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Melissa R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Melissa R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Work from Home Dog Lover

I love being outdoors and I am an avid runner. I love animals of all shapes and sizes but there is something special about spending time with dogs. I currently work from home most days an week and walk dogs/house sit on the side. I have extensive pet care experience, as I grew up with cats and dogs and have two of my own. Energy level of your pupper will not deter me! Whether you have a mellow or older dog that just needs cuddles, or you have a high energy pup who needs some extra exercise, I’m up for either!

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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15 ratings
Christine A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2025

Melissa was so wonderful with my timid guy. He loved them and their pups! We will be seeing a lot more of them!

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Julia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 03, 2020

Melissa did a great job with our dog!

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Josh G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 05, 2019

Melissa did a great job. Howie is a very energetic puppy and she was very good at communicating with how he was doing. Hope to use her in the future.

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Hally P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 17, 2019

Melissa did a great job with our dog when we were in town. Thank you!!

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Kayrita M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 30, 2018

Melissa was very sweet with my 2 dogs when she came to meet them before doing a drop in visit. It put me at ease seeing her calm nature with them and I really appreciated her making time to come and meet all of us.

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Leanne R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 27, 2017

Melissa is great! She is super responsive to texts, polite, and trustworthy. We have booked dog walks with her twice, and she is always our first go to person on Rover. She can be booked at a moment's notice, and works with us to find times that fit into both of our busy schedules. Couldn't be happier!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home most days of the week so I am largely around. My partner also works in town so he is easily accessible. We do not work Friday-Sunday so we spend more time doing something fun with the dogs those days.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large unfenced yard and back up To a 100 acre open space so we have lots of room to run and play.

Pets

A typical day

We do all sorts of things from hanging out in the couch to runs and walks on the property to hiking and winter adventures in Curt Gowdy.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me now if your dog has any special needs, behavior considerations, or if you have any other questions! I am fairly flexible with requests.
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.