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Michael S.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Retired Police Officer&Animal Lover

Pet care experience

Hi. My name is Michael and I'm available to house sit overnight or just go by and check on your pets as needed day or night. I am retired from the Portsmouth Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit and have had pets of my own for over 50 years. I currently own two Jack Russell Terriers and two cats. My oldest Jack Russell is Buddy and my youngest is Jaxx. My oldest cat is a Maine Coon named Slick and my youngest is a foster that we adopted named Spot. I am reliable and can be available at a moments notice. I would prefer to meet with you before we schedule the stay. I can handle high energy animals and also animals with medical conditions. I do not smoke. I can offer the peace of mind of knowing that your pets and your home are being well taken care of while you are away. Call me any time.

Reviews

Matthew M.
Dog Boarding • Mar 19, 2016
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Michael is very professional and took excellent care of my dog. I am going to use him every time!

Kelly C.
Dog Boarding • Dec 27, 2015
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Mike was awesome... My dogs were taken care of so well! I would recommend Mike to anyone. He checked in and sent me pics and asked a lot of questions I forgot to ask. Very professional and cares about your pets and home. He's for sure 5 star with us... Thank you Mike!!!

About Michael S.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

I have owned horses, dogs, cats and birds. I currently have two dogs, two cats and a Koi Pond. My wife and I fostered cats for several years. During that time we learned how to handle animals with medical conditions such as giving fluids, medications and the importance of making sure all this is done it a timely manner.

A typical day

I'm laid back but know how to handle even the toughest customer.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Michael can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

About Michael S.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

I have owned horses, dogs, cats and birds. I currently have two dogs, two cats and a Koi Pond. My wife and I fostered cats for several years. During that time we learned how to handle animals with medical conditions such as giving fluids, medications and the importance of making sure all this is done it a timely manner.

A typical day

I'm laid back but know how to handle even the toughest customer.

Location

Portsmouth, VA

Michael S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Michael S.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews