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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Leave your fur baby in good hands

I have always been a pet owner.I love animals and would love to take the worry and stress out of your life by taking care of yours while you’re away. I know first hand how stressful this can be.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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6 ratings
Lauren F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 02, 2025

This was the second time Melissa watched my senior shih tzu Winston and she was great! She was able to take him last minute and her communication during the stay was great.

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Lauren F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 09, 2025

Melissa was great! Very communicative and understanding of my blind shih tzu’s constant need for attention :-). I would work with Melissa again.

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Christine K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 09, 2023

Melissa was wonderful with our pup! She spoiled him with homemade treats, cuddles and even a bike ride. Scruffy will definitely be staying with her again!

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Cheryl M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2023

Awesome experience! Our girls had a wonderful time!

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Sandy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 06, 2023

I was so happy that Melissa agreed to watch my Patrick. She is very kind and gentle; Patrick was immediately comfortable. This was my first time with Rover … it never occurred to me that I could feel so relieved that Patrick was being well taken care of in a home environment. Thank you, Melissa!

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josuf1209
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 07, 2022

Melissa was fantastic and took great care of Izzy!

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Schedule

No worries with your fur baby being here alone while I’m at work, I currently work from home so I’m available for drop off or pick up anytime. Unfortunately, I can not do drop ins at your home until after 230.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a 4 year old Shih tzu/bichon/poodle mix and a 2 year old cat. I live in a condo so we walk daily to get his (and my) exercise. I can have your pet here overnight, come to your house to walk or just check in. Im very flexible.

Pets

A typical day

We will walk in the area of your home or a local trail, whichever you prefer. We will play games and you will received a lot of photos if you wish.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if you fur baby has any special needs that will need to be attended to while they are in my care. Please also be sure your dog is cat friendly.
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.