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Michele K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Michele K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$70 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

We'll Love Your Pets Like You Do!

We both grew up loving and taking care of our family dogs. When I was in college, I often worked as a dog sitter for neighbors and friends. I was able to build a network who trusted me with their precious pooches. We are still in the process of trying to find a pup of our own but in the meantime, while working from home, we have plenty of time to care for your pet. You can expect lots of snapshots and frequent updates (as often as you’d like) to keep you posted. Whether your furry friend prefers to lounge on the couch or go exploring and running around, we're happy to do what makes them happy! We love hiking, exploring, and discovering the gems in our city!

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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39 ratings
Melissa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Michelle was amazing, she took very good care of our pup. She shared lots of photos and sent texts to keep us updated . Her home was easy to find with lots of space for our beagle to explore. We are so pleased and look forward to using her again.

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Joseph T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 12, 2026

Michele was wonderful with our dog Bolt while he spent the day with her. She sent pictures and shared updates with how he was doing. Will definitely use her again the next time we visit Oceanside.

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Radhika B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026

Michele looked after Gabru again - this time for 10 days. She was awesome with updates and super responsive. When we got Gabru back home, he looked very happy. Very grateful that she took great care of him. Definitely recommend.

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Jennifer J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2026

Kona loved her stay with Michele! Will be using her again!

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Dani P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 10, 2026

Michele was amazing with our girl!! She was so communicative, friendly and our pup loved her!! We will definitely be working with Michele many more times!! Thank you Michele!!!

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Diamond-Depree M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 28, 2026

We can’t recommend Michele enough!! Our dogs absolutely loved her and her husband — honestly, I don’t think they even wanted to leave with how much they enjoyed that huge yard and all the cuddles. I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to leaving my dogs because they truly are my comfort, and Michele made the entire experience so much easier. She didn’t mind meeting with me before our trip, and throughout our 8 days away she consistently sent photos and videos that gave me so much peace of mind. I was worried I’d be “that” dog mom constantly checking in, but she made me feel so comfortable and reassured that I never felt the need to ask 30 times a day how they were doing. I genuinely struggle trusting people with my babies, especially after moving to a new area, but Michele completely eased those fears. She is amazing, and we would absolutely recommend her and book with her again anytime we need a sitter.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home full time so have the ability and flexibility to be available for your pets needs. Since I am still looking for a dog of my own, it's a great way to love on pups and get my fill of activities with walks or downtime snuggling on the couch.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

When staying at my home or a client's, I will always follow their guidelines and rules in terms of what is allowed. Mine is a very dog friendly home so they are always welcome on furniture or in the bed as they see fit.

A typical day

Luckily, being in Vista means we have access to some great parks, hiking trails, and the beach. Depending on each pet's activity level, I would plan some activities for us to get out of the house and get some steps in!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Michele can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your pet has any sort of special preferences, dietary restrictions, or behavioral concerns. I want to make sure your pet feels safe and comfortable above all else.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.