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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Will work for puppy kisses!

I grew up caring for dogs - small, medium and large, old and young - and have never lived without one! To me, a pup is an extension of the family and I love being able to take care of a wide variety of dogs. I do have one pup right now, who absolutely adores other dogs and is very friendly, cuddly and playful. I work from home so I'm available to pay attention to your pup all day long. After work, I typically take my pup for a long walk or to the dog park. On weekends I like to hike and would love to bring your dog along on my adventures! I have experience with puppies, senior pups and dogs with special needs/medications/allergies, etc so your pup will be comfortable and well taken care of with me!

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
56% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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56 ratings
Alexandra C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026

Melissa was so great! We recently adopted our dog and needed pet sitting for the weekend of July 4th. She was very accommodating and adaptable to changing needs and the unknown of how our dog would respond to fireworks. She sent us very comforting updates and pictures. We were so grateful to know our girl was in such great hands and really appreciated her expertise.

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Alana R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 04, 2026

Melissa is a fantastic sitter! She takes wonderful care of Juno and is extremely communicative. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter

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Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

Melissa M. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Madison P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 02, 2025

Melissa was awesome with Lola! The pictures and updates made me feel at ease and I could tell how much love and snuggles Lola was getting. Thanks so much!

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Sallie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2025

Henry Dog always lives his best life when he stays with Melissa!

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Alana R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 01, 2025

Melissa was great! She took wonderful care of Juno and provided regular updates to ease my mind. I would totally recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a sitter.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work remote with a flexible schedule so can give your dog attention all day. I have a backyard and a beautiful park in my neighborhood so they will have plenty of walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Im happy to work with your dog however you like, whether you prefer to crate them or let them roam the house, whatever is best for them. My dog is allowed on the furniture so if your dog is not please let me know and I will do my best to maintain that.

Pets

A typical day

I truly love watching dogs more than my actual job so I can play with them all day. I have feeding puzzles for stimulation, I love walks in the neighborhood, I also hike alot. I have a membership to WagBar and frequently take the dogs there to play.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Does your pup chew or bark? Are they potty trained? How are they around other dogs? Do they enjoy long walks or runs or maybe prefer the dog park?
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.