This was our second time booking with Michaela for overnight stay, but our first longer stay (five days) and honestly? We couldn't have felt more at ease leaving Vino with her. She sent pictures and updates throughout the day, every day. Not just a quick "he's fine" text, but actual details: how he was behaving, his walk routine, any dogs or people he crossed paths with. As a dog mom who admittedly has a hard time being away, that kind of communication is everything. When we got home, she had left a handwritten note with his last-day update, including his bathroom breaks (we loved that). She also left behind a poop bag carrier, which was such a thoughtful little touch. And the place? Spotless. She had cleaned up, washed the towels, and left everything in great shape. What really set this stay apart was how closely she followed our specific instructions. You can tell she genuinely cares about making both Vino and us feel comfortable and it showed the entire time. We'll absolutely be booking with Michaela again. If you're on the fence, consider this your sign. 🐾

Michaela has genuinely been amazing with our boy Vino. She actually took the time to build a real relationship with Vino. We first booked her for walks, then a check-in, a 4-hour stay, and then finally the overnight. Sometimes in this app is so easy to find sitter who only want to book for overnight and don’t want to invest the time on little by little building the relationship and trust, independent of money. During the first overnight stay, she sent photos throughout the whole day and I loved every single one. Seeing Vino out on walks, and then chilling on the bed with her meant a lot. To be honest, we are not a “just feed him and you’re good” kind of family. We have a whole thing about how Vino is cared for, what he’s allowed to do with a sitter, how we like things handled (no playing, no dog park, no cars, certain number of miles per walk)… It’s a lot. But Michaela has never once made us feel like it’s too much. She takes the feedback we’ve provided, she adjusts, and she genuinely gets us. That’s rare and I don’t take it for granted. Coming home to a clean house and a handwritten note breaking down his meals, walks, and routine? I wasn’t expecting that and it genuinely made me smile. Such a thoughtful touch. Vino was happy when we walked in, and honestly that’s the whole review right there. Leaving your dog is always a little stressful, no matter how prepared you are. But knowing we’re building something real with Michaela makes our upcoming trip feel so much less daunting. Can’t wait for their next stay together! 🐾