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Melissa "Mj" K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Melissa "Mj" K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Loves all types of animals.

Hi! I currently have two mixed labs named Graham and chocolate who are sisters. I also have a sweet young cat named toasted marshmallow. We call them the s’more gang at home! In the past I have had two adorable dogs, a 14 year old female Husky mix and a 11 year old male Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I've trained all of my dogs to travel with me via plane, boat, metro transportation, and do some services for me. The last two dogs mentioned (Angel and Enzo) have passed away due to old age, but they were with me from puppyhood until their last breath. I also have a lot of experiences of taking care of other animals such as rabbits, rats, bearded dragons, snakes, frogs, and whatnot. I love all animals, but dogs and cats are my absolute favorite. I have experience taking care of sick animals and love animals that are especially wary of strangers or need time to warm up to.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
17 ratings
Samantha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 07, 2025

We always have a good experience with Mj!

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Samantha S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 26, 2025

Reliable and friendly!

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Melissa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2025

Melissa and her family were wonderful. She was able to fill in for Pepper and I last minute when there was no one else to watch Pepper due to a last minute overnight trip. Pepper was well taken care of and I will be booking again!

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Chris M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 29, 2025

MJ provided a wonderful stay - great communication, thoughtful questions and a great environment for socialized dogs. Look forward to booking with her again!

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Kate B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 22, 2025

Mj and her family so evidently love animals, I felt completely at ease knowing our dog would be well cared for. Mj was great with communication, and went above and beyond to coordinate logistics with me. I’d book again in a heartbeat.

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Dog Walking • Apr 14, 2025

Melissa "Mj" K. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently a full time student with classes just on select days of the week, so I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

If I’m not housesitting for you (if you want to drop your pet off at my home), I have a huge fenced yard and lots of dog and cat beds/toys. We also have two young children under ages 4.

Pets

A typical day

I love going out on hikes especially with dogs! Depending on the dog’s demeanor and energy level, we can become couch potatoes to avid Trail runners.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Melissa "Mj" can host up to 2 pets per night
I would like to know if your dog is wary of strangers or if they have any issues with greeting other dogs (for hikes or walks).
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.