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Melissa F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Melissa F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$28 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Compassionate, Patient and Reliable

I love all kinds of animals and grew up with and cared for dogs, cats, fish and hamsters. I view them as sentient, soulful creatures that deserve our utmost care and devotion to ensure they live as happy of a life as their human counterparts. **Update - starting school (2025); working with established clients only for now!

Cat care experience

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A true Cat-Mom at Heart

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

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always ensure that there are no open exits for pets to leave through unsupervised. Nothing gets left on the floor or on any easy-access spaces. I keep a neat and tidy environment as a personal preference that also benefits my pets or my clients' pets. I'm thorough when it comes to a pets' daily routine, following their eating schedule or taking the preferred walking route if there is one.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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115 ratings
Shelly A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 10, 2026

Melissa is fantastic in all ways! She is my first choice for sure as she os great with our pet, follow all directions and leaves our house spotless!

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Adam T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 03, 2026

Amazing, as always. Very reliable, daily updates, house very clean.

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Debbie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 14, 2026

Awesome sitter! Can’t say enough good things about Melissa.

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Shelly A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 10, 2026

Melissa is the best! Our fatty cat loves her! She is punctual, communicative, efficient, great with our pet as well as our house. I am completely relaxed, knowing that she is taking care of things for us. I will book her again and again and again!

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Ariana H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 13, 2026

Melissa is so communicative and great with our kitties, we always feel assured that all will be well with them when we are away! Thank you again Melissa!!

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Adam T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 04, 2025

Amazing as always. House was very clean and tidy, Rocky loves her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Starting school this summer (2025) at Sac City College. Mostly online with some travel needed to get up to Sacramento, so my once complete flexibility has a few restrictions now.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Melissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please inform me of any health concerns or allergies. I also prefer to know if your dogs are reactive to anything such as other dogs, small children, loud noises, etc. That way I can keep a watchful eye and help avoid any stressful situations.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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 include all fees.