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Mike D.

Star Sitter

Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Mike can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Mike can care for

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

Availability

I’m currently in graduate school, which gives me a very flexible schedule and allows me to spend a lot of time at home. I’m available for pet care every day of the week except Mondays from 5pm–9pm while I attend class. Because I’m home so often, your pets will receive plenty of attention, supervision, playtime, and companionship throughout the day. I understand how important consistency, patience, and a calm environment are for pets, and I take pride in providing dependable, attentive care in a clean and safe home.

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About Mike D.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 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 the Harvey Park area, which offers plenty of safe sidewalks, walking paths, and pet-friendly spaces for daily walks and exercise. I’m also just a few blocks from Harvey Park itself, giving dogs access to great outdoor environments and plenty of opportunities for stimulation and activity. I own my home and have a fully fenced backyard that I keep clean, secure, and well maintained for both pets and people. Creating a safe, calm, and comfortable environment is very important to me, and I treat every pet in my care like one of my own. I’m comfortable accommodating a variety of care preferences, including crating or non-crating routines, medication schedules, feeding instructions, exercise needs, and other special requests. I understand every pet has unique routines and personalities, so I’m happy to be flexible and work with owners to provide the care their pets are most comfortable with.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mike D. would like to know about your pet

Please bring/send/or discuss with me your fur babies shot records. This is to ensure the safety of my babies and yours <3 Also, let me know if there are any medical or special needs- Im happy to accommodate!

A typical day

Wake up, have breakfast around 6am, go on a 30-45 minute walk, lounge for a bit, your babies will play with mine in the backyard. Ill be home all day, so they will have constant attention and love. Eta. Take another walk before dark. Sleep. Repeat

Location

Denver, CO

Mike D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Mike D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Caring, Loving Dogfather for Hire

Pet care experience

Well, my fur babies adore me — and I think that says a lot. I’m honest, kind-hearted, and give pets plenty of love, attention, and care. As a graduate student, I spend a lot of time at home, so your little ones will receive lots of attention and companionship throughout the day. I provide a clean home, a clean yard, and dependable, trustworthy pet sitting.

Reviews

Shala R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 03, 2026
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Mike did a great job taking care of my two older dogs while I was away. He took them on walks and played with their favorite toys. He was very communicative and sent photos and updates promptly. He put my mind at ease during my trip. Will absolutely use him again.

Bailey W.
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026
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Mike was a fantastic sitter. He made sure to send updates every morning and night, with pictures. He has a great little family and they are super accommodating. My flight got cancelled due to a huge storm and ended up landing at 4am the next day. He allowed Moose to stay an extra night with no problems whatsoever and really made me feel comfortable about where my dog was while I was dealing with a super long night of travel. I would absolutely recommend

Omar G.
Boarding • Jul 22, 2026
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Mike was fantastic ! He and his family took great care of my dog and provided daily updates with photos, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. It was clear they genuinely cared and treated my dog like their own. I came home to a happy, well cared for pup. I would definitely book with them again and highly recommend them!

Jeff M.
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026
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Mike was super easy to work with and my dog got along with his dogs well. He took great care of Pizza with frequent walks and updates. I’d love to use Mike again!

About Mike D.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 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 the Harvey Park area, which offers plenty of safe sidewalks, walking paths, and pet-friendly spaces for daily walks and exercise. I’m also just a few blocks from Harvey Park itself, giving dogs access to great outdoor environments and plenty of opportunities for stimulation and activity. I own my home and have a fully fenced backyard that I keep clean, secure, and well maintained for both pets and people. Creating a safe, calm, and comfortable environment is very important to me, and I treat every pet in my care like one of my own. I’m comfortable accommodating a variety of care preferences, including crating or non-crating routines, medication schedules, feeding instructions, exercise needs, and other special requests. I understand every pet has unique routines and personalities, so I’m happy to be flexible and work with owners to provide the care their pets are most comfortable with.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mike D. would like to know about your pet

Please bring/send/or discuss with me your fur babies shot records. This is to ensure the safety of my babies and yours <3 Also, let me know if there are any medical or special needs- Im happy to accommodate!

A typical day

Wake up, have breakfast around 6am, go on a 30-45 minute walk, lounge for a bit, your babies will play with mine in the backyard. Ill be home all day, so they will have constant attention and love. Eta. Take another walk before dark. Sleep. Repeat

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Mike D.

Star Sitter

Southwestern Denver, Denver, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews