Michelle F.
Michelle F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Love and care, like they are my own
Hi, my name is Michelle. Over the years I’ve raised and trained many of my own pets and regularly dog sit for all of my family. I currently have one dog, a Rat Terrier named Memo. He is high energy but he's a happy boy and has the best temperament. For housesitting, please be advised that I will be bringing Memo to stay with me at your home. If you want to see more of my cutie, check out his bio. I’ve cared for dogs of all kinds, from playful puppies who need extra attention and playtime to older dogs who just need a slower pace and a little extra patience. I’m comfortable managing multiple dogs of all sizes. That includes 'pullers' and/or dog reactive from my experience walking dogs at shelters. Here are a few things I’m happy to help with: • Walks, playtime, and activities that keep your dog active and engaged • Puppy guidance and reinforcement of training routines if requested • Patient care for senior dogs or pets with special needs (including administering medications) • Flexible scheduling when possible • Pick up/Drop off within 5 miles of my house. (Main & Civic Center in Santa Ana) • Grooming (only the basics: bathing, drying, brushing.) Price depends on size and length of fur. Sorry, no nail trims. • Dependable care with the same love and attention I give my own dog. (Snuggling always included!) I'd love to schedule a meet-and-greet to meet you and your pet!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michelle went above and beyond to care for my doggo, and even made him food when he didn’t want to eat his! (Sometimes he has a hard time eating when he’s in a new environment and nervous.) She also communicated well, and updated me with pictures of him :)
Michelle was amazing! She went above and beyond. We highly recommend her as your next dog sitter! She made us feel so reassured throughout our trip away from the doggies!
Michelle was great with Leonardo. She has a genuinely good vibe about her and was very welcoming to show me how her home is dog-friendly. Her home is comfortable and clean. I felt safe leaving Leonardo with her and she even helped me with cleaning up Leonardo’s hair that was covering his eyes. I appreciated that. Thank you, Michelle. I would love for her to watch Leonardo again! =)
Bowie stayed with Michelle for 4 days and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. She kept his feeding schedule exactly on track, sent photos and updates without me even having to ask, and offered to pick him up and drop him off which cost a bit more but honestly saved me so much hassle. Bowie came back happy and relaxed. I’ll definitely be booking with her again. 😊
Michelle was a fantastic sitter for George! George has complicated dietary needs due to his GI problems. He is also an anxious pup and stays nervous when away from home. Despite it all, Michelle and Memo made George’s stay so comfortable! I could tell from photos he settled in quickly and attribute that to Michelle’s great care. I was also indecisive about pick up times but Michelle stayed flexible throughout it all. Bonus: she got George and Memo matching jerseys to watch World Cup games together! Way too cute
Michelle is awesome! She took great care of Eiffel and kept me updated with messages and photos throughout the stay. I could tell Eiffel was happy, comfortable, and well cared for! I had peace of mind knowing Eiffel was in such good hands. I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter! Thank you Michelle!
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Schedule
I do project based work from home so I'm present and not tied down to a rigid schedule which means I have the time and flexibility to give your pet attention when needed.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a Rat Terrier who gets a long with all dogs, he loves to play but is pretty respectful of dogs who are not into it. Dogs have free rein of my house. I spend a good amount of time with them outside in the yard, they are never let out without supervision.
Pets
A typical day
Walks are a must, as is playtime (tug-o-war, fetch, etc). We enjoy outdoor time in the yard and have easy access to potty area for puppies & seniors who need more frequent access! When possible, I like to do trips to the park or beach for a change of smells and scenery.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeMichelle can host up to 2 pets per night
- I am open to most special needs situations but advanced knowledge is essential, especially for any behavioral concerns. I have experience walking dogs who pull or react to other animals but for the safety of me and your dog, it's important to tell me right off the bat.