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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients
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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
51 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Michael has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog & Cat Lover!

Hello and thanks for visiting my Rover profile! I’ve been a dog walker and pet caregiver for almost ten years now. As of October 2017, I can no longer do dog boarding/doggy day care. I moved into a new apartment and they do not allow pets or animals of any kind. With that said, I'm still happy to do drop-in visits and dog walking for new and previous clients. I used to have 2 dogs (scotties) and a cat (tabby) and they were like my best friends. I completely understand how our pets are also our family. I also know how overwhelming it can be sometimes to care for them with little to no help. Since I no longer have any pets of my own, but I am such a huge lover of animals, I'm happy to offer my services and expertise with animals for other people. More about me - I'm an actor and performer. I'm a friendly, happy guy. I live by myself. I don't drink or smoke. I have my own car and a nice sized apartment. I'm comfortable with taking directions in case the dog is in training or has some medical/physical ailments. And I'm also good with cats in the event you have one and you're like me...a dog AND a cat person. I also happen to own a camera so I may just do an impromptu photoshoot with your pets!

Qualifications

51 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I know how important trust is for pets and their owners. I also know how important routine and maintaining a sense of normalcy is for your pets. I take pet care very seriously. I'm a huge lover of animals and their safety, happiness and well-being is of utmost importance to me.

Ratings and reviews

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Eva L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 21, 2026

Michael is the best! Not only does he take amazing care of the cats, but goes above and beyond. We love his daily updates and photos.

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Amber M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 03, 2026

Michael is always so willing to help on a moments notice. I appreciate him and the care he gives my two!

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Hannah K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 01, 2026

Michael was great!

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Eva L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 21, 2026

Michael took care of our two cats (one who needs meds) daily for two weeks. We are so grateful to be able to travel without worrying about the cats. Michael is exceptional, reliable and provided detailed daily reports and photos. We highly recommend him!

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Holly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 21, 2026

Went above and beyond to get to know my cat, putting her at ease by day 2! Which is no small feat.

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Joey G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 28, 2026

Simply the best!! Micheal goes above and beyond every time we book with him. He is very professional, takes great care of our pets and is extremely responsive. I cannot say enough good things about Micheal and how great he was as a pet sitter. He pays attention to detail, leaves the house cleaner than we left it and is so nice to our pets. Micheal is amazing!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is currently my main source of income, so it is a vital part of my daily and weekly routine. I'm generally more available during the daytime.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Michael can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
No breed preferences, but it's nice information to know off the bat. If you're dog has any medical or physical issues, definitely let me know. And if you'd prefer your dog not interact with other dogs, that would be pertinent information to know as well.
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.