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Melissa B.

Rossville, Staten Island, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Services

Melissa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melissa can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m available at any time and any day. Right now i am not working so I can be available any time. Whatever schedule works for you will work for me.

Available
Not available
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About Melissa B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a park walking distance from my house. They are allowed on the couches and beds. I have two dog beds and dog bowls. I can come to your house to watch your dog since they would be more comfortable in an environment they are familiar with. Also if you wouldn’t mind bringing your dog to my house that is perfectly fine, whatever you feel more comfortable doing.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet

I would need to know what you feed your dog and at what time of day do you want them fed, also how many times a day do you feed them. If they have any allergies and what are they. Do they get along with other dogs and cats. Do they have any special needs, and what kind of toys do they like to play with.

A typical day

I will take them on long walks. There’s a trail behind my house that leads to a huge park area and I will run with the dog to help them get their exercise and energy out. We would play fetch. I would make sure your pet is safe from other dogs.

Location

Staten Island, NY

Melissa B.'s Neighborhood

They are family! Not just pets.

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of my Sisters two precious fur babies. Kyla is 5 yrs old and Skye is 1 yrs old. I take them for walks, play fetch with them. I feed them healthy food like chicken, peas, carrots, string beans, sweet potatoes and homemade chicken broth with a bit of turmeric. Dogs and cats aren’t just our pets but a member of the family. I will take care of your dog or cat like they are my own.

Cat care experience

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I’ve had many cats. I love them.

Melissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Billy F.
Boarding • Jul 26, 2026
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Melissa is Amazing!! I knew from the "Meet and greet" that my trip was going to be stress and worry free. She really cares and showed her love for my girl Simone making her feel to be part of her family. Her family as well are warm, kind and lovely people. Just like adding the icing on the cake making Simones stay more comfortable. I highly recommend Melissa and for sure will be using her again. My family Thanks you.. Billy

Michael C.
House Sitting • Jun 02, 2026
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Another carefree vacation in the books thanks to the amazing Melissa. We knew our boy was in great hands and got fun pics and video to keep us up to date on how his day was going. We can’t recommend Melissa enough. Whether it’s a short trip or long vacation, you can’t go wrong with booking Melissa. Thanks for taking such great care of our Kody.

Mark W.
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026
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Melissa is amazing dog sitter. My dog, Chloe, was very happy entire week of her stay. Melissa communicated every day and sent pictures. You can’t go wrong with picking her. Mark W.

Michael C.
Boarding • Mar 18, 2026
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We had a great experience with Melissa watching our dog, Kody. She was incredibly professional, responsive, and thoughtful throughout the entire stay. She provided regular updates and photos, which made it easy to relax and enjoy our trip knowing Kody was in good hands. Most importantly, Kody was clearly comfortable and well cared for. Melissa treats the dogs she watches like her own, and it shows. We’ll definitely be using her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.

About Melissa B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a park walking distance from my house. They are allowed on the couches and beds. I have two dog beds and dog bowls. I can come to your house to watch your dog since they would be more comfortable in an environment they are familiar with. Also if you wouldn’t mind bringing your dog to my house that is perfectly fine, whatever you feel more comfortable doing.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Melissa B. would like to know about your pet

I would need to know what you feed your dog and at what time of day do you want them fed, also how many times a day do you feed them. If they have any allergies and what are they. Do they get along with other dogs and cats. Do they have any special needs, and what kind of toys do they like to play with.

A typical day

I will take them on long walks. There’s a trail behind my house that leads to a huge park area and I will run with the dog to help them get their exercise and energy out. We would play fetch. I would make sure your pet is safe from other dogs.

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Melissa B.

Rossville, Staten Island, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews