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Emily & Mark R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
152 repeat clients
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Emily & Mark R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
152 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $84 per night

Highlights

Emily & Mark have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Happy to care for all breeds & ages

My husband and I have fostered dogs and cats of all breeds and ages for the Seattle Animal Shelter and Beagle Rescue. We've adopted senior dogs and cats and are sensitive to their needs.

Cat care experience

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Attentive to personalized cat care.

Emily & Mark also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

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322 ratings
Melody M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 18, 2026

Emily helped me tremendously with 2 of our friends dogs so we can enjoy an evening out. I’m so grateful and highly recommend.

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Becca A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 27, 2025

Thank you so much for adding on a last minute walk for Maple!

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Brian B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 25, 2025

I’ve said it before, but Emily helps me so much with my most cherished being. She naturally knows what to do and how to handle situations, etc. I can’t express how grateful I am for her help.

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Brian B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 12, 2025

Emily has helped my dog Duke and I in so many ways. She is an excellent caretaker and incredibly helpful.

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Ricco D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2025

Thank Emily we appreciate you watching our trio. You sent amazing photos! Our trio was well fed, watered and taken care of! We really appreciate your help!

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Nicole L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 30, 2025

I always feel so much better leaving my cat in Emily’s care. She goes above and beyond.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Happy to walk any and all dogs, including dogs who need a strong handler. And always thrilled to visit your cat! For dog walks and cat visits, I charge $34/half hour and $58/full hour regardless of number of pets. Sometimes Rover's math is wonky when booking multiple pets. If you see a per-pet charge, I will correct it before the booking is finalized. We are currently accepting return clients only for dog-boarding and daycare

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

When I enter your home, I do it with complete respect to your home and pets. Shoes come off if requested. Paws wiped at the end of the walk if need be. You don't have to ask me to sweep litter off the floor. Happy to feed your pet, take out the garbage, bring in the mail, shut the blinds, etc. I can administer your pet's medications - this includes pills to both cats and dogs, and shots (diabetic cats). I am experienced in rabbit and guinea pig care - no issues cleaning their pens. Open to learning care of other critters, including birds and snakes.

Pets

A typical day

I love walking dogs. If you want your dog out for a full hour, with your permission, I can take them on a field trip to another area in West Seattle to keep them mentally stimulated (along Alki for example). I don't have a cat of my own at present, so your's will get much love from me. I also understand cat boundaries, and won't push them for more than they are willing.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Emily & Mark can host up to 4 pets per night
I want to know if your pet is an escape artist. Is your cat a door dasher? Please let me know! Could your dog slip out of his collar? In that case I will request we use a harness. We will work as a team towards your pets' well-being.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.