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Josie & Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
86 repeat clients
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Josie & Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
86 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $32 per night

Highlights

Josie & Michael have Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Safe Dependable Adults

Hello! Look no further, you have found who you are seeking. We are looking to add a few furry friends and families to our current list of clients. We are reliable, trustworthy, stay at home couple who cares for animals as full time employment. Our life revolves around God, our family, and our love for fur babies. We have taken care of dogs for over 20 years from puppies to show dogs to large breeds. Have more than one? No problem, we have cared for up to ten at a time! Our clients, who often end up friends, tell us they cannot replace the peace of mind received. They always know if they need their animal(s) watched for a planned trip or an emergency, we will always be here. *Unfortunately we can no longer care for dogs over 40lbs* *Please book exact times if possible * *Drop off/pick up times start at 7:00am Sun-Sat* *We do not allow drop offs or pick ups after 7:00pm Mon-Sat* *Sunday pick up/drop offs by 5:00pm*

Qualifications

86 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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310 ratings
Lauren Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 14, 2026

Josie and Michael were great! Quick to respond and squeezed my pup in last minute. When I wasn’t able to pick my dog up the next morning, they were flexible and able to get her back to me in no time! Would recommend!

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myros t.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 16, 2026

Josie and Michael were great. They kept us updated with pictures and they really cared about our dog. Would use them everytime we need a place in Elkhart.

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Sarah H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Josie and Michael were amazing! Not only were they able to help me out last minute but they did an incredible job taking care of a high energy dog. They sent lots of updates and went above and beyond.

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Tanyel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026

Josie is wonderful. Thank you, Josie.

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Laura P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 10, 2026

Abby loves her “vacation days” with Josie and Michael, especially seeing her other pup, friends.

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Michelle L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 03, 2026

Another wonderful stay for my girls. It is nice to be able go go away and know they are being well cared for.

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Schedule

We care for pets full time! We offer boarding, daycare, & drop in visits! We are available seven days a week including holidays! We also try to be as accommodating as possible.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fully fenced yard. Your pets safety is our top priority, whether in our home or yours. Pets are never left alone outside 😀

A typical day

We love exercise. We enjoy walking dogs, playing fetch, tug of war, basically whatever your animal is capable of. For Senior canines, getting out and walking around is usually a good routine.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Josie & Michael can host up to 3 pets per night
We would like to know how your dog is around other animals. We are firm believers animals shouldn't interact with other animals unless they've previously been introduced. Family members or not, they are still animals. We're looking out for their best interest.
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.