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Michelle D.

Star Sitter

Coral Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Services

Michelle can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
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

Availability

I am work from home and do freelance work so i make my own schedule, am very organized and detailed oriented. I will work around my schedule to make sure I get your fur baby loved and cared for while you are out.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
95% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am highly trained on how to properly walk dogs, and am familiar with all training styles - Harness, Prong, Shock collar, gentle leaders, ect. I have personally trained dogs to all training styles which will is great if you have multi- dog household with different walking gear and needs. I have trained 230lb large breeds to 5 pounds dogs, including walking Ferrets, as my ferrets we all harness trained to walk :)

Home

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

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Michelle D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Michelle D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Your fur-babies are my love

Pet care experience

My 1st Dog, a German Shepard, Bert was born 2 weeks after I was, a puppy of my parents litter and had grew up with him till I was 13 yrs old. I always wanted to be a vet and by the time I was 5 years old had my own Rabbits and Hamsters. In my early teens we got another German Shepard, I go my 1st Ferret and we had acquired a cat Smokey :) With my love of animals shortly after as I was out of High School, I started working at a vet clinic at the age of 19 as a vet assistant, and worked as a full time vet tech for another 6 years, then working part-time for another 15 years, once moving to south Florida, I worked part time training dogs. I have raised and adopted my fair share of Dogs (as large as a Great Dane), Ferrets, and cats. Now living in South Florida I am a single parent of a 4 year old Dogo Argentino. I miss working with animals, making those connections and an impact on their life. This is why I am looking to help love and care for your

Cat care experience

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love your kitty fur-babies

Michelle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Harry K.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 26, 2026
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She’s great. Very reliable

Tessa M.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 02, 2026
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We had a great experience with Michelle, she did a great job and our cats really seem to like her a lot. We will definitely be using her in the future as well. Thank you Michelle! :)

Benjamin B.
Dog Walking • Feb 02, 2026
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Went above and beyond!

Brenda B.
Dec 30, 2025

Michelle took care of my French Bulldog, Frankie for several years before I moved. Frenchies are not exactly low maintenance dogs, and Michelle was not only knowledgeable about the breed, and dogs in general, she became one of my dog’s besties! She genuinely cares about animals and was always in communication with me when I was out of town, consistently sending photos so that I was comfortable. The biggest recommendation that I can give is Frankie’s reaction every time she was dropped off with Michelle- she got clearly excited when we pulled in her parking lot, and I quickly became chopped liver. I certainly miss having Michelle to take care of my fur baby, and I can’t recommend her enough to take care of yours!

About Michelle D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
95% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

45 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am highly trained on how to properly walk dogs, and am familiar with all training styles - Harness, Prong, Shock collar, gentle leaders, ect. I have personally trained dogs to all training styles which will is great if you have multi- dog household with different walking gear and needs. I have trained 230lb large breeds to 5 pounds dogs, including walking Ferrets, as my ferrets we all harness trained to walk :)

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
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Michelle D.

Star Sitter

Coral Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews