Melissa L.
Melissa L.
Contact for House Sitting
$66 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm, Reliable In-Home Pet Care
I have more than 25 years of pet care experience and have cared for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, chickens, and parrots. I have cared for my own pets as well as pets for friends, neighbors, and clients. I am comfortable administering medication as needed. My focus is always on helping pets feel secure, well exercised, and well cared for while their owners are away.
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Because I offer house sitting in my clients’ homes, I take trust, respect, and consistency very seriously. I follow your instructions closely so your pets can remain on their normal schedule in the place where they feel most secure. I pay close attention to feeding, medications, exercise, fears or triggers, and any household preferences you would like me to follow. My goal is to care for your pets thoughtfully while also treating your home with the utmost respect.
Ratings and reviews
Melissa takes extra special care of our 11+ year old dog Kana. He’s peculiar and untrusting and by the end of her first day she sent me a pictures of him loving life! I would highly recommend Melissa. She’s attentive, tidy and super reliable.
I am happy to provide a reference for Melissa. I have known her for 10 years and she is one of the most honest, dependable, and responsible people I know. She consistently follows through on commitments, communicates clearly, and is someone I trust without hesitations. Her patience and calm demeanor make her especially great with pets. I have seen firsthand how she interacts with dogs - she's gentle, attentive, and genuinely enjoys caring for them. Dogs respond to her naturally, and she always puts their safety and comfort first. I have no doubt she will be a wonderful and reliable addition to the Rover community. Anyone who entrusts their pet to her will be in great hands.
Melissa did some house and pet sitting for us while we were on spring break. I have known Melissa for awhile and I know that she is very trustworthy and reliable so I was not worried about that kind of thing at all. What made me extra happy was how she really looked out for our dog. She really made sure that our dog got out to have fun and got plenty of attention. She also made sure to send pictures of the dog to my kids so they wouldn’t worry. Because I also know Melissa personally, I have visited her a couple of times while she was pet sitting (only with the owner's permission, of course!). She is very conscientious about being responsible and goes above and beyond to make sure that she is worthy of those labels. She definitely puts the well-being of the pet and satisfaction of the owners above all. I would recommend Melissa to house or pet sit without any pause or reservation. Definitely trustworthy, reliable, and takes great care to make sure that you are happy when you return.
Melissa has watched Luna more times than I can count and Luna gets so excited when we pull up to her house. The only reason that I don't use Melissa every time is distance...I'm two hours away, but she is my go to when I'm headed to Vail. It feels like I'm dropping Luna off with family, not just a sitter.
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Schedule
I work remotely and have a flexible schedule, which allows me to spend substantial time with pets during house-sitting stays. I can provide overnight care, feeding, walks, medication, playtime, companionship, and the familiar routines that help pets feel safe and settled. My home base is in Eagle, Colorado, and I schedule dedicated blocks of availability in central Denver. I only accept Denver bookings when I can be fully present in the area and reliably follow your pet’s routine. During a Denver house-sitting booking, I stay at the client’s home rather than commuting back and forth from Eagle. I currently serve LoHi, RiNo, Union Station, Jefferson Park, the Highlands, Sloan’s Lake, Five Points, Curtis Park, Ballpark, and LoDo. I am especially well suited for overnight stays, multi-night bookings, weekend care, and holiday travel.