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Melinda S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Melinda S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Melinda has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Trusted care for your furry friend

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.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

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.

Ratings and reviews

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Kathleen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 31, 2026

Melinda may be the best pet-sitter we have known. She is thoughtful, thorough, and caring -- and a prompt communicator. Melinda came to our home for overnight stays for our two medium-sized, often-enthusiastic mixed-breed dogs, and provided the peaceful environment that they needed. We were welcomed home by two happy pups and a home in pristine condition. We highly recommend Melinda!

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Haley K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

Melinda was fantastic! It’s very difficult for me to leave my 12 year old cancer survivor dog with anyone but family but Melinda did amazing and took all our worries away. Already planning our next booking - highly recommend !

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Alyssa A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 12, 2026

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!

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Sherrise S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026

Melinda is very kind and considerate. She’s such a warm person and my pup loves her!

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Andrew and Samantha P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 08, 2026

Thank you so much for stopping in on short notice to take care of Piper! She always loves your company!

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Jackie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2026

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.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

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.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Melinda can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

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.

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