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Michelle K.

Star Sitter

Newberg, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Michelle can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

House sitting schedule: I only book one house sitting a night, therefor my devotion to the best of care is only for you and your pet. Walk Schedule: I ensure no walks overlap too close to one another, allowing each pet to get my full undivided attention.

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Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle K.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I ensure & guarantee the best possible care for client’s pets in their homes! Instructions are followed directly as given, and lots of updates are sent to the owners throughout the day/night. Any size, color, and breed of critter you have; friendly or not; overly excited too, I’ll still be happy to care for you!

Information Michelle K. would like to know about your pet

Information that I should know regarding your pet: Emergency contacts (family or friends) Veterinary (phone/address) Reactive or non-reactive Health concerns Behavioral Problems Restrictions or Limitations

A typical day

Walks are where the owners prefer their fur kids to be walked/played at. Lots of play toys are great to have, for the puppies to the seniors! Treats are given with clarification by the owners (safety first, we don’t need any sick pups!) If the weather is above 85°F or below 25°F I limit walks to 15 minutes and the rest of the time is inside playing with your pet(s).

Location

Newberg, OR

Michelle K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Michelle K. 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.

Happy Pets, Happy Life Pet Sitting

Pet care experience

Hello - thank you for stopping by to have a look at my business and information! My name is Michelle, and I grew up with various breeds of cats, dogs, and other mammals (rabbits, hamsters, etc.) along with several species of reptiles. I have over 20 years of experience caring for these wonderful critters, and I have not stopped loving it since! I currently own two cats, a horse, and soon another gecko! I used to have 2 wonderful dogs; sadly, they passed in 2024 – forever the best puppy dogs! I have experience caring for equines and some other farm animals. I have spent about 6 years caring for special needs pets, mostly dogs – I am open to learning how to care for other pets that are special needs. I do have experience giving medications (pills, liquids, I am still learning about medications requiring syringes with needles). For the past 20 years, I have devoted my life goal to ensuring the best possible care there is for my clients and their pets! I will love your pets unconditionally to the fullest while you are away and will cherish every moment with them! Every sitting job is done with care and respect for my client’s homes; I treat everyone’s pets as if they were my own - everyone deserves to be well-loved and happy! Please note: I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – from 10:30am to 12:30pm, and 4:30pm to 7:00pm. I do not offer 60-minute walks. I do offer constant care. This means I will not leave your home. Constant care includes: $15 per hour for 12 hours of care $25 per hour for 24 hours of care Cancellations: any cancellation after a sitting is booked results in a 50% refund to owner(s). This applies to all services.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Alex S.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026
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Michelle is absolutely amazing. This is our cats third time with her and every time has gone very smoothly. Her communication is excellent!

Julie C.
House Sitting • Apr 21, 2026
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Nice job sending pictures and updates. Really helps us have confidence to relax on our trip.

Roger S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2026
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The best cat Mama! Always communicates well, fair, great pics, and is extremely thorough. I think our cat likes Michelle better than us haha!

Michelle H.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2026
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This was the first time we have had Michelle care for our 2 elderly pugs. She was attentive to all of their special needs, is very prompt with responses and will send lots of pictures of your pets to you which we loved getting.

About Michelle K.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I ensure & guarantee the best possible care for client’s pets in their homes! Instructions are followed directly as given, and lots of updates are sent to the owners throughout the day/night. Any size, color, and breed of critter you have; friendly or not; overly excited too, I’ll still be happy to care for you!

Information Michelle K. would like to know about your pet

Information that I should know regarding your pet: Emergency contacts (family or friends) Veterinary (phone/address) Reactive or non-reactive Health concerns Behavioral Problems Restrictions or Limitations

A typical day

Walks are where the owners prefer their fur kids to be walked/played at. Lots of play toys are great to have, for the puppies to the seniors! Treats are given with clarification by the owners (safety first, we don’t need any sick pups!) If the weather is above 85°F or below 25°F I limit walks to 15 minutes and the rest of the time is inside playing with your pet(s).

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Michelle K.

Star Sitter

Newberg, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews