Melissa A.
De Pere, WI
Services
Melissa can care for
Availability
My part-time schedule as a local kennel technician makes me incredibly flexible for pet sitting! I work from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM (about 25 hours a week), which leaves my entire midday window from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM wide open for lunchtime walks, playtime, and companionship. I am also available for quick check-ins before my morning shift, and my evenings are completely free after 6:30 PM for late-night cuddles and dedicated overnight stays. Because my daily job already centers around professional feeding, medicating, and cleaning, keeping your pet's routine seamless and sanitary between my shifts is second nature to me!
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About Melissa A.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
My goal is to keep your pets in their happiest, most comfortable element, which is why I specialize in caring for them right in their own home! With over a decade of professional animal facility experience and a huge heart for all creatures, I pride myself on being the next best thing to you when you’re away. I am fully backed by Rover and prioritize open, consistent communication—sending you regular updates and photos so you can relax knowing they are in safe hands. As a major bonus, I am an exceptionally tidy person who genuinely enjoys cleaning. My past clients have always loved coming home to happy, healthy, stress-free pets and a thoroughly clean, respected house! 🧽🐾
Information Melissa A. would like to know about your pet
When it comes to your pet's routine, honesty is always the best policy! Because every pet is an individual with unique quirks, the more information you can share, the better we can set everyone up for success. To ensure your furbaby stays happy, healthy, and safe, I love to know ahead of time about any specific medical needs, medication schedules, or behavioral history. Please don't hesitate to share if they have any specific "buttons" that shouldn't be pushed, or if they tend to react a certain way when you are away. With my extensive professional background, I’ve worked with almost every scenario, and having this insight allows us to build a trusting, seamless relationship so your pet feels entirely comfortable and secure every time you leave! 📝🐾
A typical day
Every pet is an individual, so our fun together will be entirely tailored to their specific personality and energy levels! For active or curious pups, we can go on long, sniffing walks, play fetch in the yard, work on basic training commands, or dive into brain-stimulating mental enrichment like "nose-work." But if your furbaby is a proud couch potato who prefers a short stroll (or none at all!), I am more than happy to spend our time relaxing, handing out endless belly rubs, and giving them all the gentle companionship they deserve right in the comfort of their own home. Your pet sets the pace, and I'm just there to make sure it's their perfect day! 🐶🛋️✨
Location
De Pere, WI
Pets
Experienced Animal Lover 💚🖖🏼
Pet care experience
Hi, I'm Mel! I grew up surrounded by pets, and that passion grew into a lifelong career in animal care. I bring over a decade of professional facility experience to Rover, including serving as a Pack Leader at Tailwaggers Doggy Daycare and spending seven years as a specialized Caregiver at the world-renowned Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. There, I worked with dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and behavioral needs, including dog-selective and dog-aggressive behaviors. Currently, I keep my skills sharp working part-time as a Kennel Technician at a daycare and boarding facility right here in Green Bay. Because of my professional background, I’m highly experienced with administering medications, recognizing subtle body language, and reinforcing basic training. I know how important routine is, so I am more than happy to strictly follow whatever household rules you have set for your pet. Whether your furbaby is a social butterfly or a quiet soul who needs a patient, gentle approach, I have the intuitive skills to make them feel safe and loved. When I’m not caring for your pets, I’m hanging out with my own senior "puppy," a 9-year-old dog named Alba (pictured with me!), and my 14-year-old "kitten." I love house-sitting, overnight stays, and dog walking, and my ultimate goal is to give you total peace of mind while you're away. I can’t wait to meet your furbabies!
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
My sister is amazing with animals she’s helped me so much with my dog and also has taken dogs in to find a forever home.
Melissa is my best friend and the best cat auntie to my two cats! She has tons of experience caring for animals! She worked for a rescue for a few years and is the only one I trust with my girls! They absolutely love her! I know when shes watching them that they are in good hands! She not only takes care of them but she gives them all the attention, pets and love that they could possibly need while she's caring for them!
About Melissa A.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
My goal is to keep your pets in their happiest, most comfortable element, which is why I specialize in caring for them right in their own home! With over a decade of professional animal facility experience and a huge heart for all creatures, I pride myself on being the next best thing to you when you’re away. I am fully backed by Rover and prioritize open, consistent communication—sending you regular updates and photos so you can relax knowing they are in safe hands. As a major bonus, I am an exceptionally tidy person who genuinely enjoys cleaning. My past clients have always loved coming home to happy, healthy, stress-free pets and a thoroughly clean, respected house! 🧽🐾
Information Melissa A. would like to know about your pet
When it comes to your pet's routine, honesty is always the best policy! Because every pet is an individual with unique quirks, the more information you can share, the better we can set everyone up for success. To ensure your furbaby stays happy, healthy, and safe, I love to know ahead of time about any specific medical needs, medication schedules, or behavioral history. Please don't hesitate to share if they have any specific "buttons" that shouldn't be pushed, or if they tend to react a certain way when you are away. With my extensive professional background, I’ve worked with almost every scenario, and having this insight allows us to build a trusting, seamless relationship so your pet feels entirely comfortable and secure every time you leave! 📝🐾
A typical day
Every pet is an individual, so our fun together will be entirely tailored to their specific personality and energy levels! For active or curious pups, we can go on long, sniffing walks, play fetch in the yard, work on basic training commands, or dive into brain-stimulating mental enrichment like "nose-work." But if your furbaby is a proud couch potato who prefers a short stroll (or none at all!), I am more than happy to spend our time relaxing, handing out endless belly rubs, and giving them all the gentle companionship they deserve right in the comfort of their own home. Your pet sets the pace, and I'm just there to make sure it's their perfect day! 🐶🛋️✨
Melissa A.
De Pere, WI