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Michelle M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 repeat clients
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Michelle M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
58 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $23 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced Loving Dog Caretaker

I’m a huge animal lover with a lot of experience caring for dogs, and have two of my own that I treat like my children. I grew up having every kind of animal you can think of (monkeys included). I’ve fostered dogs and cats for years and have spent time volunteering at my local animal shelter. I travel full-time on the road with my family and am a stay at home, homeschooling mom to my 7 year old (whom also loves dogs). Therefore, I have all the time in the world to care for & spoil your dogs while you are away, and offer flexible scheduling. Because I travel full-time and typically stay at locations from 2 weeks to a month, I am a better fit for someone who doesn’t need a long-term dog walker. I will treat your dog as part of my family, just like I treat mine, showering them with love and affection. It is my job to make them as comfortable and at home as possible, as I know some dogs can get anxious meeting new faces. I will stick to their normal routine, soo they don’t have too much to adjust to. I am more than willing to take care of a dog that has special needs or medications, because like I mentioned previously, I have experience fostering sick and injured dogs. I will also keep you updated while you are away with daily pictures and videos of your babies to bring a little more comfort to you as well.

Qualifications

58 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am all about safety and trust, and am very cautious about entering and leaving the home, and making sure everything is secure. I also allow time for your pet to warm up to me the first time I visit to build up a trust and bond relationship.

Ratings and reviews

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Brittney A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2025

Melissa was AMAZING! She took care of our 3 dogs and 1 cat like they were her own. Book with her! You WILL NOT regret it.

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Ali R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2025

Great communication and updates. Our pets were very well cared for and loved.

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Susan P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2022

She did a great job with my Corgi. It was nice that she was concerned with her health! I would recommend her to anyone!

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Yoselin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2022

Many thanks to Michelle for taking such good care of my puppy. She was very attentive and kept me informed all the time by sending me photos and videos. I recommend her 100% and I will surely repeat her services again.

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Raquel Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2022

Michelle was a very reliable and caring sitter for my fur babies-a cat and a chinchilla. She took photos and gave a thorough update daily of how they were and followed instructions to the letter. I highly recommend her!

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Paige K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 23, 2022

Michelle is so sweet and is so good with our boy! She takes great pictures too! I have so much peace of mind when I know she’s going to be visiting :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I live and travel full-time in an rv with my family, and typically stay in an area from 2 weeks to a month. I’d be the perfect fit for someone who is going out of town or will be gone for the day and needs someone to come walk, feed, play and love on their pet. Because I’m in locations for a short period of time, I would not be the best fit for someone who needs a long-term dog walker.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michelle can host up to 20 drop-ins per day
I would like to know their normal routine, favorite toys, games, treats, any allergies, special needs, medications, if he is crated, if he gets along with other dogs, and anything else you can tell me that will help me.
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.