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Michael M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Michael M.

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Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I'll take great care of your dogs

I have a lot of experience with dogs. I love them and they love me. I'm retired so I have plenty of time to spend with your special friends. I'm only boarding pets from one client at a time. I had a mini poodle (passed last year) that was a puppy mill rescue. I'm able to provide care and comfort for dogs with anxiety from past trauma.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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9 ratings
Rosanna A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 06, 2026

Mike took wonderful care of my senior Boston Terrier for 12 days while I was on vacation. The daily photos and updates gave me great peace of mind and reassured me that my dog was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. I would absolutely book with Mike again and highly recommend him to others. Thank you again, Mike, for taking such great care of my pup!

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Mary H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 24, 2026

Michael did a wonderful job taking care of our high energy puppy. He was attentive to River's needs and sent a photo of them on a walk soon after we left him. That made me feel at ease as we had never left our dog with anyone before. I would highly recommend Michael for your pet's care!

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Christine T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 24, 2026

Highly recommend Mike—he was incredibly easy to work with, highly responsive, and flexible. He offered up a meet/greet in advance which was incredibly helpful. My pup Taco was comfortable with him right away—he is definitely a dog lover!

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Tamie U.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 20, 2026

Our Daisy Jane loved spending time with Michael. You can really tell he enjoys animals (and they, him!) He sent many photos and his communications with us was exceptional. We highly recommend Michael and will definitely have Daisy stay with him, again.

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Maureen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2025

Such a relief to find Michael to care for our beagle, Lucy! He took her for walks and she looked so comfortable at his house. Will definitely use Michael again if we are in the area.

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Bridget W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2025

Michael did an amazing job with our dog, Murphy. It was nice to do a brief meet and greet to make sure Mike and Murphy were a good fit for one another. Murphy readily took to Mike and she seemed relaxed and okay to stay. Mike was in touch shortly after we left to let us know that Murphy had settled in, and I received various photos and correspondence while we were away. We will definitely book Mike to watch Murphy again and I would absolutely recommend Mike to others!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm recently retired so I have plenty of time to spend with your special friends. I love dogs and I know this will be a great way to fill my time and my heart. I'm only boarding pets from one client at a time.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Attention and exercise is key. Walks and play time help keep your pets healthy and happy. Us too! I have plenty of space in my home and a large yard. I enjoy walks on the Chippewa River state trail.

A typical day

We love to go for walks. Playing catch is a great way to keep your dog engaged. Remember to bring your pet's favorite toys, treats and bedding.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michael can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs. Oral or topical medications are no problem. If your dog is unfriendly or has a history of biting, please look elsewhere. Thanks!
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.