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Michael R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Michael R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$35 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Writer in Los Angeles

Hello! My name is Michael. I'm available to pet sit in the LA Area. I work as an animation television writer, and would love to have some company while I work on my laptop! I have 8+ years of experience as a pet sitter (check out my reviews!) and I also used to work at a Dog Hotel (Bark Ave) and Dog Grooming Salon (Tailwashers). Feel free to message me with any questions. My schedule is extremely flexible, so I'm able to give your pets lots of attention and work around their routines! I pride myself on being responsible and communicative and I'd love to help with whatever you need! Plus, I will send you many cute photos of your pet! I've gotten lots of compliments on the photos I take from clients. I usually respond to requests quickly as I have the Rover app on my phone. Feel free to reach out! Hope to hear from you.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I used to work at a Bark Ave Hotel in East Harlem so I know each dog is different and will need special individual attention to feel at home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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36 ratings
Joey T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 20, 2025

Michael was amazing with my young cat Luna. He was available with short notice and went above and beyond! He was patient to go through a few extra hurdles to get access to my super secure apartment building to make the visits happen. Will have him sit with Luna again!

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Frederick D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 02, 2025

Michael was very friendly and professional, and made sure to follow through with all requests and expectations. Although my trip was short, he gave me peace of mind knowing that my cats were well-cared for, with regular updates and photos. I appreciated his thoughtfulness and attentiveness, not only for the cats but also for my apartment. I would definitely recommend him as a sitter and will consider using his services again. Thank you Michael!

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Margot K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2025

Michael was great with our two dogs! He made the dogs feel so comfortable and was very communicative.

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Sean M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 06, 2023

Michael was amazing! Very considerate, patient, and caring for my two cats.

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Shauna J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 28, 2022

This was my first time using a sitter and my dog, who can take time to warm up to strangers, seemed really comfortable off the bat with Michael. Michael is super responsive and great about sending photo updates.

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Thomas S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 08, 2022

Michael swooped in when our usual sitter bailed and he rocked. Highly recommended.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and usually one have 1 or 2 one hour zoom meetings a day. So my schedule is very flexible and pretty free.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Michael can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
Please let me know any allergies or individual traits you think I should be aware of. It'd be great if you can provide me with your dog's daily routine and feeding schedule. That way, I can stick to what your dog's familiar with to make them feel more at home.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.