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Melissa L.

Newbury park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I am a full time college student and spend lots of time at home training my pup and cuddling with my cat. I am very flexible.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa L.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will treat your home as respectfully mine and your fur babies as lovingly mine. I will go above and beyond to follow any instructions or requests to a T and (my personal favorite when I’m away from my babies) provide LOTS of videos or pics!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

I’m very creative administering meds to picky fur babies of that’s necessary! I’ll try my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible, and loved.

A typical day

I love high energy pups and chill babes that like to cuddle. We can play tug or watch a movie together. They have full access to my large, secure yard as well for sniffs, sun bathing, and potty.

Location

Newbury park, CA

Melissa L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animal lover!

Pet care experience

I love playing with animals, engaging with them, cuddling, being active, or just hanging out. Whatever your fur baby’s lifestyle at home, I’m sure I can mirror it to make them feel comfortable! I’m sorry, but at this time I’m not keeping new clients overnight. Overnight boarding will be considered on a case by case basis after 1 day of daycare!

Cat care experience

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Love your kitties!

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

Reviews

Brenda D.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026
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Melissa was absolutely phenomenal! We needed a last-minute sitter for our pup, Beni, while in town for a wedding, and she came to the rescue. I messaged her just a day prior, and she responded promptly. She was so patient and kind with Beni, and he completely loved her company. We couldn't have asked for better peace of mind!

Steven Y.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 02, 2026
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Melissa took great care of my Toki. She responds very quickly and it is obvious she is very caring and consideration. I am so glad I found her.

Tricia W.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 23, 2026
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This is our second time with Melissa dropping in on our cats and hoping that we can continue to book her for our next trips! She is very responsive - proactively reaching out, and providing feedback on cats behavior and litter box use, etc. We feel very comfortable leaving them in her professional hands.

Kisha P.
Doggy Day Care • Dec 13, 2025
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Melissa watched our dog, Zola, for a week, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! She was truly wonderful and went above and beyond our expectations. From the updates and photos she sent, we could tell that Zola was being treated just like a member of her own family. Melissa is genuinely caring and attentive, making sure Zola felt comfortable and loved the entire time. A huge bonus was her dog, Murphy! They got along absolutely great and spent the week playing together. Zola clearly had a fantastic time and came home happy, relaxed, and well-exercised. We highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a reliable, loving, and trustworthy dog sitter. She treated Zola as if she were her own, and we would not hesitate to book with her again!

About Melissa L.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will treat your home as respectfully mine and your fur babies as lovingly mine. I will go above and beyond to follow any instructions or requests to a T and (my personal favorite when I’m away from my babies) provide LOTS of videos or pics!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

I’m very creative administering meds to picky fur babies of that’s necessary! I’ll try my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible, and loved.

A typical day

I love high energy pups and chill babes that like to cuddle. We can play tug or watch a movie together. They have full access to my large, secure yard as well for sniffs, sun bathing, and potty.

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Melissa L.

Newbury park, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews