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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Melissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Oak Harbor, WA

Highlights

Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your pet comes first!

Hello Everyone! I look forward to looking after your furry family member while you’re away or maybe putting in extra hours. I grew up with large labs my whole life and believe they are just as much a part of the family as any human! In my younger years I spent my summers caring for the neighborhood pets. I’m flexible, I can come to your home and stay the night with your pet in their home or they are welcome for a sleepover at my place. I don’t have a fenced yard but plenty of space to play! I also have love for you kitty family members too! They are welcome to come hang out anytime. I look forward to meeting you and loving on your furry family member.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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21 ratings
Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 29, 2025

Thank you for taking care of Scout over the Christmas holiday! Scout appreciates you, too! 🩷

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Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 03, 2025

Scout had a great Thanksgiving weekend with Melissa! Melissa is a kitty sitter and a house sitter you can trust! Scout was in great hands as usual! Thanks Melissa!

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Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 10, 2025

Wonderful trip off the Island and so easy to be away knowing Scout was in Melissa’s care. The house was left in perfect condition and Scout is happy, purring, and definitely well fed. Thanks Melissa!

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Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2025

Great weekend away. And, Scout has a new best friend❤️ Thank you Melissa!! She’ll be happy to see you in a month:)

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Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2025

Thanks for taking care of Scout! And, for the last minute help so we could get away sooner than planned❣️

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Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 19, 2025

We had a wonderful day away while Maddie, Bella, and Scout were in Melissa’s care. Thank you Melissa for taking the day to care for my fur babies! They were so happy having you with them in our absence - you made their day!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is pretty flexible, it’s easy for me to step away during lunch to let your animal out. I typically work M-F 8am to 3pm. Weekends are pretty open

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet should enjoy all its normal routines! Traveling can be stressful for animals so if it’s a sleep over at my place they are welcome on furniture or if I need to meet them in their environment. I try to make them as comfortable as possible during a stressful time

Pets

A typical day

If you have any restrictions just let me know. We can go for walk around the neighborhood or hop in the car and head to the dog park!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Just any special care instructions. Does he/she scare easily? Do they do well around other animals? How well are they potty trained? Do they chew up things? Not no gos just need to knows!
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$25per night

Not accepting new customers.

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit

Not accepting new customers.

Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Not accepting new customers.

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.