Michelle W.
Newport News, VA
Purrfectly personalized care 🐾
Pet care experience
Meowchelle’s Staycay 🐱🐶🐰🐢🦜🐟 Providing you with compassionate pet sitting in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and York County with expertise in cats and experience with rescues and disabled pets. You can relax knowing your precious fur-kids are in my care. Don’t lift a leg - I’ll come to you! ✅ My Experience Fur, feathers, fins, and scales! Cat shelter volunteer/foster Trap-neuter-return (TNR) volunteer Cat boarding facility cat care specialist Dog grooming salon professional bather Published in National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) Magazine, Fall 2023 ✅Skills Eye, ear, oral medications Subcutaneous injections (includes insulin) Pet First Aid certified Fully insured through Pet Sitters Associates I’ve cared for blind, diabetic, epileptic, and otherwise ill or special needs pets (though I am not a veterinary professional). I am excellent with timid cats.
Reviews
Super personable, my babies warmed up to her the second she walked in. She sent me lots of photos, letting me know everything and updating me as needed. I loved coming home and seeing all the toys scattered around, so they must have been more than stimulated. I had forgotten to leave the AC on, so she opened windows for freash air and turned on a fan. She even offered to pick up my mail. ABOVE AND BEYOND PROFESSIONAL VISITS AND SERVICE. From now on, she will be my 1st pick. Five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Thanks for taking so good care of our baby!
Thank you Michelle! She is always the best!!
Michelle was amazing with our babies! Will definitely be booking with her again ^_^
About Michelle W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
💁🏻♀️About Me I am a former opera singer, military band vocalist, and communication non-profit board member/media manager. I have always been passionate about 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. 💕
Information Michelle W. would like to know about your pet
⛑️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.
A typical day
Dog Walks: A Typical Day Every pet is unique and I will tailor each walk to fit the animal. Most dogs require some combination of structure and a sniff-venture. I may use my highly secure, hands-free, reflective bungee leash (clipped to my dog walking belt for added control and security). This set-up is safer than use of a less flexible leash or retractable leash when walking pullers. In extreme weather, walks will be shortened for the safety of your pet and walker, with the remaining time spent at your home with your pet. I will be sure to inform you of anything notable and provide message/photo updates via Rover cards. Drop-in Visits/Housesitting: A Typical Day I will provide food and water changes, bowl cleaning, litter scooping/potty breaks, waste disposal, and message/photo updates (Rover cards). I will also provide brushing, pets, and playing. However, I will follow the pet’s lead and respect their comfort level for interaction. I will notify you if anything out of the ordinary happens, such as appetite change, vomiting, potty accidents, etc., so that you can be aware of their health and mood while you are away. I will also bring in any packages and I’m happy to bring in mail if you like and pull garbage cans back in.
Services
Michelle can watch in your home
Availability
🗓️Availability Pet Sitting (Drop-in) Visits: Daily, 8 AM-7 PM Dog Walks (Vacation): Daily, 8 AM-sunset Dog Walks (Recurring): M-F, 11 AM-2 PM Overnights (Housesitting): Daily, 5-7pm est. arrival thru 9-11am est. departure (midday add-ons available). ‼️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 (Recurring): M-F, 10 AM-2 PM Walks may be shortened at no discount or refund during inclement weather/severe heat. I will spend the remainder of the time inside with your pet, provided no one else in the home. 🔑KEYS Recommended options include 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).
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About Michelle W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
💁🏻♀️About Me I am a former opera singer, military band vocalist, and communication non-profit board member/media manager. I have always been passionate about 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. 💕
Information Michelle W. would like to know about your pet
⛑️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.
A typical day
Dog Walks: A Typical Day Every pet is unique and I will tailor each walk to fit the animal. Most dogs require some combination of structure and a sniff-venture. I may use my highly secure, hands-free, reflective bungee leash (clipped to my dog walking belt for added control and security). This set-up is safer than use of a less flexible leash or retractable leash when walking pullers. In extreme weather, walks will be shortened for the safety of your pet and walker, with the remaining time spent at your home with your pet. I will be sure to inform you of anything notable and provide message/photo updates via Rover cards. Drop-in Visits/Housesitting: A Typical Day I will provide food and water changes, bowl cleaning, litter scooping/potty breaks, waste disposal, and message/photo updates (Rover cards). I will also provide brushing, pets, and playing. However, I will follow the pet’s lead and respect their comfort level for interaction. I will notify you if anything out of the ordinary happens, such as appetite change, vomiting, potty accidents, etc., so that you can be aware of their health and mood while you are away. I will also bring in any packages and I’m happy to bring in mail if you like and pull garbage cans back in.
Location
Newport News, VA
Pets
Michelle W.
Newport News, VA