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Michelle R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Michelle R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

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Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving, reliable care for your pet

I’ve grown up around dogs my entire life and have always had a deep love for caring for animals. I have extensive dog-sitting experience, including bathing, basic training, and grooming, and I’m surrounded by dogs on a daily basis. I truly enjoy when family and friends trust me to help care for their pets, and I treat every animal as if they were my own. In addition to dogs, I have hands-on experience with animals requiring special care. I previously rescued three abandoned kittens who were just two days old and raised them. I bottle-fed them every two hours around the clock until they were healthy and thriving. Those kittens were later adopted and are now happy, well-loved pets. When caring for your pet, I prioritize both safety and fun. I’m comfortable working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages, and I carefully follow any special care instructions to ensure their routine stays consistent. With a very flexible schedule, I’m able to give each pet the attention they deserve. My goal is to keep your pet happy, active, and loved until you return home. I have a true passion for animals and believe every pet deserves unconditional care—especially while their family is away.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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34 ratings
Sidney E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 02, 2026

Michelle was so awesome with our fur babies!!! Don’t know how she did it, but she got out scaredy cat to come out of hiding and give her some love!! Aside from how great she was with our animals- she took hilarious photos of them & kept us well informed the entire time. Will definitely be booking again on our next trip!

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Craig H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 14, 2021

Michelle was fantastic with the boys which can be a hand full being Bulldogs. She was very attentive to all the information we supplied about the boys and followed the instructions. We will definitely call Michelle to watch the boys in the future.

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Brittany R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 09, 2021

Michelle was amazing with our three dogs! She gave us tons of great photos of our babies! It was nice to know our dogs were in good hands!

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Jamie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 11, 2021

Michelle was soooo great while dropping in our dogs while we were away for a couple days. It was a last minute booking and she was super accommodating. She had to deal with our slightly untrusting pup for a little bit before he came around and started trusting her which was very awesome of her. She also had to clean up our other younger pups accidents quite a few times which was greatly appreciated. She will definitely be our go-to sitter!

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Samantha L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 06, 2019

The best babysitter ever!!! So amazing with my four legged kids.

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Melinda T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 03, 2019

Michelle was great with our 3 fluffy babies. We have never used a rover sitter and we were understandably nervous. Michelle came to the house for a meet and greet and immediately put our minds at ease with her professionalism and knowledge base. She was also great at keeping in contact with us which was a relief. We plan to continue to use Michelle any time our regular sitter is unavailable!

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

Caring for animals is already part of my everyday life, so adding pet sitting to my routine feels very natural. I plan my days around their needs to make sure they get plenty of love, attention, and care.

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

I treat every pet like my own by maintaining their routine, providing lots of attention and playtime, and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable. Whether in my home or theirs, I focus on keeping stress low and care consistent.

Pets

A typical day

I love keeping pets engaged with walks, playtime, fetch, puzzle toys, and interactive games, balanced with rest and affection. Whether a pet is energetic or more laid-back, I make sure they feel loved and entertained.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
I ask about a pet’s routine, personality, likes and dislikes, feeding and walking schedule, and any health or behavioral needs so I can keep their care as consistent and stress-free as possible.
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.