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Ash & Michelle T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 repeat clients
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Ash & Michelle T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
32 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

🐾 South+Paw Sittin’ 🐾

Hello, I am Ash and South+Paw is our beloved in-home business where meet and bond with many furry friends! We are located about 15-25 minutes from Sky Harbor, 10 minutes from the I-10, and 2 minutes from the I-17. We have cared for family pets for over 30 years, and we dog-sit for friends. We understand how stressful it can be for both us and our animals to be separated, and we will do our best to make you and your pet feel at ease. We currently have one medium size dog (Honey) that has been friendly with all guests and a tiny elderly dog (Dusty) who is as passive as they come. They are used to house guests and Honey enjoys new playmates. We have a large fenced-in yard for your pup to run around in. No pets will be left in unfavorable weather conditions, and during warm weather we will visit the park/take walks early or later to avoid paw-burns. We place airtags on all pets during walks just in case of a snapped leash or faulty collar. You will receive photos and updates throughout their stay, and inquiries from pet-parents are always welcome. The rates for the care of dog’s requiring significant extra care measures will be determined on a case by case basis. This does not include basics such as daily medicine in a pill-pocket or probiotic powder on food, as these will be considered standard. Our guests will need to be up to date for all vaccines (photos can be sent to show they are current up to one day before they arrive or the booking may be cancelled). We are happy to have a virtual meet & greet for requests sent within one week of arrival, or in person in our front yard/Encanto Park for those booked further in advance. We do not bring outsiders inside with the other guest-dogs for insurance/safety purposes. We look forward to meeting you and your furry friend! Questions are welcome 🙏🏼

Qualifications

122 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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328 ratings
Hannah Jane S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 20, 2026

Ash and Michelle always take great care of my boys. Oliver and Walter always come home happy. They provide regular updates so I know how my pups are doing every day. Thank you, Ash and Michelle!

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Caleb F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 20, 2026

Daily photos, easy and prompt communication, and the dogs came home very happy. I took an Uber pet from the airport and needed the stop to be quick when picking them up, they were waiting outside with the dogs leashed up and ready to go. Would rover with them again.

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Sydney S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 11, 2026

Thank you for being so accomodating! We really appreciate it and loved knowing Ruby was taken care of❤️

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Michaela N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 03, 2026

Ash and Michelle always provide such amazing care! We get lots of updates and always have a happy and tired pup come home!

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Zabdiel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 01, 2026

Ash was great! The constant communication with pictures and videos was amazing, and the pup looked like he had the best time. Would definitely recommend.

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Faith W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 31, 2026

Frida had a great time per usual! They even had a birthday party for her! This is the longest we’ve been away from our girl and knowing she was in such great hands made all the difference

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Schedule

When we have dog-guests they are not left alone longer than it takes to transport my child to school or for a grocery trip, etc. We take 1-2 trips to the park weekly for shaded walks and avoid hot pavement. The pups are mostly free to roam inside and get plenty of outside play time too.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My yard is large and perfect for an active pet. If there are character challenges among the guests, we can easily split the indoor territory and alternate outdoor time. I use AirTags on walks just in case a leash snaps or a collar is faulty. The floors in the home are vacuumed and sanitized with REScue Disinfectant Cleaner throughout the week and for spot treatments. The sofa covers are machined washed weekly or as needed. No dogs will be exposed to the yard directly after pest control, and the yard foliage is maintained as needed. We use washable guest beds that are laundered before each new guests uses them.

Pets

A typical day

We walk, play fetch, and encourage zoomies. We also relax, cuddle, and allow for lazy-day naps. If your doggo has a favorite activity or is not able to partake in more traditional pup activities, we will adapt.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Ash & Michelle can host up to 6 pets per night
Before your pup’s stay we will review their profile and then send questions for anything I do not see answered there that will make their stay more comfortable for all. ***Please make sure your pup’s vaccines are up to date before arrival. They are just like children- they share toys are germs 🙂
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.