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Michael T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
102 repeat clients
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Michael T.

5.0 out of 5 stars
102 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Michael has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I treat your pet like my own

After two years of service in the Chicago area, I’ve moved to Polk County in Florida. Read my reviews and give me a chance to meet your pets! From my first Golden Retriever to our Poodle to my first German Shepherd and all four of our English Springer Spaniels, I have had nothing but patience and love for those pets that want nothing but human love and attention. While I prefer the dry spring and fall days for taking our dogs on those walks and trips to the park, if they want to be out in a blizzard or the pouring rain, because they need to go, out we go. Trust me with your pet. You won't be disappointed and neither will your pet. I've taken my dogs to training and have incorporated those skills when I get a new dog in my life. I am a patient person and treat all dogs as if they are my own. I have sat for friends and neighbors for years and now that I am retired, I look forward the the fresh outdoors and taking your pet and treat it as though it is mine.

Qualifications

102 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will walk your pet wherever he or she wants to go (safely). I’ve played catch for hours at a time with dogs. If you have a park of nature preserve your pet likes, I’m happy to take them there.

Ratings and reviews

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251 ratings
Becky R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 30, 2026

Michael did an awesome job with my babies he paid attention to every detail my babies felt comfortable with him. Can't wait for the next time to have him take care of them. Thank you Michael for everything you did and helping me not to worry so much.

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Kris M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 15, 2026

Michael watched our two dogs when we came in for a Disney vacation. He came to our resort and stayed with our babies from rope drop to park closing. He sent tons of great pictures throughout the day so we would know how well cared for they were. The dogs loved him and cuddled up to him all day. Also, Michael always arrived on time. We will definitely use him again when we come down and need a doggie sitter! Don't hesitate to request Michael!

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Karla M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 27, 2026

We are traveling from out of town and Michael has been amazing. Prior to coming we did a FaceTime call to meet and allow both of us to ask questions. Upon arrival he took time to ask questions and get to know Koda before we left for the day. We received numerous text messages and photos throughout the day. Michael is amazing and I would highly recommend him to anyone. Koda loved him and so did we.

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Michelle N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 15, 2026

Michael does an amazing dog with our boy Pete. We appreciate all the love and care he provides him.

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Mary H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2026

Michael is amazing. He is very easy to work with and our pup loves her time with him. Highly recommend Michael. If we get back to this area, Michael will be our first call!

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Katrina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 11, 2026

Michael was AMAZING! He looked after our crew of 3 Fur babies, Rizzy, LuluBelle & Sunni, so beautifully! It was our first time using Rover & the first time we have left the girls home! Our experience was fantastic! We got reports for every visit, cute & funny pictures of our babies and wonderful communication from Michael about each of them! He made sure to ask us questions to make sure he knew what each of our girls needed, and was so kind and caring with them! We could not have had a better human looking after them! In fact, today they looked sad as they were missing him!🩷🥹 Thank you Michael for your kindness, your love of dogs and the beautiful attention you paid ours! You will always be our “go to” here in Rover!!!😊💚

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Schedule

I have retired and am available also at always to care for your pets. Big, small, dog, cat or ferret, I will take care of your pet like it is my pet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michael can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
No breed preferences. I am very aware of senior dog and puppy limitations. Let me know what's good for your dog and I'll treat him or her like my own.
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.