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Melissa J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Melissa J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Santa Fe, NM

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience

Pet care experience

Caring, energetic, and dependable

Taking care of dogs brings me joy! I never tire of learning how to better communicate with them. I truly believe dogs only want to please us and it's our job to help them understand what we are asking of them!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I want to know how you would like your animal cared for and what works best for them. I am open to suggestions and want everyone to be happy!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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7 ratings
Karla K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 03, 2023

Melissa watched our pups in our home for 10 days in our home. She took great care of them and was very communicative. We will definitely use her services in the future!

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Martin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2023

Melissa is very calm and nurturing with my dogs and does a great job taking care of them

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James H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 10, 2023

Ruby LOVES Melissa and had so much fun on their walk! She was doggy-smiling the rest of the day, and was just resting and calm. You can tell it was great exercise with lots of mental stimulation as well! I’ll be booking again very soon!

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Natasha M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2023

Melissa was absolutely wonderful and kept me up to date with pictures and videos. Thanks, Melissa!

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Henry F.
Aug 06, 2023

I give Melissa my highest endorsement as a pet-sitter, dog walker, or animal caretaker of any kind. She has the biggest heart for animals that I have ever seen. She takes amazing care of her own pets and takes the job of making sure that they have what they need extremely seriously. Melissa is especially a dog walking enthusiast and believes it is our duty to them to help get them out and active. She knows how to handle dogs of basically any personality and can plan walks around what they need and will most enjoy. I know she doesn't currently offer training, but for what it's worth, she has done quite a bit of private and group dog training - so, she is definitely well-versed in training and thus really understands a dog's needs and behaviors. Again, I cannot recommend Melissa enough to anyone who has a dog that needs watching or walking. Book her now if you can, I know you won't regret it.

Liz P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 22, 2023

Thanks for going above and beyond, Melissa. It's obvious that you're a dog-person!

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Schedule

I have a very flexible schedule so I can fit in sitting or walking your pets easily. I'll be happy to work with you to find a schedule that fits!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.