Michelle K.
Michelle K.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm Senior Care
With 17 years of experience caring for senior dogs and pups who need a little extra support, I offer attentive, compassionate boarding for dogs who would benefit from being the only other pup in a calm, steady environment. I’m confident administering medications and have a long history supporting senior dogs and helping rehabilitate rescue pups. I live in a quiet first‑floor apartment chosen with senior joints in mind, with plenty of nearby green spaces for slow, comfortable walks. Your dog will share the space with my gentle 14‑year‑old chihuahua, Shelby, a former Austin Pets Alive! rescue and heartworm survivor who enjoys meeting respectful new friends. My background includes running my own dog‑walking and house‑sitting service, and I bring steady care and professionalism to every booking.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Michelle is the absolute BEST! She and her pup, Shelby, always provide such a wonderful vacation spot for my dog. When my travel plans unexpectedly changed, she was very accommodating and relieved a stressful situation. Highly recommend her!
Michelle was amazing! I didn’t worry at all when I left to go out of town. She always sends the best pictures each visit and assures you that your babies are taken care of! My kitties love her and one of them doesn’t care to be close to people and the other needs a lot of pets. She gives them both what they need and spends quality play time with them. Highly recommend Michelle!
Michelle took great care of our dog!
Booked Michelle for the second time, and she didn’t disappoint! Bailey was so comfortable with her and seemed to be right as her second home. Pictures were great and feedback made us feel at ease while we were away. Will book again for sure!
Michelle was amazing!!! This is the first time that I have ever hired a pet sitter and was kind of nervous. Michelle communicated so well with me and even came over before the drop in visits started to meet us and our kitties. Right when she walked in, our anxious boy greeted her and sniffed her hand and we knew she was the one! Throughout our trip, we received lots of pictures and were reassured that our babies were taken care of. I will definitely trust Michelle to care for my pets again.
Our toothless dog Coco loved Michelle! Michelle communicated with both my wife and I, which made her so happy. She made so many accommodations and was extremely patient with us since our dog is kind of high-need and just came out of a surgery. I don’t feel like Michelle is charging enough for what she did for us watching our Coco.
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Schedule
My days move at a stress-free senior‑friendly pace. I’m home the majority of the day, so dogs aren’t left alone for long stretches, and I structure my errands and outings around my guests’ needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a centrally located, easily accessible gated apartment complex. Your pup would join Shelby and me on relaxed morning and evening walks along the trees and green spaces nearby. Indoors, we have comfy, Shelby‑approved beds in every room, along with hard floors and washable rugs for the occasional senior moment. I keep a toxin‑free home, using simple, pet‑safe products throughout the space. Dogs can also enjoy fresh air on the fully enclosed porch, which is a safe, quiet spot for gentle outdoor time.
Pets
A typical day
Shelby and I take a calm, steady approach to our days. We keep simple routines, always leaving plenty of space for long naps, kisses, and all the gentle pets.