Melayna D.
Fishtown, PA
Vet Tech & Foster Mom!
Pet care experience
Hi everyone! I'm a current Penn vet student living with my boyfriend in a townhouse which includes a small yard with my 7 year old yorkie Crouton & 3 year old husky Nymeria right in Northern Liberties. I'm also currently working as a part-time vet tech at the PSPCA so I have experience with any medical needs. As a dog parent, I know that leaving your baby behind when you travel can be stressful, so I know the importance having a safe, comfortable, and reliable dog sitter. I have over 9 years of experience fostering for rescues and shelters and am also currently the medical coordinator at Hearts & Bones Rescue which is based in NYC and Texas but we are expanding to the Philly area! I've fostered over 50 pups and have experience with administering medication + special needs animals. I'm also currently a full time student which means I will be home most of the day with your pup, being gone a few hours at most. Every day, your pup will get walked once in the morning, mid-day, and after dinner as well. We normally also take one more short potty break right before bed time. We live 1 block away from Orianna Hill dog park so we can do trips to the dog park if approved by you ahead of time. We also have a roof deck which my pups love to hang out on. Sleeping arrangements are up to the host family, I am very flexible! I will send you picture/video updates throughout the day so you can see exactly how your baby is doing. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Reviews
Melayna was all and more than I could have hoped for as a sitter. I am a new dog owner of a former foster dog and was incredibly nervous about leaving Tanner for the first time. After finding and talking though this with melayna, I knew that given her extensive background with fosters and capability to handle his medication and temperament she was the right fit. Throughout the visit she sent a number of pictured and videos, easing my mind and made sure tanner was comfortable and also spoiled taking him to the dog park playing with other dog friends. Normally when I pick him up runs to the car but he was still loving on her not ready to leave yet..a sign he loved his time there. I couldn’t recommend her more!!
Melayna took care of my fragile 16 year old dog while my partner and I visited friends in the city. She was responsive to my last minute request for a daycare sitter, sent updates and pictures during the day, and was so kind to Lola and knowledgeable about her care needs! 10/10 would recommend Melayna and we look forward to having her watch Lola again!
Bubba enjoyed his time and Melayna and had the best time chilling with her two pups during a hot summer afternoon!
Melayna was amazing! Sent me lots of updates and texts on how things were going. Her dogs got along great with Luna, she had a really fast response time! Will now use her in the future! <3
About Melayna D.
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Information Melayna D. would like to know about your pet
As I have 2 dogs and may have other pup visitors, I require all dogs that stay at my place to be dog friendly. If you're unsure if your dogs will get along with mine we can do a meet & greet beforehand!
A typical day
We'll go on walks through liberty lands and and trips to the dog park if approved by you ahead of time!
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Melayna can host
About Melayna D.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Melayna D. would like to know about your pet
As I have 2 dogs and may have other pup visitors, I require all dogs that stay at my place to be dog friendly. If you're unsure if your dogs will get along with mine we can do a meet & greet beforehand!
A typical day
We'll go on walks through liberty lands and and trips to the dog park if approved by you ahead of time!
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Pets
Melayna D.
Fishtown, PA