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Melissa A.

4.9 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Melissa A.

4.9 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $20 per night

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Let me love your four legged friend

Hello. My name is Melissa. I have been an avid animal lover and owner all of my life. I currently own cats and a dog; and they love, tolerate, and play with each other constantly. So my home is a nice, clean, and pet friendly environment. The cats stay inside most of the time, but do go out occasionally. I am a responsible pet owner, all my animals (and even a few strays) have been neutered/spayed with their shots. I have experience in caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and some rodents. I have worked with many animals, and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with, and caring for your pets. I would love the chance to get to know you and your dog/cat/animals...

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
79 ratings
Esther J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Melissa takes great care of our pup! She has great communication and keeps me updated.

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pie m.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 18, 2026

Melissa is the best! Thank you for taking care of our fur babies! We came home finding them inside the house excited to see us. You made them happy and attended to their needs.

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Erica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 12, 2026

Melissa was amazing! Arthur had a great time, will definitely book again!

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Esther J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 10, 2026

I’m so glad we found Melissa I don’t worry about our pup when we are out of town! She takes great care of him and has excellent communication and updates. Highly recommend!

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Amanda F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 14, 2026

Melissa was AMAZING! She took us even on such a short notice. We were in town for a softball tournament and couldn’t take our fur baby into the park with us. Melissa made Safari a gourmet dinner, and took him on walks!! She was great!

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Maureen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Melissa is a sitter extraordinaire! Always accommodating and takes care of my pup so well!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I adore my pets, they are my four legged children. My pet care regime helps keep me grounded by going on 3 daily walks, taking them to the dog park to socialize them(3 times a week). And I feed them twice a day, with treats or a big bone to knaw on in between. They are given flea and heartworm medicine monthly.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am a responsible pet owner, and I adore my animals as if they were/are my own children. Yearly vet visits, monthly flea medications, with daily playtime and walks.

Pets

A typical day

I would stimulate your dog/cat/animal with playtime, treats, and walks. And if needed/preferred an afternoon trip to the dog park(depending on your location) added fee

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your furry companion has any special needs, or behaviors that I need to be aware of, or watch out for.
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.