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Michelle S.

Santa Cruz, CA

10 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Michelle can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Pet care fits naturally into my routine, as I enjoy a calm, flexible schedule that allows me to give consistent attention, walks, and companionship daily.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

20 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in your home while you’re away. I maintain their routines with feeding, walks, play, companionship, and a calm, clean, secure environment.

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

Michelle S.'s Neighborhood

Loving care for your pets and home

Pet care experience

I provide calm, attentive care for pets and homes, treating every animal with patience, respect, and consistency, ensuring comfort, safety, and emotional wellbeing. I love to give deep attention to each animal’s unique personality and needs and do my best to meet them.

Reviews

Kathy G.
Jul 07, 2026

My husband and I were very happy and impressed by Michelle taking care of our dogs. We have two little terriers, and when we got home we could see they had really gotten attached to Michelle. We met with Michelle prior to our trip and we both really liked her vibe, and more importantly the dogs liked her too. She even watered our plants … she is a true caretaker. Thank you Michelle. We highly recommend her.

Jose M.
Jul 07, 2026

Michelle Spurling did an incredible job of caring taking our dogs while we were gone for 3 weeks. The dogs seemed mellow when we got home and not anxious. While we were abroad Michelle also did house sitting for us, and she is very trustworthy. When we texted her she was very responsive and sent us pictures of the dogs sitting on the couch, in the bed, in their dog bed … just happy dogs.

Anne V.
May 24, 2026

No one—and I mean no one—can take better care of pets than Michelle. She would get up at 2 a.m. to make sure all the pets around her are well taken care of. Her love for animals is as tender and boundless as it gets. If you’re thinking about entrusting your pet to Michelle, go for it. She’ll treat them just as they deserve—with great expertise, patience, and care.

Alia G.
May 17, 2026

I would absolutely recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a devoted, responsible, and loving pet caregiver! Michelle is highly organized, aware, and intuitive— qualities amounting to a professional offering that is simultaneously thoughtful, flexible and quality-of-life oriented. I would trust Michelle for her mindfulness, commitment to detail, and deep capacity to connect with animals.

About Michelle S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

20 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in your home while you’re away. I maintain their routines with feeding, walks, play, companionship, and a calm, clean, secure environment.

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Michelle S.

Santa Cruz, CA

10 reviews