Richard & Melissa M.
Richard & Melissa M.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Easy going pet-sitting/walks
I've had dogs since I was a kid, I'm used to big, high energy, and stubborn dogs of all ages! We've been fostering pups on and off for over a decade. We have a senior dog and an 11 month old puppy at home and have cared for 5 foster pups in 2026 alone.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Amazing communication and my puppy came home so happy and healthy. They also sent lots of photos which helped ease my mind.
Richard watched my dog for a couple of days while I was traveling. He was reliable and easy going, and my dog came back happy and relaxed. I was nervous leaving him with someone new, and I didn't need to be. I'll be booking him again.
Used Richard and Melissa three times now for my dog Kru. They are quick to respond and have even accommodated last minute requests. My dog enjoys playing with other dogs and returns tired when he comes home. They provide pictures through the day so I get to see my dog playing and then the crash when it looks like they are resting from play time
Very kind and friendly family. My pup was especially bonded with mom Melissa. Good communication and was able to handle eye drop administration multiple times per day. Will book again!
Richard is lovely and my dog Benji thinks he’s great! I appreciate your that he takes Benji for a good solid walk as my dog needs exercise and some walkers are more inclined to take him for shorter walks. I recommend Richard.
Sugar had a great time with Richard and Melissa. She was a little nervous at first, but they gave her lots of TLC and she was soon feeling right at home. I received regular updates and some great photos. They were very patient and understanding and even invited Sugar to come back again. Thanks so much!
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Schedule
I'm currently off work with a disability and have been taking care of dogs and puppies on a volunteer basis/as a foster. I'm taking a break from fostering and figured I could do this in the meantime! Since I'm not currently working I can offer a lot of time, energy, training and care to a dog.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We have a 11 month old female husky x puppy at our house who is incredible with other dogs and loves to play all day long! We have a fenced yard. I'm home all day, and my wife works from home so we can hang out with and keep an eye on your dog(s). We can crate your pooch if necessary overnight or if we need to pop out and we have small medium and xl crates at home. We have 2 kids at home 14 and 4 who love to help out and play.
Pets
A typical day
We typically start the day by getting the kids ready for school. We walk my daughter to daycare at around 8am and bring our pup with us which takes 45 minutes to an hour round trip. I hang out in our spacious dog friendly basement, or in our fenced in yard with our dog, I take her out with me when I run errands. We've typically had at least one other dog at home with us so I watch them play or take them to the park. I typically have a lazy afternoon and rest with the pups- if they're too hyper to rest, my wife will take a break and keep an eye on them for me. My 14 year old is home around 4 and helps with extra training and play. We head out to get my daughter around 430 and the dog gets another walk. We typically try to get another walk in after supper but that depends on a lot of other factors!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatRichard & Melissa can host up to 2 pets per night
- **We ask that all dogs in our home be up to date on their shots** Let me know about special meds or diet. Let me know if there's anything particular training wise you'd like me to help out with or spend time on!
Prices include all fees.