Melissa P.
Melissa P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Thoughtful & Consistent Care!
For over nine years, I’ve provided consistent, thoughtful dog sitting, daily dog walking, and drop-in care for families who search for reliability and clear communication. Experience has taught me that pets thrive on routine, patience, and steady energy — and that’s exactly what I bring to every visit. My clients trust me to be dependable, attentive, and respectful of their time, home, and pets. I specialize in structured daily walks, recurring drop-ins for busy professionals, and long-term pet sitting support, creating stability and peace of mind, for both pets and owners. What You Can Expect: • Consistent, scheduled walk times • Secure leash handling and safe route awareness • Midday potty breaks and enrichment • Medication administration if needed • Photo updates + detailed Rover cards after every visit • Behavior observations (energy, appetite, stress signals
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I’m especially experienced with rescue dogs and seniors. I understand how to read body language and adjust energy accordingly, creating a calm and reassuring experience for your pet. Safety is my top priority. I double-check doors, leashes, gates, and any instructions every visit. If I ever have a question, I communicate immediately — I don’t make assumptions when it comes to your pet. I also reinforce basic commands during walks if desired, helping maintain structure and good leash habits. When you're looking for a reliable weekday walker or recurring drop-in sitter, who takes scheduling seriously and values long-term consistency, I’d love to connect
Ratings and reviews
Leaving Tucker and Tobey for 8 days was the longest we’ve ever been away from them, so we were naturally a little anxious. From the very beginning, you made us feel completely at ease. It was obvious how much you genuinely cared for our boys, and that meant the world to us. The regular updates, pictures, and messages gave us so much peace of mind and allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our vacation, knowing Tucker and Tobey were happy, loved, and in such great hands. When we got home, they were their happy, relaxed selves, and it was clear they had been incredibly well cared for. Thank you for treating our boys like they were your own. We are so grateful for everything you did and wouldn’t hesitate to trust you with them again. We highly recommend you to anyone looking for someone who is kind, dependable, and truly loves animals!
Melissa is an excellent petsitter. Our dog and two cats loved her. She showed them love and compassion while providing medication as needed. We appreciated receiving her updates along with pictures. Thank you Melissa!
There’s good reason that Melissa has 5 stars. We have used her twice for dog sitting in our own home and it has been a pleasant experience both times. She’s respectful to our home and very attentive to our dogs whom have different needs. We feel comfortable with her and I’m sure our dogs love her just as much.
Our boys seemed well loved and taken care of!
It was obvious that my dogs and home were well cared for and made rebooking for my next vacation an easy choice. Melissa is a great communicator and I felt assured that Stella and Bucky were in good hands.
My little old dog just loves Melissa. She makes her feel calm when I am away. We will be calling again. Thanks Melissa. You are awesome!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Pet care is a daily part of my life, and I do my best to be fully available when needed. All pets in my care are treated with love and respect, matching their pace and needs to create a stress free and happy environment. I do my best to fulfill both pet and parent needs as far as scheduling is concerned.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldMelissa can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- To provide the best care possible, please let me know: • Any leash reactivity or pulling tendencies • Medical needs or medications • Anxiety triggers or sensitivities • Preferred commands or routines • Emergency vet information I prioritize understanding your pet’s routine and needs, making a smoother and more stress-free time together.