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Melissa & Craig H.

Rutland, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Melissa & Craig can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa & Craig can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Update~ 12/14 I’m retired and looking forward to helping fellow animal lovers, as animals are my true passion ❤️ Retiring soon from corporate America looking to help out fellow dog lovers while they are away !

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa & Craig H.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am available daily to drop in while you are away or working for walks, playing fetch or feeding/medicine. Whatever your fur baby needs :)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa & Craig H. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs! I am able to give pills and medicine with needles like insulin, the last year of my 12 year old shorkie Dunkin’s life we had to administer insulin 2 times a day , eye drops and feed him a very special diet!

A typical day

I love to play and pet and make all the animals I care for safe and loved! I promise to play and get those tails wagging!

Location

Rutland, MA

Melissa & Craig H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I will love your animal as my own♥️

Pet care experience

We love all the doggies!!We have had dogs most of our adult life ❤️ We have experience giving insulin and a special diet if needed. I am available to drop in at your house to feed, walk or play with your loved one while you are away or working!

Cat care experience

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We love all animals !

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

Reviews

Megan P.
Jan. 06, 2026

Highly recommend Melissa and Craig! They will treat your fur babies as their own! I was anxious about leaving my older dog with someone, but Melissa and Craig made it easy. They gave him his joint supplements as needed and made sure he played safely. He ended up bonding with one of their dogs and made a new bff! I received updates and pictures of their adventures every day. My dog had a great week, and so did I knowing he was in such good hands with Melissa and Craig!

Ashley B.
Nov. 21, 2025

Melissa and her husband Craig are huge dog lovers especially to their own pups! She has taken care of our dog Luna for the past 8 years and she is always so excited to see her and Craig. They sent daily updates and pictures every time they watched her! We will continue to use Melissa for our dog sitting needs - highly recommend!!

About Melissa & Craig H.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am available daily to drop in while you are away or working for walks, playing fetch or feeding/medicine. Whatever your fur baby needs :)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa & Craig H. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs! I am able to give pills and medicine with needles like insulin, the last year of my 12 year old shorkie Dunkin’s life we had to administer insulin 2 times a day , eye drops and feed him a very special diet!

A typical day

I love to play and pet and make all the animals I care for safe and loved! I promise to play and get those tails wagging!

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Melissa & Craig H.

Rutland, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews