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Melissa R.

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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

$111 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Reiki Calms, Nourishment and Love.

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.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Kate O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 15, 2026

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!

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Brittany B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 06, 2025

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!

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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%.

Mikhaila W.
Jul 21, 2024

Melissa has been pet sitting for me and my fur babies for over 10+ years. I trust her and her husband Chris through and through with my little loves. They are dog lovers!!! She pampers her own little fur babies just as she does mine when in her care. :) I always have Melissa in mind for my pups when we have to leave them behind. I know they will be well taken care of, played with and spoiled!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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.

Pets

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.

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 host up to 1 pet per night
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.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.