Melissa P – Uptown

I’m Melissa, a visual artist and animal lover currently living in Brooklyn. I’ve recently joined the RuffCity team and couldn’t be more excited to spend my days surrounded by dogs! When I’m not hanging out with all of my furry friends, you can find me working on my art practice, biking around the city, or hunting down the best iced coffee spots 😉

My entire life, I’ve always felt a deep connection with animals. Growing up, I was always the go-to pet sitter for family, friends, and even neighbors! Being the first choice of pet-sitter among my peers, I’ve been able to care for dogs of all sizes and personalities throughout my life, including senior dogs and pups with special needs. I’ve also volunteered at shelters which helped to round out my experience with pups from all walks of life. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and attentive to each dog’s unique needs when I am with them. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each pup’s unique quirks, and I take pride in making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved during every walk 🙂

As a fun aside, I’ve decided that if I could have any superpower, I’d want to be exactly 0.2 seconds faster than a dog trying to swallow something they definitely shouldn’t be chewing — imagine the possibilities!

All of this to say, I am so very excited to be part of the RuffCity team, and I cannot wait to meet you and your pup!