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melissa s.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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melissa s.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Animal Loving Former Vet Technician

Hi! I am a life long animal person who has worked as a vet tech, professional trainer, taken many classes and volunteered to help pets and wildlife alike. I know how worrisome it can be to trust someone with your baby. I'm currently only accepting clients in Domain Apartments. I work full time remotely, so I'm available to walk dogs every 2 hours or when they ask. Week days and weekends are available for boarding and week days for day care. We follow medication schedules exactly as directed regardless of time of day. Nice back yard and dog pool. Energetic dogs get long evening walks and play time at the dog park. We have a very friendly rescue dog and cat. Both love other dogs. Pets are not placed in crates unless they want to be. If your pet becomes aggressive to mine, I put mine upstairs and yours stays downstairs with me. I work from home and can easily walk and pay attention to pets. We play toss with them during work hours if they want to I do not accept unsocialized, non sterilized, un house trained, or aggressive pets. Other pets are here and safety is paramount. Please be honest with all involved.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I currently only offer walking, drop in care and daycare for my immediate area. Dogs can play at the local park, take walks, relax on the balcony or play with me.

Ratings and reviews

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25 ratings
Amber T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 26, 2025

Melissa was amazing! Very kind and sweet. She was also great about sending updates and photos of our pup. Would absolutely use her again and recommend!

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Daniel M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 30, 2025

Bleu had a wonderful time staying with Melissa for the day! She was communicating throughout with updates and pictures. We felt good leaving our pup with her and not having to worry about him.

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Amanda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 11, 2025

Melissa was a great sitter!! She was very communicative and sent great photo updates :) Will be using her in the future!

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Terri D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 30, 2024

My 3 pups always come home happy and well cared for from Melissa. :)

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Terri D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 25, 2024

Melissa is truly wonderful, my three pups have come to know her and are excited when staying with her. I don’t worry at all when they are with Melissa, I know they are in excellent hands. 🐶🐶🐶

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Emalee S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 25, 2023

Melissa was so nice and made me feel so much better about boarding my fur baby for the first time! She sent me updates and photos frequently. I will definitely board with her again in the future!

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work from home and have flexibility to be able to take care of pets as needed. I can take them out up to every 2 hours if needed and play with them all day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
melissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
If your pet is ill or needs special care such as injections, sling walks, manual medications, or behavioral concerns I need to know at first contact. Known Separation anxiety plan important
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.