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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $28 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pet Nanny Accepting New Clients

I have a background in childcare and nursing as well as a big heart for animals! 18 years of experience as a dog mom and 5 years as a cat mom 💛 I have cared for a variety of pets professionally and for friends/family over the years with great success and joy. I am knowledgeable, patient, and love to help train puppies! I totally understand the stress of being away from your baby. You can feel confident that all is well because I’ll be there 🙂

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

During my visits I follow instructions for your way of doing things and proactively watch out for any hazards. I always send at least a couple photos and a note on how things went at the end of every visit for your peace of mind.

Ratings and reviews

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55 ratings
J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026

Caring and amazing as usual🧡

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Natalie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 13, 2026

Melissa was wonderful taking care of our three cats! We have a unique situation with an elderly cat and two younger cats who are all on different food and schedules, and she was incredibly accommodating and attentive to their individual needs. She sent lots of updates and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away 😊 We would absolutely hire Melissa again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic pet sitter!

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Janine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026

Melissa was great - communicative and did everything I asked of her!

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Janine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 04, 2026

Melissa helped me out at the last minute in a tight spot! Very communicative and helpful, everything you want in a pet sitter ☺️

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Jaye H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 04, 2026

Melissa was great! She stayed at our house for a week, taking care of our two quirky medium-sized dogs, plus chickens and fish too. It was clear she cared about our pets and paid attention to details. She sent updates regularly and went above and beyond to keep everyone safe when she spotted a porcupine nearby. We felt really comfortable with her and would absolutely use her again. Thank you, Melissa.

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Ashlee M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 03, 2026

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely part time with a flexible schedule and can almost always accommodate your scheduling needs, please book ahead by a week or more if possible.

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 of any food allergies/medical concerns as well as commands you’d like me to use so that I can follow your training. I’d also like to know how often you prefer to be updated with photos/videos!
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.