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Melayna D.

Fishtown, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews
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Vet Tech & Foster Mom!

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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

Samantha R.
Dog Boarding • Aug 24, 2020
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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!!

Rosalyn T.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 10, 2020
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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!

Ty A.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 08, 2020
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Bubba enjoyed his time and Melayna and had the best time chilling with her two pups during a hot summer afternoon!

Cara C.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 05, 2020
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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.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

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

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!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day

Melayna can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Melayna D.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

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

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

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Melayna D.

Fishtown, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•27 reviews