Melissa P.
Melissa P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Boutique Pet Care in Little Italy
I will take care of your dog as if it were my own. I intentionally limit the number of dogs that I board to 3 or less so that I can give each pet the attention he/she deserves. I pride myself on clear communication and I will keep you informed about your pet's care during our time together. I am willing to accommodate special feeding requests and other care details to ensure that your pet gets the best care possible while you are away. * We are aware of escape artists! We make sure to only enter and exit the home where there is a two-door barrier. * If your pup needs to be the only dog in my home during his/her boarding, I can accommodate such request for an additional $20 a night. (Schedule permitting.)
Cat care experience
Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Melissa was amazing! She was very communicative and responsive, and took wonderful care of our boy, Obi. We couldn’t be happier with her care and will definitely use her again. Thank you, Melissa!
Melissa was great with our dog. She did a park meet and greet before his stay so he wasn’t anxious when he began his stay with her. She sent photos and reassured. Our dog boy will be very happy to stay with her in the future.
Melissa was awesome with our dog Bowie! We have never used a rover sitter for boarding before and we were nervous about trusting just anybody but she made us feel so comfortable and at ease. She gave us regular updates and pics which always made us smile while we were away! Would definitely book with Melissa again ◡̈
This was our first experience with Rover and it was 10/10. Our lab Ben had the best time with Melissa. You can tell she really loves animals and is very intentional with her care. When in need, we will definitely be using her again. Very communicative and reassuring. Such a great experience.
Melissa was fantastic! She sent me lots of pictures and it looked like Mabel just had the best time. She also was extremely flexible when my flight got delayed significantly which I was extremely appreciative of. Will definitely book her again!
Melissa was so great with our Maisy girl. This was the longest she’s been away from us and Maisy came back calm and well groomed and well fed and happy as can be. We got photo updates every day and we couldn’t have been happier with how maisy was cared for. We will absolutely be reaching out to Melissa anytime we need rover care again.
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Schedule
I am a graduate student and take classes online. Rest assured that your pet will not be left alone for long periods of time during his/her stay.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
* I do require a meet and greet before our first booking. It is important to me that I understand your pet's needs before I agree to sit him/her. *Please have a complete profile before contacting me. I should have an idea about your dog's behavior and health before setting up our meet and greet. * I am not able to board dogs that are aggressive to humans or other dogs. (I am not a dog trainer.). *Unfortunately, my current property management company has a breed restriction list. I personally love all dog breeds thus I am available to walk or house sit regardless of breed or size. * Dogs must be housebroken. * I can not take dogs that are prone to barking. (Out of respect to my neighbors.) * Your dog must be current with flea medications and vaccines. *Please alert me if your dog has any type of condition that could infect other dogs.
A typical day
There is a community dog park where I live. I live an active lifestyle. If your dog likes long walks, I could be a great match for him or her.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatMelissa can host up to 4 pets per night
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs so that I can plan to make his/her stay as comfortable as possible. Open and honest communication about your pet's needs is key.