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Melinda R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
158 repeat clients
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Melinda R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
158 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$45 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
32 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Love being outside

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.

Qualifications

158 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
325 ratings
Lacy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

Melinda was great! She took awesome care of my baby on short notice and even recommended some things for him! 😊he was safe and cared for

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Hannah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 17, 2026

Melinda was great! She kept Mochi active and clean as well. She and her family were very accommodating! Highly recommended. Will book again 👏🤩

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Nicole C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Melinda took good care of my pup and kept him active!

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Karrie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026

Melinda was awesome! This was my first time using Rover and 1st time leaving my girl Rose with a sitter but Melinda was great and Rose was well cared for and loved while I was away!! I highly recommend Melinda!!

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Jocelyn F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 07, 2026

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!

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Nicole O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 17, 2025

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.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Pets

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.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melinda can host up to 4 pets per night
I am able to care for all pets. Please let me know how I can make your pets stay be the best.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.