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Michael P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients
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Michael P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Michael has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Compassionate, Reliable, Fun Loving

Between family and roommates, I've lived with and cared for many animals throughout my life. I also have professional experience working at a local Animal Inn

Qualifications

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is a priority. My parents house has a fenced in yard, but also a pool, so I'd always keep a watch when their dogs were out while I was caring for them. For walks, I avoid busy streets and use strong leashes often with harnesses. I am very physically strong from years at the gym, so I can easily handle dogs big or small

Ratings and reviews

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69 ratings
Scott M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 03, 2026

Michael was a great sitter for my dog Harper. From the initial meet & great, it was evident that Michael has a good rapport with dogs. Harper seemed to immediately take up with Michael, which was reassuring. He had great communication, providing updates and pics every morning and evening. He was able to get Harper to go for daily walks where previous sitters weren’t able to get Harper to leave the house. I hope to have Michael housesit with my dog in the future.

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Rebecca L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 11, 2026

This was our second time using Michael to take care of our fur babies and our home. I never worried that things weren’t being taken care of. He sends daily sometimes multiple times a day updates, which is so appreciated. Highly recommend him for you pet sitting needs.

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Rebecca L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2025

Michael was Great with our lab and cat. Our lab has a lot of anxiety, but is so sweet and she seemed to warm up to Michael during our meet and greet right away. We received multiple updates a day throughout our trip with photos. Our house was in great condition and most of all our fur babies seemed to be well cared for!

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Lisa K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 26, 2025

Mike is great with our 2 dogs & 1 cat. Sends timely updates & leaves the house nice & clean.

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Christian & Liz N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2025

Michael was great with our dog and two cats while we were out of town. It was very clear to us that everyone was happy and well cared for. We also loved all the pics and updates. We highly recommend Michael and plan to continue using him to help take care of our crew in the future.

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Lisa K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 15, 2025

Michael did a great job with our 2 dogs & 1 cat. He followed our instructions and was even it was to spend another night when our flight got canceled. He sends timely updates and photos and the house was tidy, and the animals were happy when we arrived back home.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available any day of the week and available overnight. I will do my best to work around clients' schedules. I am very accommodating

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
Some things I like to learn ahead of time: Would you like to schedule a meet-and-greet before the stay? What's your preferred method of communication? Does your pup have any health issues that need to be tended to? For instance, dietary restrictions, medicine, or behavior triggers? Do you have a vet nearby that you trust? Does your pup like to stick to a given schedule, like regular walks in the morning and evening? What does your pup do well around? What should your pup avoid?
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.