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Melinda R.

Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
321 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Melinda can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melinda R.

Communication

156 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melinda R. would like to know about your pet

I am able to care for all pets. Please let me know how I can make your pets stay be the best.

A typical day

I love interacting with my canine guests. They are welcome to hang out inside or outside my home. Inside they hang out while my family and I go about our business of family time, dinner, board games, watching movies etc. They can hop on our sofas and beds. Outside they have access to shade, plenty of fresh water and a large area of green lawn. The backyard is completely fenced and private. I am home for most of the day except when I go on short errands, take the kids to school, go grocery shopping, etc. I am never away for too long. I like to take my dog as well as guest dogs on walks around the neighborhood, to the local park, balboa park, and other areas around town. I can provide care at your home while you are away. Rest assured that your pet will be cared for as if it were my own.

Location

San Diego, CA

Melinda R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Love being outside

Pet care experience

I grew up in a household that loved animals and treated all of our pets like family. I've owned many dogs, cats, lizards, and rabbits throughout my life. Now I am now a stay at home mom with our two energetic boys, our dog Chloe, and two cats. We love to play at the park, go on hikes, nature walks, and other outdoor activities that I know your dogs would just love. I have a nice green backyard that your dogs would love to run around in. It is completely fenced in so that the dogs are secure at all times. There are trees for shade and they always have plenty of fresh water available. They have free access to come inside our home and hang out, when they stay with us they are part of the family. I live in a safe and quiet neighborhood that will put you at ease knowing your pet will be enjoying his stay, be safe, and getting the attention, love, and care they need. I am available between 6am and 9pm for drop offs, pick ups, and meet and greets.

Reviews

Jocelyn F.
Boarding • Mar 07, 2026
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Melinda really is a rockstar!! I love that she genuinely has advanced experience and an amazing and uplifting spirit. I will definitely be trying to book with her again and will recommend 10/10 !! I’m so grateful for her attention to Zeus and Chloe is a sweetheart!

Nicole O.
Boarding • Dec 17, 2025
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Melinda was fantastic with our puppy Julius! She watched him for a week in her home and kept him busy with walks and park visits. He was so tired when he got home, he slept most the day. He was very happy and comfortable in her home. Will definitely book again.

Cristen O.
Boarding • Dec 08, 2025
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Melinda is so kind and welcoming and our dog Doug felt right at home! She is responsive and very knowledgeable with pets. We highly recommend Melinda and will work with her again.

Rich Lorraine T.
Boarding • Dec 01, 2025
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Melinda and her family was awesome and welcoming the very minute we left our Furbaby to the time we picked her up. They were very understanding and accommodating to our last minute emergency and knew our lil one was safe in their hands. Would definitely have Rilo stay over again in the future.

About Melinda R.

Communication

156 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melinda R. would like to know about your pet

I am able to care for all pets. Please let me know how I can make your pets stay be the best.

A typical day

I love interacting with my canine guests. They are welcome to hang out inside or outside my home. Inside they hang out while my family and I go about our business of family time, dinner, board games, watching movies etc. They can hop on our sofas and beds. Outside they have access to shade, plenty of fresh water and a large area of green lawn. The backyard is completely fenced and private. I am home for most of the day except when I go on short errands, take the kids to school, go grocery shopping, etc. I am never away for too long. I like to take my dog as well as guest dogs on walks around the neighborhood, to the local park, balboa park, and other areas around town. I can provide care at your home while you are away. Rest assured that your pet will be cared for as if it were my own.

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Melinda R.

Paradise Hills, San Diego, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
321 reviews