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Michael V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Michael V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Lila's Doggie Day Camp

Hello, My name is Michael. I'd like to welcome you and your dog to Lila's Doggie Day Camp. I love dogs and understand that finding the right people to watch your furry family members is not a decision to be taken lightly. I offer over 25 years experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, temperaments...seriously, I'm a dog guy! I have a big yard and and close to many popular dog walking spots like Etowah and Mills River Park, the Ecusta Trail, and Pisgah. I work from home so your dog will never be left unsupervised. I offer full service care...walks, play time, belly rubs, you name it. I also offer daily photo and video updates if you'd like. Feel free to call any time!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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13 ratings
Cameron M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 30, 2026

A fantastic experience. Michael communicated throughout the process and shared photos. Ruby was happy and relaxed upon return. We look forward to more visits!

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Adrienne B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 20, 2025

We are so glad we found Michael and Lila too, of course! They took such good care of Obi and were super helpful. Obi settled right in. Thanks again for everything!

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Emily O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 05, 2025

Michael did a fantastic job caring for River while we were gone for 5 days. He did a meet and greet prior so that the dogs could get acquainted and I could see his house before booking. He was super communicative and attentive throughout the stay. He took River on multiple walks and played with him in his large backyard. I’d highly recommend leaving your pup with Michael for any boarding needs.

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Karen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 03, 2025

We felt very comfortable leaving our dog in Michael’s care while we did a day trip out of town. The visits to our dog were right on time and we loved seeing the photos. Michael even brought our pet food delivery in from the front porch. We will definitely use Michael’s services again.

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Erika N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 24, 2016

Extremely pleased with the experience. Michael took great care of our two wheaten terriers, sent us frequent photos, and made the whole process stress-free, e.g by responding quickly to our queries. Will happily leave our dogs with Michael again!

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Nicole R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 15, 2016

We could not be any more happy to have found Michael. Its an amazing feeling to go on vacation carefree because you know your furry Family member is taken care of!I would recommend Michael to anyone!! Thank you so much for all the updates you gave us on Remmy during his stay and for loving him!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remote from home so your furry four-legged family member will never be left alone. They are always free to roam around - inside or out - and share any bed available.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced backyard and nearly an acre of property. Plenty of room to run, zoom or just lay back and relax the beautiful Etowah countryside.

Pets

A typical day

I love going for walks and/or hikes. And there's nothing better than bringing a companion along to enjoy the outdoors. Working from home allows me plenty of time for fetch, tug-of-war or just quality belly rubs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michael can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any particular behaviors that need addressing or attention. I'm always willing to cooperate. My only goal is their happiness and your piece of mind.
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.