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Melissa B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Melissa B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $110 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
19 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

WFH Sitter, 19 yrs of pet care :)

I’ve lived with or cared for other’s dogs and cats for about 19 years! I grew up with our family dog Brisco (a pit bull / German Shepard rescue), and plan to one day rescue a dog of my own. I love to travel and explore new places, so caring for dogs and cats of friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors has always made sense! I work fully remote from my laptop, so I can stay at home happily with your pets as long as there is good wifi. I've cared for many personality types, activity levels, and health needs over the years, all of which I can easily adapt to. From dogs who need multiple walks a day to couch potatoes; from animal-friendly to reactive on leash, from separation anxiety to total independence, and everything in between. I am active so I love walks and being outside! I will always respect your preference of care for your pets, while being attune to changing behaviors and needs. Once, I was caring for my neighbor's beagle during a week-long sit, and I noticed something off. I contacted her parents and shared my concerns. They agreed to let me take her to the vet the next morning, and found out she had an infection in her mouth that required antibiotics. With permission from her parents, I got her the care she needed, and she was back to normal in a couple of days. I have cared for many rescues + mixes, labs, golden retrievers, huskies, pitties, doodles, Shiba Inus, terriers, beagles, greyhounds, dobermans, basset hounds, vizslas, puppies, senior dogs, and more. I love all dogs and kitties, big and small, and have the gift of connecting with animals and making them feel safe and loved.

Cat care experience

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'Kitty' was my first word (kiki)

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

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I love caring for pets in their own environment where they feel most comfortable. I stay as closely to their regular routine as possible while caring for your pet(s) and also prioritize keeping your home tidy as if it were my own.

Ratings and reviews

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Pamela J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 24, 2026

Our cats adore Melissa and they were taken care of so well - as was our house. We were away during a few very hot days and not only did Melissa keep the house fairly cool (without air conditioning) but watered our gardens. We appreciated her daily communication about how things were going and the pictures of Hamish & Fergus hanging out and playing.

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Nicole M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2026

Great communication, lots of pics and very clean house upon our return. Highly recommend Melissa!

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Negar A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 12, 2026

Onyx and I both love Melissa so much! She takes amazing care of him every time, takes wonderful care of my apartment and is super communicative. I must say she takes some awesome photos and videos of him too. I can’t recommend her enough. Onyx is always soo excited to see her and was even a bit depressed after she left! Thank you as always 🥰

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Pamela J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 06, 2026

Melissa is a delightful person and excellent cat sitter - and so helpful taking care of our house, too. Our furry "boys" just love her.

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Pamela J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 21, 2026

Melissa took wonderful care of our cats and house. We enjoyed our communication with her and photos throughout our trip.

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Henson B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 18, 2026

As always, an excellent visit. Happy hound. Happy house.

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Schedule

I work fully remote from my laptop, so I can give lots of time and attention to your pet(s) for play, cuddles, and their needs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any allergies or has a strict diet, takes medication, has separation anxiety, or has any unique behaviors that will need extra care. Knowing how to best care for their individual needs is so important to me. I'd love to do a meet-and-greet before the sit to make sure your pet feels comfortable with me and it’s the right fit!
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.