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Michelle S.

Quail Hill, Irvine, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Michelle can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Michelle can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

As a freelancer, I have a very flexible schedule, but I’m definitely up in the early mornings. I’m usually at home working, but if I am ever out of town or traveling, I’ll be sure to let you know far in advance - I truly value clear communication and will be able to reply your texts/calls within a timely manner! 🙂 Something that I naturally LOVE to do is provide updates so I’m more than happy to send pictures of your pet being well taken care of, whether we are on a neighborhood walk together or playing together in your home! 🙂

Available
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SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for my pets in my own home by making sure they have enough food, water, and play time in their day! Additionally, I make sure that they are well groomed and happy 😊

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michelle S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know how social/friendly the dog is so I can be as welcoming and supportive if possible. Is your dog social, high-energy, anxious, or skittish? I’m here to help in any way possible! :) P.S. You can scroll through my profile photos if you want to see all of the dogs I’ve cared for on Rover so far!

A typical day

I love walking dogs around the neighborhood & taking them to the dog park (if you are comfortable with this). Additionally, I love it when dogs sniff during their walks and try my best to take them on different “walking routes” so they never get bored! I also love playing fetch with dogs :)

Location

Irvine, CA

Michelle S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

High quality petsitting only! :)

Pet care experience

Hi there, my name is Michelle & it’s nice to meet you! I’ve been a previous owner of 4 dogs (of all sizes) & I am a current owner of 3 rescue cats that I rescued from the streets :) Current Life Goal: To turn Rover into my full-time career - I absolutely LOVE animals!!! Reasons To Book With Me: • 20+ years of pet owner experience & I have a genuine love for animals (dogs, cats, ducks, turtles, fish, etc.) • Quick responses, professional, & communicative • Senior dog + cat experience • Highly rated (over 40+ 5 star on Rover reviews) - a few clients have texted me that I’ve been the best sitter they’ve ever had. • I will ALWAYS send high quality, Instagrammable photos + videos of your pet (no blurry/unclear photos sent). • Can bathe or comb your dog as well • Flexible freelancer schedule • Will adjust to your pet’s needs (ex: multiple potty breaks, separation anxiety, etc.) Booking with me means that your pet will be receiving HIGH QUALITY care at all times. My current rates reflect the QUALITY of the work that I deliver from quick responses to high quality photos/videos to making sure that your pet is happy throughout the entire petsitting shift(s). I’ve hired people to watch my pets in the past, but they would send me blurry photos, show a lack of care for my pets, or radiate that “get this petsitting shift over with” feeling. I didn’t like feeling like this, so this is how I would want all of my clients to avoid feeling with all of my petsitting shifts. I strive to make my clients and their pets as happy as possible while doing what I love most - loving animals! I would love to get to know you & your pet(s) - please message me if you have any questions! 🤗🫶🏻

Cat care experience

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Animal lover at your service! :)

Michelle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Stella T.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 30, 2026
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I couldn’t be happier with the care my cat Toro received while I was away! Michelle is an absolute gem and easily the best cat sitter we’ve ever had. From the very beginning, she impressed me with her professionalism and attention to detail. During our meet and greet, she took thorough notes about Toro’s routine, preferences, and personality. That level of care continued throughout the entire booking. She went above and beyond multiple times: when Toro had a couple of barf incidents, she cleaned everything up promptly and without complaint. She carefully followed his somewhat complicated wet food feeder routine, including washing his bowls each time — something many sitters overlook. Toro clearly felt loved and entertained because she made sure to spend quality playtime with him every day. One moment that really stood out was when Toro’s favorite interactive toy ran out of battery. Instead of letting him be disappointed, she brought her own charger from home to get it working again. That kind of thoughtful, proactive care means so much! Her daily Rover cards were always incredibly detailed and reassuring, and the pictures and videos she sent were high-quality and captured Toro’s happy personality perfectly. I never once worried about him while I was gone — I felt complete peace of mind knowing he was in such capable and caring hands. I trust Michelle 100% with my cat and would book her again in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a reliable, attentive, and genuinely kind cat sitter who treats your pet like her own, look no further. Thank you so much for everything!

Angela Hang H.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 19, 2025
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We are very pleased with Michelle’s work. She is super responsive, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented. Michelle cares for our cat for a few days while we were away. Each day, she shows up on-time, feeds our cat, cleans the litter box, cleans the spoons and the food dispenser. She spends plenty of time playing with our cat Luna, and sends many pictures every day. There was a time when Luna barfed in a few spots. Michelle cleaned up all the spots. The next day, she even brought her own carpet stain remover spray, and scrubbed down all the stains a second time. We feel Luna is in Michelle’s very capable hands. We would highly recommend her services to family and friends.

Susie R.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 10, 2025
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We were very pleased with the care given by Michelle to our dog, Minka. She is older and needs a little extra TLC. Michelle sent lot of pictures and a video so that we knew what Minka was doing. All in all, we would use Michelle's services again and would highly recommend her.

Zach S.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 09, 2025
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Michelle was excellent! She checked in and visited before our first meeting and sent great updates about how my cat was doing. Would definitely ask her to watch my cat again!

About Michelle S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for my pets in my own home by making sure they have enough food, water, and play time in their day! Additionally, I make sure that they are well groomed and happy 😊

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michelle S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know how social/friendly the dog is so I can be as welcoming and supportive if possible. Is your dog social, high-energy, anxious, or skittish? I’m here to help in any way possible! :) P.S. You can scroll through my profile photos if you want to see all of the dogs I’ve cared for on Rover so far!

A typical day

I love walking dogs around the neighborhood & taking them to the dog park (if you are comfortable with this). Additionally, I love it when dogs sniff during their walks and try my best to take them on different “walking routes” so they never get bored! I also love playing fetch with dogs :)

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Michelle S.

Quail Hill, Irvine, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews