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Melissa S.

Star Sitter

Northeast, Raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

Cats
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I currently work from home, so I have a very flexible schedule and I can be here all day long to keep the furry ones company. I normally go on walks or runs throughout the day so they can join me!

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa S.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can care for your pet however needed as I work from home. We can have often play time, a constant watchful eye, or just lounge around together all day for those more lazy fur babies. I have a fenced in backyard and a neighborhood full of walking paths. I allow pets on furniture, as long as they respect it and are allowed by the owner. The first floor of my house has no steps for the elderly pups, and if they need a real brain teaser, then my work from home job should help! I do allow pets from multiple families for doggy day care, so please let me know if your fur baby does not get along with others.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know any special needs, medications, and little quirks your fur baby has. I want to know what makes them comfortable and little things that will make them happy while they wait for you to come home.

A typical day

I love to go for walks about twice a day, so your fur baby can join me and learn all those new smells! I have a backyard for those high energy pups if they need extra running or sniffing time. If your pet is low energy, we can cuddle on the couch and just watch a movie! I work from home so your pet will definitely be my little coworker.

Location

Raleigh, NC

Melissa S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Melissa S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Work from home dog mom!

Pet care experience

I grew up with a (literal) barnyard of animals, ranging from horses to cats and dogs. I have been responsible for these animals ever since I can remember from their baby to senior years. Since moving away from my family I have always surrounded myself with cats and dogs by fostering kittens for SPCA, or by owning my own pups! I am a stay at home pet sitter with a fenced in backyard and plenty of neighborhood to go for long walks.

Cat care experience

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Stay at home cat mom!

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

Reviews

Elise P.
Boarding • juin 10, 2026
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Melissa sent tons of pictures and was super accommodating when a series of flight delays caused Twiggy’s stay to be unexpectedly extended.

Jackie M.
Boarding • juin 10, 2026
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Melissa is wonderful and always the first person we ask to care for our dog!

Christina S.
Doggy Day Care • juin 09, 2026
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Melissa was great and sent lots of photos. Our pup had so much fun with her!

Karly B.
Boarding • mai 21, 2026
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Melissa is awesome! She goes above and beyond each time our pups stay with her. We needed some help transporting them to our kennel after their stay with her (our availabilities didn’t match up) and she took this on, no problem at all. Sends photos and updates and goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is healthy and happy 😊

About Melissa S.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can care for your pet however needed as I work from home. We can have often play time, a constant watchful eye, or just lounge around together all day for those more lazy fur babies. I have a fenced in backyard and a neighborhood full of walking paths. I allow pets on furniture, as long as they respect it and are allowed by the owner. The first floor of my house has no steps for the elderly pups, and if they need a real brain teaser, then my work from home job should help! I do allow pets from multiple families for doggy day care, so please let me know if your fur baby does not get along with others.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Melissa S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know any special needs, medications, and little quirks your fur baby has. I want to know what makes them comfortable and little things that will make them happy while they wait for you to come home.

A typical day

I love to go for walks about twice a day, so your fur baby can join me and learn all those new smells! I have a backyard for those high energy pups if they need extra running or sniffing time. If your pet is low energy, we can cuddle on the couch and just watch a movie! I work from home so your pet will definitely be my little coworker.

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Melissa S.

Star Sitter

Northeast, Raleigh, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews