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Melissa E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Melissa E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $37 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Caring For Your Pet Like My Own

As a pet parent myself, I know how challenging & stressful it can be to find a dog sitter that you trust. I pride myself on making your dog feel at home & caring for them as if they were my own. I do not currently have any pets in the home since my dear dog passed away after 15 years, but I am happy to direct all of that love to the dogs in my care. I am a SAHM so I have a flexible schedule & your pup will get plenty of attention. I currently only board one dog at a time, although I am open to accepting multiple dogs as long as they are from the same household/family. My two daughters (10 & 13 yo) also love animals & are very dog savvy. I have a special spot in my heart for seniors after caring for my own dog in her twilight years & knowing the special challenges that go along with that. Our family recently moved back to the area after years abroad so I am excited to build up my client base in this area. Looking forward to meeting you & your pups! 🐶

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Kathleen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Melissa and her family took great care of our dog Suri. She sent many pictures and updates of Suri during the time we were away, which always gave us peace of mind. Suri looks forward to hopefully a future stay with Melissa!

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David C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Great sitter. She sent lots of pictures and very responsive and gave lots of individual attention to our pup.

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Lindsey R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 20, 2026

Melissa is fantastic! She’s super kind, warm towards my dog, punctual, and detail oriented. She provided a ton of pics of my dog and how the walks went! Melissa is our new fave walker!

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April R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 18, 2026

Amazing as usual;)

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Prastavna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

As always our dog Luna loved spending time with Melissa and family.

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Prastavna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 06, 2026

Melissa is great and we so appreciate her care and attention for our dog! We also genuinely appreciated her flexibility during a very hectic time for our family!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently a stay at home mom so your pup will get plenty of time & attention. I am available weekdays, weekends & holidays and offer flexible drop off & pick ups.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a single family home with a fenced backyard. The yard is on the smaller side but luckily my neighborhood has a ton of great walking trails for your pup & I to explore.

A typical day

If you have an active dog, my neighborhood has plenty of wooded walking trails to explore on a nice, long walk. For those very high energy dogs, my husband loves having company when he goes on his morning runs. Or if your dog is more of a couch potato we can have a chill day at home where we just relax and cuddle. I always cater the activity level to each individual dog.

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
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Every dog has their quirks & idiosyncrasies. The more I know about them, even the less desirable behaviors, the better care I can give them & the safer I can keep them. I of course also want to know about their typical daily routine so I can keep to their schedule as much as possible.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.