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Michael K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Michael K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
23 years of experience
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Big Paws, Big hearts.

I have helped take care of, and clean up after, pets as early as I can remember. There has never been a time in my life when we didn't have a dog to care for. Over the years we have also had several cats, a few rabbits, snakes, and turtles. I do not currently have a pet of my own but I care for several family dogs regularly. My dream dog is a red Alaskan malamute. I have some professional experience under my belt with both young, energetic, dogs and older, special, needs dogs. My Schedule is fairly open at the moment and I am looking to care for pets full time. I'm willing to be flexible with times and places. I am good with instructions and, if I am watching a pet in your home, will follow them. I can adapt to your home environment as needed. I am also big, and fairly strong but with a gentle hand and caring heart. I can handle big dogs, and small dogs alike. I don't mind having my face licked, and a wagging tail brings joy to my heart. I can not currently house pets at my own home but plan to add this service when I have a more pet-friendly environment. I work part-time. mostly from 2 pm-9 pm on weekdays, but I can adjust my schedule if your pets need more attention. subject to change and may not be 100% accurate from week to week. Prices for in-home care may very if I need to take days off from work to accommodate your pets needs. As a whole, I try to keep the pet's routine as close as possible to what they are used to. this is not always possible, but i feel it is important to maintain as much of a sense of normalcy as possible. that being said how I care for pets in a client's home depends on the instructions I receive and the environment presented by the home as well as the needs of the pet. I can't give an accurate depiction of care when the needs of each pet and home differ greatly.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
23 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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43 ratings
Kathy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 03, 2026

Michael was amazing! We threw him for a loop by adopting two lizards before his stay and he totally took it in stride. He was flexible, attentive and took incredible care of all our animals. There were several food and medicine schedules to adhere to with for two dogs, one cat and three lizards and he was spot on the entire time he was here. He also took the extra step of checking our fence line for possible damage from trees, etc. every morning to ensure our dogs' safety. We noticed that he even brought in our mail and packages for us, which was an unexpected bonus. He left the home as clean as it was when he arrived. We were able to take our trip with zero worry or stress, he really is the best! We will most definitely be booking with him in the future.

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Glennyce G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2024

Mike did a great job caring for our senior cat and rambunctious Pomeranian. We appreciated the extra bonus of having him stay at the house. We were especially thankful when we were delayed getting home and he was able to stay an extra day! We appreciated his check ins and pictures throughout the week just to let us know all was well.

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Kim L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 29, 2024

Michael was absolutely great! He took amazing care of our difficult cat.

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Crystal B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 09, 2023

We love Michael!!! He always loves our fur babies in the best way/ love all the pics he sends!!!

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Crystal B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 15, 2023

My dogs and I love Michael!!!

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Brian G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 26, 2023

Was nice knowing my babies were being taken care of while we were gone. Great communication! Will use again

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michael can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Is your pet good with other pets. will i need to keep them away from other animals on walks? Does your pet have any special dietary or health needs? Do they have any behavior that can harm themselves, others, or property if left unattended? Is your pets care profile up to date and accurate?
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.