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Melissa B.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Melissa B.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
39 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

I will love your pet like my own!

I have owned pets my entire life, all kinds! From dogs and cats to birds and reptiles, my house has always been full of animals we have adored. I would love to love on your pets when you are needing them cared for!

Cat care experience

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We love your kitties too!

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
39 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
15 ratings
Hunter M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Melissa was so great with Walter! He had an absolute blast and was exhausted after his stay which means he got a ton of play time in! She is very responsive to messages, and even took the time to brush him out for us, which was greatly appreciated! We highly recommend her!

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Andrew L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

She did great with Dottie. Professional and provided updates.

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Taylor S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

This was my first time leaving Lucy with a sitter like this, so I was definitely a little anxious. Melissa made the whole experience really easy and kept me updated while I was gone. Lucy came home happy and well taken care of, and I felt like she was in good hands the whole time. I’d definitely trust Melissa with Lucy again!

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Daniel K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

Melissa did a great job watching Kali! She was responsive and made the process easy. Highly recommend, thank you!

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Joshua B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 06, 2026

Phantom came home exhausted, so I know he enjoyed his time! Thank you!

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Drew J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Vinnie had a great time with Melissa. Will book again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a full time nursing student, but my classes are all online so I am home everyday and/or available to come to your home. My kids homeschool two days a week as well so your pets would have extra care and love on those days. My kids are amazing with animals too!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a pet safe environment which includes a 6 foot fence around our back yard for dogs if they come to us. I also keep our house locked even while we are home to ensure safety.

Pets

A typical day

The kids and I love to take the dogs in the back yard and run around with them and throw balls and toys around for them. I also love to go for walks at the nearby park.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 3 pets per night
It would be important to know how your dog interacts with other dogs, as we have a 12 year old Australian shepherd, and how they interact with children 9 and over. We do sometimes have a couple toddlers that come to visit but do not live in the home.
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.