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Melissa L.

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
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Services

Melissa can care for

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

Availability

I'm available for cat sitting and dog walking beginning at 8am and ending around 8pm. I typically complete cat sitting visits in the morning then again at the end of the day after my dog walks are complete.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa L.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I never allow dogs off leash and do not utilize dog runs as they are too dangerous. Cats are not allowed to roam halls or venture onto fire escapes.

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

For the safety of everyone, please let me know if your dog is reactive or has any other issues. For cats, it's important for me to know if your cat is fractious or has any triggers so that I can manage my visit around its comfort (and my safety).

A typical day

I will structure my visits/walks around your pet's needs. Some dogs just want to sniff, some cats just want to sit and stare at me. Our time together is determined by their needs and wants.

Location

New York, NY

Melissa L.'s Neighborhood

DOG WALKER

Pet care experience

If you live in Murray Hill, NOMAD, or Kips Bay, I would love to help you take care of your pets. I am a lifelong cat companion and I have 9 years of experience working with dogs, both adults and puppies. I will provide structured visits and walks that are fun and safe. If you have a puppy and need to crate train and begin a routine with multiple visits per day then I can help you but space for puppies is limited so please reach out to me today to set up a meet and greet.

Cat care experience

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Cat Lady in Murray Hill, NOMAD

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

Reviews

Dog Walking • May 20, 2026

Melissa L. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Sarah N.
Dog Walking • Nov 09, 2019
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Melissa is fabulous. Very consistent. She knows a lot about dogs and takes great care of my two. Plus she takes amazing photos.

Rebecca B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2019
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Melissa has been so amazing with little Monty!! He loves hanging out with her. He’s always in such a great mood when I get home!

Rebecca B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 15, 2019
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Monty’s BFF!

About Melissa L.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I never allow dogs off leash and do not utilize dog runs as they are too dangerous. Cats are not allowed to roam halls or venture onto fire escapes.

Information Melissa L. would like to know about your pet

For the safety of everyone, please let me know if your dog is reactive or has any other issues. For cats, it's important for me to know if your cat is fractious or has any triggers so that I can manage my visit around its comfort (and my safety).

A typical day

I will structure my visits/walks around your pet's needs. Some dogs just want to sniff, some cats just want to sit and stare at me. Our time together is determined by their needs and wants.

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Melissa L.

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews