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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat pet owners
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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat pet owners

Contact for Boarding

US$84 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
12 year of experience
Has a fenced garden
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts one pet owner at a time

Pet care experience

Can't wait to meet your fur baby!

I am very personable, full of energy and available to take care of your dog or cat. Original East Coaster now residing in Imperial Beach. I have a degree in Counseling and event experience in Higher Education. I'm available to walk or sit your dog/cat in the Imperial Beach or Coronado area. When I moved to San Diego I spent my first two years dog walking to explore the city and stay active. I took some time off and now have a toddler. I look forward to caring for your fur babies!

Qualifications

27 repeat pet owners
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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68 ratings
Andrew G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 06, 2026

Melissa was great! Easy to communicate with!

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Tasi H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2025

Communicative, punctual, easy to work with and very friendly! Highly recommend!

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Sheri Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 13, 2025

Melissa was awesome.

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Sandy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2025

Took great care of our girls. Would use he again.

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Dennis N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 02, 2024

Melissa did a great job taking care of my boys! Went above and beyond, definitely will hire her again. She was able to respond in a short notice, I was put in an emergency situation and Melissa stepped up and helped out!

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Erica S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 15, 2024

Super proactive. Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently looking for overnight weekday or weekend boarding in my home. I may be able to accommodate weekday walks depending on the time of the day and frequency.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large back yard that is gated on both sides. I also have a camera in the front and back of my house. I will ensure your pet is safe and on leash when going for walks.

A typical day

I love taking pups on adventures to the beach or on a hike or I can keep it simple and take them to the park and grassy areas! I'll take your dog wherever you are comfortable and make sure they get lots of exercise and love.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
It would be helpful to know if your dog has any behavioral issues or special needs in advance of booking the sitting/walk. - Are they friendly with kids? - Are they reactive with dogs or people? - Are they crate trained? - Can they go to the dog park or dog beach?
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.