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Melissa D.

Baldwin Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Melissa can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I work full time, but I have a goal to walk a minimum of 10k steps a day. I regularly take walks mid day while my girl Spooky takes a nap. I would love to add another companion into the mix!

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am willing to send pictures and updates while caring for your pet. I would also prefer a brief chat about your pet prior to caring for them, so that I know of any personal things that work best for them!

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there is any special requests for your pet prior to care, or any behaviors I can be made aware of too!

A typical day

Although walking is an adventure itself, I love to incorporate some training games, playing fetch, or walking in different areas to explore new scents and mentally enrich your pet!

Location

Baldwin Park, CA

Melissa D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Caring hands and Happy Tails 🐾🐶

Pet care experience

I am an animal lover of all types, and I’ve finally been matched with my own. My best companion’s name is Spooky, and I love her unconditionally. She is 1 year old and we trained her starting at 2 months. I am looking forward to sharing my love for pets to so many new furry friends. ❤️ Whether your pup loves long walks, games of fetch, or just cuddling on the couch, I’ll make sure they feel happy, safe, and loved while you’re away. I’m also comfortable with giving medications, following special feeding routines, and caring for dogs with unique needs.

Reviews

Dayanara M.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 08, 2026
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My dog, Selena, can be a little overexcited but Melissa matched her energy and was playing with her in our yard! Also loved the doggy report card and the video/pics :)

Jules
Drop-In Visits • Feb 04, 2026
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Melissa did a great job dropping in to check in on Stella. She made sure to provide me with photos of her ensuring her well-being and was patient enough to wait with her outside until she used the bathroom. Melissa was very kind and loving with Stella, my elderly dog, and spent some time with her which made me feel a lot more at ease as I ran errands. I would recommend booking Melissa to care for your pet! She’s amazing (:

Madeline A.
Aug 24, 2025

Melissa is a fantastic pet caregiver and a super responsible person. She cares for her one year old dog, Spooky, fantastically and is always finding new ways to enrich her dog’s day whether it be diet, activities, or new locations to explore. Melissa also takes the time to research various things about pet behaviors, and is very mindful when it comes to her pet’s diet and well-being. Melissa goes above and beyond in her day-to-day pet care and will surely go above and beyond for any animal because she cares so much about animals in general.

Julianna C.
Aug 24, 2025

Melissa is one of the most loving pet caregivers I know. She has always been very gentle around other people’s pets, including my own 17 year old dog, and it is also reflective in the way that she takes care of her own pet. She handles responsibilities very well and is attentive to pets and their needs. Melissa is a very sweet person and I can imagine she will be excited to take care of your pet. (:

About Melissa D.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am willing to send pictures and updates while caring for your pet. I would also prefer a brief chat about your pet prior to caring for them, so that I know of any personal things that work best for them!

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there is any special requests for your pet prior to care, or any behaviors I can be made aware of too!

A typical day

Although walking is an adventure itself, I love to incorporate some training games, playing fetch, or walking in different areas to explore new scents and mentally enrich your pet!

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Melissa D.

Baldwin Park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews