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Melissa R.

Southeast, Mesa, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

Being a stay at home mom gives me the flexibility and ability to offer care when you need it , either in my home or yours.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa R.

Communication

56 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I always treat peoples pets as if they are my own while still following any and all guidelines you set for me. I really do enjoy meeting everyone and their pets.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

Health issues as well as anything they may be afraid of or dislike. Were the necessary supplies are and what you as the pet parent expect from my visit

A typical day

I like to keep your pets routine as you would do it. If they are used to you walking them a certain place I will happily walk them the same way. If they like a lap to sit on I will let them sit and be petted. My kids are always involved with in home boarding and love to lay down on the floor with them or let them up on the couches with them.

Location

Mesa, AZ

Melissa R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced/compassionate/ reliable

Pet care experience

My name is Melissa and I care for all kinds of animals in your home or mine. I am a stay at home mom with a very flexible schedule. Before becoming a stay at home mom, i received my bachelor’s degree in animal health from Kansas state university and spent most of my working career at veterinary clinics as an assistant/technician. This gave me experience working with and caring for almost every breed and also different medical conditions and medications prescribed by veterinarians. At this point in my life I enjoy taking a step back and raising my 3 kids. Rover has given me the opportunity to stay doing what I love in caring for animals and also provide for my family while being able to be there for my kids while they are young. I take pride in my ability to be punctual, reliable and compassionate with everyone’s pets and homes.

Cat care experience

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Veterinary experience

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Cassandra P.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 21, 2026
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Is great and attentive. My animals love her so much and I know they are well taken care of when I am out of town.

Brittany S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 15, 2026
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Second booking with Melissa and she did a great job. Grateful we found her and will continue to book with her anytime we’re away. Thanks again:)

Nicole V.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 11, 2026
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Melissa did a great job with our cat. She was always on time and went above and beyond what we asked. She even made a quick stop on the 4th to turn on some ambient noise so the fireworks would be drowned out a bit.

Ettienne M.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026
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The communication with Melissa was great from the beginning. She came to the house to meet my husband and I and the cats even without knowing for sure she would be hired as a sitter. We really liked the way she documented the visits by showing us how she was maintaining the litter boxes clean for the cats, and the amount of food and water in their bowls. She also sent us photos of playing time with Bruce and Ruger. The cats were well taken care of; they had everything they needed while we were away. Melissa is a very good care giver, and I will definitely rebook visits with her. Thank you, Melissa.

About Melissa R.

Communication

56 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I always treat peoples pets as if they are my own while still following any and all guidelines you set for me. I really do enjoy meeting everyone and their pets.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

Health issues as well as anything they may be afraid of or dislike. Were the necessary supplies are and what you as the pet parent expect from my visit

A typical day

I like to keep your pets routine as you would do it. If they are used to you walking them a certain place I will happily walk them the same way. If they like a lap to sit on I will let them sit and be petted. My kids are always involved with in home boarding and love to lay down on the floor with them or let them up on the couches with them.

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Melissa R.

Southeast, Mesa, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews