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Melissa A.

Lodi, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I currently work part time and find to have a lot of free time. I love to go on walks and especially love the company of a pet! Looking to expand my pet interaction!

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About Melissa A.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
87% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a senior dog to keep your fur company! I can easily crate your dog if needed. Dog’s sleeping environment is whichever he or she pleases, weather it be a crate or my bed!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Location

Lodi, NJ

Melissa A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog Mom! I am a dog & cat purr-son.

Pet care experience

To begin I got my first pet at the age of 6, and my second dog a few years after. My first dog a Maltese poodle mix and is currently 15 years old! My second a Yorkshire Terrier which sadly passed a few years ago. Since my dog is 15 she has provided senior care experience and what to expect around this age in a dog. I have a large family and constantly find myself pet sitting different dog breeds like Pomeranian, French Bulldog and Golden Retriever.

Reviews

Kevin C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2025
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We had the pleasure of having Melissa care for our miniature poodle, Sabana, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. She was attentive, responsible, and genuinely caring throughout the entire time. Melissa listened to all of our personal requests and followed through on them perfectly—from playtime to potty breaks and everything in between. It was clear that she treated our puppy as if she were her own, and we truly appreciated her going above and beyond to ensure our pup felt comfortable, safe, and happy during her drop-ins. We would absolutely recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter. Don’t hesitate to request her—you’ll be glad you did!

Virginia R.
Boarding • Aug 10, 2023
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Melissa took great care of my dog. She is very sweet and loving. She sent me pictures every day and let me know how he was doing. I will definitely use her again!

Jorge V.
Jul 03, 2023

I’m not one to write reviews, but after confiding and leaving my precious baby with Melissa I had to write this review. Throughout these last few months, work has been so busy and I haven’t had any time to take my dog for a walk. Due to this, I decided to look for someone who could walk my dog. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find anyone that my dog felt comfortable. After going through profiles and meeting with many people I found Melissa and gave it a shot. My dog fell in love with Melissa instantly and that’s when I knew that she’d be the one in charge of my most prized possession. Days went by and I started seeing my dog in a better mood, and I know it's because of the attention and love she receives from Melissa throughout the day. I am lucky to have found Melissa, and if anyone is lucking for someone to trust their dog with you’re in luck. Melissa takes this job very seriously and goes above and beyond for my baby.

John A.
Jul 02, 2023

Melissa is one of the best pet sitter I’ve met and I’m saying this because she took care of my dog coco. Melissa did a wonderful job taking off care coco while I was on vacation for example while I was gone I needed her to take care coco and I asked her if she could go for some walks with him and also give him food. The great thing about Melissa was she would feed him on the proper timing and she would give the proper portion of food. When coco did something excellent she would give him a treat. One thing I always see on Melissa is that she enjoys taking care of my dog and coco gets excited whenever Melissa arrives to my house. She is a loving and caring pet sitter when it comes to animals she shows so much compassion and I love that about her. Overall she gives me the trust I need when she take cares of coco because it shows how coco enjoys being with her and that to me in my opinion, show’s how coco is in great hands.

About Melissa A.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
87% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a senior dog to keep your fur company! I can easily crate your dog if needed. Dog’s sleeping environment is whichever he or she pleases, weather it be a crate or my bed!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
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Melissa A.

Lodi, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews