Melissa & Dominick H.
Weehawken, NJ
Services
Melissa & Dominick can host
Melissa & Dominick can care for
Availability
I exercise daily and made a habit of jogging with my high energy husky as a youth. Nowadays I’m up early to get my daughter ready for school by 7:30AM and am ready to dedicate personal attention to a pet after drop off. I tend to emails and errands in the late morning and am ready to run with the pack until mid afternoon! I have clients and a career to tend to (I am typically available at least 2-3 days per week), but your fur babies are highlights of my day, please ask if you need coverage!
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About Melissa & Dominick H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’ll abide by your instructions first because you know your pet best. I make sure the pet(s) have time to acclimate to any new space and talk them through any areas, then I introduce them to anyone new (my respectful daughter sometimes joins on walks) and let them sniff around. I make sure they have and know where their water, food, bed, and door is. In your home, after their food/water is filled and litter/pad is cleaned, I wash anything in the sink (I try to make sure the sink is always clear). I play with the pet and take any garbage/bags with me to avoid stinking up the house. I do not drink or smoke.
Home
Information Melissa & Dominick H. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me about your pet’s personality, preferences, and energy levels! ie: do they excited by chatter/dancing or does that intimidate them? Any triggers (loud noises, fireworks, speeding cars, etc), do they bolt for open doors, love/hate dog parks, lunge for garbage)? I want to be sensitive to these and know how to calm them.
A typical day
I love being outside and have a feeling your pet does too! Animals have access to a whole olfactory world of smells that humans do not (I am always fragrance-free), and I love to give them leisurely, unrushed walks where they get to explore the parks and sidewalks at their own pace. We love relaxing at home after daily outings. * Tip is not expected, but always appreciated. If you choose to, pls ask for my Venmo/Zelle. Rover recently raised their cut from 15 to 20% of earnings.
Location
Weehawken, NJ
Pets
Pet Lover in Northern NJ!
Pet care experience
Grew up with a husky, Japanese chin, a bitey cat and collected strays on the walk home from school. Inherited a guinea pig and raised a free roam holland lop rabbit. Compassionate and adoring care taker and animal lover! I, Melissa, am the primary caretaker. My son, Dom, only steps in my place if I have an unexpected conflict.
Cat care experience
Melissa & Dominick also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Melissa took great care of our cats during her first time sitting for us. Communication was smooth, and the cats were well cared for while we were away. She also went out of her way to bring in a bunch of packages and registry gifts that arrived, which we really appreciated. A very helpful and dependable sitter. Thank you!
I had a great experience with Melissa as our cat sitter. She consistently went above and beyond expectations—providing thoughtful updates, keeping everything clean, and making sure our cats were comfortable and well cared for. My husband and I came home to relaxed and happy pets, which says everything. Highly recommend.
Melissa was so great to our sour patch kitten, Tonks! In addition to caring for her, she also brought it packages, tidied up, and watered our plant - above and beyond! Would gladly have her back any time.
The best!
About Melissa & Dominick H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I’ll abide by your instructions first because you know your pet best. I make sure the pet(s) have time to acclimate to any new space and talk them through any areas, then I introduce them to anyone new (my respectful daughter sometimes joins on walks) and let them sniff around. I make sure they have and know where their water, food, bed, and door is. In your home, after their food/water is filled and litter/pad is cleaned, I wash anything in the sink (I try to make sure the sink is always clear). I play with the pet and take any garbage/bags with me to avoid stinking up the house. I do not drink or smoke.
Home
Information Melissa & Dominick H. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me about your pet’s personality, preferences, and energy levels! ie: do they excited by chatter/dancing or does that intimidate them? Any triggers (loud noises, fireworks, speeding cars, etc), do they bolt for open doors, love/hate dog parks, lunge for garbage)? I want to be sensitive to these and know how to calm them.
A typical day
I love being outside and have a feeling your pet does too! Animals have access to a whole olfactory world of smells that humans do not (I am always fragrance-free), and I love to give them leisurely, unrushed walks where they get to explore the parks and sidewalks at their own pace. We love relaxing at home after daily outings. * Tip is not expected, but always appreciated. If you choose to, pls ask for my Venmo/Zelle. Rover recently raised their cut from 15 to 20% of earnings.
Melissa & Dominick H.
Weehawken, NJ