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Michele S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Michele S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $85 per night

Highlights

Michele has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
42 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Never met an animal I did not love!

My Family bred Shelties. I worked as a Vet assistant in my youth and bred Finches! I wish I was an animal whisperer, but working on it. I do have local references from house/pet sitting for over 30 years. I have clients off site, in other states.

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
42 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

One house I sit has 5 outdoor cats, 2 dogs and 3 horses, a koi pond and wild bird and deer feeders. Each with its own needs between getting attention, food, medicines and exercise in their own environment, on their schedule. I'll take care of most any animal but never salt water fish tanks. They are too tricky for me.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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KARL H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 04, 2026

Once again Michelle took wonderful care of our two dogs - and of our house, too. After 10 days of travel we came home to two very happy dogs and an immaculately clean house. Thank you Michelle - you are fantastic.

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Katie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 17, 2026

Michele is an amazing person and treated our pups as her own. She stayed at our home with our two Australian shepherds and sent us updates and photos. Wonderful to have when you're away from home. She understands each animal's needs and quirks along the way. ❤️

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Alexandra A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 06, 2026

Can’t recommend her enough. Sends great updates and pictures. Takes care of pets like they are her own. Our dog is so afraid of storms and Michele always sits with her and makes sure she is okay. Can’t say enough good things.

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L K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 31, 2026

Michele was absolutely wonderful with our dog while we were out of town. She is reliable, communicative, and shows so much empathy and compassion for animals. Prior to pet sitting, Michele came over to meet our dog and get to know her behaviors and comforts, and to make sure she was familiar to her leading up to the time we would be gone. While we were away we received frequent and detailed updates and pictures, and you could hear the pure joy in her messages. Michele makes it her mission to make sure both the animal and the owners have maximum peace of mind. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and would certainly book her again! If you’re looking for someone to give your pet the royal treatment, she’s your gal!

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Jamie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 26, 2026

The absolute best!!! See past reviews for more about how wonderful Michele is!

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Melissa L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 18, 2026

Michelle is a godsend she is amazing, nurturing, caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She is responsive and shares great pics with details of how Rosie May is doing.

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Schedule

My current work hours are flexible. Feel free to ask questions based on your needs. I do some freelance work, mostly on my laptop and phone. If you have wifi I can get most of it done while keeping your fur baby feeling safe.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michele can host up to 1 pet per night
Control issues? I’ll know to take them out more frequently if you give me a heads up. Fine with all breeds, raised well. Let me know about your fur babies quirks, phobias and fears. I have learned how to deal with most of them, and forewarning makes a huge difference. If you are a new user and have not been able to fill out much on your dog's bio, please fill me in when sending a booking request. The more I know, the better.
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.