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Michael L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Michael L.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Love borrowing people’s pets!

I grew up with dogs and cats since I was born. I can’t have pets where I live so I enjoy taking care of others when the opportunity arises. Since 2017 I've been watching friends’, coworkers’, and neighbors’ pets in Gardiner. My lifetime of growing up with dogs and cats has provided the necessary skills to provide a safe, fun setting to watch others' pets. And let's be honest, they're so much more than "just a dog" or "just a cat." Pets are family and friends.

Qualifications

92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

I prefer to show up to the client’s house at least once—sometimes more—before I begin petsitting. This allows the pet to be more comfortable with me and it allows me to learn their routine and the procedures to follow to ensure the best experience for the pet.

Ratings and reviews

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4 ratings
J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 26, 2025

We were staying in Gardiner and booked an all day tour and needed someone to watch our dog. Unfortunately the tour was canceled, but we are giving Michael 5 stars because his communication leading up to the day and managing logistics was excellent. We felt comfortable with him before even meeting him.

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Arley Ann R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 29, 2025

Michael was wonderful with our very anxious German shepherd. He stayed with her all day while we were in Yellowstone, which was a huge help! He is very communicative, responsible, and really nice. I highly recommend him, and if we come back to gardiner with our dog, we will certainly use him again!

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Sandy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 11, 2025

Mike was the perfect match for our 4 month old puppy. He took her into town for walks since our campground didn't have much "green space". Tess was super happy when we returned home each day. I'm sure she'll be wanting us to leave her "alone" again soon.

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Lauris H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 07, 2025

Very personable and loved Charley! Timely and took him around town.

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Jenny G.
Jul 14, 2025

Michael is an absolutely fantastic pet sitter! He’s incredibly attentive—not just to our dog’s needs, but to ours as well. He takes a genuine interest in our dog’s well-being; it’s clear he truly cares, and we love that he actually looks forward to spending time with our pup. Michael is also a great communicator, always follows our directions carefully, and gives us frequent updates on how things are going. It means so much to have peace of mind when we go away and to trust that our dog is in very good hands.

Kathy N.
Jul 05, 2025

Mike is amazing with our dog! We have a stubborn yet sensitive husky mix. We never wanted to travel without him because he gets so stressed boarding that the boarder recommended he not come back. Mike stepped in to house sit and now we look forward to traveling again. We trust Mike completely. He keeps us posted on our dog and really enjoys being with our dog. Our dog loves him too!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full-time, but my work is flexible to the point where I can leave and return at anytime so long as I complete my 40 hours a week.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michael can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
The more information I can gather about your pets, the better I can make the experience not only for them, but for you as well. My job is to make sure the pets I watch are as content as possible and that the owner can have the peace of mind knowing that they are receiving the best possible care.
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.