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Michael R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Michael R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Experienced and active dog lover!

Hi! I’ve got over ten years of experience having my own dog and taking care of others. Right now I don't have any other pets in my home, and I live in a nice subdivision with plenty of space to walk and roam! I am also an active walker/runner if your pet likes that, or relaxing at home is great too. :)

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
44% response rate
Usually responds within a few days
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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17 ratings
Rebecca M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 12, 2026

Michael takes such good care of my dog! I am so thankful to have a trusted sitter!

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Carol M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 07, 2025

My dog Phoenix had a wonderful day with Michael who documented their walks and Phoenix‘s naps throughout the day; loved getting those photos. Highly recommend Michael and will definitely hire him again to care for my pets.

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Joan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 25, 2025

Michael was great to communicate with and took care of our pup on last minute notice. We would love to work with him again!

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Alex L.
Apr 05, 2025

Michael is a fantastic caregiver and lover of pets! We have left our 4 year old Vizsla with Michael while we went on vacation a few times. Michael gives her excellent care and always makes sure she gets some extra love while her family is away! The best part for Gretchen is that Michael is a runner and she gets to go on runs with him - they both get a little exercise! We always get pictures of their adventures and snuggling on the couch at night so we stay connected while we are away. Gretchen is on a few medications and Michael navigates them with ease. We highly recommend Michael as a pet caregiver!

Josh C.
Mar 30, 2025

Michael had watched our golden retriever Molly many times, both as a younger and aging dog. And he genuinely cared about her as if she were his own. Attentive to her different needs; medicine, diet, exercise, or otherwise. On our travels, he always kept us updated so we would be at ease. Michael also would sometimes watch Molly with other dogs, and he was always great about making sure they were both taken care of. I would highly recommend Michael to watch your four legged loved one!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and am around most weekends to be flexible for pet care. My house is in Ypsi and I work in Ann Arbor.

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 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a friendly subdivision and near a park with lots of area to walk. We have a nice back yard that is partially fenced and a two story home.

A typical day

I am an early riser, so I will be excited to start the day with your doggo! Whether it's playing fetch around the house/yard, or taking a walk around the neighborhood -- i love being active.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michael can host up to 1 pet per night
Please be sure to let me know of any special needs or requests while taking care of your dog. I want to be sure it's a great experience for you and your pet!
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.