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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Wheaton, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
8 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Compassionate and Caring!

I have up to a eight years of experience taking care of animals. The most known being cats, dogs, birds, and some farmlife. I also have experience in grooming regarding bathing dogs and cats. This is something I am currently working toward furthering my career in.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Kat M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 24, 2025

We had someone cancel at the last minute and Melissa saved the day!! She was very professional and prompt with replying. She sent lots of photos which put us at ease. My normally very standoffish cat snuggled with her. Definitely looking to hire her again!!

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Schedule

I am currently unemployed, although I am working on getting a job. I care for two cats at home full time as well as the occasional care of my roommate's pet skink. I have a 7 year old and an 8 month old who is sometimes a full-time job himself.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I currently live in an apartment so I do not offer care at my home due to my lease not allowing it. However, within the home of my client I try to keep a common eye on the animals, making sure they are fed, have water, and if required the litterbox/bathroom is done whenever they need it.

Pets

A typical day

With most pets that I watch, they tend to want to be on their own and doing their own thing so I wait for them to come to me. I have played with cats using toys and my hand, while the dogs I've sat have only really wanted treats a good cuddle.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
It is important for me to know boundaries of the pets, likes and dislikes, medication if applicable, and their feeding schedules. I would also love to know their bathroom schedules, if animals that need to go outside.
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.