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Melissa V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Melissa V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog Loving Teacher

Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Melissa and I’m a Special Education teacher in Stamford, CT. I love kids and animals alike, so I had to find a way to work in my second passion. In my spare time, I started my dog walking business, Floofs Dog Walking, because of my love for animals, especially dogs. I know how much your babies mean to you and I will certainly shower them with all the love and attention you would hope for. I offer dog walking, dog sitting, and drop in visits. I am reliable, trustworthy, and someone who will go above and beyond for your family. Please reach out with any questions, I look forward to connecting soon.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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22 ratings
Mike G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

Melissa and Christian were fantastic with our two girls. Each day we received clever updates on what they were up to, how they were doing and what they have done. They were taken on multiple walks each day and were very comfortable with them. Will definitely be booking again with them!

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David B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Melissa and Christian are great with JJ. They are always caring, attentive and kind to JJ. I give them the highest recommendation.

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Julia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

Nala had a great stay with Melissa and Christian! Melissa provided regular updates and pictures. We’d be happy to have Nala stay with Melissa again next time we’re out of town.

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Rosanne R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 11, 2026

Melissa took amazing care of Mickey! Thank you so much!

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Maggie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 15, 2026

Chrissy will definitely stay with Melissa and Christian again. They sent lots of updates and pictures, we knew she was in good hands her entire stay. Thank you both!

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Clarissa M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 20, 2025

Melissa and Christian were absolutely wonderful with my dog. She required some special care during her stay, and they took all the responsibility without hesitation. They provided excellent care and sent daily updates just as promised, which gave me so much peace of mind! They are truly caring individuals, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their pets care. Thank you Melissa!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

With the school year coming to an end, I am available all day starting June 17-August 21. In addition to this time frame, walks after 3:45 during the week can be scheduled. In addition, with planning, I’m open all weekend for dog walks and dog sitting.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Having had pets of my own previously I know how important pet safety is. You can ensure your babies are well cared for and looked after.

A typical day

In addition to lengthy walks, I enjoy playing with your pet and giving them that much needed attention and cuddles! I understand the importance of getting that energy out with positive reinforcement

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please make sure you have shared all comprehensive medical and/ or behavioral information regarding your pet. We are a team and I look forward to working with your family!
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.