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Michelle D.

Muskegon, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
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Services

Michelle can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs 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

Availability

I am working on starting a full time pet care and dog walking business so all of my focus is on clients and their pets!

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About Michelle D.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The pups are ALWAYS supervised in a fenced yard and if taken on walks, leashes and harnesses are triple checked! I like to enter through the garage since it is a way to make sure there is extra security while entering the home.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michelle D. would like to know about your pet

I like to get to know the dogs routine to make sure they are the most comfortable. Understanding any medications or health issues is also a priority!

A typical day

The beach is one of my favorite places because I see so many dogs enjoying the moment. Trail walks are another good spot to get their energy out.

Location

Muskegon, MI

Michelle D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

20 yr experience with large animals

Pet care experience

I grew up with dogs and found a passion with horses that lead me to obtain a career in animal care and training. I started my career at a local zoo where I learned about basic health care and the well-being of animals. From there I was inspired to learn more and found myself partaking in marine mammal internships around the country. Through this journey I have worked with a variety or animals such as cats, dogs, birds, sharks, snakes, sea turtles, sea lions, and dolphins. These opportunities have allowed me to better understand and assist with veterinary care such as blood draws and administering injections for insulin in a positive low stress manner. I absolutely love spending time with animals of all shapes and sizes!

Reviews

Casey R.
Doggy Day Care • May 30, 2026
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Michelle is the best (and Marvin, too!) She took great care of our two dogs while we were in town for an adventure race. She was very communicative, sent great photos of our pups, and even took them out for a hike while we were gone for the day. Highly recommend!!

Lindsey T.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 29, 2025
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Michelle was wonderful! I could tell that Apollo was relaxed and well taken care of. She sent updates and responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend her to any other pet parent!

Pavanut J.
Doggy Day Care • Oct 13, 2025
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Michelle was amazing! This was our first time using Rover, and she took such great care of our two Boston Terriers. She was super kind, gentle, and patient with them. They instantly felt comfortable. Michelle took them on a nice long walk and kept us updated throughout the day. We came from Chicago to play golf at Arcadia and drop them off at Muskegon and had a long day, but Michelle was so flexible with timing and really went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!

carleen b.
Boarding • Jun 24, 2025
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Michelle was exceptional. We were in a last minute bind and found Michelle on Rover and Michelle’s Muddy Paws LLC. She provided exceptional care for our 5 yr old Springer Spaniel, Scarlett. Scarlett enjoyed her daily walks in the woods, the special TLC of the fam, and the comfort of having such awesome doggies companions. I would use her services anytime and highly recommend.

About Michelle D.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The pups are ALWAYS supervised in a fenced yard and if taken on walks, leashes and harnesses are triple checked! I like to enter through the garage since it is a way to make sure there is extra security while entering the home.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michelle D. would like to know about your pet

I like to get to know the dogs routine to make sure they are the most comfortable. Understanding any medications or health issues is also a priority!

A typical day

The beach is one of my favorite places because I see so many dogs enjoying the moment. Trail walks are another good spot to get their energy out.

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Michelle D.

Muskegon, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews