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Michael S.

Elsmere, KY

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
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Services

Michael can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Availability

I have a very flexible schedule being as I make my own work hours and can do most of it from home or close by

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michael S.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

When it comes to safety I take it very seriously, regardless if a dog is “normally” good with other dogs or people I always pay attention to their body language. I’m very aware pets can act out of character when visiting someone else’s home due to the stress of being away from their family. With that said; you can trust that I will make sure your pet is well taken care of and will be safe under my care. We have a very happy and healthy home life where your dog will be happy to come to every time I care for them while you are away!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

Nothing automatically would make me decline caring for your pet - just PLEASE be upfront and honest about it so I can avoid a potentially bad situation! Is your pet good with people? Babies? Children? Dog aggressive? Food aggressive? Escape artist? Potty trained? Any medical issues or current problems? Any daily medications? How much do you feed your pet daily?

A typical day

One of my favorite activities to play with new dogs is using a flirt pole! It’s such a fun toy and every dog loves it! If you don’t know what it is or have never tried it, get one!!

Location

Elsmere, KY

Michael S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Trustworthy, Experienced, Friendly

Pet care experience

I am extremely passionate about animals in general but dogs have a very special spot in my heart. I have the experience and knowledge to care for dogs of all breeds. I believe this is important because the breed of dog does matter and how they like to be interacted with! I have a privacy fenced yard that your dog will be able to get all their energy out in but also tie out cables for the escape artists, so no need to worry about your dog running loose 😁 You can rest assured your pet will be treated as one of my own while staying with me!

Reviews

Jarrod L.
Boarding • Feb 18, 2026
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Mike done an amazing job taking care of our little puppy. He was well taken care of and seemed to have enjoyed himself. Would recommend.

Bill M.
Boarding • Dec 04, 2024
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Wonderful experience, Micheal immediately provided a calming demnor and non-threatening posture when recognizing our anxious pupper; which conveyed his experience and created an environment for dogs to warm up to him naturally. Our dogs have had the same sitters for years and have difficulty adjusting to new sitters and Micheal definitely seems to be a great fit. Highly recommend

Anita K.
Boarding • Sep 23, 2024
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Lots of contact and sent both pictures and a video, so I knew that Sophia was doing good, and she looked happy! Would use him again.

Ian R.
Boarding • Sep 02, 2024
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Very flexible and took very good care of my dog. Would 100% recommend

About Michael S.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

When it comes to safety I take it very seriously, regardless if a dog is “normally” good with other dogs or people I always pay attention to their body language. I’m very aware pets can act out of character when visiting someone else’s home due to the stress of being away from their family. With that said; you can trust that I will make sure your pet is well taken care of and will be safe under my care. We have a very happy and healthy home life where your dog will be happy to come to every time I care for them while you are away!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed

Information Michael S. would like to know about your pet

Nothing automatically would make me decline caring for your pet - just PLEASE be upfront and honest about it so I can avoid a potentially bad situation! Is your pet good with people? Babies? Children? Dog aggressive? Food aggressive? Escape artist? Potty trained? Any medical issues or current problems? Any daily medications? How much do you feed your pet daily?

A typical day

One of my favorite activities to play with new dogs is using a flirt pole! It’s such a fun toy and every dog loves it! If you don’t know what it is or have never tried it, get one!!

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Michael S.

Elsmere, KY

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews