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Michael L.

Star Sitter

Knoxville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
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Services

Michael can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Michael can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Work from home dad, home school mom and son. We are here all day! We will make sure your dog is loved and pampered. No all day crate sitting here! Full access inside and outside with friends for play and cuddles.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michael L.

Communication

31 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We allow full access to 90% of the house and have over half an acre out back fully fenced in for TONS of playtime! When they stay here, your dog becomes part of our family and will be loved on and treated as family.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Michael L. would like to know about your pet

Anything you can share about what they like and do not like. Any allergies to food or any rules you impose at home we need to know about. What trouble areas are there? Are they afraid of storms and if so how do you manage? Basically we just want to understand them so when they stay here, it feels like they are at home with you.

A typical day

A typical day here starts at 6am and a quick trip outside for potty. Then right into breakfast and playtime. Throughout the morning, the arrival of a daycare client or two adds TONS of excitement in meeting new friends and the play ramps up again! Usually around 1pm, naps begin and everyone finds a spot inside or in the shade (their choice) and crashes out for an hour or two. At some point, someone will get up and get everyone back into play mode. At 6pm we say goodbye to the last daycare client and all the overnight guests get dinner! Then the humans eat. After dinner it is a free for all out back of interactive play until dark and then inside to watch TV and relax until 10pm bedtime. At 10pm, it's last potty call and then to bed with a treat for a great sleep!

Location

Knoxville, TN

Michael L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Michael L. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Work from home- always here!

Pet care experience

When your dog stays here, we want them to feel at home! They’ll be integrated into our family for their time with us! We work from home and home school, so your pup will have lots of love. Our huge yard is completely fenced and we allow access to almost the entire house! (My bedroom is the off limits space😌)

Reviews

Janet G.
Doggy Day Care • jun. 02, 2026
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Buddy ALWAYS gets excited when we get close to Michael's house!

Janet G.
Doggy Day Care • abr. 28, 2026
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We always feel good leaving Buddy with Michael and his family. He literally jumps out of the car as soon as we get there.

Janet G.
Doggy Day Care • abr. 09, 2026
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Buddy hasn't been here at all this year because of our own travels but he got excited as soon as we turned on the street. He knew where he was! As soon as I opened my door he jumped over the seat and out the door and ran to the gate, eager to meet new dog friends! We always feel good leaving Buddy with Michael and family because he is well loved there and he loves playing with all the other dogs!!

Robinson P.
Doggy Day Care • feb. 05, 2026
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It’s always a delight to bring our furry baby to spend time with Michael. He really enjoys every moment he’s there.

About Michael L.

Communication

31 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We allow full access to 90% of the house and have over half an acre out back fully fenced in for TONS of playtime! When they stay here, your dog becomes part of our family and will be loved on and treated as family.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Michael L. would like to know about your pet

Anything you can share about what they like and do not like. Any allergies to food or any rules you impose at home we need to know about. What trouble areas are there? Are they afraid of storms and if so how do you manage? Basically we just want to understand them so when they stay here, it feels like they are at home with you.

A typical day

A typical day here starts at 6am and a quick trip outside for potty. Then right into breakfast and playtime. Throughout the morning, the arrival of a daycare client or two adds TONS of excitement in meeting new friends and the play ramps up again! Usually around 1pm, naps begin and everyone finds a spot inside or in the shade (their choice) and crashes out for an hour or two. At some point, someone will get up and get everyone back into play mode. At 6pm we say goodbye to the last daycare client and all the overnight guests get dinner! Then the humans eat. After dinner it is a free for all out back of interactive play until dark and then inside to watch TV and relax until 10pm bedtime. At 10pm, it's last potty call and then to bed with a treat for a great sleep!

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Michael L.

Star Sitter

Knoxville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews