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Melissa Y.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Melissa Y.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced and Caring

I am passionate about caring for pets, no matter what size, breed, or type of animal, I consider them all to be like my little fur babies. I have had pets all my life but I’ve been taking care of them by myself for over 13 years. I also have been working at a doggie daycare and boarding facility since August 2020. I am working as a vet assistant full time. I am available for housesitting , walks, and drop ins, as well as bathing your dog if you wanted to add that on to your booking because I have been professionally trained by a groomer. Additionally, I have a husky and we go to the dog park and for walks several times a week, so if your dog is friendly, they can come with, or we can go separately! I can’t accommodate pets in my home at this current time, but I am happy to come to your home as it is likely more comfortable for you pets anyway:)

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to do drop-ins that fit into my busy schedule, otherwise I typically do overnight stays or day stays on the weekends for owners that like their pet to have company.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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9 ratings
Christa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 27, 2025

Melissa took great care of my kitties. Will definitely use her sitting services again.

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Rowdi O.
4.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 14, 2024

Excellent first time experience for me! Melissa was very responsive and easy to work with and best of my dogs loved her immediately and came back happy 😊

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Tanya & Anthony B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 09, 2023

Melissa was fantastic to work with! She was able to gain so much tryst from my cat, Sapphire, who is very shy and scared of people she doesn't know. She even went above and beyond to get my cat out of a small crawl space in our attic so she could get her medicine! Thank you so much Melissa!

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Boarding • Sep 27, 2023

Melissa Y. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Tanya & Anthony B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 25, 2023

Melissa was so great with my cat Sapphire. She was able to administer her oral medication and her ear medication, which she hates. And Sapphire is scared of people she doesn't know, and Melissa was able to gain her trust within the quick drop in visit time. She was even super kind enough to bring in our packages that were dropped off while we were gone!

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Andrea B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 25, 2022

Melissa went far beyond expectations! She came to my home a few days before to meet my old puggle and I. Right away, I knew she was the right fit. Warm, friendly, very communicative and understanding of my older dog and patient with his little quirks. After talking and showing her around, I had no hesitation trusting Melissa with my home and my little world with 4 paws. She sent messages with photos letting me know she was handling his separation anxiety with patience, some humor and of course, treats! She is a true animal lover with a lot of knowledge of different breeds and older dog behaviors. I would highly recommend Melissa! Kind, dependable, responsible and overall really good person! It’s not easy for me to leave my little old man, even for one night, but will not hesitate to hire her again. Thank you Melissa! Brutus adored you.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work a full time Vet Assistant job (7:30-5:30) every day so I am only available for night drop ins and weekend stays unless you have a stay that is longer but a pet that is okay with 10 hours unsupervised with overnight care.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Melissa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog has any special needs, dietary, medicinal, or otherwise. I am happy to accommodate them and care for any needs while you’re away.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.