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Melissa B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Melissa B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $100 per night

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Vacay for Fido...The Bougie Biscuit

I have taken care of pets for more than 30 years. Experienced in both geriatrics's and puppies. Patient, caring, and safe pet care services available 24/7. The Bougie Biscuit is a Vacay for Fido❤️ Daily walks and fenced exercise available. I work from home with flexible hours so I'm available for pet care services anytime of the day, most days. Daycare and boarding, I have a dog run and plenty of outdoor deck space. I have a small dog if your dog wants to be social. Your dog will never be left unattended outside on the deck or the dog run. Willing to crate if thats your preference. If I'm staying in your home, I will comply to whatever comfort rules you choose... For pet sitting in your home, I'm willing to cover the Reno,Carson, Truckee, area's also.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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110 ratings
Gregg H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026

Ollie loves staying with Melissa!

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Mark G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 04, 2026

Melissa takes such great care of George! She keeps us informed about how he’s doing and from drop off to pick up it is always so easy to work with her. We highly recommend her for your daycare and boarding needs. Excellent service!

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Connor D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 02, 2026

Melissa was fantastic with Ollie during his doggy daycare stay. She was extremely communicative throughout the day, provided regular updates and photos, and clearly took great care of him. Ollie enjoyed multiple walks and came home happy, relaxed, and well cared for. It was obvious that Melissa genuinely enjoys spending time with dogs and treats them like her own. I really appreciated the peace of mind that came from knowing Ollie was in such good hands. I would absolutely book with Melissa again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive sitter.

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Priscilla M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 01, 2026

Thank you!

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Patti B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

Melissa saved us by accepting our very last minute reservation. She went above and beyond in her care for our dog. Fantastic service and communication! She's exceptional!

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Ashley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 28, 2026

I had a last minute trip and Melissa took great care of my pup while I was away! She was flexible with my early drop off time and very responsive. Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home with a very flexible schedule. I have plenty of time to dedicate to caring for your pet and making sure they feel safe and comfortable. While you’re away, you shouldn’t have to worry about your furry friend... we will be at play.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We will walk and hike on local trails. We are Bougie here at the Bougie Biscuit but we do enjoy seasonal weather. I also have a spacious fenced dog run at my house should they prefer not to be as active.

Pets

A typical day

We will have the best time while you are away. If your dog is active I will keep them busy during the day. We will play games and run around exploring. I also have a small dog that will be a playful companion.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs that need attention during their stay. I am experienced taking care of geriatric and handicap dogs. I can work with a wide range of personalities, especially if I know about their quirks and eccentricities ahead of time. There is no need to provide poop bags, bowls, or beds unless your pup would feel more comfortable with his own. Feel free to bring but I have plenty here if you choose not to.
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.