Rafael M.
Rafael M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet's New Best Friend!
With over six years of pet care experience, I bring a unique blend of professionalism, compassion, and specialized skills to this hobby of mine. I work full-time at the University of Michigan and love pets! My experience in caring for pets includes administering medication, accommodating mobility issues, fun walks, plenty of playing time and ensuring a comfortable environment for your pets. My approach ensures that pets of all ages receive the tailored care and unwavering attention they deserve, making their time away from you both enjoyable and stress-free.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I prioritize safety, comfort, and personalized attention. When providing services in a client’s home, I maintain continuity by learning the pet’s established routine and environment. I have great attention to detail and am respectful to your house. Regular updates and open communication with pet owners are key to my service, so you can rest assured knowing your pet is in good hands.
Ratings and reviews
Rafael house sat for my pup for 11 days. I was admittedly a bit nervous being gone that long, but Rafael eased my fears with his excellent communication and thoughtful questions about my pup’s routine when we did the meet-and-greet. When I returned home, my pup was even more calm and well-behaved than his baseline….it was magical! My pup clearly had a wonderful experience. House cleaners came the day before Rafael arrived to ensure everything was ready for his long stay, and despite this, he left the place even cleaner/tidier than when I left. He was incredibly considerate of my home, excellent and timely in our communications (daily pictures, communicated before he arrived about his schedule, etc.), and my pup definitely loved Rafael staying with him. I absolutely hope Rafael has availability the next time I am away- I am so appreciative of the excellent service and care he provided.
Rafa exceeded all our expectations - and those were pretty high after reading his reviews! We got pictures every day of our happy Bernese - getting walks in the woods, and other neighborhood locations. He left our house absolutely immaculate - pup was even freshly groomed! He was also kind enough to send me a collection of “wallpaper” portraits of Boca - one of which perfectly captures his happy, playful spirit (and preference for life up-side down). We plan to keep Rafa on speed dial as our go-to house and pup sitter! Thanks, Rafa!
Rafael accommodated every special instruction for my fur babies and took such great care of my pups and home. Appreciate him so much. :)
Rafael took very good care of my pups while I was away and took very good care of my home too. Great communicator, I got lots of pictures, and he was happy to manage a lot of special requests from me for the boys. He is professional respectful responsive friendly and went above and beyond; I would trust him with my homes and pups any day. Highly recommend.
Rafael is fantastic - professional, friendly, and he did a great job while staying over the weekend with my dog. I'd highly recommend!
Rafael was a wonderful dog sitter. We have (2) 1 year old pups that have anxiety and really high energy. The day before our trip both dogs exploded with upset stomachs and spent the entire day at the vet. Raphael had double meds and strict diets to deal with for a week. Our home was in great shape, plants were watered outside during a very hot spell, and most importantly, our pups were healthy and happy when we returned. We’re even wondering if Raphael managed to squeeze in some training while he stayed with them!
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Schedule
Pet care fits well into my daily and weekly routine thanks to my flexible schedule at work. This allows me to offer consistent and timely care tailored to the unique needs of each pet and their owners. Communication is always open, and I can readily adjust my routine to accommodate any specific requirements or sudden changes. Please feel free to reach out so we can discuss how I can best meet your needs.