Mike is the best! He's reliable, attentive, and I can always count on him if I need care for my boy. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone in the San Clemente area. My pup absolutely loves him and I know he's taken care of when he's with Mike!! read more

We've been working with Mike for years since my dog was just a few months old. My dog is 12 this year and Mike takes really good care of her in her golden years. My dog Mox is especially challenging with her health issues, but I can breathe better knowing Mike has her well taken care of. He even has pet first aid kit and such with him. He left an ointment for her when she had a skin infection. Mike is awesome all around good guy! read more

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Mike was great, caring for our two cats for several nights. We have one who is quite shy, but even she warmed up to him! I liked that he sent us photos and a video. We are planning a long trip in a few months, and will definitely use Mike again. No more boarding facilities! I'm very comfortable giving Mike a key, and having him take care of our kitties. read more

Mike did a fabulous job walking our two yellow labs while we were out of town for a week! We found him based on his fabulous reviews and we look forward to working with him again in the future. read more

Mike is the best around. We trust him implicitly with our Staffy Raven. He is super knowledgeable, and has a great love for all animals. It is a great peace of mind knowing your fur baby is in good hands while you are away. Highly recommend! read more

I have been using Mike's service for pet sitting my cats for over 6 years now. He's a true animal lover. I trust him implicitly with both my home and kitties when I travel, which is often and sometimes for many weeks on end, knowing that I don't have to worry for their care and safety while I'm away - would definitely recommend. read more

We were scared to leave our kitten for the first time but Mike was great and checked in regularly. It was also comforting to know that if anything were to happen, Mike has years of experience as a vet tech and would know what to do. We just left our cat with Mike for a few more days and are thankful to have found a trusted caregiver for our little guy. We'll keep using Mike for any cat sitting needs. Thanks, Mike! read more

Mike is great! He visits our 3 doggies when we are away. He is real animal lover. Takes interest in their health, very informative, dependable and most importantly our dogs seem to be comfortable with him which is such a relief, especially when we have to travel. read more

Mike did a great job, I have 2 cats, one is in meds. He is super knowledgeable about animals, very reliable, easy to reach. I'd highly recommend him read more

Mike recently took care of my cat twice a day for 22 days while I was in the UK. My cat Penny has genetic dwarfism, arthritis and can be (is) very aggressive when frightened, or around strangers. Penny has to be sedated before going to the vet. I don't think anyone could have taken care of my cat as well as Mike did (or if anyone could have taken care of her at all). Mike was able to administer Penny's meds twice a day, and brush her despite her aggressiveness. He sent me a couple of videos of her while I was away including administration of her meds. I am so grateful for the kind and expert care Mike was able to give Penny, and the sincere empathy he has for her, and her medical conditions. I highly recommend Mike to take care of any pet. You can go away and feel absolutely secure that your pet will be safe and well cared for! read more

Mike Russell is a true caregiver for our dogs. He takes personal interest in the health & well-being of our pets, and is especially gentle with our 14 year old Labrador retriever who has several health problems, including arthritis. Mike is extremely conscientious and especially good with our older dog who requires medication and assistance with walking. We always have peace of mind when he is taking care of our dogs because he treats them as one of his own! Highly recommend him! read more

i only trust Mike yo take care of my forever pets. Kimba is my pomeranian who recently went blind. Mike not only cares for her but he helped me find the right specialist to get the correct diagnosis, treatment options and care. He helped me help her get trained and cares about her sooo much. I recently fostered a couple puppies and ended up adopting one. Being a full time executive, I needed someone to help me take care of the puppy. Mike was the one I trusted. he helped me get him settled and gave me the confidence of being able to care for my puppy. he is so patient, kind and compassionate towards animals and guides pet owners with patience. you can't go wrong if Mike is taking care of your forever pet. read more

Love this guy, love this service! When we go out of town Mike's Pet Care is a must. He takes care of our two cats every time we go on vacation. Not only is he a good guy who will send pictures of your animals to you, he holds certification and vet tech experience in case your animal is taking a medication. His experience let's you enjoy your vacation even more knowing he can handle any challenges that may arise in you absence. Did I mention he takes really good photos of your pet?! Check out his Instagram page (@mikespetcare) and you'll see his appreciation for all types of animals and critters. Thanks again Mike! read more

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Mike just watched my 4 cats while we were away for a week and my felines and I couldn't be happier. Mike was reliable, trustworthy, loving to my cats (as much as they'd let him!), and went above and beyond what he was asked to do. He brought packages in without being asked. He is a great communicator and texted daily with updates and pictures. I would highly recommend Mike to care for your pets at home while you're away. Great guy and wonderful job! Thanks Mike! read more

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Mike is the absolute best. He has been pet sitting for me regularly since early 2021. He always goes above and beyond -- he brings in the mail, packages, and always checks to make sure the house is okay while you are out of town. He is very responsive to all messages and check in, texts updates regularly and will often post sweet surprises of your furry friends to his Instagram. He is trustworthy, responsible and reliable. I recommend Mike to all our South County friends in need of a pet sitter. I plan all my travels around Mike's availability because I wouldn't have anyone else watch my bunnies. read more

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Mike has taken care of our "uniquely tempered" dog now several times, and Mike has not only earned our trust but, importantly, he has developed the trust of our "crazy" dog. Our dog is a rescue and came with a very skeptical and anxious outlook on other humans and dogs. But Mike was patient and determined to win over our dog's anxieties, and with his professional and expert ways, Mike succeeded. We feel very blessed that we can rely on Mike. read more

We hired Mike to watch our super shy kitty while we were away for a week. Mike does an awesome job! He is responsive. Takes the time to spend time (& find!) a shy kitty. As new to the area Mike also kindly recommended a vet for us. Thank you Mike! We will hire you again! read more

We have been using Mike Russell to pet-sit our dogs and cat for years now. He is the best and we are very picky about who takes care of our fur babies! We also use him during the week while we are working for daily dog walks. He goes out of his way to love on our animals and also makes sure our home is okay whenever we are away. I don't know what we would do without him. We highly recommend him if you're looking for a trustworthy animal sitter or walker who has a true love for all animals. read more

Mike is super knowledgeable about animal care and is a professional. I recently moved to the area and was nervous about trusting a new pet sitter with my 2 cats (one of which needs daily medication). I have now been using Mike's pet sitting service for almost 4 months and found Mike to be reliable and trustworthy. Even when I was on vacation for more than a week, the cats were doing great when I got back. It is a huge worry off of my shoulders to know that the house is being watched and the animals are well cared for when I am away. It is also a huge plus that in case there is a medical emergency, Mike has a vet tech background. And thanks Mike for the cat photos! read more

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We have 3 cats. Mike watches them while we are away, and every time we come home the cats could care less that we are home. That's how I know they were well taken care of!! I highly recommend Mike's Pet Care for your pet sitting needs. read more

I have a senior cat who requires fluid therapy and at the time of Mike's visit needed an oral antibiotic given to her. She's one tough kitty that needs to be touched only in a way that she gives permission to at the time she desires! He was able to give her most of her fluids and give her the medication. We were away in New Orleans, and we appreciated so much that Mike was very communicative. It was great to leave on our trip knowing she was in good hands. He came over prior to his visits for us to discuss any concerns and he was able to field many of my general questions for senior cat care. read more

I am very picky about who I entrust my cats to, and Mike is truly phenomenal. He was excellent with communication and updating me on the cats, and did a great job taking care of them while I was away for the week. I couldn't recommend anyone more! read more

Mike is great. Takes great care of the house and pets while we travel. He brings in mail and packages without being asked and always makes sure the porch light is on. Wouldn't trust anyone else to come into our home or watch our pets. Highly recommend. read more

Mike is a great guy to take care of your pets while you are away. He's extremely professional and dependable in the way he handles animals and their care. I have a Shepard/Akita mix that can be very strong willed and gets cranky when left alone for too long. Within 5 minutes of meeting her, Mike had her convinced he was her buddy. He took care of her for the 7 days we were gone on vacation and I can tell they'll be buddies for a long time. Don't hesitate to call Mike if you need someone to look after your pets. read more

Very professional and excellent pet care. Needed a pro to watch our pooch and Mike was the perfect choice. Would use again!!

Mike is fantastic! He was referred to us over 5 years ago from a neighbor and we've happily utilized his services ever since. He's great with our difficult dogs, extremely dependable, and completely trustworthy. He's even gone the extra mile of letting us humans in when we were locked out! I love how he sends us a text after he has spent time with them and sends us the best pictures we have of our pups! He's the best! read more

Mike is the greatest caregiver ever for my pets. I've moved across the US a few times now and have always needed pet services. I've even invited Mike to stay at my home because I trust him that much. My Pets LOVE him. Mike has allowed me to be able to relax, semi retire and travel now back and forth between jobs and homes for the first time in my life. Thank you Mike for your consistency , your kindness to my Cats and for always being available for me and my loved ones. This has changed my life. You are a life changer for sure. We adore you. Steph, 51 and Crash. read more

My 7 months pregnant wife, our two year old and I were moving from San Clemente to Los Angeles. One huge hitch, our move was happening during a period I was on a 3 month World Tour. (Would never recommend moving when you're thousands of miles away, it's near impossible.) Our 9 year old cat, really, is my cat. I've had him since he was kitten and I was just a young bachelor. He trusts me implicitly, but to anyone else, it's just not the same. We had a very small carrier, that I can, with some gentle persuasion get him into, but it was not happening for my wife in her third trimester with a two year old running around crazy. He was the last bit of the move that had to be moved out of the house, and while I was in NYC, my wife calls me frantically. It's our last day before we have to turn keys over and our kitty will not budge. We discovered Mike, and he came and bailed us out. He immediately saw the peril of trying to get our cat into the carrier. An impossible feat with a grown cat, who's primary owner is gone, and all the comforts of have home have been moved. He was completely unsettled. Somehow, Mike managed. He came late at night, after his work day was already finished knowing he would be our only resort. I believe he wasn't even quite sure how he would manage, if I may say so, because my cat did not make it one bit easy. Yet, he did manage. Incredible pro. Was so affordable and kind. Now daddy is home with his two healthy boys, wife and beloved kitty, all settled in our new place in LA. Huge thanks to Mike. Literally must've called 12 places, he was the only one willing to come out and help my pregnant wife in the 11th hour. Thank you! read more

Your pets will love Mike! He's great with our animals and beyond knowledgeable about breeds and helpful with any questions we have about our pets. He's the first person we contact when we're heading out of town. All around awesome guy so don't hesitate to book him! read more

I am so happy that we have found Mike to take care of our cat (fur baby) when we are out of town. I am definitely a pet owner that gets anxiety and don't trust many people to watch my cat, Buddy. One of the best things about Mike is that he truly loves animals and that makes such a huge difference when you are leaving your pet in the care of someone else. He came over to meet Buddy before we went out of town and for us to show him what we would need for him to do. Buddy loved him right away! That put such an ease in my mind.... Mike was very reliable, professional and had great communication. Loved the pics of Buddy that he sent us! Our cat doesn't have any medical needs but it's great to know that if something did come up, Mike has the knowledge and expertise to take care of it..... We came home from our trip to a very happy cat! He was also very respectful to our home and our neighbors. Mike is your guy if you need anyone to take care of your pet! Always want the best for any member of our family read more

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Mike has been a Godsend!! We have two rambunctious (but darling) Labrador brothers. Mike has taken wonderful care of them, walks them or swims them, has saved the day. We have had some very short notice needs and he has been fantastic!! Mike is an absolute professional (this is his business, not a side gig) and he treats it as such. It is such a great feeling to know my pooches are in great hands, as well as our home, scheduling needs and any weird or annoying questions I may have. He texts (if you want) and lets you know all ok with your beasts and sent photos when mine were exceptionally cute in the pool. I would recommend Mike highly! read more

I don't think you can quite put into words how much your pet will become your family. I don't think I could have anticipated how much love id have on hand for my little guy and with that concern, uncertainty, panicky questions, and reassurance. Mike is amazing UHHHHMMMAAAZING . I trust him in my home, with my dog, and his responses. He's available at ridiculous times and for silly questions and he responds quickly. He's got a special way with animals and he is knowledgable. If you're in the area and you need someone trustworthy here's your guy. I don't want to sign him up for anything or make promises on his behalf but what I will tell you is that you get A LOT more than someone to come in and feed and walk your dog while you're at work, he's worth the money and he's worthy of your trust thanks Mike for everything. love, Finn read more

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Mike has been fantastic with my dog! She is very shy and does not take to many people right away. Mike was very patient with her and gave her time and space and that was exactly what she needed! It really said a lot to me that he wanted to come meet her before scheduling a walk...it made me feel like he really cares about our dog and how she feels around him. Mike is very flexible, reliable, and makes you feel like you are in very good hands when you leave your little pride and joy in his care. It definitely doesn't hurt that he has experience in the medical field either. Even though our dog doesn't have any medical conditions, it's nice to know that we have a friend who could assist with her care if that ever becomes an issue. It's also really comforting that he is willing to provide advice if a medical issue comes up with her! All in all it's been wonderful getting to know Mike....for our doggie AND her proud owners :) I'm not the type to normally trust people right away, but Mike won our trust after the first time we met him. read more

I reviewed Mike in 2012 and now one year later, I feel that I need to say again how grateful I am that he is in my life helping to guide me with the well being of my dog, Theia. More than just someone who I can count on to care for Theia when I cannot walk or feed her, Mike has an impeccable intuition combined with his knowledge to give me medical advice. He doesn't try to sell himself as having a medical degree but he is licensed as a vet tech and so can offer suggestions and options when Theia is sick. Yesterday, Theia was at a play date and when I picked her she began vomiting. Six hours later she was still getting sick and Mike was in contact with me the whole time, offering advice. Based on his expertise, he suggested a dosage of Pepto which helped settle Theia's stomach. And with his advice, I held off taking Theia to the emergency room which would have cost hundreds of dollars. And just as Mike predicted, Theia was totally back to normal this morning! But what speaks volumes about Mike as a caring person is that on his way home from a full day of work last evening, Mike showed up at my door to check on Theia in person! So if you have any kind of pet and want the best, please count on Mike! read more

We just tried out Mike's services this past weekend when we were in desperate need of a cat sitter for our wedding weekend. From start to finish, he was highly professional, friendly and easy to work with. He was able to accommodate us on a super short notice and he texted us every day to let us know our little Neko was doing just fine. He even sent a cute picture of him wearing a tie (Emoji). I would highly recommend Mike to anybody looking for a pet sitter and we will definitely use his services in the future. read more

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Mike took wonderful care of our 3 cats while we were on vacation for 4 days. He visited and cared for them twice a day including food, play, and litter cleaning. One of our cats was on antibiotic eye drops during this week and Mike did a great job giving her the eye drops. She was completely healed when we arrived home! He is a true professional and a great choice especially for those who have sick or special needs animals because of his expertise and training. We came home to 3 very happy and healthy cats! We look forward to using Mike's services for our future vacations. Thanks, Mike! :) read more

I've been using Mike for 2 years now and recommend him for your pet care service. Mike is a pro in all areas. He responds quickly to request. He frequently communicates my pets status while I'm away. And most importantly he genuinely loves animals. I originally chose Mike because of his experience. My cat Bear has diabetes and requires 2 shots of insulin daily. Because Mike once worked within the veterinarian field he had the skills to do the job with confidence. read more

What can I say? My lhasa apso doesn't like anybody but me and my wife but he warmed up to Mike as if he were his long, lost uncle. Mike has a great touch, runs a fantastic pet care and is always pleasent to deal with. My dog is always comfortable when I leave him which keeps me from worrying when I'm gone. Mike delivers on all I can ask for. Thanks, buddy. Adam White read more

We met Mike when we needed help giving our Tonkinese cat medication for kidney disease. He required medication two times a day and this made it difficult to for us to travel. With Mike's help we could leave our cat Colombo and rest assured he was in good hands. Mike was always professional, on time and available, especially on holidays. Eventually our cat had to receive subcutaneous fluids along with the oral medications. Mike was able to do all these things. He is not only very professional and proficient, he is very compassionate and it is obvious that he cares for both the pet and their owner. If we ever have special needs for our pets we will use Mike and we give him our highest recommendation. read more

Mike is the best- our pup Milo loves the days Mike comes! Great for overnight care, Too! read more