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Michelle L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Michelle L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Michelle has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
14 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Will love your pets as much as you!

Hi! I’m Michelle, and my happy place is anywhere animals are! I’m a seasoned sitter with over a decade of experience caring for pets - and often their second favorite human (after you, of course 😉) What sets me apart from other sitters is that I work remotely as a photographer, which allows me to offer 16+ hours of in-home care and companionship. This means that your pet gets plenty of company, attention, and love throughout the day, and you might get the occasional artsy photo 🥳📸 I can also provide constant care services for pets requiring extra support. This premium offering ensures near round-the-clock companionship. (For more information on my house-sitting offerings, please view the second photo in my album.) I believe in-home care is the best way to keep your pets happy while you’re away, allowing them to remain in a familiar space and maintain their normal routine. When I’m with your pets, we follow their usual schedule as closely as possible. I also tune into their needs throughout the day - whether that’s extra playtime, leisurely walks, or simply relaxing together - so they feel secure, loved, and fully cared for. My goal is to provide your pets complete comfort and give you peace of mind 😌 I’m also a *huge* cat nerd - I have two of my own! I understand the difference in both care and personality between cats and dogs, and I always take the time to build trust and connection at whatever pace they need 🐾 If you’re looking for a sitter who’s reliable, attentive, and respectful of your home and your pets, I’d be honored to care for them. I take this work seriously - and I feel lucky to do it 🤎

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I provide attentive, personalized care for your pets. I follow your instructions and adapt to each pet’s personality and routine. Oh yeah, and I shower them with lots of love and attention! 🤩

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Rylee L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 02, 2026

Michelle was fantastic with our 3 pups. She was a great communicator and kept us updated throughout her entire stay with them. She also left the house spotless when we returned home. We will definitely be using her again!

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Mike & Erica S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 09, 2025

Highly recommend Michelle! This was our second stay with Michelle. She took excellent care of our lab and home. Wally got lots of play time and snuggles. He absolutely loves Michelle! We had some travel issues and couldn’t make it home on time. Michelle so accommodating and was able to extend her stay. We were so relieved to know Wally was taken care of and happy while we were away!

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Mike & Erica S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 31, 2025

Michelle took great care of Wally and our home! She was attentive to Wally and checked in with us to let us know how things were going. Michelle noticed Wally was missing us and gave him extra playtime and attention. Came home to a clean house and happy pup!

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Courtney K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 21, 2025

Michelle is AMAZING!! Our dogs adore her and we feel so comfortable with her caring for our pups and home. We will definitely keep asking her back 😃

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Courtney K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 03, 2024

Michelle was AMAZING with our pups! Very thorough and maintained their regular schedules of play and exercise. Came back to a clean home and very happy doggies 😃

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Jennie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 11, 2024

So happy to have found Michelle. Can tell that Zoey has had a good time with her.

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Schedule

I am a self-employed photographer and a lot of my work is remote, so my schedule is flexible and ideal for overnight sitting! Your pets will be kept company most of the day at your home while I work (in reality they’ll be keeping *me* company 😉), and we will follow their usual routine as closely as possible to ensure their comfort and happiness 💜

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Michelle can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Your pets personality, daily schedule, their commands, medication needs, how they interact with strangers and other dogs during our walks, and anything else that you as their owner deem important so they can receive the best care possible. The more I know, the better!
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

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