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Michael

Active, friendly, and detail-oriented software engineer who loves an adventure.

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My experience

2 years

I lived with 2 dogs (Louie and Chewie) and 1 cat (Kareem) for the majority of the past ten years. Both Louie and Chewie are rescue dogs who love to go for walks at any time despite their relatively old age. Kareem is a very independent cat

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Reviews (8)

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TJ

Michael was great with our pup, Peach, and as a house guest. He left our place clean and tidy, even though he had an early departure on the final day

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Austin, TX, US · 12 Jun - 15 Jun 2025
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Ann

Michael was perfect. Attentive, responsible, kind. We would love to have him house sit again.

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Fernandina Beach, FL, US · 26 Apr - 02 May 2025
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April

Michael was excellent with communication and the house was left immaculate after 2 months of stay. We truly appreciated him being there to care for our pups

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Huntsville, AL, US · 04 Mar - 21 Apr 2025
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Ivory

Michael was easy to communicate with regarding sit details. He kept me informed of his planned arrival and provided me with updates throughout the stay. The

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Warrenton, VA, US · 01 Nov - 03 Nov 2024
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Jan

Michael was a great house sitter. The house was clean, the plants alive and thriving, and the cats looked happy and healthy when I returned. I would invite

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Greenville, SC, US · 08 Jun - 15 Jun 2024

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Siobhan

Michael is a highly organized and reliable individual. He’s caring and has a natural touch with animals. Would highly recommend him as a house sitter.

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10 February 2023

About Michael

My name is Michael Pesce. I am a Software Engineer who recently graduated from the University of Arizona with my masters degree in MIS and cyber security. I work for Lawrence Berkeley National Lab full time, fully remote. My schedule is

Age28OccupationSoftware EngineerLives inAustin, United States
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Why I want to house sit

I am a very active person who loves to explore new places and meet new people. I love animals of all sizes, and I'm always down to go for a walk or toss a ball, so dogs love me. I've recently moved to Austin, Texas, but I love to explore

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