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Melanie N.

Upper West Side, New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 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
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie N.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% 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

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

Meredith N.
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026
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Katie and Melanie are the absolute best with Violet. They always keep us updated with lots of pictures. We feel total confidence that she is happy and well cared by them, which allows us to have a stress free vacation. Thanks so much, Melanie and Katie.

Lillian S.
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026
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Melanie & Katie were amazing! They were so good with Chloe, sent tons of photos and updates, took her on really good walks and generally doted on her. My flight was also delayed coming back from my work trip, and they were so accommodating to watch Chloe until I was able to navigate the delays.

Erandi L.
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026
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This was the second time Melanie and Katie watched our baby Leo and as always they did a fantastic job taking care of him and sending us updates and pictures throughout. Thank you! Leo can’t wait to see you again.

Ricki & Andrew T.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026
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Melanie was great with watching our dog. Super communicative and sent lots of updates. We really appreciate it!

About Melanie N.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% 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.

Upper West Side, New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews