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melyssa d.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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melyssa d.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

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Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Compassionate Companion Care

As a lifelong animal lover and experienced pet sitter, I have been caring for a wide range of furry friends since I was 12 years old. From dogs of all shapes and sizes to cats, birds, hamsters, and even fish, I have a proven track record of providing reliable, trustworthy, and loving care. With a business background in pet sitting and a deep passion for animals, you can trust me to give your pets the attention and care they deserve. Whether you're away on vacation, at work, or just need someone to check in on your pets while you're out, I'm here to help!

Cat care experience

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Two cats of my own

melyssa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
44% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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23 ratings
Jennet J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 29, 2026

Melyssa was a huge help during our trip to Europe caring for our pup. She volunteered to come meet the dog beforehand to ensure a smooth transition. She is very quick to communicate and prompt in her responses. I am definitely rebooking again.

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bradley v.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2026

Super communicative and provided lots of pics! took perfect care of them while I was away :)

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Kelsey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 10, 2026

Melyssa is so awesome. She was able to jump in last minute to do this sitting for me. The girls loved her. She was super communicative and also punctual. I will book her again for sure.

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Tazeen I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 05, 2026

She is phenomenal. We were out of country and was worried about leaving our feline babies behind. But Melyssa took such good care of them and gave us daily updates. We were able to rely on her completely. I'd highly recommend her.

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Michelle B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026

Melyssa was responsive and communicated well throughout the entire stay! Coco loved her snuggle time!

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Caitlyn F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2025

Melyssa did such a great job taking care of our 3 cats! I would definitely book her again. You can truly tell she loves animals. She offered to meet us before our vacation so she could meet us and the cats and go over their care needs. I love that she sent photos of all 3 cats every time she visited. I am so grateful that she gave us the peace of mind that they were being well taken care of.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am currently a teacher. so I have full availability in the late afternoons, evenings, and nights and on the weekends and during all of the holiday breaks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in my home by providing a clean environment, which means making sure that everything is safe and put away. I also guarantee that there are plenty of toys to play with, and that we dedicate a lot of time to playing, and being loved on.

Pets

A typical day

I love going on walks with dogs, running around outside, and playing as much as possible. With cats, i love playing inside and stimulating them physically and mentally with games and toys.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Please let me know about specific care needed. I want to know as much detail as possible to provide the best care and love to your baby!
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.