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Michelle B.

Stephenson, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Michelle can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Michelle can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle B.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Location

Stephenson, VA

Michelle B.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Providing Cuddles & Care

Pet care experience

Hello, my name is Michelle and I started Barce Barks in 2010. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am crazy about animals. I can't even watch a movie in which an animal gets lost or hurt, even though I know it's a fiction movie. For all my animal lovers, I know you can relate. I started this business because of my own fears of having to leave my baby in the hands of someone I didn't know. I wanted to build a personal relationship with all of my animal friends and their parents. So that when they leave home, they can rest assured that their babies are being loved and well taken care of. With each each visit or stay you will be sent pictures and a text with an update on how your baby is doing. I am also always available by phone for a conversation. I know the anxiety that comes along with finding a person to take care of your best friends while you are away. As a pet owner and an animal lover, I've been there! The only thing I can't promise is that I won't spoil them while you are away!

Reviews

Terry L.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 27, 2025
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Michelle was amazing! I have two cats, one is super shy and the other is very needy. She was so patient with my shy boy, talking to him and gently encouraging him to come out and eat. By the last day, he even came close to her, which is incredible since he usually doesn’t trust anyone for a long time! For my needy cat, she gave him so much love and attention, and he absolutely adored it. Michelle also went above and beyond by washing all the cat dishes and sweeping up the litter. She’s truly a 10/10 sitter, and I’m so glad she took such great care of our cats while we were away! 💕

Rodney M.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 03, 2025
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We couldn’t be happier with the care that Bailey receives during his time with Michelle. From the moment we met, I knew our sweet boy was in good hands! Michelle is very professional, kind, friendly, welcoming and clearly loves animals! I received several updates with pictures and messages. It is clear Bailey is treated like family with plenty of attention and playtime with her sweet dog Sadie!! I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for reliable and loving care for their fur baby!

Brenda P.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 09, 2024
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Michelle was super engaged and totally understood the needs of Lilly my elderly dog. I valued the time and effort she dedicated to encouraging Lilly to eat her food and engage with Michelle.

Chris H.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 05, 2024
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Michelle is so great. She goes above and beyond and our fur baby absolutely loves her. We know when we go out of town, we have someone we can trust and depend on to take care of our dog. I 100% recommend using Michelle.

About Michelle B.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours
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Michelle B.

Stephenson, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews