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Melanie W.

Richmond, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 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 can host

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Melanie can care for

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

Availability

I currently work from home and it’s convenient to step away to assist with walks and check ins. I’m flexible during most hours 8-5 and after.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Melanie W.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure that pets are fed on their regular schedule, that there is always water available, that if it is a cat, the litter box remains cleaned, and for the pups that they are walked or let out on their regularly scheduled basis. I do have a fenced in backyard and a sunroom as well for those sunbathers in your life!

Home

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

Information Melanie W. would like to know about your pet

If there are any regularly scheduled meals or medication’s to give and if there are any activities you would prefer they didn’t do, especially if they are older, and we need to keep an eye on those joints.

A typical day

I am conveniently located near parks, have a fenced yard for leisure, a sunroom for relaxing, and we will utilize any toys they have with them.

Location

Richmond, VA

Melanie W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Millennial pet mom here to help!

Pet care experience

I have been actively taking care of cats and dogs since I was a teenager. My mother, being a veterinarian technician, meant that I got to volunteer in her animal hospital growing up. I have also spent time volunteering at a cat shelter for rescues, caring for their needs and helping facilitate their adoptions. The care I have been able to give ranges from puppies and kittens to senior pets.

Reviews

Rachel W.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 25, 2026
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Communicative, easy-going, and takes the best pictures of our pups

Jeremy C.
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2025
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Melanie is great! The dogs lover her and she is very responsive if we have any questions.

Danielle K.
Doggy Day Care • Dec 27, 2023
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Melanie did a great job caring for my pups super last minute while I had to run an errand and we had someone at our house working on a project. Thank you Melanie!

Amanda T.
Dog Walking • Dec 19, 2023
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Melanie was great! My pup loved her so much!

About Melanie W.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure that pets are fed on their regular schedule, that there is always water available, that if it is a cat, the litter box remains cleaned, and for the pups that they are walked or let out on their regularly scheduled basis. I do have a fenced in backyard and a sunroom as well for those sunbathers in your life!

Home

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

Information Melanie W. would like to know about your pet

If there are any regularly scheduled meals or medication’s to give and if there are any activities you would prefer they didn’t do, especially if they are older, and we need to keep an eye on those joints.

A typical day

I am conveniently located near parks, have a fenced yard for leisure, a sunroom for relaxing, and we will utilize any toys they have with them.

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Melanie W.

Richmond, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews