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Melissa C.

8 years of experience
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Melissa C.

8 years of experience

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience

Pet care experience

Reliable Care for Your Pets

Hello! Having recently made Illinois my home, I’m looking forward to meeting local pet families. Over the years, I’ve gained hands-on experience looking after everything from puppies to elderly cats. As a lifelong cat mom myself, I know that pets are family. When you're away, you need someone reliable who respects your home, follows your routines, and provides calm, attentive care so you can have total peace of mind. Now based in Winthrop Harbor, I’d love the chance to meet you and your little ones! 🐾

Cat care experience

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Reliable Care for Your Cats

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

Qualifications

8 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

Since I specialize in drop-in visits, my priority is making sure your pets feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their own familiar environment while you're away. When I arrive, I handle everything according to your exact routine—whether that means feeding, fresh water, medication administration, litter box scooping, or yard breaks. Just as importantly, I make sure they get quality interaction, playtime, or gentle attention so they aren't lonely. I also respect your home completely, keeping spaces tidy and sending a detailed update with photos after every single visit so you always have peace of mind.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a flexible daily schedule, which allows me to be very responsive to your pets' needs. I'm currently available for drop-in visits throughout the day and can easily accommodate morning, afternoon, or evening routines.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Melissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.