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Melissa M.

Star Sitter

Hartford, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work from home so I'm pretty flexible with letting dogs outside and giving them the attention and love they deserve. We have fenced in backyard for them to run and play!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
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About Melissa M.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard and we allow our dogs to roam throughout the home. We do have crates if needed pending on the situation you prefer.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

If you have any special needs for your dog, please let me know I'm willing to accept just about any situation. I do have experience with dogs that have special needs!

A typical day

We love to take the dogs for walks, play fetch and we have a really nice dog park in town that hardly has any visitors. We would try and keep whatever routine your dog is used to so the transaction while you're gone is easy for them.

Location

Hartford, SD

Melissa M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Melissa M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dog loving family!!

Pet care experience

I've had dogs my entire life. I've helped friends and family with their dogs and even fostered for 3 years for special needs dogs. We have a nice fenced in backyard that they can run and play! The dogs are treated as our own when visiting!

Reviews

Kerry P.
Boarding • May 09, 2026
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Melissa was great! Our dogs had so much fun playing with her dog. She sent pics and videos daily of how our pups were doing. Definitely recommend!

Carleigh F.
Boarding • Apr 07, 2026
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Melissa is Very loving and attentive to my dogs! She sent photos every day and a great description of how each day went Her home is clean. She has other dogs that are friendly really great Home for leaving your fur babies. ❤️

Lauren G.
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026
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We've never left our dogs for this long. Melissa made it so easy! We knew they were in good hands. We were on a cruise and had spotty reception but still got videos every day. Would highly, highly recommend!!!

Gabrielle A.
Boarding • Mar 05, 2026
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Melissa is THE BEST dog sitter anyone could ask for. Our dogs look forward to going over and they miss Melissa’s dogs when they leave. 10000/10 recommend.

About Melissa M.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard and we allow our dogs to roam throughout the home. We do have crates if needed pending on the situation you prefer.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

If you have any special needs for your dog, please let me know I'm willing to accept just about any situation. I do have experience with dogs that have special needs!

A typical day

We love to take the dogs for walks, play fetch and we have a really nice dog park in town that hardly has any visitors. We would try and keep whatever routine your dog is used to so the transaction while you're gone is easy for them.

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Melissa M.

Star Sitter

Hartford, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews