Michele V.
Greenbelt, MD
Pugmutt and Friends
Pet care experience
Two years ago adopted Quill, in my profile picture. He is around 4 years old and super friendly. He's even great with cats! I will be more available for dog walking after school is out, at the end of June. I do housesitting as well, but I will need to bring my dog with me. So far that has been good for other people's dogs and they love the company. I am married, and you will see pictures of my husband and his teenage son with the dogs too. He and his son are also dog magnets and enjoy playing and spoiling the dogs I sit for. I have been watching dogs in my home and walking dogs in my neighborhood for many years. I started by putting up a sign at the Greenbelt Dog Park until someone told me about DogVacay, which is now Rover.com. I have been hooked ever since. I am very skilled at giving pills to dogs and cats and can even give subcutaneous injections as needed (per diabetics). I also have experience with blind and deaf dogs. I mostly accept 1 dog at a time, but will accept 2 dogs from the same family as long as my dog is not overwhelmed with them. I give a special discount for the second dog from the same family. If you need me to keep your cat/cats, or bird at my place, I will not book any dogs at the same time as to avoid undue stress. (Yes I have had cats stay too! LOL). Please allow enough time to schedule a Meet-N-Greet so we know your dog, my dog, and I are a good fit. I do not accept dogs that are not spayed or neutered. Sorry:(
Reviews
Wonderful sitter! Will definitely be booking Michele again.
As always Michele took great care of my dog, sent daily updates, and was able to give her a daily probiotic that I asked to be added to her food. She’s the best!
Michele is always great with my two crazy babies. It’s my third time with her taking care of Peter and Maggie. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter.
Michele is so kind and responsive! She made my dog feel right at home and was very welcoming. Looking forward to working with her and Quill again soon!
About Michele V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced patio that the dogs enjoy hanging out on. I do not have a yard, but my Condo is very large and there is plenty of room for the dogs to play and take breaks from each other. I do not take dogs off leash unless I know the dog very well and we are in a safe area such at the dog park or dog beach. I will only take your dog on excursions with your permission. My dog loves to go to the farm and the dog beach, but that's not for everyone. ;)
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Information Michele V. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if your dog has any anxieties, seperation or other. Do they get along with others? Will they be alright passing other dogs in the neighborhood? I also need to know if you dog has any health conditions or restrictions, for example can't take long walks, or needs help with stairs? Several of my guest dogs have been coming to me for years and are now senior dogs, so I know how to take all precautions necessary.
A typical day
I do live in a condo, but it is a very dog friendly neighborhood with plenty of sidewalk and paths for walking. I recently moved into a larger condo and now have a fenced in Patio. I also live right across the street from a nice park and within walking distance of the Greenbelt Dogpark, but will only take your dog there upon request and if your dog is accustomed to going to dogparks.
Services
Michele can host
Michele can watch in your home
Availability
I am working full time until June 21st, therefore I only accept dogs on the weekends until school is out. Otherwise during the summer, I am home more often and can take the dogs out more often.
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About Michele V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced patio that the dogs enjoy hanging out on. I do not have a yard, but my Condo is very large and there is plenty of room for the dogs to play and take breaks from each other. I do not take dogs off leash unless I know the dog very well and we are in a safe area such at the dog park or dog beach. I will only take your dog on excursions with your permission. My dog loves to go to the farm and the dog beach, but that's not for everyone. ;)
Home
Information Michele V. would like to know about your pet
I need to know if your dog has any anxieties, seperation or other. Do they get along with others? Will they be alright passing other dogs in the neighborhood? I also need to know if you dog has any health conditions or restrictions, for example can't take long walks, or needs help with stairs? Several of my guest dogs have been coming to me for years and are now senior dogs, so I know how to take all precautions necessary.
A typical day
I do live in a condo, but it is a very dog friendly neighborhood with plenty of sidewalk and paths for walking. I recently moved into a larger condo and now have a fenced in Patio. I also live right across the street from a nice park and within walking distance of the Greenbelt Dogpark, but will only take your dog there upon request and if your dog is accustomed to going to dogparks.
Location
Greenbelt, MD
Pets
Michele V.
Greenbelt, MD