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Michele P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat pet owners
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Michele P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat pet owners

Contact for Boarding

from US$70 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
19 year of experience
Has a fenced garden
Home full-time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Your dog's home away from home!

I'm experienced with many different dog breeds and enjoy the bond between caretaker and pet! Understanding your dog's personality and signals is an important part of taking the best possible care of your dog while you're away. I want your dog to feel secure and happy in my care. I'm retired so I can give your pooch lots of attention, affection and play time. I've got a fenced back yard for safe outdoor play, and love to take walks on the local trails.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet owners
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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17 ratings
Christopher M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2026

Bosco is so very happy and comfortable at their home — if we ever can't find him, we know where to start looking!

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Christopher M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 31, 2025

What an amazing setting we have found for Bosco. Michele & Brian take care of Bosco like he is their very own. We won the lottery of dog care. We couldn't be happier!

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Christopher M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2025

Michele P is genuinely excellent. Our pup had a bad start to his stay at his usual boarding location, and we were out of the country! Our son and daughter-in-law jumped in and helped, got him to the vet, and found Michele. What a great experience Bosco had at her home. He didn't want to leave their home. They loved on him and took care of him like he was their very own. He is so pleased to have them as his new “second home” when we need them! It's probably the best dog care ever!!!

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Elaine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2024

Michele and her husband provided very good care to our dog and puppy. Thank you so much!!

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Renee L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 16, 2024

Michele and her husband were so lovely and it was obvious that my 3mo golden retriever puppy, Josie, had a great time with them. Michele sent me the cutest photo updates throughout her stay so I never had to check in on her myself. She was sure to ask about dietary needs/restrictions etc and seemed very knowledgeable about all things “dogs”. I would feel extremely comfortable asking Michele to watch Josie again!

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Kelsey T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 08, 2024

Michele was great! She was so welcoming, she showed us around where Maggie would be staying, and she carefully listened to Maggie’s routines and instructions. She also provided updates during Maggie’s stay. We would definitely feel comfortable leaving Maggie with Michele again knowing she is safe and loved!

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Schedule

I'm available days, nights and weekends. I'm recently retired, so your dog will get lots of attention throughout the day. While caring for your pet, I keep my outings to a minimum, so that your dog is my main focus.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Pets not allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and no other pets in my home. I own a large and a small dog crate which can be used for your pet so you don't need to bring your own, unless that's your preference. If your dog is fine without a crate, that's OK, too. There are lots of comfy places for your dog to stretch out for a nap in the sun and low windows so they can keep up with what's going on in the world.

A typical day

I like to engage your dog with games of fetch or hiding a favorite chew toy or treat for him or her to discover under a blanket or in an old shoe. I also like to take them for walks in different areas so they have a new experience when we go out, stimulating their interest.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only one pet owner at a time
Michele can host up to 2 pets per night
If your dog is on medication, has dietary issues, has special needs, or just quirky behaviors, please write a full description of your care protocols and I'll do my best to follow your routines so that your dog is comfortable in my care.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.