Michael J.
Harrisburg, PA
Your Ideal Pet Lover and Babysitter
Pet care experience
I've been taking care of dogs nearly my whole life. I grew up with a HUGE Rottweiler named Thor who weighed 120 lbs! I know, what a genetic freak of a puppy! When it comes to my personal experience taking care of pets it started roughly 8 years ago when I was trusted to watch my families' pets, neighbors, close friends, and people who just needed a sitter. As of 3 years ago, I finally became a cat dad. I now have 3 little rascals, all rescues, and love them to death. Always had a sweet spot for kitties for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately my mom and sister are allergic so took a while until I could have some cats in my life. My overall experience is in dog walking, pet-sitting, and of course playing with pets and staying the nights with them so they wouldn't feel lonely. If it is specifically cats, I always do the full shebang with feeding, playing ,and cleaning the litter upfront. I'm not just here to simply go through the motions, I know what some pet owners are looking for and things that they are worried about when needing a sitter. I do my best to keep clear communication, take TONS of photos and give plenty of updates so you can relax. The goal is to ensure your precious family members are kept safe and happy.
Reviews
Michael is a very reliable petsitter and took such great care of our two cats during an 8-day trip. He responded quickly and made sure to send updates after his visits with lots of pictures of our babies. He made it a priority to get to know our cats and their behaviors and preferences prior to our trip. We will certainly use Michael’s services again in the future!
I have two very friendly chocolate labs that are extremely excitable and can intimidate a lot of people. Michael did an absolutely wonderful job. Would recommend him to anyone and will definitely book him again.
Michael is a highly educated young man whose love for animals took him to volunteer for animal shelters to help. He grew up with a Rottweiler that took care of him very protective. Now he himself has three cats whom are his children pretty much. He makes sure they get their check ups with their veterinarian and spoils them with lots of TLC. I trust him with my pets 💯%
About Michael J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately, I do not care for pets in my own home, I do however do House Sitting and Drop-In Visits. I understand a lot of what goes into what people are looking for when wanting their pets watched at home. I provide my own garbage bags, can offer cleaning services if necessary or wanted, and do my best to give updates on both your pets and your home if requested. When looking after your pets, I make sure to follow all procedures and rules listed. I wish to make sure your pet(s) feels comforted and calm so that they do not feel stressed, lonely, or unsafe. I ALWAYS know the greatest fear is making sure they are fed and have water so rest assured I will always make sure that is a priority along with playing with them and cleaning up after. I wish to make the process feel as calm and serene as possible for all parties included.
Information Michael J. would like to know about your pet
When it comes to information I find it a NECESSITY to be as transparent as possible. I request that information regarding their daily habits, routines they enjoy, their dislikes, and their preferences to both playing and interactions be given during the whole interview/meetup. Please don't attempt to hide important key details such as their size, tolerance to people/pets they are unfamiliar with, or existing issues. The more I know about your family member, the easier it will be to ensure a happy, safe, & secure time with them.
A typical day
A typical day includes meeting with the dog and setting up some time either with/without the walk and playing with them until they get all that super zoomie energy out of their system. I love taking dogs to parks for walks if there are any nearby and if not, finding a good trail or field works just as well.
Services
Michael can watch in your home
Availability
I have a full-time career that spans from Wednesday-Saturday overnight. ALL of my services have 2 variants to availabilities. If you need me during my workdays, I am ONLY available from a time range of 5:30AM-10:30AM OR 2PM-4PM, this is on a case by case. On my days off which would be Sunday-Tuesday, I am available from 6AM-12PM & 6PM-4AM. Of course please message ahead if you need me during any other time on my days off and I can see what I can do.
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About Michael J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately, I do not care for pets in my own home, I do however do House Sitting and Drop-In Visits. I understand a lot of what goes into what people are looking for when wanting their pets watched at home. I provide my own garbage bags, can offer cleaning services if necessary or wanted, and do my best to give updates on both your pets and your home if requested. When looking after your pets, I make sure to follow all procedures and rules listed. I wish to make sure your pet(s) feels comforted and calm so that they do not feel stressed, lonely, or unsafe. I ALWAYS know the greatest fear is making sure they are fed and have water so rest assured I will always make sure that is a priority along with playing with them and cleaning up after. I wish to make the process feel as calm and serene as possible for all parties included.
Information Michael J. would like to know about your pet
When it comes to information I find it a NECESSITY to be as transparent as possible. I request that information regarding their daily habits, routines they enjoy, their dislikes, and their preferences to both playing and interactions be given during the whole interview/meetup. Please don't attempt to hide important key details such as their size, tolerance to people/pets they are unfamiliar with, or existing issues. The more I know about your family member, the easier it will be to ensure a happy, safe, & secure time with them.
A typical day
A typical day includes meeting with the dog and setting up some time either with/without the walk and playing with them until they get all that super zoomie energy out of their system. I love taking dogs to parks for walks if there are any nearby and if not, finding a good trail or field works just as well.
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Pets
Michael J.
Harrisburg, PA