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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Stay at home dog lover

I have been around dogs and caring for them since high school. I have a relaxed household that allows dogs to enjoy their stay. Our bulldog is an easy companion who likes to play and to sleep. I treat animals like they are part of the family. I understand that every dog has its own personality and needs to be cared for in ways that match their temperament.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Adam H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juli 06, 2026

Melissa was very responsive and provided updates on our pup’s stay. Our pup had a great time playing in the backyard. Would definitely book with her again!

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Haley H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juli 05, 2026

She took such great care of my dog over the weekend! It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my pup was in good hands. She was kind, reliable, and kept me updated while I was away. I would absolutely trust her to watch my dog again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring pet sitter.

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Kylie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juni 17, 2026

Great communication and Gus seemed well loved while we were away.

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Aubrey L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juni 15, 2026

Melissa and her fam were great. Stayed in touch and sent pics. Will definitely use her again.

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Mckenna G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • juni 03, 2026

Melissa was wonderful! Her family was incredibly sweet, and my dog had an amazing time. She came home happy, relaxed, and completely tuckered out. Melissa has a fenced-in backyard which made lots of outdoors time accessible and she sent photos and updates throughout the day so I knew how things were going. She was very communicative from the start and set up a meet-and-greet beforehand, which helped me feel comfortable leaving my dog in her care. It’s clear that she provides a safe, positive, and peaceful environment for the pets she watches. I would absolutely book with Melissa again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy sitter!

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Brennan Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 24, 2026

My dog had a great time with Melissa and came back nice and tuckered out! Would definitely recommend her to everyone!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom with one daughter. I am available for week day or weekend bookings. Dogs are welcome to come for the day or board as needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a ranch style house with only 2 stwps. A very friendly 5 year old bulldog. We have a 5 year old daughter. Our dog is crate trained. I use baby gates to help keep a safe environment.

Pets

A typical day

We love to take morning walks to get the day started. I offer quiet time throughout the day as well. If the weather is bad, we play fetch or run around in the garage to keep active.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog takes any medications, if they have behaviors we need to account for and if they are crate trained.
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.