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Michelle R.

Effingham, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Pet to Vet transport, Walks & More!

Pet care experience

SERVICES INCLUDE: Pet to Vet Transportation Dog Walking & Bathing Reinforcement Training of Basic Skills House Visits & Sitting for Pet Care House Visits & Sitting for Farm Care FREE MINI PHOTOSHOOTS WITH YOUR PETS FOR ALL SERVICES BOOKED 😍🥰🤩 (Excluding Pet to Vet Transport) ☆☆☆☆☆ ***WILL TRAVEL*** TRAVEL NOTE - Willing to consider travel to other areas, especially along the Great Lakes! I also work in Champaign, IL often!! ABOUT ME: I live on a farm and raised goats for years! I grew up caring for cats, dogs, and horses. I loved walking the neighborhood dogs as a kid and I'm excited to get back to doing so! MY EXPERIENCE: Includes: Dogs, Cats, exotic pets, freshwater fish, livestock, farm animals I have worked in conservation, with wildlife, and have volunteered at a dog & cat rescue, as well. I’ve raised birds, goats, pigs, rabbits, etc. Animal husbandry is a passion of mine. Have taken dog training classes (: Dogs and goats = life's best friends ❤️ Cats are a close second though, if they wanna be 😉 My friends, family, and neighbors have relied on me to care for their animals in the past. Let me know how I can help care for your pet(s) or livestock!

Reviews

Dani F.
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2024
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Michelle is incredible! She helped us immensely by caring for our pupper in home while we enjoyed a weekend away. Having recently moved, It was important for us to keep our pup less stressed in a familiar environment - Michelle totally understood and approached Finley with patience and KINDNESS!! Michelle sent the best photos of our little man and I knew he was in excellent hands. Michelle is an animal whisperer and we are just so glad to have found her 🥹 ty Michelle!!!!!

Pearl B.
Dog Boarding • Oct 13, 2023
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Michelle did it again! She took such great care of my dogs Kuanki and Mackie for 5 days when I have to travel for work. She’s caring and patient and great at communication! She sent me tons of amazing pictures she took (happy to hear that she’s going to start pet photography business!!) my flight arrived a little bit late than expected and she was flexible to keep the dogs for a little bit longer. That’s really comforting while you are already under stress from busy travel schedule. Thank you, Michelle! Will definitely reach out for boarding/housesitting again!

Natalie V.
House Sitting • Oct 09, 2023
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Michelle is amazing! She took care of my dog Jake as if he were her own- even knitted him a cute sweater for fall! Highly, highly, highly recommended!

Joseph & Polina H.
Dog Boarding • Sep 25, 2023
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Very disappointing experience with Michelle. She complained about my dog's behaviour, so I felt bad and left her a generous tip. A month later, she sent me a long text message filled with accusations. The text was sent at 6:00am on Saturday. She was accusing me of taking her tip off and called me a dishonest person, and accused my dog of not being trained (I've never had a sitter complaining about my dog after 1.5 years of using Rover). I reached out to Rover, they confirmed that the tip that I left was processed into her account and everything was good on my end. I messaged her explaining that I never took her tip off, telling her that it must've been a huge misunderstanding, but Michelle never responded to me, neither apologized, she just blocked me on Rover. My husband and I were very upset and disappointed because we were nothing but nice to Michelle. If you want to save yourself from stress and headache, I would recommend finding another sitter."

About Michelle R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

CARING FOR YOUR PET My plan is that your pet will enjoy their time with me as much as I enjoy my time with them! Will give your pet the care you want for them! Will stick to their routines to minimize their stress and make it more fun for them! I'll be sure to send you lots of photos! BOARDING & DAY CARE I cannot board animals that are known to be destructive, aggressive, or excessive barkers. If you have concerns about your pets behavior being acceptable, please contact me prior to booking.

Information Michelle R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know what your concerns are for your pet. I'd like to provide the care you prefer for them or meet any special needs they might have.

A typical day

I love taking dogs on a walk to a local park or around the neighborhood! Guaranteed to give your pet hugs and attention! Time spent with animals always makes my day!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$89per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$34per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$34per walk

Michelle can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm now opening my schedule 1 month in advance. If a service is not available within that time, it means I am booked! You're welcome to make a special request or inquiry further in advance, if you need it!

Available
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Calendar last updated 2 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
70% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

CARING FOR YOUR PET My plan is that your pet will enjoy their time with me as much as I enjoy my time with them! Will give your pet the care you want for them! Will stick to their routines to minimize their stress and make it more fun for them! I'll be sure to send you lots of photos! BOARDING & DAY CARE I cannot board animals that are known to be destructive, aggressive, or excessive barkers. If you have concerns about your pets behavior being acceptable, please contact me prior to booking.

Information Michelle R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know what your concerns are for your pet. I'd like to provide the care you prefer for them or meet any special needs they might have.

A typical day

I love taking dogs on a walk to a local park or around the neighborhood! Guaranteed to give your pet hugs and attention! Time spent with animals always makes my day!

Location

Effingham, IL

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Michelle R.

Effingham, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews