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Melody W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Melody W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
19 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

vet assistant that loves pups!

veterinary assistant with 6 years of experience in vet med. I am also currently in veterinary technician school at Penn Foster University. I have volunteered with the Carolina Canines for Service my senior year of high school, and worked for various kennels in town since graduating. (Paw Beach, Pets Pal Inn, Pups Play and Stay) Providing In home dog sitting and walking for clients for over 15 years. My 9 year old lab loves to play with other dogs, male or female/ young or old. Whether it be short term or long term, I can accommodate! CPR trained and certified. ASPCA trained for medical emergencies and treatment, safety procedures, as well as US Department of Agriculture trained in sanitation, requirements etc.able to accommodate special needs and elderly pets.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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23 ratings
Anjali S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2026

Jackie loves going to hang out with Melody and her black lab Buddy - we are frequent boarders and cannot recommend anyone better!

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Anjali S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 23, 2026

Melody was great! She sent lots of photos and made me feel super comfortable while I was away. Very accommodating. Will definitely use again!

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Mary S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2021

Melody’s such a great help!

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Mary S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 07, 2021

I needed help with my cat very last minute and Melody was able to help right away! I am so grateful!

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Cheryl B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2018

Melody took great care of our lab for us while we were on vacation. I love how she sent texts and pictures to let me know how Riley was doing. Also, Melody has a lab the same age as ours and it was great knowing Riley had someone to play with while we were away.

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Sarah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 01, 2018

Melody loved our dog so we love Melody!

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Schedule

i have a very flexible and open schedule. i am able to provide care for any pet, any time of any day of the week

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My yard in not fenced in but with long leashes, there is plenty of room to run! Dogs are always allowed (encouraged actually!) to sleep in the bed with me or on the couch.

Pets

A typical day

playing fetch, long walks or runs at the state park or around the neighborhood, trips to the beach, car rides with seatbelts for the dogs, lots of snuggles!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melody can host up to 1 pet per night
no breed preferences here! will need medical records (vaccines, fecal and heartworm exams up to date). must get along well with other dogs as i have a dog in my home.
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.