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Melissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Melissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

OMDOG, happy to watch your pets!

I’ve grown up around pets my whole life, have been a dog walker for Wag in the past and watch multiple friends pets all the time making sure they are fed, have fresh water and a clean space. I love playing fetch or creating games to keep pets active and engaged. Most of all I’ll be sure to give your dog or cat all the love and pets!

Cat care experience

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PURRfessional Cat Cuddler

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

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
94% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to play, walk and care for cats or dogs. I will make sure your pet has all they need be it food, water, activity, medications, etc. till you return!

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Anna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 28, 2026

Melissa was great! Good communications and lot of updates!

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Alex S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Melissa was amazing! She did everything asked and spent so much quality time with my kitty. Would book her every time I can!

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Allison M.
Sep 13, 2025

Melissa has watched our dog, Kevin, many times and he has the BEST time with her. She takes him on adventures, gets him toys and tolerates his quirks, like barking abruptly and loudly just for fun. Melissa is caring, thoughtful and extremely responsible. She is an incredible pet sitter and an overall great human!

Emily B.
Sep 04, 2025

Melissa is the pet sitter of your dreams. Truly. She cares deeply for animals and that comes through immediately. She goes out of her way to make sure your pet feels loved, gets plenty of attention and follows any instructions for your furbaby carefully. I think my pet likes hanging with her more than me sometimes. :) She's watched our dog for short stints and longer trips over the course of 13 years. She's also flexible with last-minute schedule changes which we so appreciate in our crazy life. I can't say enough good things about her.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full time so nights or weekends are best for my schedule. I live in National Harbor so Alexandria/Maryland area is easiest for me coverage-wise.

Cats
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Melissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or unique quirks to be aware of. Are they sensitive to storms? Loud noises? Stuff like that.
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.