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Michelle H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Michelle H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Loving & Safe Dog Care in our home

Aloha! My name is Michelle. I'm originally from South Carolina where I owned a small farm and raised every imaginable animal at one time or another. I have over 40 years of experience with dogs, as both a dog owner and former trainer for our local shelter. I am patient, attentive and loving with all breeds and sizes. We have a lovely, safe home in Discovery Harbour, near South Point on the Big Island of Hawaii with a fenced in yard and lots of room to play. Our French Bulldog, Nani, LOVES all other dogs. She is absolutely wonderful with all sizes and has never had a bad episode with any breed. She's very well socialized and loves to play. I can handle medical needs for your dog if needed. Puppies are no problem. We have the facilities to keep a little one safe and happy in a kennel in our living room with us if your dog needs a private space when visiting. Both my husband and I are retired and home all day, so your loved one will be watched at all times. My daughter Rhiannon will provide opportunities for walks if your dog enjoys outings. If you have questions, please ask! We love to meet new people. Mahalo for stopping by our profile!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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25 ratings
Beth T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 09, 2023

Michelle & Wayne - Thank you for the love and attention you gave to Festa during her stay. She is 14 years old, and this was 1st time I left her with someone other than family due to our moving to the beautiful Island of Hawaii. You can always count on the two of them to love and care for your pets. Thank you.

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Karen L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 06, 2023

My dog was so happy to see Michelle even after a year!

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Kasey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2022

5 stars all the way, Michelle is awesome!

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Emily & Taylor S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2022

Michelle and Wayne take such great care of my dog! I feel so much more comfortable leaving my dog while he is in their care. Mahalo nui!

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Barbara K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2022

Michelle and her husband, Wayne, are wonderful ! They have a lot of experience with many kinds of animals. Our mini-golden doodle is very happy playing with their Frenchie (Nani), and has made herself comfortable on Wayne’s lap more than once. M and W are attentive to the dogs’ needs and happy to accommodate us with our schedules and requests. We’ll continue to be repeat customers, whether for a few hours or several days (weeks?).

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Jordain K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 31, 2022

We’re so grateful that Michelle was able to accommodate a last minute day care booking for us. Our puppy is safe and in great hands with Michelle and bonus points that he comes home tired and happy. Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My husband and I are retired and my adult daughter and her son Charlie assist with watching and caring for our visitors. We have a flexible schedule to ensure your baby is properly cared for while you are away

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fully fenced, secure back yard area that is always available for our dogs to freely access. Your dog will be monitored at all times.

Pets

A typical day

We have a large golf course area nearby where dogs are welcome. We walk Nani there often. Your dog is welcome to come along and he/she will be on leash and well monitored.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Michelle can host up to 2 pets per night
My only concerns are things that might make your baby more comfortable. Are they shy? Do they prefer to eat alone? How about sleeping? Sofa, floor or up on our bed with Nani? Do you have any knowledge of allergies? How about treats? Anything you can share that will make your dogs stay more enjoyable is wonderful.
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