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Melissa S.

Champaign, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•167 reviews
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I've outrun my own dog!

Pet care experience

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!

Reviews

Liz T.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 24, 2022
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Wonderful and reliable

Christin W.
House Sitting • Sep 18, 2022
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She was amazingly patient with our reactive dog Oggy as he was getting used to her, and is an overall fantastic and kind sitter!

Debbie H.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 11, 2022
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My dog loves her and she’s very punctual and sweet

Justine K.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 15, 2022
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Melissa was wonderful!

About Melissa S.

Communication

82 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Age, Breed, Feeding schedule, Socialzation level, exercise needs. I have no breed preferences and adore all shapes and sizes!

A typical day

As a former cross country runner, I have experience running long distances. I also love slower walks around the neighborhood if that's your dogs speed. I also have a hands free leash I use to run with my own dog to great success. I'm a big fan of the Champign Bark District with my own dog. I am more than comfortable giving your dog a bath and full brush if needed at any point during our time together!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Melissa can watch in your home

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

About Melissa S.

Communication

82 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Age, Breed, Feeding schedule, Socialzation level, exercise needs. I have no breed preferences and adore all shapes and sizes!

A typical day

As a former cross country runner, I have experience running long distances. I also love slower walks around the neighborhood if that's your dogs speed. I also have a hands free leash I use to run with my own dog to great success. I'm a big fan of the Champign Bark District with my own dog. I am more than comfortable giving your dog a bath and full brush if needed at any point during our time together!

Location

Champaign, IL

Melissa S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Melissa S.

Champaign, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•167 reviews