Melissa V.
Melissa V.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $22 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Attentive Foster Mom & Dog Lover!
Dogs have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the past 9 years, I've cared for dogs of every size, age, and personality: puppies, seniors, high-energy large breeds, and anxious pups who need patience and consistency. I'm a dog mom to a 10-year-old Lab-mix and an active foster, so rescue organizations have trusted me to care for dogs in transition who need extra structure and love. I also regularly walk and exercise dogs for friends, which means I'm used to earning trust quickly with new pups and their people. My own dog, Nala, struggles with severe separation anxiety and high mental stimulation needs. Caring for her has sharpened my observation of dogs. I pick up on the small things: a slight limp, a head shake, a change in breathing. I document what I notice and share it with owners so they stay informed. I follow every dog's lead and adjust to what they need that day.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Between fostering, walking friends' dogs, and raising Nala, I've built real hands-on experience with dogs across a wide range of needs and temperaments. My home has a yard for outside time (unfenced), and I stay fully present during every visit and walk. I communicate with owners however they prefer: photos, texts, or a full recap after each visit.
Ratings and reviews
Melissa was great! She gave details to everything they did and was super responsive and adapted to changes well! Highly recommend her as a sitter.
Melissa is great! My Rottweiler, Otis, is a big scaredy cat. I warned Melissa that when they first met, it would probably take him about ten minutes to warm up to her. Within a minute, Otis was in love, trying to get pets and begging for her attention. She is great with sending updates and pictures. When I scheduled the wrong times for her to come by, she adjusted her own schedule to help me out with no complaint. I’ve already scheduled her for two more visits! Couldn’t recommend more!
I highly recommend Melissa as a pet sitter on Rover. She has helped me with my baby, Butterscotch, during emergency situations and always made the entire process seamless and stress-free. She is professional, dependable, and very detail-oriented, which gave me so much peace of mind knowing my dog was in good hands.
Melissa is always there I need someone to check on my pup. She always ends video updates and my dog loves her so much! She definitely makes being a pet parent so much easier!
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Schedule
I'm available most days and times and happy to work around your routine. Pet care is my focus, and I show up consistently. Just let me know what works best for you!