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Michelle Z.

TUSTIN, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all service fees.

Michelle can host

Cats
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Michelle can look after

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

Availability

I am currently a PhD student at UCI. My daily schedule is usually very flexible as I do partially work from home. I make my own schedule for the most part which means that I'll be able to accomodate your pet's schedule.

Available
Not available
MTWTFSS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Michelle Z.

Communication

41 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a three story house with lots of space. My room is also a huge master bedroom full of cat shelves as well as scratching posts and plenty of space for cats to run and jump around. I have a litter robot in addition to a regular litter box which means that the cats won't have to worry about a dirty bathroom and even get to choose which one they want to use! I have a super friendly cat who is playful and respectful! He's super chill and loves other cats so you don't need to worry about him! My sister does have a dog, but she is gone most of the time as she loves to travel. There will also be a barrier that separates the dog from where the cats will be so there will be NO CONTACT between the cats and the dog. Your cats' safety is my priority and I have a few cameras around so I will always be able to monitor your cats even if I am not physically present.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michelle Z. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know whether or not a cat has vaccinations up to date, negative for FIV/feline panleukopenia, on flea prevention and if they are spayed/neutered. It would also be nice to know if they are a generally playful friendly kitty or more on the shy side. Drop ins: please let me know how flexible the time you entered is and if I should stay for the entire 30 minutes or just stay as long as it takes to get everything done :) Boarding: please let me know if they get along with other cats :)

A typical day

I love playing and cuddling with cats! I have many different types of cat toys from fishing pole style ones to interactive ball toys and lots of little catnip filled toys as well. In addition, I have cat shelves and tons of scratching posts so that kitties can have all the fun they want running around and jumping! I also have a passion for making gourmet meals for my cat with many toppers in super aesthetic plates and I would love to do the same with your kitties (please do let me know if they have sensitivities that prevent them from having extra toppers) :) I enjoy reading on cat nutrition in my free time and am working on making my own cute cat treats!

Location

TUSTIN, CA

Michelle Z.'s Local Area

Pets

Cat care with extra love 🥰

Pet care experience

I've always been a cat lover! I had two kittens since I was 17 years old, but I had to leave them at home (Bay Area) when I went to school in SoCal. In 2023 I adopted my own Siamese kitten! Since adoption I have taught him how to do tricks and harness trained him to go on walks! I also regularly clip his nails and brush his fur and bathe him once in awhile so I know how to be gentle with cats and to groom them without agitating them.I am also a super calm person and can handle cats that are anxious/territorial and have experience in giving medication in various forms such as liquid, pills, and injections.

Cat care experience

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Cat care with extra love 🥰

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

Reviews

Jennifer H.
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026
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Always amazing with my kids! Thank you!

Jennifer H.
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026
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Always so good with my kids!

Kim B.
House Sitting • Feb 21, 2026
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Michelle did a good job taking care of our 20 year old kitty while we were out of town. She followed our instructions for his care and kept us updated on how he was doing.

Tori C.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026
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I have a *spicy* rescue and Michelle made sure all of his needs were met and I got a photo of him every day which gave me tons of peace of mind. Thanks Michelle!

About Michelle Z.

Communication

41 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a three story house with lots of space. My room is also a huge master bedroom full of cat shelves as well as scratching posts and plenty of space for cats to run and jump around. I have a litter robot in addition to a regular litter box which means that the cats won't have to worry about a dirty bathroom and even get to choose which one they want to use! I have a super friendly cat who is playful and respectful! He's super chill and loves other cats so you don't need to worry about him! My sister does have a dog, but she is gone most of the time as she loves to travel. There will also be a barrier that separates the dog from where the cats will be so there will be NO CONTACT between the cats and the dog. Your cats' safety is my priority and I have a few cameras around so I will always be able to monitor your cats even if I am not physically present.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Michelle Z. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know whether or not a cat has vaccinations up to date, negative for FIV/feline panleukopenia, on flea prevention and if they are spayed/neutered. It would also be nice to know if they are a generally playful friendly kitty or more on the shy side. Drop ins: please let me know how flexible the time you entered is and if I should stay for the entire 30 minutes or just stay as long as it takes to get everything done :) Boarding: please let me know if they get along with other cats :)

A typical day

I love playing and cuddling with cats! I have many different types of cat toys from fishing pole style ones to interactive ball toys and lots of little catnip filled toys as well. In addition, I have cat shelves and tons of scratching posts so that kitties can have all the fun they want running around and jumping! I also have a passion for making gourmet meals for my cat with many toppers in super aesthetic plates and I would love to do the same with your kitties (please do let me know if they have sensitivities that prevent them from having extra toppers) :) I enjoy reading on cat nutrition in my free time and am working on making my own cute cat treats!

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Michelle Z.

TUSTIN, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews