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Michael S.

Jollyville, TX

5 out of 4.9 stars
59 reviews
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My pet care is the cat's meow!

Pet care experience

Hello! I am the loving caretaker of a Black Mouth Cur, BlueTick CoonHound, Chihuahua, and a beautiful golden farm cat. Daisy, Remy, Bitsy, and Bobby respectively are far from my first pets. I have been honing my pet care and training skills since I was young child gaining experience with breeds like Chihuahua, Great Pyrenees, and an eclectic assortment of everything in between. I've recently been taking care of a friend's senior dog with a skin condition and mobility issues but have taken on the unique challenges enthusiastically day after day.

Reviews

Lisa L.
House Sitting • Jun 04, 2025
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It would be impossible to include all that Michael did for our dogs and cats. His experience and dedication to the health and safety of our animals was beyond anything we expected. Our rescue/foster, Augie, was somewhat of a handful but Michael was more than a match for him. We received several photos daily and were excited to see how happy everyone looked. Even my grumpy 19 yo cat liked him. Ellie Mae (chihuahua mix) loved him. From multiple walks a day to correcting some of our mistakes with Augie he more than earned his fee and tip. His flexibility in response to our changing needs was especially appreciated. We will be using him again for sure.

Matt H.
House Sitting • Apr 30, 2025
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Michael did great with my dog and was flexible with some changing behaviors with my dog when dealing with a sitter for the first time. Highly recommend him!

Mark B.
House Sitting • Apr 16, 2025
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Michael was amazing! He took such great care of our dog and cat during a long stay, and we came home to two very happy pets and a spotless house. Our cat has some complex medical needs, and Michael handled everything with so much care and attention. He kept us updated daily, which we really appreciated. We’d absolutely trust him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter!

Savvy W.
House Sitting • Mar 18, 2025
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Michael was great with my pup! Very communicative through the whole process, even coming to meet me and Mochi before booking to make sure it was a good fit. He sent me lots of updates and photos while I was gone which made me feel better. It’s scary to trust someone in your home with your pet, but I’m glad that we did. Thank you!

About Michael S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I enjoy adapting to every animal's personality! I love trail runs with your dog as well as park visits and fetch. Every owner and animal is a unique chance to curate a caretaking experience! :)

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed or temperament preferences. I am ready and willing to account for any specific needs of your fur baby. Please feel free to be as specific as you would like about your expectations for pet care service.

A typical day

I'd love to entertain your four legged friend with their favorite activities. If they love a rope for tug-o-war or a frisbee to display their show dog moves I am happy to oblige them! If they're a big socialite a trip to BarK is a top choice, or for the less outgoing I have many favorite parks which would offer a more mellow vibe.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$69per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$29per walk

Michael can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I am a full time virtual student which allows me to fit my schedule around your pet care! I travel occasionally as an event coordinator but I'll spend most of my time in ATX.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Michael S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I enjoy adapting to every animal's personality! I love trail runs with your dog as well as park visits and fetch. Every owner and animal is a unique chance to curate a caretaking experience! :)

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed or temperament preferences. I am ready and willing to account for any specific needs of your fur baby. Please feel free to be as specific as you would like about your expectations for pet care service.

A typical day

I'd love to entertain your four legged friend with their favorite activities. If they love a rope for tug-o-war or a frisbee to display their show dog moves I am happy to oblige them! If they're a big socialite a trip to BarK is a top choice, or for the less outgoing I have many favorite parks which would offer a more mellow vibe.

Location

Jollyville, TX

Michael S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Michael S.

Jollyville, TX

5 out of 4.9 stars
59 reviews