Machele M.
Machele M.
Contact for House Sitting
from $80 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal Lover Available!
SCHEDULE: I work in Shoreline 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. If your home location is close enough, I can also do a potty break during the day. I've had the joy of owning a Pyrenees and a Labrador, sharing countless adventures together. I also played a significant role in raising a Chocolate Lab named Bhodi, starting from when he joined our family at 12 weeks. He brought so much joy and energy into our lives. I facilitated the rehoming of a lovely little sister for Bhodi, named McKenzie. I'm immensely proud of the life I helped her transition into. While I may not have formal training, I understand that every animal and household is unique. I am committed to adapting to their individual wants and needs to ensure a positive experience for both the pets and their owners. Currently, my living situation doesn't allow for my own pets, but I happily embrace the role of a loving Auntie, always ready with the snacks. I cherish the unconditional love and grace that our pets offer us, and I strive to return that love.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am not offering pet sitting services in my home. I will care for your pets according to your specific instructions, whether they need to be crated or placed in a particular area. I adhere to the campsite rule: "Leave it better than you found it." This applies not only to your pets but also to your home. Occasionally, I may need to run errands at my pet-free home. Additionally, I would love the opportunity to take your pup on a field trip for special outings. If that arises, I will be sure to discuss it with you in advance and obtain your consent.
Ratings and reviews
We always appreciate Machele and feel totally at ease that we never have to think twice if our pup is in good hands.
Machele has been a fantastic sitter for my cat Libby! She is great with communication both in advance of and during the stay, and I could tell that my cat had an amazing time with her while I was away. I highly recommend her!
Machele was amazing with our senior dog, Zoey, and took such great care of her while staying at our home. She took the time to get to know our pup and ask all the questions before we left to make sure everything was covered. She sent regular updates and photos, which really helped us relax and enjoy our time away. It was clear she truly cared about Zoey and was paying attention to how she was doing, which means so much with an older dog. We came home to a happy pup and a home that was well cared for too. We’re very grateful for Machele and would gladly have her back anytime. Thanks, Machele!
Machele was an amazing sitter as usual. She is the first person I reach out to for pet sitting because of how attentive she is towards my pets, how well she communicates, and how easy she makes housesitting even when things on my end don’t go according to plan (wasn’t able to clean the place as well as I would have liked for her due to a migraine). She’s incredibly accommodating, considerate, and devoted to pet care. On top of that, I always come home to calm, happy pets and a splendidly clean home.
Amazing care, as always!
Machele was so great with my little toy poodle. She played lots and lots of ball with her and took sweet pictures of them snuggling together. She went above and beyond in leaving the house in immaculate condition. Couldn’t have been more pleased. I highly recommend her AND I will use her again.
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Schedule
I'd love to make a living on pet sitting, but I can't do that and charge affordable rates at the same time. I work in Shoreline 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, outside during the time I am sitting your pets. If you live close enough, I can run home during lunch for a potty break. I prioritize clear communication regarding the hours I will be away from your pets. If your pets cannot be left alone for several hours while I fulfill my job commitments and travel back and forth to your residence, we will not be the best match. It's essential that your pets can comfortably be on their own for this duration, plus the travel time to and from my workplace. I occasionally have availability for daytime drop ins and walks. I prioritize existing clients for this. Understanding your expectations and discussing how I can best meet your needs is important to me. When house sitting, I prefer not to take on additional appointments with other pets to ensure I can devote my full attention to your furry companions. However, if there is any overlap, I will communicate that with you in advance to set clear expectations. If you're looking for someone who can provide a consistent routine for walks, I am not the best fit. Nevertheless, I am happy to offer drop-ins and walks for my existing clients.