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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Melissa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$56 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% 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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95 ratings
Lorne D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 10, 2026

Melissa always takes great care of Bozsi. The photos and videos reassure me that she is relaxed and feeling part of Melissa's family.

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Jenna K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 21, 2026

Gizmo always enjoys his time with Melissa. She treats him like her family, and he is so well cared for. Never a worry when he is with her.

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 21, 2026

Our dogs had such a great time! We loved all of the picture and video updates. We will definitely have our dogs there again. Highly recommend.

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J M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 21, 2026

Our puppy enjoyed his afternoon with Melissa. She took wonderful care of him and we appreciated the video updates of how he was doing 😊

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Sarah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 15, 2026

Astra loves going to Melissa’s! She gets daily walks and a great deal of care. Cannot recommend enough

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Ken O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 13, 2026

Melissa was awesome with my baby chihuahua treated him as her own baby she was kinda and very compassionate and loving with my dog. I’ll for sure recommend her and will bring my baby chihuahua back for sure in the future

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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.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.