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Melissa Z.

Brooklyn-Curtis Bay, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•207 reviews
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Dog Purrfect Holistic Animal Lover

Pet care experience

I am currently booked Mon-Fri. From 11:30 am - 3:00pm. Drop-in Vacation Care and limited walks available. I am Unavailable and out of town the following dates 12/6-12/11, 2/16/24-2/19/24. I have owned and cared for companion animals since I was little including dogs, cats, birds, fresh water fish, hampsters and guinea pigs. My service area extends to parts of Anne Arundel County (Linthicum, Glen Burnie, Brooklyn Park, Pasadena) and Baltimore City ( Brooklyn, Curtis Bay, Federal Hill, Locust Point, *South Baltimore, etc. For city visits if free parking is not available, there will be an additional charge to cover the cost of parking. Please check to see if I service your area) Walks and simple training commands are done on a treat reward system. I also have experience using kinesio tape for pulled muscles, massage techniques and administering medication to pets as needed. This includes oral medications for cats and dogs, insulin injections, topical medication and asthma medication for cats. I completed and earned my Certificate in Natural Pet Care through Penn Foster Career Institute. All animals in my care are treated as if they were part of my own family. There are some evenings and weekends when I have rehearsals and concerts that can interfere with sitting times and walks. When I’m in town I will try my best to fit anyone into my existing schedule. I care for pets in clients homes so they are more comfortable with their surroundings. I’m okay with crating dogs and cleaning messes. Accidents do happen at times and I’m no stranger to diarrhea, vomiting or hair balls.

Reviews

Aryeh T.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 13, 2024
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Great as always!

Ronald A.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 28, 2024
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Melissa is an excellent sitter. I will continue to use her whenever I need a sitter.

Ronald A.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 21, 2024
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Everything went fantastic. I plan on having Melissa look in on Belle next week.

Marissa W.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 07, 2023
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Melissa is our favorite sitter and she's always great with my anxious girl who is slow to warm up to people. It was great to get detailed updates during long work days away from home. She's always a pleasure to work with.

About Melissa Z.

Communication

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

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to leave the home in the condition it was in when I started caring for your pet. That includes cleaning up hair balls and any other accidents that may occur. While walking dogs I always pick up after them.

Information Melissa Z. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any specific behaviors or incidents that may have occurred with your dog. If they have any known allergies. Do they have any known habits like excessive grass chewing or specific places they like to go to the bathroom? Do cats have any habits like chewing plastic or plants?

A typical day

Generally walk around neighborhoods or go to nearby parks and trails. I also provide treats and water on walks. In addition to feeding and scooping litter boxes, I also try and spend as much time with kitties as possible so they have company. Even if that means just sitting next to them so they aren’t alone.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$18per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$16per walk

Melissa can watch in your home

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

Availability

Pet care is my profession and music is my hobby. That leaves me plenty of time to spend with your pets and still conduct my 3 bands and do local performances.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melissa Z.

Communication

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

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to leave the home in the condition it was in when I started caring for your pet. That includes cleaning up hair balls and any other accidents that may occur. While walking dogs I always pick up after them.

Information Melissa Z. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know of any specific behaviors or incidents that may have occurred with your dog. If they have any known allergies. Do they have any known habits like excessive grass chewing or specific places they like to go to the bathroom? Do cats have any habits like chewing plastic or plants?

A typical day

Generally walk around neighborhoods or go to nearby parks and trails. I also provide treats and water on walks. In addition to feeding and scooping litter boxes, I also try and spend as much time with kitties as possible so they have company. Even if that means just sitting next to them so they aren’t alone.

Location

Brooklyn, MD

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Melissa Z.

Brooklyn-Curtis Bay, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
•207 reviews