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Melvin K.

4.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Melvin K.

4.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Paws with ALOHA 🤙🏾

Aloha! I'm Melvin, a dedicated and loving dog sitter who treats every pup like family. With years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities, I offer a calm, attentive, and joyful environment where your furry friend will feel safe and loved. Whether it’s daily walks, belly rubs, playtime, or simply keeping your dog company while you're away, I bring a touch of aloha to every visit. I value trust, communication, and the unique bond between dogs and their people—and I’m here to make sure your pup is happy, healthy, and wagging their tail when you return!

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
91% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.0
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4 ratings
Nancy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 29, 2025

Excellent communication, warmth and reliability. We are so grateful to Melvin!

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Andrew R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2025

Melvin and his wife are great hosts and took great care of our dog. They have a big yard that allows for lots of play and exercise.

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Erik S.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2025

I normally don’t leave negative reviews, but I think it’s important to share my experience. Melvin agreed to watch my dog while I was out of town, but unfortunately ended up canceling the booking the night of the first day. This left me in a really difficult situation since I was already away and unable to physically pick up my dog. While I understand that it may have been a difficult situation, canceling on the first day without a clear emergency felt very unprofessional and extremely inconvenient. Traveling comes with enough stress as it is — having a sitter cancel last-minute after confirming the stay created a lot of unnecessary anxiety and scrambling. Just something to be aware of if you’re considering booking.

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Ping C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2025

I feel very relieved to leave my Hatchi at his house. melvin is a very loving person.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available whenever you need me. Night and day. Feel free to reach out and I will make sure I can accommodate your needs!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My home is an outdoor dog preferred home. We have ample space in our yard to run around, a large kennel with walking space and a large crate. We prefer that the dog is crate trained and listens to basic commands as this makes for a much easier transition to any new environment. Feel free to reach out to me if your dog needs any special accommodations and we will see what we can do!

Pets

A typical day

I love to involve the dogs in my day! Activities such as walks in the valley, trips to the park and the beach with owner approval.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Melvin can host up to 2 pets per night
I would like to know how comfortable your dog will be with staying outside, how good they are with commands, and if they can be left alone without anxiety/barking. If your dog has allergies please let me know, and what kind of foods are okay. I hope your dog likes a big yard to play in 👍🏽
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.