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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients
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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$56 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Loving Care When You are Away

With 20 years of experience caring for the animals in our home, I understand how important it is to give them love and attention. When we gave Mara to our children for their birthday, we knew it would be heartbreaking to leave her in the care of strangers. That's why I started pet sitting, because I know the pain owners feel when they have to leave their pets. I treat every dog as I treat my own, because to me, they are not just animals, they are part of our family.

Qualifications

31 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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109 ratings
Stephen L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 25, 2026

Melissa is an awesome host and took great care of Penny. She is very accommodating and an outstanding communicator. We will gladly recommend her services, and rebook her when we need a spot for our fur baby in Lethbridge.

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Nicole B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 24, 2026

Melissa was phenomenal! This was our first time leaving Snowy in a daycare situation, so we were nervous. Melissa was incredibly responsive and put us at ease right away. She sent lots of pictures and videos, and Snowy was calm and happy when we picked her up. We could tell she had a great time. We would not hesitate to recommend Melissa to anyone. Especially for nervous "dog parents" like we were - you can feel confident your pet will be well taken care of.

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Anne G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

Melissa and her family were very loving and warm with Evie. I would highly recommend them!

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Ashley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 22, 2026

Hubie always has a great time when he has sleep overs at Melissa’s. She and her family are so good with dogs. I will return to her everytime!

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Anne G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 21, 2026

Sweet family that took great care of Evie!

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Tina O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 19, 2026

Melissa was wonderful with our two dogs. She sent many pictures and photos and I knew they were happy and well loved on while at her house. They were excited to see us when we returned but I think they miss Melissa’s house! I will not hesitate to book with Melissa again if we have to travel and our dogs can not come with us

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Schedule

Pet care fits perfectly into my daily routine since I love animals. Working from home allows me to care for them and keep them in sight at all times. My priority is to ensure they feel comfortable, happy, and well-cared for at all times. Additionally, I have my dog, Mara, who can provide them with great company and create a friendly, fun environment.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

In my home, I make sure to provide personalized and attentive care for each pet. Since I work from home, I can offer constant companionship, ensuring they feel comfortable and secure at all times. This includes regular walks, playtime, feeding according to their needs, and if necessary, administering medication or special care. I also adapt to each pet's routine to keep them happy and calm while their owners are away. If the pet requires a specific environment or has any preferences, I make sure to adjust to that to ensure their well-being.

Pets

A typical day

I can do group walks with Mara, play in the snow, have races, and scent-tracking exercises outdoors, or take them to a dog park. Indoors, I can keep them entertained with toys, hide-and-seek games, and relaxing massages.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 4 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors so I can help with that and make them feel comfortable and happy.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.