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Michelle Y.

Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews
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We love your dogs as our own!

Pet care experience

My husband, Mike and I have been dog sitting for a few years now. We both work full time, and we find between our two schedules, the pups are home alone maximum 5 hours per day... and that occurs only about once a week! We are flexible to come stay at your place or have the dogs come to our home. We do have a little dog in our tribe... Jonah was adopted in December 2016, and is getting along marvelously! He's 2 years old, and we suspect a terrier, chihuahua mix... super sweet and a bit shy, but he's learning to trust us, as we are his first human family. About me, Michelle: I'm a Naturopathic physician and Acupuncturist, and I believe some of my best self-care practices revolve around Canine therapy. About Mike: Currently working part-time in a housing warehouse, while he completes his bachelor's degree in finance. Why we love dog sitting... As enthusiastic travelers, we love the opportunity to provide reliable pet care for folks who need to get away. Whether for work, family time, and/or vacation, we want you to feel confident that your home and pets are properly tended to, so you can be present in your travels. My experience administering medication Yes, we are able to administer oral and injectable medication to dogs and cats.

Reviews

Margot O.
Dog Boarding • Apr 30, 2018
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Michelle & Mike took great care of my dog. They were flexible about drop off and pick up, and responded very quickly to my communications.

Jamie B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 16, 2018
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Michelle is great and our dog loves staying with her!

Jason M.
House Sitting • Oct 22, 2017
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Our dogs were so happy when we came back from our trip! We can tell they were well taken care of. And knowing our girls were safe and comfortable while traveling made our trip that much more enjoyable and relaxing.

Brittany C.
Dog Boarding • Oct 10, 2017
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Our pup Luna had so much fun with Michelle and her husband! They have another pup, and he and Luna got along so well, and they played all day! I could tell Luna was loved and well-taken care of. Michelle communicated with me often and sent updates and photos daily. Highly recommend!

About Michelle Y.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Information Michelle Y. would like to know about your pet

I believe it's important to know about a dog's routine to maintain continuity of care and familiarity- when do they wake up, go outside, eat, walk, nap, etc. What toys do they like? What commands and tricks do they know? How do they behave on and off the leash? Do they interact well with other dogs? Do they have a weakness for chasing squirrels, cats? Are they a bit of an escape artist? I have no breed preferences... to me, dogs are like chocolate- it's all great!

A typical day

Time spent with your dog... While we both work during the day, your pets are alone for only a few hours at a time. We both enjoy walks in the neighborhood and finding local dog parks... if your pup is up for it. We enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors, just as much as we love relaxing with a movie. Our activity level is easily adaptable to your dogs needs. Extra house-sitting services?? Of course! I have a bit of a green thumb, and I consider my plants like members of the family. I am happy to take care of indoor and outdoor plants, collect mail and newspapers, feed the fish, change a litter box, etc, etc.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Michelle can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Michelle Y.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Information Michelle Y. would like to know about your pet

I believe it's important to know about a dog's routine to maintain continuity of care and familiarity- when do they wake up, go outside, eat, walk, nap, etc. What toys do they like? What commands and tricks do they know? How do they behave on and off the leash? Do they interact well with other dogs? Do they have a weakness for chasing squirrels, cats? Are they a bit of an escape artist? I have no breed preferences... to me, dogs are like chocolate- it's all great!

A typical day

Time spent with your dog... While we both work during the day, your pets are alone for only a few hours at a time. We both enjoy walks in the neighborhood and finding local dog parks... if your pup is up for it. We enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors, just as much as we love relaxing with a movie. Our activity level is easily adaptable to your dogs needs. Extra house-sitting services?? Of course! I have a bit of a green thumb, and I consider my plants like members of the family. I am happy to take care of indoor and outdoor plants, collect mail and newspapers, feed the fish, change a litter box, etc, etc.

Location

Portland, OR

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Michelle Y.

Portland, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews