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Michele M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Michele M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Doggy Day Care

from $55 per day

Highlights

Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your Bestie’s New WFH Bestie

***COMPLIMENTARY LEASH TRAINING UPON REQUEST*** Hi! My name is Michele, I'm a native New Yorker living on the Upper East Side. I grew up around animals all my life; dogs, cats, hamsters, a ferret (even a few mice!) so it's safe to assume my love for all things cute and cuddly runs deep in my veins. It is my profound belief that all animals should be loved, protected and treated with respect. My experience includes owning a lovable, well-behaved Staffordshire Terrier for almost 13 years, that I personally trained since the day I got him at six weeks old. When he passed, he left a giant hole in my heart and I knew I wanted to use my experience and expertise to help other pet owners. Since then, I've fostered and provided at-home pet services to countless dogs and cats in the area. I have experience with all breeds, sizes and age levels. I may look small, but no breed is too big for me! :) I have a lot of patience and energy, perfect for keeping up with your puppy's needs and, of course, caring for senior dogs will always hold a special place in my heart. I offer overnight boarding, day care, drop-in visits, and dog walking in 30 mins to 1 hour increments and have experience administering medications, if needed. Leash training is a specialty of mine and would be happy to offer that as a complimentary add-on to any service upon request. I am very much looking forward to meeting you and your furry BFF. :) NOW LET'S GET STARTED!

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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33 ratings
Marissa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • mei 29, 2026

Michele was great! She accommodated a last-minute request to watch my dog and a foster that is staying with me, and all went well!

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Jannet D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • mei 22, 2026

Theo loves Michele! She was incredibly accommodating with my work hours and kept me updated throughout the day. I really appreciated the care and communication. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!

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Prisca C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mei 19, 2026

Always takes great care of my dog

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Josie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb. 27, 2026

Michele did a wonderful job caring for Angel during his two days of daycare! She was kind, attentive, and clearly great with dogs. Angel came home so happy and relaxed both days. I really appreciate the excellent care - and accommodating a last-minute request! We’ll definitely book again.

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Morganne & Erik E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • feb. 22, 2026

Michele was amazing with our high energy girl! She was super communicative and gave Phoebe the best day out. We felt so at ease knowing our baby was in such great hands!

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Emily T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • jan. 12, 2026

Miley had a great time with Michele! Really appreciated the last minute request and coming home to a happy dog :)

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Schedule

I work from home permanently and will only need to go into the office 1-2x per month. Other than that, my M-F work schedule is very flexible and my weekends are free!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a pet-friendly building (with zero restrictions on breed-YEY!) and I'm in walking distance to Central Park and several other nice parks in the surrounding area.

A typical day

Together, we'll have fun exploring all the neighborhood smells, playing at the dog park in Carl Schurz, long walks in Central Park and lots of fun playtime at home with tons of cuddle time, of course. :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Michele can host up to 3 dogs per day
Please let me know upfront if your pet has any special needs, anxieties or requires the administration of medications and to provide any necessary instructions before their visit. My aim is to make sure your bestie is happy, healthy and feels safe and comfortable at all times.
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.