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Michele V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Michele V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Milton, DE

Highlights

Michele has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Let's go for a walk!

Over 40 years of caring for small to medium size dogs and several cats. I have had the pleasure of caring for my elderly dogs and cats giving them much comfort in their old age.

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% 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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94 ratings
Robert M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 24, 2026

After a very successful meet and greet with Michell V. and a one night visit our dog Haille then spent ten days with her while we were out of the country. Our dog (who’s not crazy about strangers) took to Michelle immediately. Her warm and engaging nature made the process easier. Haille is a 14-year-old dog who is almost blind and has the beginnings of kidney failure. We have had to change her to a strict diet of no protein and drops in her eyes every day. Michelle did not seem to mind the extra care at all. She followed our instructions to the T. Every day we would get sweet pictures of our baby engaging with the family and taking nice walks around the neighborhood. We picked Michelle because she only does 2 small dogs at a time. We felt this was a good environment for Haille. All in all, we would give Michelle the highest rating and would use her in the future. She has been called the dog whisper and we believe it.

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Chris C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 29, 2026

Jerry had his first "out of house" experience since we adopted him a year ago. I was apprehensive about it, but he seemed to enjoy himself immensely with Michelle as he was treated like one of the family and kept busy all day! Next time we go away I'll feel assured that I don't have to worry about him at all.

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boxcaja@msn.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Outstanding care for the pet we both love. Having the grandkids was such a plus. Fiona adores children, and the kids loved her. She was so well cared for, she wasn’t all that anxious to come home with me. I think we may have to get ourselves another child to keep Fiona happy.

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Sandra C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 10, 2026

If I could leave 10 plus stars I would! Ms Michy is a wonderful dog sitter and a wonderful person. I feel so blessed to have found her. Winston had a day visit and he seemed more comfortable with Ms Michy and he got along well with the little corgi that was also visiting. Thank you Ms Michy for watching Winston and for the fun conversation!

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Olga W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 04, 2026

My puppy had a busy and good day at Michele's for daycare. She enjoyed her stay. Michele was great!

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Jean M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

Mickey is our trusted sitter for our Westie Dory. She loves our pup almost as much as we do! We can confidently travel and not worry because Mickey communicates with us regularly with updates, photos, and video. She is an excellent sitter and a lovely person.

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Schedule

I'm a substitute cafeteria worker during the school year and I'm free through the summer. I can easily walk in the late afternoon. I can board a pet at home having dog beds and a save fenced in patio area. My neighborhood is a lovely and safe place for dog walking.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

Currently I have no pets since the loss of my elderly fox terrier in December at age 17, so there would be no problems with housing another dog. I have a fenced in patio area and a safe neighborhood for walking.

A typical day

I love to walk and can go for a few miles with a dog who can exercise for a good length of time or go for shorter walks with more sedate pets U would love to play fetch or tug of war too. We have a lovely dog-friendly neighborhood and nearby park

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Michele can host up to 2 pets per night
I would prefer to have kennel trained dogs for overnight or longer time boarding. I can give meds if needed and accommodate any special needs if notified about them.It would be nice to meet ahead of time
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$55per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
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