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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Melissa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog and cat lover! Love both!

Hi my name is Melissa! I am 34 years old and a teacher in Westchester, New York. I live in Nanuet and I am an animal lover! I grew up with dogs but as an adult I’ve rescued 3 cats and fell absolutely in love with them. My husband and I have two cats currently. One is eight years old and one is around 4 years old. We adopted a kitten from a shelter in Dutchess County and I had to spend a lot of time helping him adjust to his new home because he had multiple homes before ours but now he is the best family pet! I am very reliable and my schedule is flexible. Hope to hear from you from you soon!

Cat care experience

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After rescuing one cat, I’m in love

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

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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42 ratings
Hannah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 15, 2026

Melissa is absolutely a blessing! All I could ask for and more to keep the fur babies safe and happy 😁

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Hannah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 16, 2025

Melissa definitely loves animals and will take the best care of your pal(s). Definitely gives you peace of mind especially when you're far away. Goes the extra mile to make sure your pet is taken care of and loved! Will always rebook with her.

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Amy Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 09, 2025

Melissa and her family were great with Benji! She sent me daily updates and I can tell she made him feel right at homein her care. Highly recommend 😊🐶💕

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Danielle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 01, 2025

A BIG thank you to Melissa and her family for taking care of Piper like she was theirs! Piper always comes home from Melissa’s happy and healthy! 5 Stars all the way!!

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Louise M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2024

We are grateful to have Melissa taking care of our cat!

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Danielle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2024

Another fantastic stay with Melissa and her family Piper always comes home happy and tuckered out! I get lots of picture updates each day. 5 stars all the way!

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Schedule

I am a teacher so I am home around 4:30pm daily, and home most weekends. I also have lots of days off. My husband works locally and comes home for lunch everyday so he can assist with bathroom breaks during that time.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large house with a backyard in Nanuet. Our cats have a separate room for when we have other pets at our house.

Pets

A typical day

I love going for walks and playing fetch or tug of war. I usually walk everyday and would love to have a dog to walk with.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Melissa can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pet has any special needs! I would be happy to accommodate them and have a lot of experience with senior dogs and pets with special accommodations.
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