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Melissa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Melissa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Essex Junction, VT

Contact for Boarding

from $20 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Gentle, Genuine, and Loving

I grew up with dogs and have had dogs, most of my adult life. They are our children, and I treat them as family members. I have had to care for all different types of health needs, especially for senior pets. I'm happy to help in whatever capacity to make their experience the least stressful as possible. I work from home so I'm home all day. We have a puppy, Winnie, a Scottish Terrier, who loves and gets along with all dogs!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Amanda E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 16, 2026

Melissa and her husband were absolutely incredible. I’ve never been SO happy and comfortable with a sitter before. They loved my babies like their own and my babies love them!! Would highly recommend!!!

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Michael C.
Feb 22, 2026

Melissa is a true “dog person.” She loves each fur baby as her own and cares for their well-being (emotionally and physically). She makes a connection with each dog through loving interaction; energetic playtime fun; and/or just hanging out, so your dog is able to relax and feel safe with someone they know loves and cares for them. I highly recommend Melissa as a caregiver for your dog for walks, overnights, feeding, or just relaxing with good company.

Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work remotely and have an extremely flexible schedule so I can easily take lots of breaks for playtimes, walks, meds, or anything else your furry one needs! I only allow one household's pets at a time. I feel this is super important because it helps ease the anxiety of being in a stranger's home. I can accommodate up to 2 dogs from one household.

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

Your furry ones are allowed to walk around where they please, and are allowed on the furniture. I have a huge fenced in backyard where they are free to go to the bathroom and I'm also excited and happy to play with them outside. If they are up for it, I would be happy to take them on several walks a day. I am completely open to building the schedule they are used to!

Pets

A typical day

I can play with them with their babies or toys, go on lots of walks, take them on hikes, or just chill. I will defer to you on what they like to do!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I have extensive experience with senior pets as well.
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.