Michelle F.
Michelle F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, patient pet sitter
I've spent years around dogs and cats and love spending time with them. More recently I've pet sat cats needing medication, plus dogs and cats spanning the full personality spectrum: high-energy goofballs and shy, need-to-warm-up-slowly types alike. I read each pet's cues quickly and adjust. I'm outgoing, upbeat, reliable, with good attention to detail. I also have my own cat, so I know what it's like to want a caregiver you can fully trust with your pet's routine. If you're looking for someone your pet will actually be excited to see, I'd love to hear from you — send a message anytime!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I'm caring for a pet in your home, I stick closely to your instructions — feeding schedule, medication, walk routine, and any specific habits or quirks you flag. I do a walkthrough of the space early on to spot anything that could be a safety issue (open trash, auto feeders plugged in and functioning, etc.) and make sure doors and gates are always secured. For dogs, I keep an eye out during outdoor time for other animals, traffic, or anything that might spook them; for cats, I make sure litter, food, and water are consistent and that they have a safe, quiet space if they're the shy type. I'll also always check in with you with photos, updates, and answering any questions! Additionally, I'll always treat your home with respect. I am clean and organized and happy to help with tasks like bringing in the mail, watering plants, etc. I typically can't bring pets into my own home but if there's an emergency in your home (i.e., power outage or water leak) while you're away and the pet needs to come over while we figure out a solution, I'm happy to do my best to accommodate that.
Ratings and reviews
Michelle is great! Very communicative and thorough, and took great care of my pup Fisher. Recommend Michelle for your walks!
Michelle was wonderful! She sent detailed report cards during my trip which is always nice. My cat is very thankful — will definitely book again!
We had a wonderful experience with Michelle - she is communicative, kind, and professional!
Michelle took great care of my cat and followed all instructions extremely well and went above and beyond to make sure my cat had everything she needed!
Michelle was so great! On time, communicative, and gave a great summary and photos after her visit. My cat was very calm and happy when we got back home.
Michelle was responsive and reliable, everything was great and the drop-in went as planned! I appreciated the great photos. I’d gladly book again.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I typically work 9-5 M-F with some flexibility - especially on Mondays and Fridays. I can always stop by before and/or after work, and depending on schedule/location, I can sometimes do a midday visit. I'm pretty flexible on the weekends.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsMichelle can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I like to know their daily routine (feeding times, walk schedule, bathroom habits) and anything about their personality that would help me get off on the right foot, like if they're shy with strangers, reactive to other dogs, or need time to warm up. It's also helpful to know about any anxiety triggers and who to contact in an emergency as a back up if you're unreachable. I love hearing any extra details that could make the visit even better, even small stuff that isn't make or break. A favorite toy, a preferred cuddle spot, a game they love, anything. If it'll make your pet's day better, I'm always happy to do it.