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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
55 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Retired Nana Who Loves All Animals!

I’ve had pets of all kinds my entire life and I love them. Since I retired early several years ago, I’ve taken care of other people’s pets too and really enjoyed it. I live alone and don’t have any pets currently since my beloved cat Pebbles passed away a few months ago. My almost 5 year old granddaughter visits me about 4 days a week and she loves animals too and is the sweetest little girl ever!

Cat care experience

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Cat Lady Who Loves All Animals!

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
55 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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3 ratings
Kimball E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 11, 2026

Melissa and her granddaughter did great with my feisty little corgi! She is very high energy and sometimes can be a challenge on walks, but they made her feel so loved and special, and from the pictures it seems like all they did was go on walks and play with her! Would absolutely recommend having Melissa watch your dogs.

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Keith R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 08, 2026

Melissa was an incredible experience for my dog and he did great on his 10 day stay. He was able to get out so much and walk in beautiful areas. Her home was very peaceful for my dog, and she was very accommodating. I appreciate how much she would also send pictures. She is someone I'll be first to contact for my dogs care in the future

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Nathan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 02, 2025

Melissa was excellent with my pup and so kind and gentle with making her feel comfortable and at home. Melissa is a wonderful dog sitter and we look forward to our next booking with her.

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Amy M.
Nov 06, 2025

Melissa watches our dog while we are away. We couldn’t be happier with the care that he has received! Melissa is always reliable, flexible with our needs and loves our dog as her own. She always keeps us updated which brought us peace of mind. We came home to a happy, relaxed dog who was clearly well loved and well cared for. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter!

Kristy M.
Nov 06, 2025

Melissa was amazing with our dog! she treated her like her own and kept us updated the whole time. We came home to a happy, loved pup!

Aaron M.
Nov 06, 2025

Melissa was absolutely wonderful! She was super attentive and clearly loves our cat and dog, kitty warmed up to her right away. Coordinating with her was easy, and she was so flexible with our schedule. We felt completely at ease knowing our pets were in great hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m available just about anytime since I’m a retired school counselor and I only go out of town on vacation about two or three times a year. I just ask that I am given at least one day’s notice.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in patio and plenty of paths to walk dogs in my neighborhood. I also have all the equipment needed to care for cats.

A typical day

I have nice walking trails in my neighborhood so I can take dogs in a walk. I’d be happy to play with any toys brought for the pets. I love to cuddle with pets and give treats.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know if any special needs your pet may have. I’ve had to give medications to many pets so I’m comfortable with that.
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

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.

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