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melissa b.

Holbrook, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

melissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

melissa can care for

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

Availability

Pet care is my focus in life whether it’s pet sitting, working with shelter dogs, working on pet nutrition plans or helping with animal rights legislation.

About melissa b.

Communication

88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I work with the pet owners to go over a plan for my time with your sweetie. I have watched senior dogs who sleep all day and super active large dogs who need 5 long walks a day. Both are fine with me!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information melissa b. would like to know about your pet

I suggest a meet and greet where we can discuss- 1) meal times 2) usual walk schedule and if you wish for additional 3) treats 4) usual poops/day 5) toys 6) desired sleep situation 6) any special things about your pet you’d like me to know

A typical day

Wake up and go for a nice long walk followed by breakfast. I like to let them rest a little after breakfast to avoid bloating then we have a midday play time with your dogs fav toy of choice and/or an enrichment activity. Afternoons like to go to dog park for a while or take a nature walk through the trails depending on dogs activity level.

Location

Holbrook, NY

melissa b.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Pets best friend

Pet care experience

Hello loving pet parents! I’m an animal lover with 16 years experience and lots of love to give. I know how hard it is to leave our furry family members so I go above and beyond to make sure you and your pet are as comfortable as possible including lots of pics/ videos/ updates for parents and lots of love and attention for pets! I have now started offsite pet sitting/ housesitting so your little furbaby can stay in the comfort of their own home. I'm 43 and been a fur loving lady since I walked neighborhood dogs as a child. I work remote part time consulting and spend the other half of my time volunteering with animal rescues and animal advocacy groups. Through that, I’ve completed training in dog walking, behavioral training as well as taken dog nutrition courses . I also have a lot of experience with anxious dogs through working in animal rescue/ fostering and understand the extra care required for dogs that have had troubled past. I’ve fostered and adopted several rescue dogs over the years but currently just have my one 16 yr old shihtzu, Sonny who is very laid back. If I can bring him with my to dog sit that would be great but I can also leave him with my boyfriend at home. Whatever works best for you and your pets needs! I come prepared with treats, toys and some enrichment activities!

Reviews

Gabrielle M.
House Sitting • Nov 15, 2025
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Melissa is so warm and was amazing with my dog! I will feel so comfortable leaving my dog under her care as I know she’s in great hands! Highly recommend her

Shelby M.
Boarding • Sep 29, 2025
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Melissa was so amazing with our girl! We deeply appreciated the level of care she provided and her commitment to making our pup feel at ease and at home. We will definitely use her to dog sit again!

Elisabel C.
Boarding • Aug 30, 2025
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Friendly and caring. Excellent communication. Provided ongoing updates and pictures. I will definitely use her again!

Joanne M.
Boarding • Aug 24, 2025
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Melissa was great. She sent us photos and updates frequently, which gave us great peace of mind. Will definitely be using her again.

About melissa b.

Communication

88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I work with the pet owners to go over a plan for my time with your sweetie. I have watched senior dogs who sleep all day and super active large dogs who need 5 long walks a day. Both are fine with me!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information melissa b. would like to know about your pet

I suggest a meet and greet where we can discuss- 1) meal times 2) usual walk schedule and if you wish for additional 3) treats 4) usual poops/day 5) toys 6) desired sleep situation 6) any special things about your pet you’d like me to know

A typical day

Wake up and go for a nice long walk followed by breakfast. I like to let them rest a little after breakfast to avoid bloating then we have a midday play time with your dogs fav toy of choice and/or an enrichment activity. Afternoons like to go to dog park for a while or take a nature walk through the trails depending on dogs activity level.

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melissa b.

Holbrook, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews