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Michelle L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Michelle L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $75 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Auntie Shel fawning over fur babies

***I will be out of the country until autumn*** IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. I stay in your home. I am not available for drop-ins. 2. I keep my calendar as up to date as possible. 3. Greyed out dates, I am not available for bookings as I’m either out of town or have personal commitments. 4. Every month, I donate to Saving Grace NC, AHS, and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue as #RoverShel to help animals in need and ensure they have a chance to find loving furever homes! 5. I carry Pet Care insurance that I purchase independently. Hi!! I’m Michelle. I moved to NC from the Midwest in June 2023. Since then, I’ve proudly curated a loving, supportive pet family/community in the Raleigh area. I loved my own dogs to life for years past their life expectancy. Small & large breeds. From pups to seniors. It’s my first time not having a pup of my own, so I will care for your fur babies as if they were mine.

Cat care experience

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Quirky kitties crack me up!

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

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your fur baby (babies) as well as your home, belongings, and privacy. I can be the supportive, kind, ear-scratching partner to keep a peaceful, pet-friendly environment. I will keep your home clean & secure. Your privacy is important to me. I spent 30 years as a bonded, licensed insurance professional, so your home is safe with me. I carry an independent pet sitter insurance policy for added protection.

Ratings and reviews

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Jackie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jun. 08, 2026

Had a great experience with Michelle! Super kind and amazing with my babies. She sent lots of updates and photos and I felt so comfortable while out of town.

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Keith S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • jun. 01, 2026

So glad we found MIchelle! She's by far the best dog sitter we've ever had. She took great care of our dog and followed our instructions perfectly. When we got back from our week long trip, our house looked great! Highly recommend!

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Janette G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • may. 14, 2026

I have been blessed with the best dog sitters ever. Michelle is one of my top 10. She connects promptly and follows instructions. The house was clean when we returned. Lola was a very happy dog when we returned and didn't have anxiety following our "away time" I was thankful not to have to worry at all while she was here.

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Lisa J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • may. 07, 2026

Amazing service provided by Michelle. I didn't worry about my furbaby at all. I hope this is the beginning of a new relationship for us all I returned to a happy dog, clean home like I left it and overall good, positive energy... can't wait to use Michelle's care for Ivy again.

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Kyle B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • abr. 19, 2026

Michelle was great. She communicated well and kept everything clean. My dog was well cared for!

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Erica W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • ene. 03, 2026

As always, we never have to worry that our babies are being taken care of. They get oodles of attention and barely notice when we come home.😊 My home is currently under contract and we had a last minute appraisal and inspection scheduled and Michelle took care of getting the dogs settled and everything went perfectly. The girls just love Michelle and it is so obvious she loves them back!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I always make time for every animal I see. I work for myself (sometimes out of state, so I keep my calendar current) & have the time your fur babies need to be comfortable while you’re on vacation, attending life events, traveling for work, etc!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michelle can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know your best friend’s preferences & quirks. I want to be respectful to them and you! It’s my goal for everyone to be comfortable, safe, & secure. We can talk over habits, schedule, allergies, etc. during our meet & greet. Let’s make sure everyone is comfortable!
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.