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Melissa R.

Calistoga, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I work a flexible schedule as a Massage Therapist which allows me to also care for pets. I have worked with small and large animals from horses, pups ands felines.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I follow the routines of the families, keeping the schedules I would want followed when my pets are being cared for. This includes their feeding, exercise, and sleep routines.

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any special needs for your pets. Favorite toys, or ways of being that are unique to their temperament. Special diets, treats, or medications? Behavior"s to watch out for that tend to need redirection.

A typical day

I will meet your pets with intention and ease. Receptive to their needs. Being with them, connecting to their signals of downtime, nourishment, and play. Letting them lead, while being intuitive to their ways of communicating, and adapting calming time with active play time.

Location

Calistoga, CA

Melissa R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Reiki Calms, Nourishment and Love.

Pet care experience

I've had a way with animals that brings a calming energy throughout my life. As a young child I would call the bulls over and pet them on the head. The rancher would call my grandmother; stating I was on the fence again with the Bulls! Reiki is a way of calming and the energy knows what to do. I've worked with horses who are passing and calmed animals who are scared. Its in my nature to bring the intention of nourishing. loving, care to your pets.

Reviews

Kate O.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 15, 2026
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Chef had a really nice time with Melissa & her two sweet pups! I will gladly reach out to Melissa again when in the area. When I picked him up, he was happy and tired. Melissa was great with communicating well. Thanks Melissa!

Brittany B.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 06, 2025
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Melissa and her husband took such great care of my pup Pico! They went on walks, went to the dog park and had a lovely day. Melissa sent photos and I knew Pico was in great hands. Would absolutely trust Melissa again. Thank you so much Melissa!

Nicole R.
Jul 31, 2024

Melissa is an attentive and reliable pet caregiver and is our first choice when we need a dog sitter. She offers more flexibility, love and attentiveness to our two fur babies than we experienced at our local doggie daycare in Santa Rosa! Melissa keeps the house neat and tidy and stays in communication with us on a regular basis, eliminating the stress of leaving the dogs and house behind. Above all, Melissa is trustworthy, and our dogs love her!

Christopher G.
Jul 23, 2024

I've known Melissa to be a attentive, loving, consistent and caring to all of the pets she has cared for. She exceeds expectations. I would trust her fully in the capacity of house and pet sitting 100%.

About Melissa R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I follow the routines of the families, keeping the schedules I would want followed when my pets are being cared for. This includes their feeding, exercise, and sleep routines.

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melissa R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any special needs for your pets. Favorite toys, or ways of being that are unique to their temperament. Special diets, treats, or medications? Behavior"s to watch out for that tend to need redirection.

A typical day

I will meet your pets with intention and ease. Receptive to their needs. Being with them, connecting to their signals of downtime, nourishment, and play. Letting them lead, while being intuitive to their ways of communicating, and adapting calming time with active play time.

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Melissa R.

Calistoga, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews