
Michelle L.

Michelle L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I'll love your dog like my own
Hi! I’m Michelle - I work in economic consulting and love dogs! I grew up w dogs, fostered dogs, and pet sit for friends when they are out of town. I have experience caring for and exercising different dogs from teacup cockapoos to Great Danes! Recently I moved to the NOVA area in the summer of 2025 with my 2 dogs - Scout and Abby. My work allows me to work from home so your pup(s) are rarely unsupervised. Rest assured your dog will be treated and accommodated for as if he/she were my own!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For housesitting I try to keep things as regular for the pet as possible to avoid any disturbances to keep things as regular for them as possible and provide the owner with peace of mind.
Ratings and reviews
Michelle took excellent care of my senior dog, Kora, while I was away for over a week. I was nervous about being gone for so long, but Michelle sent lots of updates and photos that really helped put my mind at ease. Knowing Kora was comfortable and well cared for allowed me to enjoy my trip without worrying. I would absolutely book with Michelle again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!

Michelle was very gracious and kind to come last minute when my mom had an unexpected hospital stay. She was flexible and understanding when my mom had a crisis and my husband was delayed getting back home. Her kindness and affection with our boy Sherlock was wonderful!

Michelle was an excellent sitter for Cali! She sent a ton of pictures and videos and I knew she was well taken care of the whole time. Cali has separation anxiety and Michelle made sure she was never alone. She also was careful to introduce Cali and Abby slowly in the apartment and it seemed like they got along well. I felt like Michelle gave Cali the same care she would give her own dog. Would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch sitter.

Literally BEST dogsitter I have ever had for my pup Pika! And we’ve gone through 10+ sitters on Rover so that says a LOT. Pika was with Michelle for a week and had the best time of his life while my bf and I were away. Michelle asked a bunch of thoughtful questions prior to the stay to make sure that we covered all the quirks Pika has (he has a lot). Communication was always fast and thorough. During the stay, I can honestly say that my pup was spoiled as HECK. She sent me daily pics and videos multiple times a day, gave him healthy treats, showered him with more toys than I even have at home, kept him on his walk schedule, and most importantly, maintained his grooming needs. Pika can be a handful which is why I’m always nervous finding a sitter, but wow Michelle made it seem so effortless! She genuinely took the time to get to know him and his personality. Not all sitters do that. I could tell that Pika had a special bond with them and that he really enjoyed his stay with them. Michelle and her bf are one of a kind sitters!! Love them so much :)

Michelle really helped out in a pinch and Viggo. loved staying with her and Abby. Fully knocked out by the time he got home.

Michelle is a pro, and Yuzu loves her. She is punctual, attentive, and caring. We are loyal clients!

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Schedule
I work from home and pet care is a high priority for me with flexibility to adjust to what the pet needs while I am with them.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
