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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
7 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced Pet Lover

As an owner of an eleven-year-old male boxer and 2 cats, plus 2 years of volunteering experience at Chicago PAWS I am experienced in handling dogs professionally as well as with care and kindness. My own dog, Diablo, has an abundance of allergies and I am experienced in administering medicine both orally and through injections. I have handled/walked/cared for dogs for 2+ years at PAWS animal shelter and have experience in training techniques for better walking habits. My skill set also includes: (for both cats &dogs) • bathing • basic grooming (i.e. brushing, ear cleaning) • nail trimming and filing • brushing teeth • cleaning/massaging paws • dog and cat first aid Giving your pets the unique attention they require to stay happy and safe.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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55 ratings
Laura Elena O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 09, 2026

Melissa is the best🩷 — we absolutely love her! She is so sweet with my baby, spoils him, takes amazing care of him, and always keeps me updated on how everything is going. My favorite part is that she’s always sharing videos and photos with me! She even plays with him and makes little blanket forts 🥹 We can truly tell she does this with so much love for dogs. She always goes the extra mile. Thank you so much, Melissa!✨🤗

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Laura Elena O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 08, 2025

Melisa is truly the best with my fur baby, Draco. She’s so loving, playful, and incredibly attentive to every instruction I leave for him. She always goes the extra mile to make sure he’s happy and well cared for. Draco absolutely loves her — he knows exactly when she’s coming, waits by the door, and gets so excited because he knows he’s about to be spoiled🥹,cuddled, and have lots of playtime! Melisa makes our days so much easier by making Draco’s day so much better. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone who will give your pup tons of love, attention, and keep you updated every single visit. Thank you for everything, Melisa🤍🤍

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Daniela F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 12, 2025

2nd time booking with Melissa, she's efficient, sweet, and easy to work with!

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Daniela F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 29, 2025

super easy to work with!!!

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Jessica R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 15, 2025

Melissa was so great in providing updates on how my puppy was doing.

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Alex J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 28, 2024

Melissa was great! She took Charlie on a walk and played fetch with him. She was very communicative and professional.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Im currently working part time and am available for drop-ins only at the moment.! Walking services will be available in the near future and boarding is currently unavailable.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My home has a fenced back yard with a brick patio and plenty of space to run. The home has an eight year old dog and 2 cats three and four years old.

Pets

A typical day

I prefer to walk dogs around their homes to stay close to familiar scents but dog parks are fun and a great way to burn energy and tire younger pups out. If your dog prefers cuddles or catch or even running I need to get my steps in :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 0 pets per night
No breed preference. Just temperament transparency for my safety as well as your pooch’s I would like to know how your dog is around other dogs, strangers, bikes, skateboards etc. My own dog weighs 95 lbs and I have walked large breeds before but it is important for me to know your dogs walking habits a little better.
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.