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Melissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients
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Melissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Home is where the dogs are

I am a mother of 4, 1 teenager and 3 dogs. I have worked with animals my whole life, from small animals (guinea pigs, rabbits, parrots, etc) to dogs, cats, reptiles, and farm animals (goats, chickens, pigs and horses). I've worked in grooming salons along the west coast and have worked side by side with dog trainers and show handlers. I have a background in veterinary medicine, so I am able to care for your pets that require daily medical assistance such a eye drops, pills, etc. Animal companionship is the most precious gift we have and they should be given the best care when our family is unable to, and that is why I am here to help. I look forward to getting to know you and your family members.

Qualifications

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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104 ratings
Kendrick S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 05, 2026

Melissa was professional and easy to work with!

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Jess E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026

Melissa is our go to sitter! Always amazing!

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Casimiro B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026

Melissa is our favorite pet sitter! She always takes amazing care of Lucy, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy pet sitter.

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Kim B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 28, 2026

Melissa is fantastic! Always takes great care of our cats.

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Jess E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 29, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with our Rover sitter! She was originally scheduled to check on our puppy, Bree, four times this week, but when Bree got sick, she went above and beyond by checking in and offering to help however she could. She is reliable, caring, and genuinely loves animals. We felt completely at ease knowing Bree was in such good hands. We would absolutely trust her with our fur babies anytime and highly recommend her!

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Chandra K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

She is the best!! Would remain a repeat customer!!

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Schedule

As our pets are family members, pet sitting is a family affair. There is someone always home to love, care and provide for your loved ones.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 5 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard, front and back, and friendly pups to provide socializing. We also can provide crates if your pup needs some quiet space time.

Pets

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dogs physically and mentally. We'll play tug of war, practice some basic commands, check out the neighborhood and explore the park near my house.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors to watch for. My preference is for them to come with a schedule/routine that I can try to follow, explain any habits they have to let me know what they may need, etc.
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.