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Charlene & Michael M.

Star Sitter

Naperville, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
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Charlene & Michael M. 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.

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Pet care experience

We are a conscientious, caring, family of animal lovers. We treat every dog like one of our own. With over 30 years of owning dogs and multiple years of working with rescues, fostering and dog sitting for friends and neighbors, we have decided to extend our friendly services to others. We one dog of our own Dutchie . Dutchie a 30 pound beagle and she is around 5 years old. She is very friendly and is used to making “new” friends to share her home with. In addition to Dutchie we have two teenage boys. They also love to have furry visitors in the house. They take an active role in playing, giving belly rubs and exercising all dogs that come into our home. Most of the time they spoil the visiting boy/girl more than their own pups! Our yard is fenced so there is plenty of space to run and play. The area we live in has sidewalks and two nearby ponds with plenty of new smells for your dog to discover (dogs will always be leashed). The primary caregiver works in the school district and is available most holiday’s, weekends and home full time during the summer. **RATES Each overnight billing cycle consists of a 24 hour period. Example: If you arrive at 8:00 am, check out might be 8:00 am on your check-out date. That would be one day. So, I will need to know the approximate drop off and pick up times when booking as beyond the 24-hour cycle I charge $1.50 per hour after 24 hours. Example 8:00 am Drop off to 4:00 pm pick uptake following day is 8 hours over 24 hours so $12.00 extra for the overage. We only take one client at a time however, there may be times where there is an overlap where one client is being dropped off before the previous client is picked up. • Meet and greets are required prior to any stay. • No dominate or aggressive dogs or Pit bulls or Pit mixes • Text updates and photos of your pet What we would like to know about your pet: • Daily Routine/feeding schedule/medications • Energy level • Likes and dislikes • Behavioral needs If we seem like a good fit, please feel free to contact us. Our family works a hybrid work schedule and two days of the work week your pet would need to be comfortable and able to being left alone 7:30 am-3:00 pm. We treat your dog in the same way we would want our dogs cared for. We have a fenced in yard and allow your pet on the furniture if that is what is allowed in your home.

Reviews

Katherine P.
Dog Boarding • Sep 25, 2023
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Charlene, Can you please tell me a bit more about Wrigley's stay with you. I got the impression that maybe it did not go so smoothly. Your husband told me he got into a fight over food with Dutchy. He is food motivated, but I have never seen him get in a fight. Was he the aggressor? I'd like to know a bit more about what happened. I was also told he had an accident on his bed, this also, has never happened before (except back when he was having seizures as a puppy). I certainly do not want to continue to leave him with Rovers if he is not well behaved. Am wondering if he should be in a home with no other pets? I would appreciate your comments. Thanks, Kathy

Heather H.
Dog Boarding • Aug 10, 2023
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My 92-lb. pup Rocky just had his first stay with Charlene and Michael and it went great! He had fun with their fur baby Dutchy and I got regular updates, pictures and even a video! I’ll definitely board Rocky with this wonderful family again!

allie d.
Dog Boarding • Jul 31, 2023
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Winnie had a great stay once again with Charlene and Michael! She got to play with their dog and one other and was comfortable and happy!

Kosta K.
Dog Boarding • Mar 13, 2023
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Very lovely family who take good care for my dog. They provide updates all the time with pictures and videos. Definitely i will use them again and they will be my first call. Thanks

About Charlene & Michael M.

Communication

31 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is fenced to keep your fur baby safe while being able to run and play leash free. We do have crates if you need your pet crated along with multiple dog beds, toys and bowls.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Charlene & Michael M. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog is spayed or neutered. Does your dog have any allergies? Is your dog a runner, will they try to bolt out of the door? Where does your dog like to hang out during the day and sleep at night?

A typical day

We enjoy taking dogs for walks in our neighborhood, park, prairie path or downtown. Many times the dogs just enjoy hanging out and playing at the house. This is like a vacation for them.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Charlene & Michael can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We work and go to school during the week but have plenty of time to care and play with your pet. Mike usually works from home so is able to let the dogs out during the day.

About Charlene & Michael M.

Communication

31 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is fenced to keep your fur baby safe while being able to run and play leash free. We do have crates if you need your pet crated along with multiple dog beds, toys and bowls.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Charlene & Michael M. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know if your dog is spayed or neutered. Does your dog have any allergies? Is your dog a runner, will they try to bolt out of the door? Where does your dog like to hang out during the day and sleep at night?

A typical day

We enjoy taking dogs for walks in our neighborhood, park, prairie path or downtown. Many times the dogs just enjoy hanging out and playing at the house. This is like a vacation for them.

Location

Naperville, IL

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Charlene & Michael M.

Star Sitter

Naperville, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews