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Melissa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Melissa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
21 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

VET TECH & PET SITTER W/ 21 YRS EXP

I have worked as a veterinary assist and pet sitter for 21 years, so needless to say I have the experience. You can rest easy knowing they will be in good hands. I have many excellent references of pet owners whose pets I watch freq/recently that I can give you. While on your vacation I send updates as well as pictures so you are aware of how your pet is doing, usually through text messages or email. I am very reliable and trustworthy and your pets well being is my top priority! I walk the dogs as many times as you'd like and whenever you'd like. Due to a move and smaller living arrangements I can only host cats or dogs under 50 lbs. I can take care of any size pet if you need me to come to your home. Please feel free to contact me anytime & we can discuss the details further & set up a time to meet. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon! Sincerely, Melissa About this sitter: Hello, my name is Melissa and I have 21 years experience working and living with pets. I have a 17 yr old son and a 8 yr. old daughter. We moved to beautiful Clearwater Fl. In 2010. In 2018 we moved back home to southern Indiana to be closer to family. I treat your dog (s) like my own & you can rest easy knowing they'll be in good hands with me. I have exp working with older pets, pets that need medications and/or injections, separation anxiety, etc.. Why I love dog sitting I have had a passion for animals for as long as I can remember. Pets are your friend no matter what. They are so loyal and loving. I started working at a veterinary clinic in the late 90's and have worked at other animal hospitals as well as a pet store and grooming salon up until I had my daughter. I decided to pet sit instead of returning to work so I could stay home with her. Watching pets is such a joy and I'm so happy and grateful to be able to do what I love to do. I have a lot of regular client friends so I'm fortunate to be able to watch a lot of the same dogs often! About my yard: We do not have a fenced in yard but we have a beautiful yard, woods, stream & I leash walk them several times a day. My experience administering medication I am very confident and experienced in my ability to administer medications by mouth or injections. I have worked in veterinary clinics for 15 yrs so I am very comfortable and qualified.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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Ruth A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2021

Melissa truly treated Louise as her own. Louise is a senior dog and cannot get around very well. I was texted updates regularly and knew Louise was being taken care of. It was nice being far from home but feeling completely comfortable with Louise's care. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Nike33 S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 14, 2021

Excellent!!

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Emily H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 30, 2021

Melissa is awesome! Our dogs are happy dogs when we get home and she is very flexible with last minute arrangements. We definitely will continue using her services.

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Missy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 20, 2021

No issues with dropping off or picking. Scooter was a happy pup when I picked him up. Will use again. Thank you Melissa.

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Lorraine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 09, 2017

Melissa took great care of our two little dogs. She sent lots of pictures while we were away so we always knew what they were doing and in every photo our two little cuties looked relaxed and like a part of Melissa's family. Melissa's rate is very fair and competitive and I would not hesitate to bring the dogs to her place again if we were to go out of town.

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Debbie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 04, 2017

Melissa took great care of my 2 big dogs while I was on a cruise for a week. She asked alot of questions about their care and feeding, even offered to give them only bottled water if I wanted! She has a good size back yard and never leaves the dogs out there unsupervised. Melissa really loves dogs of all sizes and I was able to enjoy my vacation knowing my fur babies were in good hands.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours
Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Melissa can host up to 3 pets per night
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.