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Melissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Melissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Reliable, local and trustworthy!

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!

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
52% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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49 ratings
Laura A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

We love Melissa and our dogs adore her too! She’s amazing with them and leaves our home cleaner than when we left! She is a gem!

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Laura A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2026

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.

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Laura A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026

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!

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Laura A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 17, 2026

Melissa is the best as always. My dogs love her and she takes such great care of them and our home!

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Laura A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 23, 2026

Melissa was amazing as always. The dogs love her and we feel so much more comfortable traveling knowing she is with them!

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Laura A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 12, 2026

Melissa is the best! Our pups are very happy when she comes to stay with them! They are a little shy and anxious when we are away so it makes me feel good to know they are being well cared for. We’ve booked Melissa several times and when we arrive home the house is always spotless!

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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.

Pets

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.

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 host up to 2 pets per night
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!
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