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Melissa K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
100 repeat clients
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Melissa K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
100 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $14 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Ready to walk!

I have ten years of working in the animal care field from doggie daycares to the veterinary field. I have experience with all ages of pets, from pup (or kitten) to senior citizens (which are my favorite “breed”). I have years of kennel experience and medication administration, so no need to worry if your pet needs extra help! I also have experience watching and medicating “exotic” pets such as ferrets and rabbits. Walking and hiking are my two big hobbies, so your dog will be well exercised under my care. Since I worked in the field for so long, I have connections with both techs and veterinarians if a health issue arises. All in all, I just love animals and love getting the opportunity to hang out with them!

Qualifications

100 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I usually go to peoples homes. I have no issue staying over, but cannot have dogs at my house and prefer to keep the pet in the environment they are used to.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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269 ratings
Alexandra D.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • mag 29, 2026

Consistently late to every walk, significant miscommunications. Several chances given, but we will not be rebooking.

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Hilary K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 21, 2026

Melissa is amazing, incredibly responsive and reliable. My cat loves her and so do I!

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Olivia L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mag 16, 2026

Our dogs have never seemed happier than after a stay with Missy! She does an incredible job and appreciates each of our animal’s unique personalities and quirks.

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Avy n.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • apr 09, 2026

Melisa is reliable, great with dog, and communicative . Definitely use her again when I’m away.

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Olivia L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 06, 2026

My dogs and cats loved Missy! She was very communicative with me, and well-organized with the times of meals and bathroom breaks. She also appreciated each of my dog’s particular quirks! My dogs were totally unstressed and happy when I returned home from my trip.

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Giovana M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 31, 2026

Had such a great experience with Melissa this weekend! While she had walked Nala in the past, this was the first time she stayed over while we were away. Not surprisingly she took amazing care of Nala and was so attentive, especially with her post-op care, and kept us updated, it truly meant a lot to us. It gave us real peace of mind knowing Nala (and our home!) were in such good hands. We’d absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone kind, reliable, and trustworthy!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet sitting is my full time job! I do have a lot of mid day walking clients, but can do cat drop ins and morning and evening walks. I do house sitting also, but need a decent amount of time in advance for requests

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
I would need to know aggression (human aggression, pet aggression, leash aggression, food ect) health issues, diet restrictions. None of these are a factor in my ability to take care of your pet.
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.