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Michael H.

Orlando, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•56 reviews
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Zookeeper/Veterinary Technician

Pet care experience

I am a former zookeeper and Veterinary Technician with over 30 years of animal experience and I would consider myself to be a little bit of a pet whisperer. I have cared for all manner of animals from rhinos to tarantula, from frog to koala bear, (full disclosure: I do currently have two rescue/rehabbed raccoons (neutered, vetted and vaccinated against both K9 and Feline diseases) (( in their own enclosure in the backyard, 2 spayed dogs and two cats (both fixed and dog friendly). 11 ducks and a tortoise that the dogs will interact with. All are well trained, housebroken and get along extremely well with each other. if your pet is well socialized and friendly they should do well and thrive in this environment. This is a definite multi species free range environment. The house and the yard are both spacious. I am self-employed and create my own schedule. There is almost always someone in the home, to be there. I do have my own pet sitting insurance too.

Reviews

Nina M.
House Sitting • Jan 23, 2021
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I messaged/called Michael the last minute and he was a life saver. He understood all my worries when it came to my dogs with their behavioral issues, and still took my dogs in. He knows what he's doing when it comes to introducing new dogs with new animals, he has a lot of knowledge about the body language of the dogs. He texted me everyday with pictures and video updates, and answered any questions I had. I would recommend Michael to anyone that is looking for a dog sitter. He is the best!

William N.
Dog Boarding • Jan 03, 2021
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Great last minute booking great person loving animals will definitely use again thanks you

Manuel D.
Dog Boarding • Sep 08, 2020
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The Best, Definitivamente volveremos a utilizar sus servicios cuido de Max por 8 dias, siempre nos mantuvo al tanto enviandonos videos diariamente agradecidos por siempre. GRACIAS

Jessica B.
Dog Boarding • Sep 02, 2020
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Amazing! This was the first time I have ever left my pup (Goliath) with anyone, and honestly I wouldn’t leave him with anyone else, but Michael. From the moment I contacted him till even the day after I picked up my pup, he was fully communicative, clear, informative of how he runs his care and very attentive to each pup in his care. He kept us up to date with pictures and videos of my baby. And he was very cautious on how the puppies played and go along. Overall experience 10/10. Thank you Michael!

About Michael H.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Michael H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know that your baby is well socialized, listens well, is confident without being aggressive, is your baby timid or shy, whether or not your baby can be food aggressive, cage aggressive, a fear biter, tinkles when nervous, I do not have any breed preferences as long as I'm getting well behaved pets.

A typical day

I live in a residential neighborhood and I can definitely take your babies for a walk through the neighborhood we have a very spacious backyard lots of room to run throwing balls playing in pools you name it.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$35per night
House Sitting
in your home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$26per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$22per walk

Michael can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Michael can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Michael H.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Michael H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know that your baby is well socialized, listens well, is confident without being aggressive, is your baby timid or shy, whether or not your baby can be food aggressive, cage aggressive, a fear biter, tinkles when nervous, I do not have any breed preferences as long as I'm getting well behaved pets.

A typical day

I live in a residential neighborhood and I can definitely take your babies for a walk through the neighborhood we have a very spacious backyard lots of room to run throwing balls playing in pools you name it.

Location

Orlando, FL

Michael H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Michael H.

Orlando, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•56 reviews