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Melissa F.

WEST ALLIS, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Services

Melissa can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I offer flexibility others cannot, including coverage for those working overnight shifts. I am willing to build around your schedule. I’m also available for last-minute or emergency coverage.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa F.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Being away from pets is difficult, even if you fully know the person you’ve left them with! Starting with a stranger is nerve-wracking. I will work with you at every step to make sure we are completely in-sync when it comes to caring for your pet and home. "Trust but verify." Trust takes time to build. In the meantime, I will strive to put your mind at ease by providing detailed communication and documentation (photos/video).

Location

WEST ALLIS, WI

Melissa F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

keeping pets: safe, healthy, happy

Pet care experience

Whether I’m caring for animals or humans, I have the same 3 pillars. Keeping your loved one: Safe. Healthy. Happy. I offer flexibility others cannot. I’m available for last-minute or emergency jobs. I truly love hearing every little detail about your pets. I delight in getting to know them. I look forward to figuring out together how I can best care for them, and your family. If your pet has special dietary or medical needs, you can rest assured I will follow your every instruction. If desired, I can provide the map and route from every walk we go on. I am a photographer, and will send as many updates as I photos as you can handle. Everything from descriptions of Fido’s morning poo, to a progress report teaching new commands.

Cat care experience

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Cat Distribution System adoptee

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

Reviews

Weston R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2026
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Wonderful and very pet-focused sitter! Just a lover of all animals and the perfect person to take care of my pet. She went above and beyond to make sure both my cat and house were well taken care of.

Kathleen K.
House Sitting • Jun 19, 2026
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I can't speak highly enough about Melissa and the care she gave my pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, and a 🐸). She asked thoughtful questions about their care and spent so much time loving on them during her stay! 12/10 recommend! I can't wait to invite her back for our next trip out of town! It will give me peace of mind knowing she is watching over my fur kids ❤️

Wendy P.
House Sitting • May 24, 2026
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Second time Melissa has cared for our pups Oakley and Nala (2 labs)! This time with one recovering from ACL surgery. She followed the plan perfectly and the girls absoutley LOVE HER, Daily detailed updates , photos and walk maps were sent. We came home to perfect pups and a spotless home. Thank you Melissa for loving our girls when we were away 💗💗 She is amazing,

Marcella M.
House Sitting • Apr 27, 2026
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Melissa did an AMAZING job house sitting for a week with our dog and cat! We received excellent communication and lots of great pictures, got helpful details of how things were going throughout the stay, and she asked good questions when needed. Our pets were obviously well loved, and she also went above and beyond taking care of our house too! We will happily hire her again for future pet sitting needs.

About Melissa F.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Being away from pets is difficult, even if you fully know the person you’ve left them with! Starting with a stranger is nerve-wracking. I will work with you at every step to make sure we are completely in-sync when it comes to caring for your pet and home. "Trust but verify." Trust takes time to build. In the meantime, I will strive to put your mind at ease by providing detailed communication and documentation (photos/video).

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.
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Melissa F.

WEST ALLIS, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews