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Melissa G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Melissa G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Flexible/ loving dog sitter here!

I have had dogs all my life! In particular, the last 14 years I have had Great Danes. I have raised 3 of them since they were 5-6 weeks old, and we even had 2 liters of our own that I helped mama with during birth. We also have a 140 gallon saltwater reef tank and a spotted gecko. I currently work from home, and occasionally I break free and run errands or I’m taking teens around the metroplex 😝 I have a very large fenced back yard and if you bring your crate for your dog I can crate them as well when needed. Your pet will be treated as if it were one of my own! I love animals and all their different personalities, your baby will be our baby too! If I could have allllll the dogs, I would 😆 Unless we all go somewhere, there is always someone home with them! If you have a crate, I don’t mind you bringing it along for your dog to sleep in overnight or if they need to be crated when we leave the home.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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25 ratings
Gagan A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

She is wonderful and Oliver came back happy. This is my first boarding with her. Looking forward to more

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Christina T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 23, 2026

Always so friendly and accommodating. My doggie loves going there. So glad we found Melissa

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Stephanie E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 07, 2025

Melissa is amazing with Eva, she is well taken care of and loved on, just as she would be at home. I get pictures of Eva and she is playing or cuddled up … it makes my heart smile knowing she is in excellent care!

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Stephanie E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 02, 2024

Melissa is amazing!! She sent pictures and videos of Eva daily, she actively communicated on how Eva was doing and if there were any concerns with Eva. Eva made quick friends with all the human peeps and four-legged peeps. I will definitely use her services again.

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Lennie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 09, 2024

Mari is a senior dog. Melissa was taking very good care of her while we were traveling.

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Kennedy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2024

Melissa was absolutely amazing with updating us on Atlas daily with pictures and videos. It made it so much easier to enjoy vacation and not have to worry about him because I knew he was taken care of.

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Schedule

I currently work part time but there will always be someone home here with the dogs. I am also flexible at work where I can leave and come check in on them or do potty breaks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard that is over 1/2 an acre. I am very close with all my neighbors so there are plenty of eyes watching and usually someone is always outside. My next door neighbor is also a Rover sitter. I always feed pets separately for everyone’s safety. I also put away all toys if I leave or if there is any reason they will be unsupervised for some amount of time.

Pets

A typical day

Groot loves to play! We have plenty of room to play outside with a large yard. I have a special route I take walking through My neighborhood that will give them ample exercise if needed.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
What activities does your dog like to do daily? Does the dog have any special needs? Any anxiety issues? Does your dog play well with others or are they aggressive at all?
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.