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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Michael D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
11 years of experience
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

WFH + caring for NYC’s best 🐶🐱!

Hi! 👋✨ 📍 Based in Brooklyn, working from home! 🐶 I have been taking care of dogs for over 11 years now, of all sizes and ages. 🐱 I’ve also been cat sitting for a year now! 🚶 I love to walk, feed, hang out with pets — and play if they want! 🏡 Currently during the week, I am offering: House Sitting! 🌟 Currently on the weekends, I am offering: Drop—In Visits, Dog Walking and House Sitting! 😄 Feel free to send me a message if you have a question. ‼️ 👀 As I’m newer on Rover, please see the screenshots (in my photos) of my Wag profile, showing my great reviews 😊

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Please let me know if there are any triggers for your pet, medications to take, or specific directions to ensure a happy experience for all involved!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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29 ratings
Martin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 23, 2026

Always great to have someone Dolly knows is friendly!

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Martin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 29, 2025

Michael is always reliable and I always feel reassured when I have to leave my anxious pup

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Martin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2025

Great as always. We added an extra dog this time and she loved Michael too.

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Martin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2024

Michael is always very patient with my anxious pup and always turns up on time.

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House Sitting • May 10, 2024

Michael D. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Martin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 14, 2024

Michael is great!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I accept bookings starting at 9am and onward on the weekdays. Whether going on a walk, playing around, or just watching TV together, please let me know what your pet usually likes to do and I’ll be there!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michael can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any triggers during walks or stays, so I can prepare and make sure the experience is great and calm for them :).
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.