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Melissa H.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I work from home and my days are fairly flexible. I’m able to stay overnight in your home without issue. I have my own car, so getting to and from your home is easy as well.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa H.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will not bring my pets over and I will make sure I’m outside with your pets while they’re having outside time. I will make sure no plastic bags are around or left out, and any potential dangers are removed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any aggression, food aggression, dog aggression, medical needs, special needs, etc before our meet and greet if possible. Looking forward to meeting you!

A typical day

Your dog will be loved, given lots of cuddles (if they want them) and exercised. Like I stated previously, I’ve had issues with people in the past not understanding the complexities of my dogs needs, so I promise to go above and beyond and make sure we’re all on the same page before entrusting your pets to me.

Location

Austin, TX

Melissa H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Reliable, local and trustworthy!

Pet care experience

Hi! Name is Melissa, but I go by Mel. I have had animals my entire life and currently have four dogs of my own. I work from home on my laptop, so I’m flexible and can work at your house without issue. I know it’s hard trusting a stranger with your pets, as I have the same fear with my dogs, but I promise to treat them the same way I’d treat my dogs. Two of my dogs are huskies and very high maintenance, so I understand the complexities that come with high needs dogs. I have experience with horses, dogs, cats and rats primarily. I’m 32, have my own home and car. I look forward to meeting you and your pets!

Reviews

Laura A.
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2026
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Melissa is the best dog sitter in the world! Seriously, the best! We ask a lot of her with our house and our dogs and she handles everything like a pro! Plus our dogs just love her.

Laura A.
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026
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Melissa is awesome! We ask her to do a lot of little things around the house and for the dogs and she handles it all! She makes our lives so much easier when we travel!

Laura A.
House Sitting • May 17, 2026
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Melissa is the best as always. My dogs love her and she takes such great care of them and our home!

Laura A.
House Sitting • Mar 23, 2026
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Melissa was amazing as always. The dogs love her and we feel so much more comfortable traveling knowing she is with them!

About Melissa H.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will not bring my pets over and I will make sure I’m outside with your pets while they’re having outside time. I will make sure no plastic bags are around or left out, and any potential dangers are removed.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa H. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know of any aggression, food aggression, dog aggression, medical needs, special needs, etc before our meet and greet if possible. Looking forward to meeting you!

A typical day

Your dog will be loved, given lots of cuddles (if they want them) and exercised. Like I stated previously, I’ve had issues with people in the past not understanding the complexities of my dogs needs, so I promise to go above and beyond and make sure we’re all on the same page before entrusting your pets to me.

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Melissa H.

Austin, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews