Melissa C.
Rapid City, SD
Services
Melissa can host
Availability
I work Mon-Fri, 8-4pm. I dedicate my mornings, evenings, and weekends to being home with my dogs, and your dog(s) will fit right in with us!
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About Melissa C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a pet friendly home and a good sized, fenced in back yard. My dogs sleep on their beds in my bedroom, and are allowed on the couch, which is covered for them. First thing, out the door for a good potty while I get their breakfast ready. They generally go out 2-3 more times just to run around while I get ready for work. I live 8 mins from my office and can easily come home to let them out if needed during the day. I'm generally home by 4:30pm; they greet me at the door and head out to romp in the yard while I get their supper ready, then we spend a nice evening together. On weekends I'm outside with them as much as possible, playing with them, grooming, etc. They truly are my closest companions! Oh, and I have a huge candy jar full of every sized Milk Bone!
Home
Information Melissa C. would like to know about your pet
Any special care needs. How often to feed. Any allergies. Any issues with teeth. Any medications; how often. Specific likes, dislikes. Any risk of escape--can he/she jump the fence, or will they try to run when I open the door kind-of-thing.
A typical day
I have a lot of outside plans this Spring/Summer, which include fixing up the back yard for myself and the pups. I will be putting in flower beds, as well as looking into a fun way to add an agility 'course' for additional doggy fun!
Location
Rapid City, SD
Pets
Melissa C. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Love & care, just like home.
Pet care experience
I'm pretty sure I was born into the paws of my German Shepard, Gretchen! I've always had dogs, have taken care of other's pets, trained puppies as well as mature dogs, and can detect specific breeds even within mixed. Dogs are my therapy and heart, and I can think of nothing more appealing than opening my home up to care for other's dogs when they need to be away. I have an eight-pound Yorkie named Nina who will be 5 in June 2025, and have recently brought our old, family dog Siegen in. He is a beautiful black lab, and he will be 12 in May 2025. They both adore other dogs, running in the back yard, and lounging with me in the house. Both of my pups are very respectful and calm. They have free reign of the house when I am at work, and freedom to go in and out whenever they want when I'm not at work. We'll take terrific care of your fur babies!
Reviews
Melissa is a great sitter! She was very communicative and took great care of my dog. Her fenced backyard is a bonus and I would recommend her services. Thank you, Melissa!
Melissa was wonderful! She was extremely responsive and took great care of our pup. Will definitely be using her again.
Took great care of my beagle! Would happily book again.
Melissa has taken great care of our dogs and loves on them like they’re her own.
About Melissa C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a pet friendly home and a good sized, fenced in back yard. My dogs sleep on their beds in my bedroom, and are allowed on the couch, which is covered for them. First thing, out the door for a good potty while I get their breakfast ready. They generally go out 2-3 more times just to run around while I get ready for work. I live 8 mins from my office and can easily come home to let them out if needed during the day. I'm generally home by 4:30pm; they greet me at the door and head out to romp in the yard while I get their supper ready, then we spend a nice evening together. On weekends I'm outside with them as much as possible, playing with them, grooming, etc. They truly are my closest companions! Oh, and I have a huge candy jar full of every sized Milk Bone!
Home
Information Melissa C. would like to know about your pet
Any special care needs. How often to feed. Any allergies. Any issues with teeth. Any medications; how often. Specific likes, dislikes. Any risk of escape--can he/she jump the fence, or will they try to run when I open the door kind-of-thing.
A typical day
I have a lot of outside plans this Spring/Summer, which include fixing up the back yard for myself and the pups. I will be putting in flower beds, as well as looking into a fun way to add an agility 'course' for additional doggy fun!
Melissa C.
Rapid City, SD