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Mitch S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 repeat clients
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Mitch S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
55 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $47 per night

Highlights

Mitch has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
45 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

HOW COULD ANYONE NOT LOVE ❤️ DOGS?

My wife of 40 years and myself are both animals lovers, and we especially love dogs. We owned a Pet Store and a Kennel in the past, thus are very experienced in many facets of animal care. I generally choose to board only one clients dog(s) at a time to eliminate multiple dog conflict surprises. I only will make an exception if I cared for the dogs previously and I’m very familiar with their temperament. We live in a gated community and our home has a doggie door that leads to a completely enclosed backyard. For the dogs that enjoy going on walks (most do) we live just a few blocks away from a beautiful park. I’ll make every effort to make your fur baby feel like part of our loving pack.

Qualifications

55 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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124 ratings
Justice B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

This was my first time using Rover and the first time not having a close friend watch Cali so I was definitely a little nervous. I feel so lucky that Mitch ended up being my first experience with the site because he was spectacular. He is such a friendly, honest, and accommodating person, and you can tell immediately that he truly loves dogs. He clearly knows what he’s doing, both with dogs and with making everything easy for someone new to it. The updates and pictures were great and made us feel so much better while we were away. Cali was clearly in great hands, and I would absolutely book with Mitch again.

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Hollis D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 22, 2026

I never worry when Ruthie is with Mitch and his wife. They treat her like she is part of their family. Ruthie loves Murphy and she can’t wait to go back!!!

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Kelly P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026

Mitch and Margaret were absolutely incredible. We had our wedding in Sedona after recently moving to Arizona and it was so comforting to know our boys, Knight and Bodhi were so well cared for and loved. Thank you so much to Mitch, Margaret, and Murphy for hosting our boys and making them feel right at home! I would recommend them to anyone!!!

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Kelli L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 27, 2026

Mitch is amazing! A beautiful home just like Mitch and Margaret. Charley is always so happy to go there and she makes herself right at home. Mitch is a blessing to us. I highly recommend. I just hope he doesn’t become too busy.😁 💕

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Gerald B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 30, 2026

Mitch was great, and his dog Murphy and our dog Lucy had a great time. Thanks for being there for us. We will sure use your services again when we are here.

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Kelli L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 11, 2026

Mitch is amazing! Charley felt right at home. He treats all of his dogs like his own family. The house is clean, great patio area. Mitch is so patient and understanding. We 100% recommend him. His dog Murphy is an absolute love. Thank you, Mitch and Murphy!

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Schedule

Because I am retired I have plenty of time to give your fur babies the love, and time that they require and need. I do prefer no drop-offs before 8 AM or pick-ups after 8 PM though I can make exceptions if absolutely necessary.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

With a loving home environment (enclosed backyard with doggie door and all the furniture they care to lay on) why would anyone consider putting their fur baby in a big box store kennel with dozens of other dogs in the mix?

Pets

A typical day

A typical day here would be something like at home. A little petting, laying around, a little fetch, laying around, a walk, laying around, go to backyard, laying around, a little playing, laying around, eat, laying around, more petting, laying around, a treat and a nap.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mitch can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know about any special needs, unusual behaviors, particular preferences etc. This can include eating schedule, food amounts and any medications. Because this is a home environment, Please NO NON-HOUSEBROKEN DOGS. Bring anything that helps your dog feel more comfortable such as familiar bed, blanket or toy. Crates are not necessary unless you use them at home and your dog likes it. Be sure to bring what your dog eats for the duration of the stay as changing any dogs diet suddenly is generally not a good idea.
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.