Michael F.
Michael F.
Contact for Boarding
from $25 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tail-Wagging Happiness Guaranteed!
I have been around dogs my entire life. From training my families yellow lab while growing up, to playing with my brothers Australian shepherd, to giving my girlfriends Akita his food and medicine while my girlfriend sleeps in, I can handle it all.
Cat care experience
Michael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michael was extremely great with our cats and took care of them as they were his own. He went above and beyond with feedback and pet duties!
He took great care of Bubba—walked him twice, gave him his medication, and made sure he was fed. Communication was prompt when I reached out, and he stayed a bit longer than the 30 minutes I booked, which I really appreciated. Overall, I felt comfortable knowing Bubba was in good hands. Thank you for looking after him for me!
Michael F. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Michael took great care of my two cats while I was out of town. My cats are happy and healthy, and my home was cared for. Book Michael for your next trip away!
I met Michael outside of Rover about a year ago, where I’d just dislocated my leg in a working accident and couldn’t properly care for my dog, Soka. Michael was there to care for us both. My dog, while friendly with everyone he meets, does not usually take to strangers quickly. With Michael it was different. He immediately sensed something in him, well before I could, and fell in love with him. Michael cared for Soka, remembered his pills and was patient enough to get him to take those pills, despite my dog’s insistence not to. He tended to Soka’s every need, however, I assume most pet sitters will do those things. The difference with Michael is his unfailing kindness and his obsession with doing the job, any job, well. In a word, he is meticulous. He fell in love with my dog and my dog with him, they play as if they’re brothers, and I’ve watched Michael care for Soka as if he were his own. What’s more impressive, Soka is not merely my pet, but has been my service dog for nearly three years. To say I trust Michael with my dog is to say, truthfully, undramatically, that I trust Michael with my life. It seems such a simply thing—hire a man or woman to watch after your pet when you cannot. But it’s so much more than that. Hire the wrong person and a simple, sloppy walk around the block with an unfocused, phone obsessed stranger could lead to the leash being dropped for a moment, a car backfiring and spooking your pet and them running to the street. Hire the wrong person and it could mean a lost pet, or something worse. These are the scenarios that ran races through my mind when I needed someone to help me care for my dog Soka, and they are the scenarios that were put to bed when I met Michael.
Michael is one of the best people I have ever watched interact with animals. He is compassionate and caring, always trying to make the animal calm and comfortable. He treats both cats and dogs with respect and goes out of his way sometimes to show them affection and warmth. I would highly recommend him for caring for any pet.
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Schedule
I have an open schedule and am available everyday of the week. I am happy to create a schedule that fits your needs and requests!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I prioritize safety, trust, and a calm environment in every home I care for. I follow each pet’s routine closely, including feeding schedules, exercise needs, medications, and any special instructions provided. I always keep pets in secure, pet-safe spaces, monitor behavior and health, and make sure doors, gates, and hazards are carefully managed to prevent accidents or escapes.
A typical day
When I watch pets, I make sure they have a great time! We’ll enjoy fun activities like walks in the park, playtime with their favorite toys, and interactive games to keep them mentally stimulated. For dogs that love to relax, we’ll have plenty of time with quiet moments to ensure they feel happy and loved.