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Melissa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Melissa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $23 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Summertime / Weekend Sitter

Hi, I’m Melissa, an artist and teacher who is equally passionate about animals! I have been professionally pet sitting on and off for about 8 years but have been caring for animals most of my life. During the summer, I have a flexible schedule and am available for drop-ins and walks. During the school year, I am available most weekends. I have been a dog lover all my life, bringing home strays and taking care of the neighborhood cats as a child. I love all animals big and small and I am comfortable caring for and walking any size dog. I’m also happy to help with house sitting tasks like watering plants, collecting mail, or anything else you need while you’re away. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Your pet will get lots of love and attention while you’re away!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I can stop by whatever time is needed to love on them! I know my dogs like to go out at a specific time every morning so I will try my very best to go at the time that you request.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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37 ratings
Arianne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • gru 11, 2025

Melissa took wonderful care of our cats. She sent updates and photos daily. We would definitely hire her again.

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Deborah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • lip 29, 2025

Melissa went above and beyond! We are grateful for her dedication to providing exceptional care. We will definitely use her services again!!

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April C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • lut 24, 2020

Melissa is wonderful! She takes our pup on walks twice a week, provides great pictures, and belly rubs! Melissa carefully listened to our concerns and special requests and has been attentive to all of our instructions! We love having her help us out!

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Andreya C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • gru 31, 2019

Melissa was excellent to work with! She dropped in on my cat while I was away and sent lots of pics each day. She is also a clear and responsive communicator, so I was never in doubt that my guy would be safe and cared for.

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Sarah G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • gru 30, 2019

Melissa was awesome! I'm so grateful for this app and how easy it was to have someone check in on my kitty. She was very responsive with me and sent a lot of photos to show me how everything was going. My kitty warmed up to her and she is such a shy kitty. Once she got out the laser pointer they became besties, I'm so grateful for this experience!!

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Sonja D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • gru 29, 2019

Melissa was WONDERFUL!!! She was looking in on our two cats while we were gone and always sent pictures and told us what was going on at each visit. It made us feel so much better about leaving them for such a long period of time. Will definitely use her again!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a teacher so I only pet sit on weekends during the school year but I’m available almost any time during the summer (June and July)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs! One of my dogs has extreme allergies to everything under the sun where he needs meds, allergy shots, and medicated baths so I get it!
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.