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Melinda S.

Sterling, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Melinda can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I am available for daily visits for potty breaks, playtime, feedings, and medications. I am also available for overnight care of your furry friends in their home.

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About Melinda S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Caring for your furry friend in their own home makes them less anxious when you are away. I am available for overnight stays so your furry friend doesn’t have to leave the safety and comfort of their home.

Information Melinda S. would like to know about your pet

I will need to know about your furry friends daily routines: feeding times, walking times, medication times and dosage amounts, where things are located such as leashes, food, medications, all health issues, likes and dislikes, all prohibited activities and places inside and outside of home, your contact information and vets contact information in case of an emergency, emergency plan, location of all alarms and codes to all locked doors, behavior and personality of your furry friend, what makes them calm, what makes them anxious.

A typical day

Neighborhood “sniff walks”, backyard games like fetch and hide and seek, treat scavenger hunts, keeping up with their routines like simple training tricks, bonding time with brushing and massage, a lots of cuddling

Location

Sterling, VA

Melinda S.'s Neighborhood

Trusted care for your furry friend

Pet care experience

As the former owner of Four Paws Pantry, I have cared for many furry friends throughout the past twenty years. I have cared for pets with disabilities, illnesses and daily medications needs. I have helped with vet visits, grooming visits and daycare drop-offs and pick-ups.

Reviews

Alyssa A.
House Sitting • Aug 12, 2026
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Melinda took such great care of Jensie and my home during her 3-night stay. My pup has had anxiety in the past with my traveling and she kept him calm and made sure he was loved on. Will definitely ask her to dog sit again in the future. Cannot recommend enough!

Sherrise S.
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026
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Melinda is very kind and considerate. She’s such a warm person and my pup loves her!

Jackie M.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2026
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Melinda was very easy and pleasant to work with from start to finish. We felt very comfortable having our dog in her care which made for a stress-free vacation for us. We could tell from the pictures Melinda took that our girl was happy and and from the notes that she was well cared for. Would happily hire Melinda again.

Dianne M.
House Sitting • Jul 30, 2026
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Melinda did a great job caring for our pup, Daisy, on the first time we had a Rover sitter come to our home. Everything went smoothly, Daisy was well taken care of, and Melinda was very flexible with our time. Thanks, Melinda!!!

About Melinda S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Caring for your furry friend in their own home makes them less anxious when you are away. I am available for overnight stays so your furry friend doesn’t have to leave the safety and comfort of their home.

Information Melinda S. would like to know about your pet

I will need to know about your furry friends daily routines: feeding times, walking times, medication times and dosage amounts, where things are located such as leashes, food, medications, all health issues, likes and dislikes, all prohibited activities and places inside and outside of home, your contact information and vets contact information in case of an emergency, emergency plan, location of all alarms and codes to all locked doors, behavior and personality of your furry friend, what makes them calm, what makes them anxious.

A typical day

Neighborhood “sniff walks”, backyard games like fetch and hide and seek, treat scavenger hunts, keeping up with their routines like simple training tricks, bonding time with brushing and massage, a lots of cuddling

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.
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Melinda S.

Sterling, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews