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Melissa C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
109 repeat clients
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Melissa C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
109 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$50 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Big shaded fenced yard!

🐾 I’m a passionate dog lover with 17 years of experience caring for furry friends of all shapes and sizes and have been on rover since it first began (8 years) With regular clients who have been returning for 8 years now I always assure I tailor my services to your dogs specific needs to ensure they feel as comfortable as possible in their home away from home. Whether your pup needs a playful walk, some cuddle time, or a fun adventure, I’m here to provide the love and attention they deserve. I live on the bottom floor of a 3 plex in a lovely spacious 5 & 1/2 located in Lachine. We have 2 beautiful children so your fur baby must be okay with kids! I have a French bulldog named Gunner and a mutt / mix named Grizzly who are both old lazy men these days. They suck at meet and greets as they like to bark and get overly excited when meeting new people but that’s a bad example of their characters as they sleep all day 😅. I have a big back yard and lots of love to give your pets as this is my full-time job unlike others I get to offer pets 24/7 care for your babies. Your pups will never be alone for more than 2 hours. I can cut your dogs nails as well if needed, I like to go for runs everyday. Each dog gets a minimum of 2 walks a day unless I am asked otherwise and have access to the yard as they please. I am used to giving medication and dealing with anxiety filled pups! I will send you daily pictures and videos of your fur baby and do whatever I can to assure even the most nervous fur parents of their babies well being ❤️ Feel free to message me at anytime, I will get back to you as soon as possible! LAST MINUTE DROP OFFS ARE OKAY! don't feel shy to ask! The only thing I ask is that you are HONEST with me about your dog and their habits... preparing for a dog who isn't 100% house broken or has destructive tendencies is okay with me but being lied to about it is never fun! I am very patient with all pups as long as I am told their bad habits in advance, this includes escape artists! Anything can happen in the blink of an eye when it comes to dogs but being aware makes it easier to prepare myself for their stay and make it the best / safest one I can ! Dog sitting for eight years now I have seen it all! Here are some things we have done to prepare for all different characters: We have double doors in the front and back entrances so when one door opens the other should always be closed which helps a dog from escaping. We also have an extra gate to put if the dog is an extra sneaky escape artist! Our backyard also has two fenced areas. One smaller area with artificial grass where the dogs can go and play or just use the washroom quickly. Then when I am outside with them to play they have access to the entire yard, which is a lot more room to run around. The double fenced area is great for stopping escape artists from getting out and keeps the dogs from getting gross and dirty with poor weather conditions. 24/7 surveillance : we have multiple FURBO cameras in the home, the cameras record everything and send notifications to our phone when we are away of anything your pup might be up to. We have AirTag collars for walks. Snuffle Mats and brain enhancing games for the pups who need more stimulation than others. I make home made vegan treats and throw puppy birthday parties so please let me know if it’s your pups birthday 🥳 ❤️ I have crates of all sizes if ever they’re needed in our basement I can always bring them up so you don’t have to lug over your own. This is ONLY if it’s requested. I can’t wait to meet you and your fur baby. Let’s make sure your dog has a tail-wagging good time! 🐶❤️

Cat care experience

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Your Cat's New Best Friend

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

Qualifications

109 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
280 ratings
David B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 12, 2026

Happy cats means Melissa is a great sitter.

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Alex Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

Melissa is really good with Maki and Layla. She communicated a lot to update and make sure they stay comfortably at her place with her pets. She tried her best to make sure Maki had all her meds in time.

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Lindsey W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 15, 2026

This was our first time using Rover, and we had an excellent experience! Melissa is incredibly friendly, caring, and understanding. She took the time to make sure both we and our dog felt comfortable, and she was attentive to our needs from the start. She kept us updated throughout Lola's stay with messages and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. Melissa was also very flexible and accommodating. Lola had a wonderful stay, and we wouldn't hesitate to book with Melissa again. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter!

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Stephanie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

We had a great experience with Melissa and Will for sure ask her to dog sit again. All our communications were easy, she kept us updated while we were away and most importantly, Duke (our year-old Australian Sheppard) was happy. Thank you Melissa!!

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Kristen M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 01, 2026

Melissa was great! Really made Mika feel comfortable and safe and gave her endless cuddles. Thank you!

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Liz D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Melissa est très douce et a su amadouer mon chien et même lui faire accepter la présence de d'autres chiens!!!! Nikki y retournera certainement!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently in school to become a certified dog trainer in which I will be able to offer these services soon. I am very active so we take multiple walks a day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and two friendly pups to keep your fur baby entertained. I can easily crate your dog if needed and I also provide the cage 🥰 pups are gated off in our separate rooms when we leave if needed with music playing so they feel safe and not alone.

Pets

A typical day

Fetch in the yard, plenty of toys around the house, two walks a day and access to the yard as they please! I also have many snuffle mats and games for the pups to play when they need extra stimulation.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Melissa can host up to 6 pets per night
If your dog has any allergies or special needs, feel free to include this in your request :) I can adapt to most needs, I always make sure the fur babies health and comfort comes first.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.