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Melissa M.

Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I work Full time in the Veterinary field but I am open to my days off spending time doing walks or drop in visits possibly daycare

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

- Working in emergency veterinary medicine for many years your pets safety is a priority and I can recognize potential emergencies before anything critical happens.

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

Important to know if your dog is reactive to anything in particular ? Daily routines? Chronic illnesses? Walking distance limits? Feeding instructions? Any restrictions ?

A typical day

- Go on walks that fit the needs of your pet(s) - Playtime with their favorite toy(s) - My Labrador Retriever is very well mannered and loves everything so if your dog likes him and plays well with others then that would be a bonus fun day for your dog (That's if you choose daycare)

Location

Portland, OR

Melissa M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Labrador Retriever kind of girl

Pet care experience

I’ve worked in Veterinary medicine for 16+ years which includes Kennel/Veterinary Assistant in a general practice ,Emergency Veterinary Medicine for almost 6 years now. I moved from Maine in the summer of 2024. I’ve had on and off experience over many years of pet sitting mostly for my veterinary co workers pets in their homes (multiple cats, multiple dogs and sometimes a combination of both). I would enjoy having positive experiences with your pets on their normal day.

Cat care experience

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I Love cats

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Gregg J.
House Sitting • Jul 30, 2025
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Melissa did a fantastic job taking care of my 3 dogs and cat. Highly recommend and will gladly have her back to watch them again.

Jacob S.
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2025
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Melissa did a great job. She communicated well and followed instructions. Easy peasy. I would recommend their services and will gladly use again in the future.

Sarah B.
May 14, 2025

Melissa is absolutely wonderful just every animal I’ve seen her interact with. She treats every animal with the upmost care and respect. She is one of the extreamly few people I trust my pets with. You can trust Melissa with your sweet baby as she treats all pets as her own. Highly recommend Melissa to anyone!

Ai T.
May 14, 2025

Melissa is a kind and caring veterinary assistant. She is a responsible and empathetic even under stressful conditions such as a veterinary emergency room. She is reliable and great with both cats and dogs. Her medical knowledge also puts her in a class above others. She would be able to keep an eye on your elderly pets with no issues and can medication them reliably if needed.

About Melissa M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

- Working in emergency veterinary medicine for many years your pets safety is a priority and I can recognize potential emergencies before anything critical happens.

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

Important to know if your dog is reactive to anything in particular ? Daily routines? Chronic illnesses? Walking distance limits? Feeding instructions? Any restrictions ?

A typical day

- Go on walks that fit the needs of your pet(s) - Playtime with their favorite toy(s) - My Labrador Retriever is very well mannered and loves everything so if your dog likes him and plays well with others then that would be a bonus fun day for your dog (That's if you choose daycare)

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Melissa M.

Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews