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Melinda D.
Somerset, NJ 08873
from $10 per hour
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About Melinda
Experience: 10 yrs
Hello families and furbabies. My name is Mindy and I am a natural born animal lover with experience in being a vet tech for some time. I have rescued many of my own pets and showed them how much love, kindness and gentleness they deserve. I like to think of my house as home away from home for your fur baby. I will ensure that your loved one is safe, comfortable, engaged and extremely happy as I care for them. I will provide trail walks, neighborhood walks, playtime, cuddles and snuggle time plus visits to the dog park per your permission and of course we ll end our fun-filled day with a puppachino. I have excellent references and have over 35 years of experience in caring for animals and dog and cat sitting. Please reach out to me if you think I would be a good match for you and your fur baby. I'm excited to meet you! Thank you for your time.
Most recent review
Mindy has cared for our 70\-pound Portuguese Water Dog, Pongo, on several occasions, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly\. He may be a big dog, but he’s truly just a gentle giant who’s scared of his own shadow, doesn’t quite understand the concept of personal space, and can definitely be a bit mouthy at times\! Mindy handled all of his quirky personality traits with so much patience, confidence, and kindness\. While we were away, she made sure Pongo got plenty of walks, lots of love and attention, and all the TLC he needed\. It was obvious she genuinely cared about his well\-being, not just checking off the basics\. We always came home to a happy, relaxed pup, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were gone\. Mindy is dependable, trustworthy, and has a true love for animals\. She treated Pongo like he was her own, and knowing he was in such caring hands made it so much easier to enjoy our time away\. We wouldn’t hesitate to have her care for him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional pet sitter\.
Brittany P.
7/31/2026
Services
Pets
Cats
Dogs
Services offered
Pet sitting
Pet walking
Rates
Recurring jobs
$10/hr
Sitting
$25/night
Boarding
$23/night
Doggy day care
$23/day
30-minute dog walk
$10/walk
60-minute dog walk
$16/walk
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Transportation
Qualifications
Education
Goldey-beacom College
Associate degree
Community College of Vermont
Associate degree
Languages
English
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Professional skills
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Additional details
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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mon
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
tue
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
wed
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
thu
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
fri
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
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