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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients
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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pet Care From a UK Vet Nurse

My recent move to the US means I am not currently working as a veterinary nurse but would love to look after your fur babies and make sure they are as comfortable as possible whilst their loved ones are away. I have my own little princess, Molly, who it turns out enjoys flying more than me! A little about me: I trained to become a veterinary nurse in a large referral hospital, giving me the opportunity to work with and care for animals with many different needs. I have a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology, and completed my dissertation in the Amazon rainforest studying the distrubutions of different bird species. I have visited 31 countries!

Cat care experience

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Cat sitting vet nurse from the UK

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

Qualifications

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

What my services look like: Drop in visit: This can include feeding your pet, letting them out for a toilet break, playing in the yard, cuddles on the sofa, a full 30 minutes of tug of war, whatever they would prefer to do! Dog walk: Typically 30 minutes. If your dog prefers shorter walks due to age/injury, we can spend the rest of our time getting lots of fuss! I can also do 1 hour walks when needed. On hot days, I tend to shorten the walks and include play time at home, and will always carry water and a bowl to keep your dog hydrated!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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60 ratings
Adriana H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2026

The best cat sitter ever!!

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Richard O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Melissa was amazing. Both professional and really amazing with Pumpkin. We planned a meeting before she watched Pumpkin and Pumpkin immediately bonded with her. Melissa is very clearly a dog whisperer. Knows what she is doing, clearly communicates how things are going, and provides plenty of pictures to boot. Would certainly book her again.

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Shelby F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2026

Melissa helped me out super last minute for our two needy pups and she made me super comfortable and confident in her while texting her about their needs. They seemed to loved her!! 🩵

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Austin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026

Excellent caregiver!!

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Dalel H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

The BEST sitter I’ve used through Rover. She took such good care of care of my kitties and gave me so much peace of mind while I was gone, I’d give her 10 stars if I could!

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Sarah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026

Earie was so happy with her visit from Melissa!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am very flexible as Rover is my full-time job. I am happy to discuss what works best between us so we can make the best plan to care for your pet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Melissa can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
I want your pets to feel as comfortable as I can whilst you're away, so I will try and stick to your routine as much as possible whilst they are in my care. We will discuss their care during our meet and greet!
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.