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Melissa L.

Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•193 reviews
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Responsible, Kind, and Loving

Pet care experience

I have many years of experience with animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, sugar glider, birds ect. I can take short walks or long walks or just come by and spend time with your pet. It is all up to you. I have a reliable car and will always be responsible with your pet because lets face it, they are just like our children. I will customize a visit to suit your pets needs. Currently I have four cats (Toby, Boots, Cali and Batman) and two dogs. Chico my boxer who is now 13 years old that we have had since he was 6 weeks old. Chuey our American Staffordshire terrier who is now 2 years old. I am a stay at home mom to 5 children who are all grown now and wife of almost 25 years. I am currently looking for something to do to just get out the house and what better way to do so, is to spend time with great fur babies. I have made Rover my full time job because I love it so much. I try not to turn anyone away unless to far or I don't have any availability on my calendar. I only do walks and drop ins because I have my family to take care of and my dogs as well. I always have a meet and greet with the owner and fur baby. When we meet we will discuss the do's and don'ts, the likes and dislikes, and what is the best care for your pet.

Reviews

Paige W.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 16, 2024
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Melissa is always great with my boys—cannot recommend enough!

Brendan G.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2024
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Melissa did a great job with our little guys, thank you so much for taking care of them!

Julia A.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 28, 2024
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As usual, Melissa is reliable, flexible and a wonderful caregiver to my two girls! I don’t know what I would do without her!!!

Kelly B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 24, 2024
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Melissa takes great care of my kitties and really helps me out by cleaning up after them!

About Melissa L.

Communication

73 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not do pet sitting in my home because I have 2 dogs, 4 cats, 1 bearded dragon and 2 birds but I will take the best care of your fur baby in your home. I always take precautions and do meet and greets to find out the best care for your fur baby. I treat them like I would treat my own and mine are very spoiled 🙂

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

I do not have a breed preference, I love them all but is important for me to know any specifics about your pet. Health issues If he or she is aggressive or timid Also what he or she enjoys or does not enjoy.

A typical day

I can customize a visit to suit your pets needs. If you have a near by dog park we can walk to, we can go there, if there is a specific rout you want your dog walked I can do that, playing in the yard with a ball, sounds like fun. Cats need love also anything you need we can work out.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Melissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have made Rover my full time job. I just love it so much. It never gets old and I have always been an animal lover.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa L.

Communication

73 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do not do pet sitting in my home because I have 2 dogs, 4 cats, 1 bearded dragon and 2 birds but I will take the best care of your fur baby in your home. I always take precautions and do meet and greets to find out the best care for your fur baby. I treat them like I would treat my own and mine are very spoiled 🙂

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

I do not have a breed preference, I love them all but is important for me to know any specifics about your pet. Health issues If he or she is aggressive or timid Also what he or she enjoys or does not enjoy.

A typical day

I can customize a visit to suit your pets needs. If you have a near by dog park we can walk to, we can go there, if there is a specific rout you want your dog walked I can do that, playing in the yard with a ball, sounds like fun. Cats need love also anything you need we can work out.

Location

Alexandria, VA

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Pets

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Melissa L.

Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•193 reviews