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Michael M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Michael M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Michael has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Dogs=family; Home 24/7; 1 dog/stay!

Hi! I'm Michael, and my family and I (two girls 16 and 18 years old that absolutely love all animals) have been making dogs feel right at home in Houston for over 20 years. With both my wife and me working from home, your pup gets constant love, playtime, and attention; no lonely crate days here!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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81 ratings
Carolyn S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2026

Wonderful as always!

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Nicole G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Kona always has an amazing time and always looks happy! Michael is her second family.

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Vanessa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 23, 2026

So kind and understanding of my dog’s quirks. Appreciated the constant communication and updates and pictures so much

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Krysta M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Michael and his family took great care of Rey while I was traveling. Communication was quick and clear, I appreciated his responsiveness. He sent a lot of updates and photos which made me feel at ease. I highly recommend him!

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Pete
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 07, 2026

Very positive experience. Michael is thorough, communicative with timely updates, and my dog seems happy. We will use the services again. Thanks.

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Fenche S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 05, 2026

Michael was responsive, and very fast in replying my messages. He also kept their communication going during the stay and sent us pictures every day. In addition to that, he was patient with Biscuit. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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Schedule

Currently, I work for a software company, having the opportunity to work from my home office full time (my wife also works from home full time). Being home 100% of the time means I can be there in person for your pet. I also enjoy walking around the neighborhood and the occasional jogging

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

My house is average sized, with a nice fenced yard (20 ft tall fence) all around. The yard has no grass and it has a pool in the middle (around the yard there are plants and soil). Our home is close to a few parks in the area that allow dogs. Our home is also close to a couple of vet clinics in the case that something urgent comes up and we need to visit a professional.

A typical day

Your dog will have plenty of fun and exercise in my care. We can go on walks in the neighborhood, always of course appropriate for the age and any medical conditions. I love to play fetch and tug of war with them. I can also take them to the dog park with owner approval. Guaranteed that your dog will want to come back!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michael can host up to 1 pet per night
No breed preferences, but i would like the dog to be crate trained. Even though we love all dogs, we prefer pet sitting dogs under 40 lbs. At night, dogs sleep in a crate (please bring your own crate) next to our bed. In addition, I would like to know any medical conditions or allergies, behavior and social patterns, eating habits, or anything else you mind important to disclose. If your dog loves a specific activity, please let me know and we will try to make them happy :)
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.