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Melanie N.

Star Sitter

Upper West Side, New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
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Services

Melanie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melanie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Currently I am only going in to the office Tuesday and Thursday so the rest of the week I am home to hang with your pup!

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie N.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an incredibly safe, doorman building with my fiancé- a fellow dog lover! We don’t have any pets but cannot wait to get our own dog one day!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie N. would like to know about your pet

Because of the number of kids and dogs in our building, I am unable to take dogs with aggression at this time. Aside from that, I would love to hear about your dog's likes and dislikes, activity level and any special needs. Additionally, let me know what would make your dog most comfortable and how I can help ease any separation anxiety- for dog or human!

A typical day

I am super active and love to go for walks or jogs, if your dog is up for it they can join! I live near Central Park so if you would like, we can get in some socializing with the neighborhood pups. On top of that, I usually like to integrate your dog into my life as much as possible so please let me know about any sensitivities to people or other dogs!

Location

New York, NY

Melanie N.'s Neighborhood

Melanie N. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dog Person with No Dogs

Pet care experience

Lifelong dog owner and lover! I have experience puppy sitting a wide variety of ages and breeds from a Yorkie to a Pitt bull, as young as 8 weeks old and as old as 15 years. I work in a hybrid role and have some flexibility on which days I go in to the office so I will always prioritize being home with your pup. I live in a very dog-friendly, elevator building in the Lincoln Center neighborhood. I am happy to help reinforce any training that you are working on, or administer basic medications. I treat all dogs that I take care for of as if they are my own and I love to send the owners lots of pictures so they can see how their dog is adjusting. I cannot wait to meet you and your pup!

Reviews

Zach L.
Boarding • May 26, 2026
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Great communication, great pampering, and a great host all around

Meredith N.
Boarding • Feb 13, 2026
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Melanie and Katie are so great with Violet. They love and appreciate her spunk and energy, and made sure she was cozy and comfortable during the cold weather. We love getting updates from them throughout and trust that Violet is in great hands. Thank you, Melanie and Katie!

Bryan H.
Boarding • Jan 20, 2026
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melanie and katie were AMAZING with hank the tank! they regularly provided photos and updates and were so welcoming and caring. will definitely book again! hank was so happy to stay the weekend with them :)

Nick C.
Boarding • Jan 12, 2026
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Melanie has watched our dogs several times and has always been phenomenal. They are honestly sad to leave when we pick them up. One of our dogs is somewhat reactive, but there's never been a problem as Melanie and her partner paid attention to our advice about him and perfectly accommodated his issues. I recommend her 100% and plan to have her watch our doggos in the future.

About Melanie N.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an incredibly safe, doorman building with my fiancé- a fellow dog lover! We don’t have any pets but cannot wait to get our own dog one day!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie N. would like to know about your pet

Because of the number of kids and dogs in our building, I am unable to take dogs with aggression at this time. Aside from that, I would love to hear about your dog's likes and dislikes, activity level and any special needs. Additionally, let me know what would make your dog most comfortable and how I can help ease any separation anxiety- for dog or human!

A typical day

I am super active and love to go for walks or jogs, if your dog is up for it they can join! I live near Central Park so if you would like, we can get in some socializing with the neighborhood pups. On top of that, I usually like to integrate your dog into my life as much as possible so please let me know about any sensitivities to people or other dogs!

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Melanie N.

Star Sitter

Upper West Side, New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews