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Michelle S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Michelle S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$30 per visit

Highlights

Michelle has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Critters + Nature = Bliss

I've never met a critter I didn't like, and I strive to provide the best care possible to keep everyone happy and healthy (walking, feeding, playing with, bathing, giving meds, brushing, etc). I have lived with at least one dog my whole life along with cats, bunnies, horses, fish, frogs, and most recent, a hedgehog named Quillington. Each one of them has provided me with a knowledge of how to deal with most any situation that might arise. I understand the desire to want the best for your pet and I want to provide that for you. There's nothing worse than worrying about the welfare and contentment of your critter because let's face it, they're family. Hiring me will assure that your beloved will be in the best hands possible... Pictures of them included 😉

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment with a lovely dog run on site. I am also close to many trails, parks, and cute neighborhoods, perfect for stretching the legs. I have access to a dog wash as well if interested.

Ratings and reviews

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Debra G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2026

Michelle is the best! If you are hesitating to go on a vacation because you don’t know who could take exceptional care of your pet- Michelle is your answer. She pays attention to every detail, sends informative updates of the daily activities with photos and will give your pet lots of snuggles. Our home was spotless too. My only regret was that I only had her booked for a three day trip! I am looking forward to booking her again soon! Thank you Michelle!🤗

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Brenda R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026

Michelle was fantastic! She cared for 3 of our pups and updated us throughout her stay. Each of our dogs has additional care needs and she was very on top of each of their needs. And on top of caring for our pups, she took excellent care of our home! We would love to have her back in the future, thank you!

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Melissa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 14, 2026

I would highly recommend Michelle for your dog sitting needs. She was very professional and took excellent care of my dogs while I was on vacation. I felt very at ease while I was away and they were in her care. She took great care of my apartment, sent me tons of pictures and detailed updates daily, and was very easy to work with while planning all logistics. I will definitely book with her again.

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Amy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 08, 2026

I reviewed Michelle on my most recent booking but wanted to add a bit... She really learned how my animals tick and worked with them on some bad habits and enjoyed the good and fun stuff. She had the upmost respect for my home and things. I came home to a clean, orderly house and happy, healthy critters. Eggs collected, poop scooped, litter box cleaned out. Happy to have someone I can trust with my life while I am away.

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Amy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 08, 2026

Michelle was nothing but wonderful. She took on my quirky group with kindness, patience and enthusiasm. She also was great with taking on her first with chickens and did such a great job. I have had some bad experiences with critter sitters and she gave me piece of mind, which allowed me to truly enjoy my vacation and not fret about my animals. Very communicative. Lots of pictures. Seriously so amazing. I will definitely be using her again, if she will have us.

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Larry R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2026

Michelle was awesome with our two baby hippos (XL Bullies). They can be a handful but they adapted to her very quick! We will be using Michelle again next time we need a sitter!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home Tuesday through Saturday and am available to take the best care of your pet with regular potty breaks, play times, and supervised nap time. Your critter will want for nothing 😊

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Michelle can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
While I don't have any breed preferences, I would prefer to know a few likes and dislikes of your dog, some simple commands that you use, their favorite treat, your vet's phone number, and what you want most out of this experience.
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.