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Michael & Durell D.

Star Sitter

Westerleigh-Castleton, Staten Island, NY

4.9 out of 5 stars
155 reviews
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Michael & Durell can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Michael & Durell can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

We are flexible Michael works in the daytime and Durell works at night your pup will be cared for by Durell in the day and Michael at night

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Not available
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About Michael & Durell D.

Communication

50 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

29 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced backyard and camera installed we will not leave the dog alone and make sure that the dog is not with other dogs if the dog does not get along with other dogs

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michael & Durell D. would like to know about your pet

No extremely large dogs, I would like to meet the dog beforehand. We love to do meet and greets with you and your puppy dogs

A typical day

There are many parks around we live and we will take them to parks to play catch or to run around with us and our neighborhood is quiet so walks will be consistent.

Location

Staten Island, NY

Michael & Durell D.'s Neighborhood

Michael & Durell D. 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.

Experienced dog owner

Pet care experience

I and my wife had a lot of experience with raising and caring for dogs. We together have raised a German shepherd mix, Jack Russell terriers, and a beagle mix. We love dogs a lot and miss having them around in our house; we both have a lot of love to give them and will make sure they are well cared for and loved. I also work from home; dog will be well attended to.

Reviews

Shubham P.
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026
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Michael and Durell took such great care of Millie and Mawa while we were away on our Yellowstone trip. They kept us updated throughout the stay, shared pictures, and made sure we knew how both of them were doing. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our pets were comfortable, happy, and well cared for. They were attentive, reliable, and very thoughtful with every update. We truly appreciate the care they provided and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy and loving sitters. Thank you both for taking such wonderful care of Millie and Mawa!

J.J. L.
House Sitting • May 28, 2026
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Michael and Durell are swell hosts! The sent lots of photos and I can tell my Charlie was very content and well treated in their care. They were also extremely scrupulous in making absolutely sure that when they had more than one dog staying, there would be no question of compatibility. I would not hesitate to book with them again!

Danielle D.
Boarding • May 27, 2026
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Durell sent consistent updates and photos and they gave my dog attention and love. I felt reassured he was being looked after properly on my vacation

David C.
Boarding • May 15, 2026
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Lily LOVES staying with Michael and Durell and comes home bouncy and happy. Communication with them is great as well with plenty of updates throughout the day. They treat Lily as if she were their own.

About Michael & Durell D.

Communication

50 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

29 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced backyard and camera installed we will not leave the dog alone and make sure that the dog is not with other dogs if the dog does not get along with other dogs

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michael & Durell D. would like to know about your pet

No extremely large dogs, I would like to meet the dog beforehand. We love to do meet and greets with you and your puppy dogs

A typical day

There are many parks around we live and we will take them to parks to play catch or to run around with us and our neighborhood is quiet so walks will be consistent.

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Michael & Durell D.

Star Sitter

Westerleigh-Castleton, Staten Island, NY

4.9 out of 5 stars
155 reviews