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Melanie & Greg K.

Star Sitter

Potomac West, ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Melanie & Greg can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

We are generally up by 6am and asleep by 10pm. We will take care of your pup as if he/she was part of our family! Multiple walks daily and lots of snuggles with the kids. We typically only pet sit over long weekends (Thursday to Monday) and on days when we are scheduled to telework or take annual leave.

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About Melanie & Greg K.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We will take care of your pup as if he/she was part of our family! Multiple walks daily and lots of snuggles with the kids. We typically only pet sit over long weekends (e.g., Thursday to Monday) and on other days when we are scheduled to telework or take annual leave.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie & Greg K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pup has any special needs or routines. Because we have young kids, we generally don't watch Pit Bulls or Rottweilers .

A typical day

Walks around Del Ray, playing in our fenced in back yard, snuggles in the living room, and much, much more. Your pup will go home very tired:)

Location

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Melanie & Greg K.'s Neighborhood

Melanie & Greg K. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Playful, Kid-Friendly Pooch Getaway

Pet care experience

My husband, Greg, and I each have more than 20 years of experience caring for our own dogs as well as family and friends' pups. We are currently a pet free house and, with help from our 9 and 11-year-old children, would love to entertain your fur baby! All proceeds go towards our kids' savings accounts. We are at home or pet-friendly parks for ~95 percent of the weekend and your dog would be a welcome participant in all of our adventures. Your pup will need to be able to navigate steps up to our front door as well as up to the second floor if he/she wants to sleep in a bedroom. We have a fenced in back yard, great neighborhood streets with lots of smells (and other dogs), and are within driving distance of multiple dog parks. BYO dog bed or crate, as desired/needed.

Reviews

Maggie B.
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026
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Amazing! Very communicative and accommodating!

Judith M.
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026
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Super nice family with great communication from beginning to end. Very understanding with flexible times of drop off or pick up. Covey felt perfectly at home and we knew that when we saw pictures of him lounging on the family’s couch! It was a great experience for us to know he was in good hands and getting affection and attention to his care as if he was there own dog.

Bani S.
Boarding • Mar 09, 2026
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Melanie and Greg were very responsive and have wonderful children that are loving and respectful of animals. I knew my mini golden doodle was having the time of his life getting cuddles and belly rubs. Would definitely have my pup stay with them again.

Stephanie D.
Boarding • Dec 23, 2025
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Melanie, Greg, and their family were very kind, patient, and communicative about Phoebe during her first overnight stay away from home. We would definitely book them again!

About Melanie & Greg K.

Communication

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We will take care of your pup as if he/she was part of our family! Multiple walks daily and lots of snuggles with the kids. We typically only pet sit over long weekends (e.g., Thursday to Monday) and on other days when we are scheduled to telework or take annual leave.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Melanie & Greg K. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pup has any special needs or routines. Because we have young kids, we generally don't watch Pit Bulls or Rottweilers .

A typical day

Walks around Del Ray, playing in our fenced in back yard, snuggles in the living room, and much, much more. Your pup will go home very tired:)

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Melanie & Greg K.

Star Sitter

Potomac West, ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews