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Melissa M.

Gibsonton, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 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 typically have the most availability on Sundays and Mondays, as those are my primary days off from my full-time job, however I can usually work in a morning visit and an evening visit throughout my normal work week!

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa M.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

21 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am not currently set up for care at my home but I have the ability to travel to your house and provide safe and enriching walks around your neighborhood or to a local park.

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pets have any special requirements, needs, routines or training to keep our visits as close to normal as possible :)

A typical day

An added benefit of hiring me for your pet’s care is that we can discuss adding in personalized training! I have experience training basic obedience as well as “fun behaviors” such as army crawl, back up, stand up, turn around, roll over, and so much more!!

Location

Gibsonton, FL

Melissa M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Not your average dog walker!

Pet care experience

Having always been an animal lover, I began my professional animal training career over 20 years ago working with marine mammals (dolphins and pinnipeds) and switched to land mammals for the last 12 years. I have worked with hundreds of animals from dogs and cats (domestic and exotic) to birds, pigs, various hoof stock, skunks, porcupines, rats, and many more in between! I have been part of a training company that adopts and trains animals to showcase their abilities and promote adoption in a fun and entertaining way and now I would like to bring my many years of experience to the care of your pets!

Reviews

Evan C.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 28, 2025
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Melissa took care of our elderly cat and we felt very comfortable with having her over. Transparent communication which was very appreciated and loved the pictures she sent.

Robert R.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2025
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She was great. Even called out my baby’s bumps she has all over and wanted to make sure that was normal. What Melissa didn’t know is we had two other dog walkers that day and neither of the other two walkers mentioned a thing about it. I would definitely rebook Melissa again.

Luke T.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2025
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Absolutely wonderful

Alexandra D.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 20, 2024
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Melissa is phenomenal! I cannot recommend her enough. Our dog listened to her well, and our skittish cat even came out of his shell! It is such a relief to have found a knowledgeable, capable sitter. She is also quite personable. We will definitely hire her again. Thank you, Melissa!!

About Melissa M.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

21 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am not currently set up for care at my home but I have the ability to travel to your house and provide safe and enriching walks around your neighborhood or to a local park.

Information Melissa M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pets have any special requirements, needs, routines or training to keep our visits as close to normal as possible :)

A typical day

An added benefit of hiring me for your pet’s care is that we can discuss adding in personalized training! I have experience training basic obedience as well as “fun behaviors” such as army crawl, back up, stand up, turn around, roll over, and so much more!!

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.

Gibsonton, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews