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Melissa D.

Lyman, SC

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I am able to make my own schedule. I adjust to my dogs needs as he eventually needs to go out as well! I love to be able to play with him and get his energy out as he is such a happy puppy!

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About Melissa D.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I follow a schedule that you tell me such as how often they have to go outside, their feeding schedule and where they sleep. I enjoy giving dogs lots of love and cuddles! I'm big on reinforcement and allowing them to just sit on the balcony and enjoy fresh air when home.

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 4-8 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

How they get along with other pets, especially dogs? Are they good on a leash? Can they have treats? How are they when left alone? How they sleep with other dogs around?

A typical day

We will go on walks at the dog park and around our neighborhood! I can take your dog for long walks, even get puppuccinos at Starbucks! We will play in the house and relax as well.

Location

Lyman, SC

Melissa D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Home away from home

Pet care experience

Your pup will miss you, but we will make them feel like they are one of ours! We are a dog loving townhome! We have a little fenced in patio the dog can relax at. Your dog will be played with, taken on walks and cuddled with if allowed. I have taken care of older dogs and provided medicine to dogs in the past. I have been around both large and tiny dogs.

Reviews

Andrea M.
House Sitting • May 11, 2026
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Melissa and Sadie had a nice 3-day overnight in my home. The house was in great shape when I got back home, and Sadie was happy. I wouldn't hesitate to book Melissa again.

Corissa S.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 29, 2025
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Pippa loved her day with Melissa and her corgis! She had so much fun playing and I received updates throughout the day. We will definitely be back!

Tracy M.
Boarding • May 14, 2022
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She was AWESOME! I was nervous at first because Bentley has never been away from us. But she took GREAT care of him and she sent lots of pictures!

Elizabeth R.
Boarding • May 08, 2022
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Can’t say enough great things about Melissa! She helped us out pretty last-minute with daycare for our mini goldendoodle (who had a BLAST with her 7 month old corgi, Stitch). She was easy to communicate with and sent a cute video of the dogs playing together in her apartment :) Highly recommend her!!!

About Melissa D.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I follow a schedule that you tell me such as how often they have to go outside, their feeding schedule and where they sleep. I enjoy giving dogs lots of love and cuddles! I'm big on reinforcement and allowing them to just sit on the balcony and enjoy fresh air when home.

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 4-8 hours

Information Melissa D. would like to know about your pet

How they get along with other pets, especially dogs? Are they good on a leash? Can they have treats? How are they when left alone? How they sleep with other dogs around?

A typical day

We will go on walks at the dog park and around our neighborhood! I can take your dog for long walks, even get puppuccinos at Starbucks! We will play in the house and relax as well.

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Melissa D.

Lyman, SC

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews