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Melinda W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Melinda W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

CA$25 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Melinda has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Responsible and loving pet care

I had my own dog for seven years, and have watched and cared for cats and dogs for friends, family, and coworkers several times over the last few years. I also have hands-on experience with gerbils, hamsters, and betta fish. I learned a lot about dog behaviour while having a dog, and I enjoy researching and studying to learn more about animal behaviour and proper pet care. I have my own private insurance aside from the Rover guarantee. **No pitbulls, staffies, or any other bully breeds.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

I will provide food and water as necessary for your animals, pee breaks and/or walks for your dog, and litter-scooping for your cat. I will respect your pet's boundaries and let them choose to trust me, rather than forcing them to interact (unless in an emergency which requires haste).

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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11 ratings
Joan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2026

Very happy with the care given. Will definitely book again and again.

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Janette T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026

Melinda is amazing! She took very cute photos of my cat, Georgia, and gave detailed updates for each visit. It was very comforting knowing Georgia was in her care.

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Carmen A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 29, 2026

Melinda is always on time. Keeps me informed about how the walk went and that is truly appreciated. On the hot days she even brings a portable water dish for the dog.

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Joan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026

Very happy with the care given to my pets!

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Jen F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2026

Melinda was great with her drop in Visits with our two cats while we were away. The feedback and photos were very informative and we felt our cats were well cared for in our absence.

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Jenny S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 18, 2026

Melinda was fantastic with both my cats. Milo got all the playtime and attention he loves, and she was wonderfully patient with Russell until he warmed up. I came home to two happy, relaxed boys. The photo updates were thoughtful and reassuring and it was obvious Melinda took the time to get to know each cat's personality. Highly recommend, especially if you have a mix of confident and cautious cats. Will definitely book again. Thanks for looking after Milo and Russell, Melinda! ❤️

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work a part-time job that takes up 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), but depending on your location I should be able to work around that. I have pretty much open availability for the other four days of the week.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Melinda can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any behavioural issues, such as dog aggression, human aggression, or food/toy aggression. I do have some experience in those areas, but if it is severe I may not be a good fit for your dog.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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 include all fees.