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Mike E.

Western Addition, San Francisco, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Mike can care for

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

Availability

I just moved back to San Francisco from San Diego where I was a zoo keeper at the Safari Park. Now back in S.F. my schedule is wide open to care for your pets.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Mike E.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% 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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pets as if they were my own. Safety is always first during all of my visits with your furry kids.

Information Mike E. would like to know about your pet

I alway approach any new client calmly. Especially if it’s the first visit. It’s always important to know ahead of time if your pet is an “escape artist” and their favorite places to hide in the house so I alway get eyes on them.

A typical day

Depending on the pet. Each pet has its own special needs and personality. I personalize every visit differently deepening on the needs of the animals

Location

San Francisco, CA

Mike E.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Purrsonalized Pet Care SF

Pet care experience

One of the biggest stressors for your pets is being dropped off and left in unfamiliar settings. You travel, I will care for your fur babies at their house. Stress lowered for all. My life is dedicated to animal care and enrichment. I work with everything from tigers, lions, chimpanzees, senior dogs to 1 day old kittens. My animal care training consists of medical applications, animal safety, animal emergency, overall health and diet. I understand that our pet are like our children, our family and treat all animals with respect and kindness, but firm enough to be in charge of chaotic situations (dog parks). Volunteering at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in their vet clinic taught me important tips on”reading” animals behavior and to be in tune with the animals overall health, both physical and mental. A large component of working with animals is communication with their owners. I am friendly with strong communications skills so you’ll have complete confidence in me watching after your "kids."

Cat care experience

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Cat Dad Extraordinaire

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

Reviews

Joe C.
House Sitting • Jun 15, 2026
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Leaving our dog is always the hardest part of travelling. Mike made it much, much easier. Our dog Elle is pretty energetic and he kept up with her perfectly. Lots of updates, and he took great care of both Elle and our place. If you need any sort of dog sitting, I’d absolutely recommend Mike.

Jon F.
House Sitting • May 29, 2026
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Mike did an excellent job caring for my 11-year-old cat, who requires oral sublingual medication and a prescription diet. I really appreciated the daily updates and photos throughout the stay. I came home to a happy, relaxed, and well-cared-for cat. I would definitely book overnight care with Mike again in the future.

Alisa T.
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026
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Mike did a fantastic job carrying for my cat! Really appreciate him coming through when my last sitter canceled on me last minute. Was really attentive and carrying and my cat loved him. Would definitely rebook in the future!

Kacper M.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 04, 2023
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Mike is really great, will def be leaving Daisy with him again!

About Mike E.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% 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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pets as if they were my own. Safety is always first during all of my visits with your furry kids.

Information Mike E. would like to know about your pet

I alway approach any new client calmly. Especially if it’s the first visit. It’s always important to know ahead of time if your pet is an “escape artist” and their favorite places to hide in the house so I alway get eyes on them.

A typical day

Depending on the pet. Each pet has its own special needs and personality. I personalize every visit differently deepening on the needs of the animals

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Mike E.

Western Addition, San Francisco, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews