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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Melissa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

$56 total per night

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

Your Fur Babies GetAway Destination

Though I am not well versed in special needs dogs, ones with anxiety I know far to well as my Bella suffers daily. Constant love and affection would be given to ensure your fur babies feel right at home as if you’ve never left.

Cat care experience

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Four legged fuzzy lover

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
15 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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1 rating
Kimberly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Melissa and her family are awesome. She sent pictures of my fur baby Sky, and gave me updates when she ate, slept and played. She even got her a glow in the dark colar. Such a nice family.

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Laura W.
Feb 26, 2025

Melissa and family are amazing pet sitters who take excellent care of my dogs! She is always available when I call and need a last-minute drop off, no questions asked, her door is open. I had zero reservations leaving my dogs with her as she was very good sending us photos of the great time our dogs were having with her kids. Highly recommend!

Kourtney B.
Feb 25, 2025

Melissa has the biggest heart and soft spot for animals. One day last summer she found a litter of abandoned puppies in the summer heat. Not only did she take them in, she purchased necessary items they needed to survive nursed them back to health and found them each loving homes when the shelter wasn't able to take them. Her animals at home are so spoiled and loved. If you want to know your loved pets are cared for I’d definitely recommend Melissa as she not only would take care of their needs but also go above and beyond to make sure they are as happy as can be while you are away!

Bernie Q.
Feb 25, 2025

Melissa is a wonderful pet sitter who takes excellent care of our furry troop! Right off the bat when we first met her we got an excellent first impression. She is very warm and friendly and was great with our pets! When we came home after our weekend away our pets were relaxed and happy. During our time away Melissa sent us photos of our babies having fun which was really nice

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Hello I’m Melissa a newly FT stay at home mom of 2. I homeschool during the morning and have fun by mid afternoon so adding some visitors to my day would be my pleasure! Both my Bombay cat and Deer Chihuahua were rescued. I work with many rescues in the surrounding areas to make sure all strays brought home find their forever homes. I do live in a rental so I do request that they are potty trained! Both my cat and dog are fully house broke and getting up in the night for those midnight tinkle breaks are possible since my dog is a senior and needs to go too. I hope that gives you a little insight to my life and allows you to be comfortable in choosing me as your fur babies mini vaca destination.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced decent size back yard with cameras for lots of room to run and get their wiggles out or just explore and sunbathe. I have a large crate if they prefer some quiet time alone just request you bring their favorite bed or blanket so they have a piece of home to comfort them.

Pets

A typical day

My days start out bright and early with potty breaks before getting ready for school. They will have plenty of outside play time with this nice California weather.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Please list any special needs your pups might have; extra love, medication, high functioning or a couch potato. I would like to provide your fur baby with the same at home environment as I know visits somewhere else can be stressful so the more I know the better service I can provide.
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%.