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Melissa F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Melissa F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $58 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
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Grieving Pet Owner Seeking to Help

I’ve cared for my pet dogs for the last 20 years, two of them required special needs due to illness. I grew up with cats and dogs my entire life and also had a family farm for 11 1/2 years. I have experience with a wide variety of dog breeds, differing ages and sizes. Both of my last two dogs recently passed away, so I’m seeking to offer care to help others in the meantime to fill the void of the loss. I will care for your pets as if they were my own.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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32 ratings
Victor T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Juni 21, 2026

Melissa communicates well and took excellent care of our fur baby!

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Ashley K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Juni 18, 2026

Melissa was great, very communicative and super sweet! Went above and beyond for my pup

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Gabrielle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 01, 2026

Melissa did a great job watching our two dogs for a week. She was very responsive and asked good questions to ensure she understood each of their individual needs

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Rituparna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mai 07, 2026

Melissa was wonderful with our puppy. She was caring and communicative. I will be leaving my dog with her again for sure.

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Adrian A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mai 04, 2026

Our puppies had a great time with Melissa. She took such great care of them.

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Kelly D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr. 06, 2026

Melissa was very responsive and took really good care of my senior dog for a week. You can tell she really loves animals and my dog seemed to enjoy her time with Melissa.

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Schedule

I currently work full-time, but I telework two days a week. I am available most weekends for now and could also take a break during my in office work days for bathroom breaks or short walks, if needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a one bedroom apartment. I still have an available crate for use as needed. My complex has a nature trail and dog park on site. There are also other trails nearby.

A typical day

I have a nature trail and dog park at my complex, so I'm happy to get them out for exercise or play with toys, give them snuggles, whatever they like. I have also taken some dogs on hikes or other outings with me, when the owners allow.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors I should account for. I have had experience with dogs that have special needs. I prefer no animals that are highly aggressive or have a bite history of any kind given my own personal history with it.
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.