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Michelle M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients
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Michelle M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Michelle has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Go to work with peace of mind!

I've had my sweet, goofy and energetic Jessie since 2014. I've shared pets with others and housed dogs for friends plenty of times over the years as well! Now that I'm working from home full time, I'd love to give other owners the chance to bring their dogs somewhere safe where they have a playmate so they can go to work without worrying about their babies feeling lonely or restless! While I spend the most time with the pups, my husband is around and is a great caretaker.

Qualifications

46 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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129 ratings
John R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2026

Michelle is an excellent sitter, and my dog lady loves staying at her house.

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Paula B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

Bart and Moshe had a great time with Michelle and were all smiles and waggy tails when we picked them up. She was great sending pictures and updates, and they'll definitely be staying with her again ☺️

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John R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 25, 2026

Excellent service as usual, the only person I would trust with my dog lady.

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Neya & James A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 21, 2026

Great experience!

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Sheila M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 12, 2026

Great as always! Michelle is always so reliable and accommodating :)

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Julia D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 19, 2025

Michelle was amazing! She was so professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. We met beforehand to make sure our dogs were comfortable with each other, and that gave us so much peace of mind. She was very responsive and accommodating to our dog’s special raw food diet. We loved receiving regular updates and cute photos while we were away — it really helped us relax knowing our pup was happy and well cared for. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and will definitely book with Michelle again! Highly recommend! 🐾❤️

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Schedule

We have access to a lovely park attached to our neighborhood which allows for walks. We also have a fenced in backyard so potty breaks are frequent. Since we often have pups from mixed families in the home, there is lots of play that happens at our house and we love when owners tell us that their fur baby came home tired! On weekdays, we strongly prefer for drop offs to occur before 4 pm. Pickups can occur before 4 pm or after 7 pm. Please try to be precise with drop off times rather than providing ranges (ex. please avoid putting down 1-4 pm as this is not always helpful). I understand pick up can be more open ended due to trip delays, and pick up times are usually worked out the day before or the day of. Weekends are more flexible for both! Common courtesy: Please do your best to be punctual when we set times for pick up and drop off. I often plan my day around drop offs and pick ups, and while I can be flexible, I appreciate prompt communication, but most importantly, punctuality. Thank you!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Mixed groups: Since starting on Rover, we have grown in our number of repeat clients. Therefore, we often have pups from mixed families in the home. We love creating a safe space where your pup can either play with a new friend, or relax and enjoy companionship. Crate trained/non crate trained: We no longer allow pets in our bedroom, so it's important to us that your pup is either crate trained for night time, or that they can be trusted to sleep in the common area on their own without issue. Escape artists: I do my best to set our guests up for success! Guest pets are supervised outside until I know they are trustworthy (won't dig holes, chew on bushes, etc.), and are always walked on a leash. We have a tall fence, pups CANNOT jump over it or get through if that is a concern that you have. Food safety: I keep food and treats out of reach for safety, and everyone is fed separately and supervised (in case of allergies or territorial issues).

Pets

A typical day

Each day starts with a morning potty break. During the hot summer months, walks are done earlier in the morning before pavement/outside gets too dry and hot. This is usually once temperatures get 95+. Walks are not always possible if I have multiple pups or if there are other obligations in the morning or evening (as I do also work from home). However, we do our best, and when there are mixed groups, pups often play with each other or run laps in the backyard, so they are still getting exercise!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Michelle can host up to 3 pets per night
Since we often have repeat clients and boarders in and out of the house, we do our best to accept pups that do well with new friends. We do have the ability to give a dog space if need be, but the pups that thrive here are the ones who do well with new friends. We also want to know if there is anything special about your pup that needs attention. For example, we need to know if there are special feeding instructions, reactivity with toys, attention, etc. If your bebe is a jumper, please be courteous about the little things - such as keeping their nails trimmed! Common courtesy: Please do your best to be punctual when we set times for pick up and drop off. I often plan my day around drop offs and pick ups, and while I can be flexible, I appreciate prompt communication, but most importantly, punctuality. Thank you!
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