Michelle W.
Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA
Services
These prices are for 1 dog.Prices include all fees.
Michelle can care for
Availability
My schedule is flexible, and I plan my day around each pet’s routine. I often work from my computer remotely during the day and have broad availability for walks, drop-ins and house sitting. I do have activities outside the home, including early-morning outrigger paddling, but I make sure feeding, potty breaks, medication and other important routines are taken care of first. For house sitting, I’m generally a good fit for pets who are comfortable alone for 4–6 hours at a time, or longer when that is already part of their normal routine. I’m happy to talk through your pet’s schedule before booking and adjust where I reasonably can.
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About Michelle W.
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I like to begin with a meet-and-greet so I can understand your pet’s normal behavior, routine, medications, household setup and emergency plan before care begins. I review instructions carefully and ask questions upfront that may include how you want me to communicate if something unexpected happens. I pay attention to changes that can be easy to miss, from unusual itching or appetite changes to changes in energy, bathroom habits or behavior, and I’ll let you know when something seems out of the ordinary. I’m equally conscientious with the home itself. I’m a “leave it better than you found it” person. I keep the spaces I use tidy, handle mail and packages according to your preferences, take out trash, water plants and care for linens when appropriate. If you already have cleaners, gardeners or other small business service providers, I’m happy to work around the systems you already have.
Location
Long Beach, CA
Pet-loving <3, Former Property Mgr
Pet care experience
I’ve spent much of my adult life in roles where people trusted me with things that mattered to them like their homes, businesses, teams and even careers. I spent my undergraduate years as an Assistant Property Manager before becoming an LAX operations leader and former full-time recruiter, and I bring that same sense of responsibility to more than 10 years of caring for pets. I have especially good experience with senior animals: more than half of the dogs and cats I’ve cared for have been seniors. I love their personalities and am comfortable adjusting to slower walks, medication schedules, established routines and the little preferences that become especially important as pets get older. Even re-potty training them! At the other end of the spectrum, I’m an active person and outrigger paddler, so energetic dogs are very welcome too. Long walks, play and outdoor time fit my lifestyle after having been in grad school in upstate New York. My approach is individualized. My experience has taught me how much better the outcome is when you listen first, ask good questions and understand what constitutes a good fit. Pets aren’t any different. I want to learn their personality and normal routine so I can meet them where they are. My goal is for you to come home thinking, "My pets and home are happy, healthy, safe and ready for me to come back without skipping a beat."
Cat care experience
Michelle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Michelle is truly one of the best cat sitters my kitty, Scooter, has ever had! From the very beginning, she took the time to ask thoughtful questions about his routine, medications, and personality to make sure she understood exactly how I wanted everything handled. Scooter can be a little shy and sometimes takes a while to warm up to new people, so I was thrilled by how quickly he became comfortable with Michelle. She kept me updated with wonderful photos and videos of them together, and seeing them interacting and playing gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. Michelle followed his daily routine and instructions exactly, and she also treated my home with the utmost respect and care. Everything was perfectly clean when I returned, and she even went above and beyond by bringing in my mail and watering all of my plants. I was so confident and comfortable with her that I actually reached out to book her again right away. Unfortunately, because of her popularity, she was already fully booked with another sit, but she incredibly offered to just come by and visit Scooter anyway since she would be in the local area! I honestly can't say enough good things about Michelle. She goes above and beyond in every way, and I felt completely confident knowing Scooter was in such kind, capable hands. I would welcome her back without a second thought and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional pet sitter. She's absolutely amazing!
About Michelle W.
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I like to begin with a meet-and-greet so I can understand your pet’s normal behavior, routine, medications, household setup and emergency plan before care begins. I review instructions carefully and ask questions upfront that may include how you want me to communicate if something unexpected happens. I pay attention to changes that can be easy to miss, from unusual itching or appetite changes to changes in energy, bathroom habits or behavior, and I’ll let you know when something seems out of the ordinary. I’m equally conscientious with the home itself. I’m a “leave it better than you found it” person. I keep the spaces I use tidy, handle mail and packages according to your preferences, take out trash, water plants and care for linens when appropriate. If you already have cleaners, gardeners or other small business service providers, I’m happy to work around the systems you already have.
Michelle W.
Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA