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Melinda W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 repeat clients
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Melinda W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$50 total per night

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

Highlights

Melinda has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Safe, loving home away from home

I am a work from home, responsible adult, with a loving and safe home. We have a secure fenced yard, no children or other pets in the home. I have been caring for my own pets since I was a child and with the passing of my last two dogs, I have opened my home to caring for others pets. I have much experience caring for a wide range of dogs, from puppies to elderly special needs dogs and cats too. I treat your fur babies as though they are my own!

Qualifications

66 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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166 ratings
Anna G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026

Melinda is great, I’m a repeat client! My dog always has so much fun! She sends great updates and has top tier communication!

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Cory P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

Melinda is so wonderful! She is responsive and easy to work with. Maple loves going to her house. It makes it very easy for me to feel good about leaving my pet while I am away.

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Courtney E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Melinda and her husband were absolutely amazing! She sent me daily updates with pictures which I really appreciated. I will absolutely be using her again. Bandit had the best time! :)

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Ciara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

Worked with my crazy hours, was very friendly and kept me updated on how my baby was doing while I was away! Would recommend!

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Rob M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 10, 2026

Absolutely perfect experience! They are loving and caring. I felt comfortable right away and my dog Dave has a blast going over there :)

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Cory P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 06, 2026

Melinda is so wonderful and easy to work with. She is super responsive and takes great care of Maple.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Working from home allows me to have lots of availability to care for your pet, so they will rarely be alone. My spouse and I love animals and welcome the companionship in a safe environment so you can be reassured they will be happy while you are away.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard, and plenty of space for your pets. We live in a safe neighborhood close to a park if walks are needed, but also have plenty of room to play in the yard. Being home all day, I am able to pay attention to your pets needs as they come up. They will feel safe and loved.

A typical day

We have a fairly large yard that is perfect for playing fetch. We love to walk around the neighborhood and have a park a block away.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melinda can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if there are any special needs or behaviors that I should know about. I am happy to work with you to make the stay a safe and happy one for your dog.
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%.