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Melissa R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Melissa R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog owner and lover!

I have experience with dogs in all phases of life. Our girl, Molly, crossed the rainbow bridge last year at 17 years old. We have a golden retriever named Winnie. She is a lover and is excited to meet your dog. We also have a yellow lab named Athena. She is still a puppy (born October 2024). She is super sweet but has crazy puppy energy. My dogs are barkers and they will be loud when they meet your dogs. But it’s all for show. They are actually really chill with other dogs once they stop trying to look tough.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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10 ratings
Lisa R.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

As a first time user of Rover, Melissa was incredibly responsive & helpful in sorting out our booking with only a coujple of days notice. Definitely reduced our stress while travelling to know Johnny would have more individual attention that he would ever have in a regular boarding kennel, plus Melissa's own pups for company & daily trail walks too.

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Tyler C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

Melissa was great! I was in a pickle and needed someone to pick up my dog and watch him, while I was out of town. Melissa was so quick to say yes, and she drove out of her way to pick him up. Her communication was amazing. She sent pictures and gave updates. Will absolutely be rebooking with her in the future!

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Boarding • Jul 28, 2024

Melissa R. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Boarding • Jul 28, 2024

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

Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2024

Our two pups were well taken care of.

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Deb C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 01, 2024

Melissa was responsive, flexible, friendly, and attentive to Kylie during her stay with her. She sent periodic photos and updates, which were much appreciated. I'm sure Kylie enjoyed having social time with her and her dogs and was one tired doggie when we picked her up!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full time but I’m home at 4 pm. My older kids are home at 2:15 to let dogs out though. Starting May 31st I will be home for the summer and can commit to taking care of your doggo 24 hours a day. 🙂

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and a friendly golden retriever, Winnie, who loves all animals. We also have a yellow lab puppy named Athena. She has crazy puppy energy bus is friendly. I can easily crate your fur baby as needed.

Pets

A typical day

I LOVE playing with dogs. Fetch, or puzzle games to stimulate dogs mentally. I have a really great trail by my house to take walks

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
I do have a cranky old girl. She is a Jack Russel Terrier mix. If I hold her while she gets acclimated to a new dog in her space she is fine afterward.
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.