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Melissa L.

Oak Ridge, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I have a flexible schedule and can accommodate most pet requests. Please let me know a day or two in advance. Happy to take care of your pets!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My dog is free range- he lives in my house but he goes outdoors when he wants to. I have a chicken coop in the back of my yard and a parakeet cage in my home. Our parakeet does come out of his cage to fly around and get some exercise but he likes his home and always finds his way back to it. I also have two young cats that happily coexist with all of my animals. My dog regularly snuggles with my cats :)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. I had a diabetic dog and I administered insulin to him two times daily so I am willing to accommodate medical needs if necessary.

A typical day

I like to start my morning hanging out on the patio with my pup and drink coffee. Walks are a daily occurrence too- we have a dead end on our block and Willy knows about “nubbit time” as we call it. He gets super excited about it, it’s very cute. I’m happy to accommodate any requests you may have with your pets.

Location

Oak Ridge, TN

Melissa L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

East TN pet care!

Pet care experience

I love animals & would describe myself as a loving, caring person. I also have a ton of energy & will make sure your puppy or kitty is well taken care of & played with. I have a Labrador and a Great Pyrenees as well as a Parakeet and 11 hens.

Cat care experience

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Cat lady on the scene!

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

Reviews

Shawn B.
Dog Walking • dec. 21, 2025
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Thank you again for her walk. She’s a happy girl

Shawn B.
Dog Walking • okt. 12, 2025
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Thank you for taking care of our Sweet Pea .

Patti P.
Drop-In Visits • jan. 11, 2024
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Melissa did a fantastic job with Dora while I was away. Lots of texts and pictures to keep me posted on how Dora was doing. I was worried Dora would be lonely, but Melissa made sure she was well loved and taken care of. I will use her again and highly recommend.

About Melissa L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My dog is free range- he lives in my house but he goes outdoors when he wants to. I have a chicken coop in the back of my yard and a parakeet cage in my home. Our parakeet does come out of his cage to fly around and get some exercise but he likes his home and always finds his way back to it. I also have two young cats that happily coexist with all of my animals. My dog regularly snuggles with my cats :)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. I had a diabetic dog and I administered insulin to him two times daily so I am willing to accommodate medical needs if necessary.

A typical day

I like to start my morning hanging out on the patio with my pup and drink coffee. Walks are a daily occurrence too- we have a dead end on our block and Willy knows about “nubbit time” as we call it. He gets super excited about it, it’s very cute. I’m happy to accommodate any requests you may have with your pets.

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Melissa L.

Oak Ridge, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews