Melinda C.
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
1-Acre Fenced Yard, Home F/T
Pet care experience
Hello! A HUGE 1-acre fenced yard can be your pup’s dream. Conveniently located just off Route 17, I am a responsible, dog-loving parent to a sweet 7 year old lab mix rescue of our own. I’d like to occasionally take in a canine companion for her to roam around with. I’ve owned dogs for almost 15 years, treat them as family, honoring whatever caretaking guidelines you set. I only take in one pup at a time so s/he gets the right amount of attention. While I truly believe all dogs are precious, it’s best for our environment if s/he is clean, well behaved (e.g., does not jump on furniture, chew, or drool excessively; is generally laid back/easygoing). For longer stays 2+ nights, a crate may be required; we have an extra one for dogs <50 lbs. We start with a meet and greet, just to make sure the dogs get along well. Feel free to message with any questions, thank you!
Reviews
Melinda and Tan were great! We left our dog with them for 2 days while we went on a quick ski trip. They sent updates and pictures constantly, keeping us informed of what she was up to at all times. We knew she was safe and well taken care of with them!
In sum, Melinda is the peace of mind you wish for when you must leave your four-legged member of the family behind on your two-legged-members-only family trip. She sends daily updates with photos and blog-worthy memos for us, has a huge fenced-in yard for the dog and a heart of gold for us and the dog. Our search for the perfect sitter is over. We have finally found “the one.”
if we could give 6 stars - we would! melinda, tan and zoey all made our oliver feel like a part of the family. this was the longest we’ve ever been away from him but all the pictures, texts and updates gave us such peace of mind. they are warm, caring and sweet and now our puppy has a new best friend ?
Our 6-month puppy, Chase, had a fabulous time with Melinda and family. Melinda kept me updated throughout our puppy's two night stay. In addition, Melinda's dog, Zoey, was a great play companion for Chase. Melinda has a wonderful fenced-in yard that provided Chase a safe environment to run and play. Thank you, Melinda!
About Melinda C.
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Information Melinda C. would like to know about your pet
Must get along well with other dogs. It’s best for our environment if s/he is clean, calm, and well behaved (e.g., does not jump on furniture, chew, or drool excessively; is laid back, easygoing, and non-aggressive). Must be crate-trained for 2+ nights stays. There’s a specific, territory-neutral way we like to introduce our dogs which helps ease any anxiety, please ask when contacting me.
A typical day
Run all around the yard. Walks down our quiet cul-de-sac street. Playtime anytime.
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About Melinda C.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Melinda C. would like to know about your pet
Must get along well with other dogs. It’s best for our environment if s/he is clean, calm, and well behaved (e.g., does not jump on furniture, chew, or drool excessively; is laid back, easygoing, and non-aggressive). Must be crate-trained for 2+ nights stays. There’s a specific, territory-neutral way we like to introduce our dogs which helps ease any anxiety, please ask when contacting me.
A typical day
Run all around the yard. Walks down our quiet cul-de-sac street. Playtime anytime.
Location
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Pets
Melinda C.
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ