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Michela P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Michela P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$35 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
26 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Very active and experienced sitter!

First time booking with me? Use my promo code and get $20 off! Promo Code: MICHEP47538 Hi, my name is Michela! I have been a lifelong lover of all animals. I believe all animals need to be loved and cared for. I grew up with many dogs and other farm animals and know how to properly care for multiple different kinds of animals. I spent my childhood in the beautiful wine country on a small farm of 5 acres. I now live in Carlsbad, CA with my husband, his parents, our very lazy cat named Baby, our extremely sweet Australian Shepard dog, Max, and our newest addition Rocket. Rocket is a 10 month old Papillon and acts tuff when he first greets a dog but has gotten along with all the dogs I take care of. I have a very open schedule, so I will be able to spend lots of quality time with your pets. Walks, hikes, casual strolls? I can do it all!! There is always someone home so your pet will never be lonely. Please don't hesitate to contact me, I look forward to meeting you and your cute furry friend. Thank you for looking at my profile and choosing me! Also, if you choose to have your dog/dogs board with me I only board dogs from the same household at a time!

Cat care experience

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I am your purr-fect choice!

Michela also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard where our dog Max loves to play fetch in. It has shaded areas and really nice green grass. Baby our cat has full run of the upstairs and we have trained our dog to not go up there. I do have a pet gate for the bottom of the stairs so we won't have to worry about your dog if it does not like cats.

Ratings and reviews

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25 ratings
Cindy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 19, 2026

Michela is very transparent on her schedule and when she’s available. She informed me about my dog when he wasn’t feeling well so I can take action. My dog isn’t a big fan of a lot of people or other dogs, but he always seems so happy to be on walks with Michaela, who is so trustworthy and kind to my dog. We are so grateful for her help.

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Cindy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 25, 2025

Michela is reliable and trustworthy. My dog doesn't trust people easily but loves her and it makes us feel better about leaving our dog under her care.

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Jennifer F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 06, 2025

Michela is wonderful with the kitties and so reliable. Thanks so much for taking of our home!

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Alysia A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 29, 2025

Great! She offered to come by the day before so we can meet and the cat will have an opportunity to get comfortable

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Cindy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 31, 2025

Michela is reliable and friendly with our pets. Our dog loves her. She’s very poignant and makes our pets very comfortable. She’s a great dog walker and pet sitter and we trust her.

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Paula I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2025

Michela did a wonderful job with my little fur baby. She played with him and made sure he wasn’t lonely. Thank you so much for taking care of Olive.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a full-time dog walker and pet sitter! After quitting my job as an environmental scientist, my husband and I embarked on a two-year trip around the world. We now live in La Costa and my husband is a head chef at Goodonya in downtown Encinitas.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Michela can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I have taken care of animals my entire life. I am pretty comfortable with all animals and their needs, but please don't hesitate to reach out to me to talk about your pets need ahead of time. For example: What are your pets sleeping arrangements? Do they have specific feeding times? How often would you like me to walk them? Do they get along with other dogs/cats? How long can they be left unsupervised? Are they potty trained? Do they bark a lot or chew on things?
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.