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Melissa E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Melissa E.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from US$30 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pets are family!

I’ve loved pets my whole life. Caring & enriching their lives is my passion. Each unique personality deserves to thrive. I do my best to establish a relationship with your pet to promote their security.

Cat care experience

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Understanding your cat is my goal!

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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12 ratings
Melanie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 19, 2026

Melissa was awesome! She cared for both our pups as if they were her own. Excellent communication. Will definitely use her again!

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Deborrah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • feb 18, 2026

As always, great care and thoughtful communication! We love Melissa and more importantly, Zeke loves her! 😍

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Deborrah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • gen 12, 2026

As always, just the best care. I feel so good about leaving Zeke in Melissa’s care because she REALLY likes him and that’s evident not only in our communication when she’s with him but in the happy, relaxed guy that greets us when we come home.

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Vicki H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • nov 04, 2025

Great communicator and care of Walter, my English Bulldog. Will request again!

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Deborrah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • set 03, 2025

What a wonderful feeling to know that Zeke was in such good hands! Melissa sent us pictures and kept us updated so we didn’t have to wonder how he was doing. He was living his best life and we think he may like her better than us at this point! Definitely recommend Melissa!

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Kate P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • giu 30, 2025

Melissa was great with Obi and flexible when we had to add an extra night.

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Schedule

I am retired but enjoy staying busy but also relax by being with animals. I have very accepting pets that will calmly welcome your pet to my home. My pets will also accommodate my stay in your home if that is best for your pet. My 2 cats & 2 dogs can stay alone overnight if you need me in your home. I understand pets feeling most secure in their known environment.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My fenced yard with pet doors allows pets to come & go at will. In your home, I will follow your normal daily schedule & rules helping your dog to feel right at home in your absence.

Pets

A typical day

We will sunbathe, walk, chase balls, watch birds, sleep, watch tv & work for treats. I tailor my activities to what your pet prefers. You tell me.

0 to 15 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
Tell me your pets routine & I will do my best to duplicate and provide rest & relaxation. Belly rubs freely given! Treats if you ok.
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.