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Melissa D.

Santa Monica, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews
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Active, fun, enthusiastic dog lover

Pet care experience

Hello! I'm Melissa and a giant dog lover and experienced sitter of 9+ years. I understand what it's like to try to find a trustworthy, reliable dog sitter that you feel comfortable leaving your fur baby with. Rest assured, I will treat and love them like my own, giving you peace of mind knowing they are in great hands and being very well taken care of. Growing up with rescue dogs, I'm naturally comfortable around big or small dogs with all sorts of backgrounds. I also love to be active with them and take long walks through the neighborhood or spend an hour at the dog park! All in all, you can assure loads of love, attention, and activity! Lastly, I want to note that I do have a small one of my own, Freddie. He is super non-territorial and the worlds most chill dog. For those looking to do day care at my house, please note that he will be here as well. ----

Reviews

Christina B.
House Sitting • Dec 03, 2022
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Melissa housesit for us and took good care of our diabetic cat Stella. She took the time before her stay to come over and go through Stella’s daily routine. She was very comfortable administering insulin injections twice a day. We will be booking her again in the future.

Allison A.
Dog Boarding • Nov 25, 2022
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Melissa is a wonderful dog sitter! My boy recently went blind and struggles with anxiety, and Melissa was gentle and sweet with him! He requires eye drops and medication and she was on top of it all with ease. Great communication, too! He had a nice, cozy weekend and I never worried one bit!

Rozely B.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 17, 2022
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Melissa is so sweet and accommodating. Artie had a wonderful day with her. She cares for the dogs like her own. I will certainly be booking again. Thank you Melissa!

Abbie S.
Dog Boarding • Nov 14, 2022
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Melissa is incredible! My husband and I live on the road which isn’t always Furry-Companion-Compatible. We wanted someplace close to the airport for this reason and I’m so glad we found Melissa! I sent her a million details about my dog and she was so incredibly flexible and generous. Her dog kept mine company and he was so relaxed and happy when we picked him up. I’m excited we found Melissa!

About Melissa D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a gated patio that is perfect for sunbathing and hanging out in! After a long walk, it is the perfect spot to hang out in for awhile.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Daily walking routine, feeding routine, socialization with other dogs, any medications / health records I should be aware of, any behavior that I should be aware of

A typical day

I love to be outside and letting the dogs enjoy the sunshine! Whether it's out on the patio, walks through the neighborhood, afternoons at the dog run, or walking along the ocean front (I'm not too far!) I can assure there will be lots of fun activities. I also have three big bins of play toys that they are welcome to, so even inside there will be plenty to do!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$80per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$38per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$29per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home, so I have a very flexible schedule that allows me to spend plenty of quality time with any animal from any location! ----

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
Melissa can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a gated patio that is perfect for sunbathing and hanging out in! After a long walk, it is the perfect spot to hang out in for awhile.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Daily walking routine, feeding routine, socialization with other dogs, any medications / health records I should be aware of, any behavior that I should be aware of

A typical day

I love to be outside and letting the dogs enjoy the sunshine! Whether it's out on the patio, walks through the neighborhood, afternoons at the dog run, or walking along the ocean front (I'm not too far!) I can assure there will be lots of fun activities. I also have three big bins of play toys that they are welcome to, so even inside there will be plenty to do!

Location

Santa Monica, CA

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Melissa D.

Santa Monica, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews