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Melissa F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Melissa F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $27 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

I own a chicken and a cat !

Grew up with pitbulls, then had a quite few Schipperke and Chihuahua. Now I'm officially a owner of one cat and one chicken and I'm Deaf. I lip-read, been told I can speak very well and I sign ASL.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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20 ratings
Renee S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 29, 2026

Arlo hasn’t stayed many places, so I was a little nervous. No issues other than us missing him. Melissa and her family were so kind and kept us updated, without over doing updates. They let us enjoy our time away. He was kept clean and was very calm when we picked him up. Will definitely have them watch him again!

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Liliana N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 06, 2025

My pup was very happy and well cared for, he enjoyed his stay!

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Amanda D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2025

Melissa is awesome! Dogs were well taken care of and happy 😃 Thank you so much!

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Susan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2025

she did an awesome job with my girls. would go back and would highly recommend!

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Anastasiia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2025

Awesome experience with our pet sitter! They took great care of our two dogs, sent lots of pictures, and made sure they got plenty of walks and attention. We felt totally at ease while we were away. Highly recommend!

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Eric B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 06, 2025

Our 3 dogs were well taken care of. They are so kind and sent us updates and photos during their stay. We will definitely book with them again.

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Schedule

I'm a stay at home home, always home, have one son who's on the spectrum. This will help me to fill the time and void of being home all the time. And a good way to help my son with ASD to learn to coexist with other animals beside his own human family members. I have one cat who basically now live outdoor and a chicken who appear out of no where and made me to be his owner and won't leave . I officially named her Chicky the Diva.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a quite neighborhood, fence in backyard, one cat who just basically roam around during the day and come home when she's is hungry. A chicken who's name is Chicky live on a schedule, doesn't mind for anything or anyone. If you chose me to board your fur baby please be sure to bring their food, every dog are special and different. To be on the safe side I would love for you to bring their dog food to stick with their diet. I would and can provide treats and water . Don't forget thier leash or their cuddle buddy they can't sleep without. It's important they feel safe and be like at home away from home.

Pets

A typical day

Mornings we can take a walk around the neighborhood. Afternoon we can take walk down to Colson Park do an mile walk or more, more walk around the neighborhood if the pup isn't too worn out. Play out back fence in yard with balls or he/she could just chill out and sunbathing.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs, behavior or special commands that I can account for. If any medicine are needed please give direction ahead of time so I can write them down as a reminder.
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.