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Melanie R.

Redmond, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Melanie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melanie can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I recently retired so my schedule is very flexible. I can provide pet care services pretty much any time you would like me to do so.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie R.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

We have a very large yard (1 acre) with a large section fenced off for our dog Cooper. There is plenty of room for running and playing. The fence is at least 5' and there is a dog door leading from the house into the fenced section. Our dogs have always slept in our house at night (our current dog sleeps on our bed). Dogs are allowed anywhere in our house and in our cars. My husband and I are both retired and have plenty of house and yard projects, so we are generally always home. We have lots of places for dog walking in our neighborhood and very little traffic.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Location

Redmond, WA

Melanie R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Will love your dog like it's my own

Pet care experience

I'm very familiar with caring for senior dogs (one of my Goldens lived to 16). I've fostered 6 week old puppies for 1+ month and am experienced with how chaotic (and fun) it is. I absolutely love dogs and my days include lots of dog time - going for walks, playing in the yard and house, car rides and cuddling by the fire in Winter, etc. I will treat your dog as if it's my own and give him/her lots of love and attention.

Reviews

Reanna P.
Dog Walking • Sep 24, 2025
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Melanie is awesome with our dogs! She has dropped in and walked them a few times now and always arrives on time and gives them the attention they need. She has great availability even on somewhat short notice and we are lucky to have her close by!

Karly K.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 26, 2025
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Showed lots of love to our girls. Thank you Melanie!

Rebecca
Doggy Day Care • Jan 26, 2025
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My puppy Nugget had a great time with Melanie. He came back super tired and happy!

Ana G.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 13, 2025
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Melanie was so great with Emmy! Our puppy got some playtime, potty breaks and lots of snuggles.

About Melanie R.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

We have a very large yard (1 acre) with a large section fenced off for our dog Cooper. There is plenty of room for running and playing. The fence is at least 5' and there is a dog door leading from the house into the fenced section. Our dogs have always slept in our house at night (our current dog sleeps on our bed). Dogs are allowed anywhere in our house and in our cars. My husband and I are both retired and have plenty of house and yard projects, so we are generally always home. We have lots of places for dog walking in our neighborhood and very little traffic.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours
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Melanie R.

Redmond, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews