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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 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

13 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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35 ratings
Paige E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

We had such a wonderful experience with Melissa! She took amazing care of our dog and gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly genuinely cared about our dog. She kept us updated and made sure she was happy, comfortable, and well taken care of. We came home to happy a happy dog and couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We would absolutely recommend her and will definitely be booking with her again!

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Liz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Melissa and her family did such a great job with Tucker while we were out of state for a family wedding. Tucker tends to have separation anxiety when away from his people, but he was very at home with Melissa! Thank you for providing peace of mind while we were away!

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Kylie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 22, 2026

Gus had a great time and was well loved while we were gone. Was able to watch on short notice, and very responsive.

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Liz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 08, 2026

Thank you for taking great care of Tucker!

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Adam H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 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 • Jul 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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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.