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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 repeat clients
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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$45 total per visit

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

Highlights

Basic background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Friendly & Experienced Pet Sitter!!

*I have moved to the Riverside area; please message to discuss booking** *DISCLAIMER: It is imperative for me to have a Meet and Greet with a first time client prior to a sitting. There needs to be enough time between the request being made and the actual start date of the walk/drop-in/sitting for a meeting to happen, so please make your requests in advance. Hello! I am a huge animal lover who also works in the veterinary field! I have been dog sitting since I was 18, and I have been with Rover for 5 years. I stopped pet sitting for a while (due to Covid, of course), but I am excited to get back into it during my free time! I wish to help those four-legged friends who need walking and check-ins when owners are away, or just a weekend house-sitting. Whatever responsibilities you wish for me to take care of while you're absent from your home, I'll do! (i.e. watering plants and checking the mail) I have cared for all dogs of all shapes and sizes, cats included! I am also available to care for exotic pets as well, should you have them (birds, fish, rodents, reptiles, etc.) Please let me know if you need an occasional/part-time sitter, I would love to help however I can! :)

Qualifications

44 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I treat your animals like my own! And that goes for your living space as well. I aim to leave your animals feeling like you never left!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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122 ratings
Irene Claire P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dez. 07, 2025

Melissa is amazing with our two dogs and she kept us updated while she was hanging out with them. She learned their routine and executed it perfectly, we’re so grateful she’s able to care for our furballs 💯👏🏽😄

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Irene Claire P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov. 15, 2025

Melissa is awesome, she took the time to get to know our pups and their routine, she’s so nice!

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Alexis W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb. 21, 2024

Melissa was so great! She was communicative, sent pictures, and made me feel very comfortable while being far away from my dog. Her personality is great and I am positive my dog liked her!

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Susan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan. 25, 2023

We are so thankful to have such a great person taking care of our cats!

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Chelsea B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dez. 22, 2022

Melissa has taken care of our fur babies on several occasions. She is amazing. We always know they are well cared for when she is there

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Laura R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug. 06, 2022

Thanks again Melissa for providing such great care to my fur babies

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I do currently have a full-time job, so I unfortunately will not be good fit for someone who is looking for a 24/7 sitter. I am available for walkings, check-ins/drop-offs, and short term house-sitting, should my schedule allow it.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Melissa can host up to 1 drop-in per day
No breed preferences whatsoever. I would like to know of any medical conditions prior to a sitting and any special accommodations that the dog may need.
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.

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