Melissa L.
Melissa L.
Contact for Dog Walking
from $20 per walk
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gentle care for your best friend.
As of January 2026, I have four years of experience as a dedicated Rover sitter and a lifetime of personal pet ownership. My background includes extensive hands-on experience through regular volunteering at the Taylor Animal Shelter and Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit in Dearborn. I am a lifelong animal lover who treats every guest with the same care as my own. My personal pack includes a 6-year-old Siberian Husky, a 2-year-old Pit Mix, and a 2-year-old Mini Aussie [1]. My dogs are well-socialized and friendly; while my Mini Aussie sometimes prefers a little space from larger breeds, they all generally coexist beautifully with new friends. My Home & Services: • Space: A large, fully fenced-in yard perfect for play. • Companionship: Your pet will have my three friendly dogs and my animal-loving 8-year-old to keep them company. • Safety & Customization: I am happy to accommodate crating needs or use a leash in the yard if that is your preference. • Philosophy: I understand that every animal has a unique personality. While not every pet hits it off immediately, I am committed to providing a patient, loving environment to ensure they feel at home. Availability (2026): • Monday – Friday: Available after 3:30 PM for walks, potty breaks, and drop-in visits. If I am boarding or doing in home sits please know I do work outside the home 7:30am to 3:30pm I do have a family member who lets them out if needed mid-day while I am at work. • Weekends: Fully open for all-day care, walks, and drop-ins. I look forward to treating your fur baby like a member of my own family!
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have a huge fenced yard and three friendly dogs as well as an 8 year old to keep your fur-baby occupied. Lot of toys, water fun and a leash outside if needed. Inside my home i have baby gates to separate in case anyone needs a break, dog bed, toys and crates if needed. In home sittings I keep to the pet parents wishes of how they run things.
Ratings and reviews
Great overall experience. Communication. Photos. Everything was great. I’m pretty sure she left the house cleaner than when she got there. Thank you again. Couldn’t recommend high enough.
Melissa is great and commuicates well. She takes great care of my boys.
Outstanding. Will be using again.
Melissa was great and took good care of our cat while we were gone. We will definitely book her again!
Melissa did a wonderful job taking care of our two dogs. She communicated very well and sent photos throughout the course of her stay. We will definitely book again in the future!
Melissa is the absolute best! We were nervous with having someone stay with our older dog while we traveled for a week as we have never done that before but wow, we feel like we hit the jackpot. She went above and beyond and we are so grateful! Thank you Melissa SO SO much!!
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Schedule
Availability (2026): • Monday – Friday: Available after 3:30 PM for walks, potty breaks, and drop-in visits. If I am boarding or doing in home sits please know I do work outside the home 7:30am to 3:30pm I do have a family member who lets them out if needed mid-day while I am at work. • Weekends: Fully open for all-day care, walks, and drop-ins.