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Michael M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Michael M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Care for yours like they are my own

My wife and I own 4 furbabies- 2 dogs and 2 cats. If that doesn't tell you how much I love animals, not sure what does? lol. My female is a reactive dog so I have plenty of experience loving and caring for dogs who need extra attention to minimize their anxiety and triggers. My two dogs weigh 75 and 105 pounds so again, not a stranger to large breeds but love all breeds just the same. I can be relied upon for long walks, consistent training (positive reinforcement) and loving nurture as if they are my own family members. I stress family members because that's what they are. My dogs and cats are my children and treated as such. I plan to treat yours the same.

Cat care experience

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Proud Cat Dad!

Michael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My own home/yard is completely fenced in with privacy fences, however, I would prefer to use clients' home as my 2 dogs and 2 cats keep my own full. However, with notice, arrangements can be made to create the space for a reactive dog, etc. On walks, I use positive reinforcement for treats during "check ins" and never interact with other dogs or people (unless otherwise instructued) Walks for dogs can be exploratory, giving them ample time for new smells, potty breaks, etc. Or they can be exercise focused, lengthy and at a constant pace- again, at the discretion of the owners.

Ratings and reviews

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Christina F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 03, 2026

Michael was great sitting our 3 dogs in our home! We have small, medium, and large and personalities to match, and Michael managed them all well. He sent pictures and videos daily, which kept our minds at ease while we were away. Our home was left as we found it. We are pleased overall and grateful for Michael's services!

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Kevin A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 27, 2026

Outstanding care for our dog. Michael was engaging and took great care of our dog while we were away. Highly recommend.

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Kevin A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 30, 2026

Michael watched our dog while we took a trip out of the country and did an amazing job! He stayed in constant contact with updates on our dog and went above and beyond. We will certainly use him again for our next trip when we are away. Our son loved seeing all the videos and photos of our dog Michael sent. It was very comforting knowing she was in such great heads. Very pleased with our experience. I would highly recommend him to watch your pet when you are away.

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William B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 14, 2026

Michael did a fantastic job and was able to watch my pups over the holidays. Gave frequent updates. Alerted me to any issues. I returned to find the house just as I left it and my dogs were happy and healthy. I would have no issues booking again.

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William B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 22, 2025

Mike did a great job on short notice. House was just the way I left it, dogs happy, fed and walked, and many updates and pictures. Will hire again.

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Lisa M.
Sep 20, 2025

Mike is a wonderful pet parent to our 2 dogs and 2 cats, and quickly wins the heart over any new dog or cat he meets! Mike is patient and understands some animals need a little more time than others to warm up. He is also happy to jump right in and play with your fur baby! There is no dog or cat that is too big, too small, too energetic, too anxious, or too reactive that would be a deal breaker for him. He will take care of them and love them as his own!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time but have the ability to carve out my own scheduling. This gives me just about as much flexibility as needed to handle requests, cancellations and last minute additions, etc.

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
Diet restrictions, allergies, reactivity and territorial tendencies are all helpful to know in advance! Happy to and prefer a meet and greet to make all parties comfortable in advance of any hire.
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.