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Melissa S.

East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
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Services

Melissa can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work remotely and can flex my schedule to spend time watching pets or walking your dog. I am very flexible and I can easily work with your scheduling.

Available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa S.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

9 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a backyard, but I prefer to walk dogs frequently and take them outside myself for fresh air and outdoor play. We have only 1 pet rabbit, and keep him separated when there is a furry house guest.

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Melissa S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I love your dog!

Pet care experience

I absolutely love working with dogs! I have at least 9 years of experience taking care of dogs and cats! I volunteered in the cattery in Humane Society and walking dogs as well.

Cat care experience

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I love your cat!

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

Reviews

Mawtha D.
House Sitting • May 31, 2026
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Melissa was absolutely wonderful. She gave me peace of mind by doing some periodic check-in’s and I was able to enjoy my trip knowing that he (Blaze) was in good hands and was going on his own adventures.

Kate H.
Dog Walking • Apr 19, 2026
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Melissa is so sweet and attentive, Ashley is always thrilled to see her at the door :)

Rebekah H.
House Sitting • Apr 11, 2026
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Melissa was a great communicator and sent pictures and updates every day that I was gone! I felt very comfortable leaving my dog and cats with her.

Kate O.
House Sitting • Mar 17, 2026
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Melissa takes the best care of our two girls. They get their own mini vacation with her while we are away, with extra treats dispensed in fun new toys and even a trip for a pup cup. She helped us out with extended coverage due to a long flight delay, which gave us incredible peace of mind thru what could have been a very stressful situation. Seriously, shes a superstar!

About Melissa S.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

9 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a backyard, but I prefer to walk dogs frequently and take them outside myself for fresh air and outdoor play. We have only 1 pet rabbit, and keep him separated when there is a furry house guest.

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Melissa S.

East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews