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Melissa M.

Pawcatuck, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I am available Wednesday-Saturdays. I can do dog walking, pet sitting in your home or mine and any pet-related activities 🤗❤️ i love all dogs!

Available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have a secure fenced in yard and 2 very friendly dogs to keep your fur babies company. I can also crate your dog if they feel more secure in a crate ❤️

Location

Pawcatuck, CT

Melissa M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Love all animals! ❤️

Pet care experience

I own 2 dogs and a cat of my own. I walk my dogs every day. I have a degree in veterinary nursing and have experience working with dogs of all ages in both animal shelters and veterinary hospitals. I will treat your pet as my own ❤️🤗

Cat care experience

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Love all kitties! 😸 ❤️

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

Reviews

Phoebe P.
Drop-In Visits • May 02, 2026
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Melissa was terrific with Jack, and I especially appreciate her communication regarding the visits. She "stepped up to the rescue" when I needed a sitter quickly due to unexpected circumstances. Highly recommended!

James K.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 17, 2026
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Melissa was very good with my dog! She accompdated my dog’s stubborn eating habits and gave her her medications. Great communication as well.

JOHN F.
Nov 30, 2025

Melissa has decided her life to caring for and placing pets in homes. As a carer/petsiitter it is unlikely there is a pet behavior she doesn't have experience with and dealt with with true love and affection, including puppies and senior pets. Her love and care for pets is truly exceptional. She also is very responsible and responsive to pets (and pet families) and is a very experienced sitter. She is a former Director of Adoptions in major shelters in Washington, DC, and New York City. But at this stage in her life she prefers to help animals through petsittng in addition her other career. Extremely beneficial for a pet sitter, she is a degreed Veterinary Assistant. Melissa couldn't be more recommended and vouched for as a petsiitter and more.

About Melissa M.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have a secure fenced in yard and 2 very friendly dogs to keep your fur babies company. I can also crate your dog if they feel more secure in a crate ❤️

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Melissa M.

Pawcatuck, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews