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Melissa M.

Spring Lake, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

Being a school teacher, I am home early afternoon and all weekend/holidays which provides me with plenty of time to care for and love your furbaby.

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About Melissa M.

Communication

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

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

When your pet comes to me, they will have the same access and activities, if desired, as my dog. We have a fenced in yard for unlimited supervised playtime. Your dog will also take walks and relax on the couch.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

I have 2 spayed dogs who are very friendly and used to having other dogs in the house. I only take 1 dog in at a time so if your dog enjoys the company of other dogs, they will love hanging out with my dogs!

A typical day

If your dog is active, we will take long walks around the lake in Spring Lake, ride up to the beach to play in the sand or hangout in the park. If your dog prefers to lay around the house, we'll cuddle up on the couch for movie night.

Location

Spring Lake, NJ

Melissa M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog owner/lover for 30 years

Pet care experience

As a dog owner for over 30 years, I bring experience in caring for many different breeds. Dogs in my care are family, not pets. All dogs that stay with us are treated and loved as a member of the family. I have been watching many local dogs for several years as you can see from my photo library and recently decided to add my name to Rover.

Reviews

Margaret L.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026
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Hudson had a great time with Melissa and received wonderful care! Will definitely use her again and have already recommended her!

Jennifer F.
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026
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Melissa went above and beyond as a dog sitter. She took great care of Lucky during my wedding weekend, sending me pics and updates throughout the day. She also brought him to our venue so he could partake in our special day. Thank you Melissa!

Sue M.
Boarding • Nov 21, 2025
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Melissa was fantastic taking care of our dog Lucy! Her backyard is perfect for a quick trip outside and she took Lucy on several walks each day. She sent updates and pictures and took extra care that our fussy eater finished all her meals and got a good night sleep. I felt very comfortable leaving our dog with Melissa and her family!

Michael M.
Boarding • Aug 23, 2025
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Melissa took good care of our little one. She gave lots of updates and photos. A lot of attention, activity and cuddles. Would highly recommend.

About Melissa M.

Communication

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

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

When your pet comes to me, they will have the same access and activities, if desired, as my dog. We have a fenced in yard for unlimited supervised playtime. Your dog will also take walks and relax on the couch.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

I have 2 spayed dogs who are very friendly and used to having other dogs in the house. I only take 1 dog in at a time so if your dog enjoys the company of other dogs, they will love hanging out with my dogs!

A typical day

If your dog is active, we will take long walks around the lake in Spring Lake, ride up to the beach to play in the sand or hangout in the park. If your dog prefers to lay around the house, we'll cuddle up on the couch for movie night.

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.
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Melissa M.

Spring Lake, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews