day to care for your fur babies. They will be loved on all day long. I look forward to meeting your fur babies!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large secured fenced backyard in Desoto County just outside of Hernando city limits. I have a kennel, or you can provide ONLY IF NEEDED. Please bring their own beds if they do a comfy bed. They are more than to sleep with me.

A typical day

Your fur babies will love my backyard. They can run or walk whatever they want to do. Or they can just chill in the house.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
Crate-trained dogs only
Melinda can host up to 1 pet per night
What do they like. What they don't like. Any special toys they prefer. Commands they know. How will they let me know its time to potty.
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.