Hello 👋 there! My name is Michelle. I am NEW to professional housesitting for furry loved ones(July 2026). I will be serving Windsor-Essex County, including Lakeshore (Belle River), Ontario—and beyond! Thank you so much for looking at my profile. Reach out when you are ready! ~ Michelle 🧡 🧡 WHY I CHOSE ROVER I first learned more about Rover through PetWatch, which gave me a Rover coupon when I rescued my coonhound Hunny + registered her microchip with Petwatch. I had heard Rover being recommended within the pet-care community, including by veterinarians. Then I heard from my dear friend, Jacquie in St. Catherine's who started her platform on Rover + is happily busy. I looked into the app + value the service fees I will be sharing with Rover because they will support the platform that connects us, provide ease of booking + payment tools, + Rover offers protections + safeguards for pet parents, pets + sitters alike. After devoting so much of my life to my 30- yr nursing career, my marriage + raising my children, I am finally learning how important it is to follow MY own dreams, hobbies + passions too. Self-care, time in nature + new adventures have become especially meaningful during this stage of empty-nesting. 🏡 HOUSE SITTING +BEYOND CARING FOR YOUR FURRY PET(S). And so begins my new adventure: caring for pets, AND homes + gardens— While you are away, I can provide a wider range of services tailored to YOUR needs—which happens to fulfill mine too. It truly is a win-win! I am discovering a whole new passion for organizing my friends’ + family’s homes, loving up their pets, and caring for their lawn + gardens. Who knew?! My soul knew. The universe ✨ knew. I just needed to listen. 🐾 MY LIFE WITH ANIMALS I have over 30 years of experience caring for dogs + cats and have always enjoyed sharing my life with animals of different breeds, sizes, ages + unique personalities. I currently have a very gentle mama: my 5-year-old, 59-lb Black + Tan Coonhound named Hunny. She loves van rides, camping, kayaking, beaches, conservation areas, trails + neighbourhood walks with me. There is no furry friend or human she meets who doesn’t love her and vice versa. I raised two Rhodesian Ridgebacks from puppies. Major lived to 11½ + LOVED flyball, so I still love playing fetch with dogs who enjoy retrieving. Maggie lived to 13 + ran beside me when running was my passion. Nowadays, I prefer to slow down. I love walking through neighbourhoods with big shade trees rustling, admiring flowerbeds with monarchs + bumblebees, listening to the birds singing songs ( especially Cardinals). Giving dogs sniffing time is so important for their mental well-being, just like us! After my two Ridgebacks, I fell in love with RESCUING Coonhounds. Beau Beauregard, Zellie Zoo Zoo + Belvey Belvedere have all crossed the beautiful Rainbow Bridge to be with my son, Mark—Forever 16; 2017. 🌈 Every one of these losses has taught me more lessons about love, patience + giving of SELF through the privilege of caring for another living being. As an RN of over 30 years, mum to my children and pets, I do not take special needs lightly. I am calm, patient, observant + affectionate, and I am very comfortable following detailed routines, medication instructions, including oral medications + giving injections. I know how important routine toileting is + attentive personal care. If a pet wears briefs, I am a bit obsessed about keeping them clean, dry + comfortable while protecting their dignity because of my years of caring for our sweet boy Belvey Belvedere. I can handle doggies who need an increase in FREQUENCY of visits (like every 2 hours) for more frequent attention, potty opportunities + brief changes. My nursing experience has also taught me to pay attention to changes in behaviour, appetite, special diets, mobility + overall well-being. Before long, I develop a deep bond with my furry friends—and I miss them when our time together ends. If you need me to stay in your home, I am more than happy to watch over your pets, home, mail, garbage/recycling, indoor plants, lawn + gardens. (Let me hear about any other agreed-upon household needs want to have done). I love playing in gardens, + I am also great at helping make a garden vision come to life. I love creating a surprise for someone to come home to. It is one of my love languages! Nothing makes my heart smile more than hearing that the result surpassed what someone had envisioned. 🌻 I have also recently discovered how much joy I get from organizing! Yes! I love to be distracted by organizing basements & closets + kitchens. It actually makes me feel needed. I know how busy + stressful life is + things just pile up. If you would like additional organizing or garden projects completed while you are away, we can discuss those separately ahead of time so we are both clear about the project + expectations. Your home will be treated with respect. My goal is for you to return to a home that feels peaceful, welcoming and fresh.