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Michelle W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
69 repeat clients
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Michelle W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
69 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

🐶🐱1st Aid/CPR + insured pro

Hello! I am a published industry professional with a true passion for animal care—that’s why I do this full-time. I will love and respect your animals and your home! I am extremely reliable and will send you lots of photos. 🐾 ✅Skills Eye, ear, oral medications* Insulin injections Pet First Aid certified (live course) Independently insured ✅ Experience Fur, feathers, fins, and scales! Cat shelter volunteer/foster Trap-neuter-return (TNR) feral cat volunteer Boarding facility cat care specialist Grooming salon professional dog bather Published in National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) Magazine, Fall 2023 *Please notify me ahead of time if your pets require special care. I’ve cared for blind, diabetic, epileptic, and otherwise ill or special needs pets (though I am not a veterinary professional). I specialize in cats as well as timid, rescue, and senior pets.* I am also highly skilled in lost pet recovery. *Please share any special needs/attributes in advance so we can plan the best care for your pet. ———- Meowchelle’s Staycay, LLC 🐱🐶🐰🐢🦜🐟 Providing you with compassionate pet sitting in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County, and Williamsburg with expertise in cats, rescues, and elderly pets. You can relax knowing your precious fur-kids are in my care. Don’t lift a leg - I’ll come to you!

Cat care experience

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Official Cat Herder 🐱

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

Qualifications

69 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

💁🏻‍♀️About Me I am a former opera singer, military band vocalist, and communication non-profit board member/media manager. To gain professional experience, I have also worked in grooming and boarding and volunteer with a cat rescue group. I have always been passionate about kindness to animals and Meowchelle’s Staycay is my professional employment. Much gratitude to all of my amazing clients and your wonderful pets! You truly are my extended family. 💕

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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Andy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • giu 18, 2026

Thanks Michelle!! ☺️

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Andy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • giu 09, 2026

Michelle is the absolute best!

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Anna F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • giu 01, 2026

Michelle is really responsive to messages, and she took great care of my kitties while we were out of town! Thank you again, Michelle!

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Jennifer H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mag 30, 2026

Michelle was great. We were able to book with her on short notice and it worked out perfect. I would recommend her and will definitely use her in the future.

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Elizabeth M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mag 25, 2026

Michelle was amazing. We have never used an in home pet sitter and were a little anxious. Michelle responded promptly if we checked in and sent pictures letting us know that the dogs were doing well. We came home to a clean house and happy well cared for dogs.

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Andy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 23, 2026

Michelle is the absolute best!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

🗓️Availability Pet Sitting (Drop-in) Visits: Daily, 8 AM-7 PM Dog Walks M-F, 10AM-2 PM Overnights (Housesitting): Daily, 5-7pm est. arrival thru 9-11am est. departure + 1 midday visit) ‼️Scheduling I honor appointments during time blocks, rather than specific times, with special needs and outdoor potty breaks taking precedence, as follows: ☀️Morning: 8-10:30 AM 🌙Mid-day: 11 AM-4:30 PM 🌖Evening: 5-7 PM Dog Walks: M-F, 10 AM-2 PM Dog walks may be shortened during inclement weather/severe heat. I will spend the remainder of the visit time inside playing with your pet. 🔑KEYS Recommended options include any combo of key lock boxes, unique door entry codes, hidden keys, etc. (Please be aware that electronic locks commonly fail, and that having a backup key available via lockbox is always strongly recommended). Two available points of entry are recommended (ie garage code + lock box).

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Michelle can host up to 7 drop-ins per day
⛑️Medical Please let me know if your pet has any medical or behavioral issues to look out for so that I can provide the best care possible. This would include animal or people aggression, upset tummy/accidents, seizures, respiratory illnesses, food allergies, etc. Please provide veterinary and emergency contact information (someone in town with a key to your home). I do keep local emergency vet info in my phone. I always recommend *written care instructions, food/medication labels if possible, and photos of your pets in your profile. Photos are important for dispensing medication, following feeding instructions, and for use in case of escape! Please leave out your cat carriers in case of emergency. You may also wish to leave a credit card on file with your veterinarian. Upon your return, please let me know you have arrived safely and your pets are back under your care.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.