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Melissa H.

Lincoln Square, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews
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I already love your dog

Pet care experience

Hello! I have recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago. I work as a legal assistant in the Loop, as well as freelance theater work: but my greatest aspiration is to become a dog owner! What breed, you may ask? That's a really tough call, because I haven't met a dog I didn't love. Back home, I had always had dogs and cats, and I miss spending time with my furry friends dearly. I am diligent, organized, friendly, and every time I see a dog, I sing about it in joy. I have been dog sitting with Rover.com for about two and a half years now and am happy to do whatever it takes to make sure your pets are happy, healthy and well-tended to while you're away!

Reviews

Hailey K.
House Sitting • Apr 29, 2018
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Melissa was great with our little Frenchie! Would highly recommend!

Mark O.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2018
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Everything went well with Molly! Thank you, Melissa, for taking good care of our dog and condo while we were away.

Autumn M.
House Sitting • Jan 03, 2018
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Thank you Melissa for taking such good care of both of our pups while we were away for the holidays. Thank you for sending photo updates daily and THANK YOU for giving Parker her special food and medication that popped up at literally the last minute. She is doing much better now than when we left. I would definitely use you again.

Ali M.
House Sitting • Jul 11, 2017
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Melissa was easy to work with and good with our two pups. She was our dog/house sitter while we were gone for a weekend, and she kept us regularly updated on our dogs, so any worries about how they were doing were alleviated. We will definitely continue to work with Melissa when we travel!

About Melissa H.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet

Please, let me know about all of your dog's needs, how frequently/at what times they typically need to be relieved/ taken on walks/ receive medications, if they have any quirks, favorite toys, or peculiar behavior or ticks that you would like to have addressed. I want to work with you to care for your pets best.

A typical day

I'm a student who has had dogs (big, excited, energetic dogs) my whole life, and misses hanging out with my furry friends. Spending time with dogs energizes me, and I understand that dogs are like people in that they have individual needs and each require individualized care and attention. If you choose me, I promise to tend to all of your dogs' individual needs--just because you're gone for a few nights doesn't mean they should feel any less love!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Melissa can watch in your home

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

About Melissa H.

Communication

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet

Please, let me know about all of your dog's needs, how frequently/at what times they typically need to be relieved/ taken on walks/ receive medications, if they have any quirks, favorite toys, or peculiar behavior or ticks that you would like to have addressed. I want to work with you to care for your pets best.

A typical day

I'm a student who has had dogs (big, excited, energetic dogs) my whole life, and misses hanging out with my furry friends. Spending time with dogs energizes me, and I understand that dogs are like people in that they have individual needs and each require individualized care and attention. If you choose me, I promise to tend to all of your dogs' individual needs--just because you're gone for a few nights doesn't mean they should feel any less love!

Location

Chicago, IL

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Melissa H.

Lincoln Square, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•36 reviews