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Melissa Y.

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Melissa Y.

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Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I can’t wait to meet your furbabies

I am currently a CSR at a newly opened vet hospital. I’ve had at least one dog if not two of my own since my early 20’s. I currently have two of my own pups at home as well as one lion head rabbit. I have taken care of many family and friends dogs and cats over the years as well. I am a huge animal lover and would love to meet your babies and will treat them like my own!

Qualifications

95% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Julianne S.
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Boarding • Jul 14, 2026

Melissa was amazing with our pup. She kept us updated and made us feel very comfortable with her care. Would absolutely recommend and hope to use again in the future :)

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Joe R.
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Boarding • Aug 04, 2025

Great sitter!

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Erik R.
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Boarding • Nov 18, 2024

My dog Bruno loved his visit with Melissa! She was very caring, helpful and loved my dog! He can’t wait to visit again.

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Shauna L.
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Drop-In Visits • Nov 20, 2023

I was planning to go out of town for 4 days. The original person who was going to watch my 6 month old kittens (Luna and Jaxson) was no longer available. I came to Rover as a last minute backup plan and found Melissa. I was nervous leaving my fur babies for the first time, but Melissa did such a wonderful job making me feel comfortable and making sure she was clear on my care instructions before I left. While I was away, she fed and played with the kittens, sent status updates and even went so far as to vacuum the kitty room (without my asking). By the end, even my timid kitten, Jaxson, had warmed up to her. I would hire Melissa again in a heartbeat.

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Liz V.
Oct 25, 2023

I had the pleasure of hiring Melissa to care for my cat, Tigger, while I was away multiple times and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. I could tell right away that Melissa has a genuine love for animals. She also kept in touch with regular updates, which put my mind at ease knowing my fur baby was in good hands. And when I returned home, it was clear that Tigger was taken care of, well-fed, and content! I will definitely be using Melissa’s services again in the future.

Melissa C.
Oct 24, 2023

Melissa has been watching our dogs every year when we go away on vacation. She goes above and beyond, making sure they have everything they need and sending us tons of photos and updates. Our boys absolutely adore her and there’s no one that we trust more to love and care for them while we are gone!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a pretty set work schedule now and can work around it fairly easily if needed. I am available for in home care as well.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a condo with my two pups and one bunny. My pups pretty much run the household and have free range. Both are crate trained if needed.

Pets

A typical day

I love going on daily walks as well as I love to jog so if your baby needs a new running buddy, I’m all in!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pets have any special needs or medication as I am comfortable giving meds as well as shots (my pup who passed years ago had Addison and needed daily injections). I am also well trained with pups with anxiety or fearfulness as my one puppy is very afraid of the world so I know how to approach them with care.
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.