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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I pawsitively love animals

I have always owned dogs from dachshunds to golden retrievers. I routinely care for the animals of friends or family when they are traveling. I am familiar with giving medications for arthritis, seizures and diabetes. I love walking and running with dogs but a nice easy play date is great too!

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I can provide food, water and medications (if needed) in your home. In house or outside play is great with me and of course walks.

Ratings and reviews

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25 ratings
Mary Jo P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 08, 2026

Melissa is fantastic! She’s been checking in on my kitties ( now just one) for a few years now. Melissa is reliable, sends photos updates and helps with bringing in my packages, mail, etc.

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robert w.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 12, 2025

Our boy Jax loves when its visitor day and he gets to play & learn new things with Melissa, she is truly the best, most kind to our pup☺️🤗🐾

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robert w.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 11, 2024

You are the best, Jax loves the attention and care you provide him. It's so awesome just knowing our boy is in good hands when we are away, he always looks forward to your visits. We can't thank you enough

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Carla M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 28, 2024

It's so awesome to have Melissa take care of Opie when I'm away. The pictures and reports give me such relief in knowing he is in great care. Thank you!

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robert w.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 10, 2024

Melissa is just the best with our boys, they definitely enjoy her visits and compassion. So thankful to have her care for them

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Mary Jo P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 04, 2023

Melissa takes great care of our kitties ! She’s reliable and trustworthy!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am home full time so my schedule is very flexible including weekends. I am a morning person so early feedings or walks are not a problem.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has special needs or preferences that I can prepare for. I am fond of all dogs but I do have experience with Golden Retrievers, Labradors, GSPs, Dachshunds, Pugs, Beagles, Walker hounds, Plot hounds, Great Danes and mixes of all shapes and sizes.
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.