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Melissa G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Melissa G.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pet caretaker: caring & responsible

Attentive, responsible & fun pet caretaker who will treat your dog or cat like it was my own. With first hand experience taking care of my pets over the years, I understand how important it is for animals to feel safe, loved. & well-cared for. Whether it’s walking, playtime, administering medication, or just providing companionship, I’m here to meet your pets needs and help them to thrive.

Qualifications

96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Dana & Sean G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 31, 2026

Melissa is an amazing dog sitter! She was everything we could have hoped for while we were out of town and then some. She kept us updated with plenty of photos, videos, and walk updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear our dogs were well cared for and received so much love and attention from Melissa. We came home to two happy doggo’s, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring dog sitter.

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Dennis V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2025

Melissa was awesome. She made us feel very comfortable, and our dog loved her.

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Peggy G.
Jun 21, 2025

Several years ago a friend of mine introduced me to Melissa. I had been really frustrated and dissatisfied with a number of dog walkers I had hired. The minute I met her I knew that she would be the right person to take care of my dogs. My dogs knew it too. They were Immediately drawn to her and she was amazing with both of them. Melissa is calm, kind, flexible, trustworthy and really has a special gift when it comes to animals. If you’re lucky enough to hire her you will not be disappointed. My dogs love her, and you will too! I would highly recommend her to anyone and she is the only one that I have ever felt comfortable enough with to take care of my dogs!

Kylie K.
Jun 21, 2025

Melissa is incredibly kind, responsible, and attentive with animals. She’s cared for my pets like they were her own—always punctual, loving, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her!

Mary C.
Jun 17, 2025

Melissa is absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my dog and treated him like her own. From the moment we met, I could tell how much she genuinely loves animals. She was communicative, dependable, and made sure to send me regular updates and cute photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. My pup came home happy, well exercised, and clearly well-loved. I can’t recommend her enough she’s the kind of sitter every pet parent hopes to find!

Ann L.
Jun 17, 2025

Melissa has a genuine compassion for animals. She cares for other people's pets as if they were her own and is extremely trustworthy and reliable. All of my dogs have loved her and I have seen first hand how well she handles other people's animals. You will not be disappointed in choosing Melissa!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I look forward to providing your pets the full attention they deserve. Whether it’s a dog who enjoys long walks and plenty of treats, or a cat who needs calm and attentive care, I will provide this and more. With experience caring for my own dogs and cats, I understand how to meet your pets unique needs so they feel safe happy, well-loved while you are away.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have two levels and can separate your pets or have them join my friendly rescue dog Gary! Cats can join my cats or be separated. I can take your dog on plenty of walks and if you would like to the local dog park to play. Cats get special TLC!

Pets

A typical day

I love to walk and take dogs to the park to run if that is what they need. I have lots of play toys for stimulating dogs and cats so they are entertained. I keep a consistent schedule of walking and feeding so that pets feel safe.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if you need anything for your pet and I will try and accommodate. I have a lot of experience giving my past dogs medicine including subcutaneous injections.
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.