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Melissa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Melissa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $28 per night

Highlights

Melissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dogs and Cats welcomed

I have taken care of dogs and cats since I was a child, along with farm animals as I grew up on a farm. After I was married we had a period of time where we didn't have any animals for about 6-7 years due to the high cost of apartments pet fees. I now own my own house and have a neutered pure bred golden retriever and a spayed short haired domestic cat who looks to have some siamese in her.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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44 ratings
Trevor R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2026

Melissa was amazing and good with our pup made sure she was safe and well cared for and we greatly appreciate her as a sitter!

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Nicholas S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

I am so happy to have found Melissa. She has a back yard, toys, and children who all greatly enriched my dogs’ stay with them. I left my dogs for a whole month, and she sent me pictures of them every week. I am so happy that I chose to board with her.

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Alexis B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2026

Holly my dog had a great time when she was away from me at Melissa s home she was taken care of exactly what Holly needed

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Apa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 30, 2025

She was really good and was always sending me pics of my dog everyday

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Jennifer T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 19, 2025

Great communication and very friendly. I picked up happy puppies who were snuggled and spoiled the entire time. Thank you!!!

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Brian E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2025

We’ve used Melissa several times now and she does a great job.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work at the YMCA throughout the week during the school year it is just mornings I work and then I am home by noon or 1 pm. During the summer I work summer camp for the YMCA and I am out of the house for 8 hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard. My dog is very excited to meet other pets. Everyone is his friend. My cat is a little more reserved but she does take after my dog.

Pets

A typical day

I would play fetch with your dog(s), keep away, tug a war and let them run around my backyard. If the were tired I would let them choose where they wanted to lay to rest even if that was cuddling up on the couch with me.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
I would need to know how your dog(s) do around kids, other dogs and cats. My kids love to play and cuddle with our animals and would enjoy playing with your dog(s) as well. I would also need to know if there are any specific requirements or instructions that I would need for taking care of your dog(s).
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