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Michele B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Michele B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Pet's Home Away from Home

Hi! My first gift as a baby was a white german shepherd named Pepper that I grew up with and I've been a dog owner ever since. Friends even brought me a stray found on campus at GWU, Wiggles. He was our house mascot. And I've owned and cared for dogs ever since. I started rescuing dogs in 2010 in Oakland. I found forever homes for 13 dogs. Your dog will be safe, made comfortable and well cared for by me. I'm happy to care for senior dogs or puppies and anyone in between. I am attentive. Responsive to them and focused to obey your instructions concerning your fur baby. I want them to be happy while you're away and I want you to be comfortable while they're in my care. Most of all, if anything happens, I know how to respond quickly. My 12yo Weimaraner Gideon passed away during the pandemic. I've been fostering. This just seems like another way for me to play with and care for a new dog until I get another one. I look forward to meeting you and your pet.

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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70 ratings
Monique J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2026

Michele is very knowledgeable about dogs. She took good care of Maxwell and made him feel at home. I like that Michele accepts one client at a time and was able to administer medication. We will use her services in the future.

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Kristiann F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 04, 2026

Michele is an angel! I don't think I would have been able to leave my boy anywhere else. He's a very anxious guy with separation anxiety and there was not a moment I was worried about him after I left him with Michele. She cares for him as her own.

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Morgan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 21, 2026

Michele does a wonderful job with my pup! Very friendly and attentive

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Jessica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 08, 2026

Michele took good care of our dog. She came back to us healthy and in good spirits.

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Morgan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 02, 2026

Michele is great to work with and always does a wonderful job with my dog!

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Morgan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 19, 2026

Thank you again to Michele for doing a great job - my girl loves seeing her for doggy day care!

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Schedule

I'm a professional writer and program developer so my schedule is flexible which makes caring for your dog and its needs really easy. I am able to maintain whatever schedule you've established at home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet will have full run of the house and will be encouraged to make themselves at home. Their crate and food/water will be set up in places where they can be seen and made comfortable.

A typical day

I will maintain the schedule that you have established with your pet. In addition, I can take them to a local dog park after rush hour so they can play with just me or with your permission, they can play with other dogs. They can also come with me in the car to run errands and we can have fun on the way - pup cups, impromptu walks and other fun.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michele can host up to 1 pet per night
Please share with me your dog's temperment, preferences, and personality. Please bring any fav toys, tokens or other items that will make them feel at home.
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.