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Melissa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 repeat clients
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Melissa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $23 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
24 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I've outrun my own dog!

I've been around dogs since the day I was born, and work with dogs all day as a dog bather! I have worked with hundreds of dogs from Chihuahuas to Great Danes, and all ages from 8 weeks on. I currently have a 1.5 year old sighthound mutt who has endless energy until we start running. She has been socialized from 4 months on, and loves people and dogs almost to a fault. I have a bike I mainly use for biking with her. It has amazing results so far! I also have rabbit and cat experience as I have two rabbits and two cats. I go to school at the University and am here nearly all year long. I would love to meet any and all of your pets!

Qualifications

99 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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258 ratings
Theresa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

My two pups were well taken care of this weekend. Melissa did a great job with them!

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Heather T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 19, 2026

Thank you for working in this heat!

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Amber W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 08, 2026

Melissa did great with our girls. One doesn't have a care in the world, but the other is reactive and takes a very long time to trust someone. Melissa stayed patient with her and even had to change her walking plan with them, but Layla warmed up at the end. I didn't worry anymore then I normally would about them with her. She sent pictures, when there was a tornado warning, she did all the right things and messaged us about it. She kept us updated all week. We are booking her for more stays over the next few months already even before we even got back from our trip!

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Heather T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 04, 2026

Thank you, as always!!! C&C look forward to your visits.

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Heather T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 26, 2026

Thank you for the last-minute addition!

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Heather T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 07, 2026

Thank you, as always, for being reliable and wonderful with our pets.

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Calendar and availability

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Age, Breed, Feeding schedule, Socialzation level, exercise needs. I have no breed preferences and adore all shapes and sizes!
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.