Michael H.
Michael H.
Contact for House Sitting
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Expect: Safe, Reliable, Experienced
Trusted for 15 Years | Caring, Reliable & Detail-Focused Pet & House Sitter With Endless Verified References I’ve been handling, walking, and caring for pets since I was 7 (I had 3 German Shepherds growing up and absolutely love and miss them 🐾) — my clients trust me completely. My long list of verified references speaks for itself: once you book with me, you’ll never need another sitter. Always mobile and adventure-ready, I can (with owners approval) take pets on safe, enriching outdoor experiences. I’m even considering launching my own business called Adventure K9 (just think, all things outdoor adventure but with Doggos) soon — a passion project built on years of love for family pets, trust, outdoor adventures, and happy tails.
Cat care experience
Michael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I’m always honest and transparent in my work and am happy to provide reputable, verified references from past clients who can vouch for my reliability and care. I’m a very detailed person, and I take pride in following each pet owner’s instructions exactly as given — down to the smallest detail. Safety and trust are always my top priorities. I’m reliable, dependable, and prepared for any conditions (wherever you may live, I own a reliable & capable off-road vehicle that handles harsh weather or rough terrain with ease) no matter what. I’m a lifelong animal lover who will happily cuddle any dog, cat, or pet in my care. Alongside pet sitting, I also work as a farm hand at a reindeer farm, where I care for both adult and baby reindeer — feeding, cleaning, and ensuring their well-being every day. Your family pet is important to me - and with the same level of care and attention, your home will also be in safe hands when I’m there.
Ratings and reviews
Michael made sure Kona was well taken care of!
Michael was wonderful to work with while we were away. He was caring, reliable and a great communicator. He kept us informed of how our pets responded to him and even shared small irregularities. The photos everyday were really nice. I’ll definitely book with him again!
So wonderful to come home to happy pups!
Michael has met my 4 crazy herding dogs quite a few times and was so wonderful with them! A couple of my dogs can be nervous with strangers, but they loved Michael right away! I would absolutely trust him to watch any of my dogs any time.
A few words about my dear friend, adventure buddy and photography mentor; I have known Michael for years, and I can say without hesitation that he’s one of the most dependable, kind-hearted, and positive people I’ve ever met. I originally met him through a mutual friend, and over time I’ve come to trust him completely—not just with plans and commitments, but with people, pets and professional clients. Michael is incredibly punctual and has gone above and beyond on more than one occasion—like picking me up from the airport or driving tent poles all the way out to the North Cascades just to help out. That’s just the kind of person he is: generous, reliable, and full of good energy!! If you get the pleasure of meeting Mikey, you will also get to met his baby; Big Chungus; his yellow Bronco that your fur babies will get to take a ride in! He also happens to be an incredibly talented outdoor photographer, so if he’s watching your pets, expect some absolutely beautiful and candid shots of your furry ones along the way! Anyone would be lucky to have Michael as a dog walker or sitter. He’s the kind of person you can always count on and I am so grateful to have met him.
Michael has been absolutely wonderful with Oakley and Stella! They light up the moment they see him, tails wagging and full of excitement for whatever adventure he has planned. He’s so patient, kind, and has the sweetest spirit that makes every animal feel safe and loved. It’s clear he truly enjoys spending time with them, and they adore every minute with him. I’m so grateful to have someone I can trust who treats my pets like his own.
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Schedule
I work seasonal jobs year round which allows me to be pretty flexible with my schedule. Along with seasonal work, I’m a photographer year round but during my off season, I love to stay occupied & will occasionally housesit for family, friends and neighbors for long periods of time. If I”m tasked to house & they have a family pets, it’s a total perk & I’m never gunna say no to watching another’s family pet 🥹🐾