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Melissa N.

North Waterboro, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Melissa can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently am a stay at home mom to 4 kids—2 of which live with us full time. We are busy; however, I pride myself in being super flexible to the best of my abilities!!

About Melissa N.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
44% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My yard is not fenced in so any flight risks will need to be trained well or have a leash and/or a stake brought with them. We do have an invisible fence and the appropriate collar so if you’d like, I can use that as well. I also know an EXCEPTIONAL dog trainer so if you need one, please reach out for details! :-) I do have 4 kids and one cat so all I ask is that your fur baby be good around both kids and cats (or at least not torture them haha). Regardless, this is a very fur-friendly home with lots of love to give to our fur guests. :-)

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed

Information Melissa N. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your fur baby has any special needs. I’m very experienced with dogs on a special diet or dogs with diabetes that may require daily insulin shots. Please let me know ahead of time if your fur baby is not good around kids (we have four kids ages 6, 9, 14, and 17, as well as good with a cat. I have three cats, one is an old lady who usually just ignores dogs haha but I do have two young cats who are learning to be comfortable around dogs. I need to ensure the safety of my children and my own pets and so I will not take any aggressive dogs. :-)

A typical day

Love to go on walks and I have a great, quiet neighborhood to do it. We have kiddos that also love to play with our fur guests as well! Does your baby just want lots of snuggles? That’s alright with me too! ;-)

Location

North Waterboro, ME

Melissa N.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Your Fur Babies are My Fur Babies!

Pet care experience

My name is Melissa. I was born and raised in Maine. Animals have been a part of my life since the day I was born and they hold a special place inside my heart. Animals bring a certain joy to life that humans can’t. I feel it is so important to take such good care of our fur babies because they depend on us. I am respectful, loyal, professional, responsible, loving, and nurturing. I currently have 2 cats of my own and have had many dogs over the years. It is my guarantee that your fur babies will get the utmost respect, love, attention, and care they deserve. I have experience in reptiles, chickens, bunnies, and horses and would gladly help out with those requests. Please feel free to reach out for details! I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon!

Reviews

AnnMarie H.
Drop-In Visits • sept. 08, 2025
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Thank you Melissa! Our feline friends were well taken care of!! Looking forward to having you come again!

Marilu C.
Dog Walking • août 05, 2025
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Melissa is so thorough and shows my boy so much love! She's great!

Marilu C.
Dog Walking • juil. 25, 2025
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Melissa was excellent! She sent very cute pictures of my little guy on his walks and was very good at communicating with me throughout the day!

Beth H.
Drop-In Visits • mai 31, 2025
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Melissa always does such a great job spoiling our pup! She’s thorough and makes sure he has all his needs met and then some! He loves her visits!

About Melissa N.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
44% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My yard is not fenced in so any flight risks will need to be trained well or have a leash and/or a stake brought with them. We do have an invisible fence and the appropriate collar so if you’d like, I can use that as well. I also know an EXCEPTIONAL dog trainer so if you need one, please reach out for details! :-) I do have 4 kids and one cat so all I ask is that your fur baby be good around both kids and cats (or at least not torture them haha). Regardless, this is a very fur-friendly home with lots of love to give to our fur guests. :-)

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed

Information Melissa N. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your fur baby has any special needs. I’m very experienced with dogs on a special diet or dogs with diabetes that may require daily insulin shots. Please let me know ahead of time if your fur baby is not good around kids (we have four kids ages 6, 9, 14, and 17, as well as good with a cat. I have three cats, one is an old lady who usually just ignores dogs haha but I do have two young cats who are learning to be comfortable around dogs. I need to ensure the safety of my children and my own pets and so I will not take any aggressive dogs. :-)

A typical day

Love to go on walks and I have a great, quiet neighborhood to do it. We have kiddos that also love to play with our fur guests as well! Does your baby just want lots of snuggles? That’s alright with me too! ;-)

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Melissa N.

North Waterboro, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews