DOG DAYS Kalamazoo

SPECIAL OFFER

Discounted rates for those needing Mon-Fri midday dog walking every week.

DOG DAYS Kalamazoo is a full-time Dog Walking and Pet Sitting company that is locally owned and operated by Michael Machota. Licensed, Bonded, and Insured.

When I met my wife Lisa, we each had one dog. I had Ringo the yellow Labrador Retriever, while Lisa had Nikki the American Eskimo. Ringo & Nikki have since passed away. We currently have two dogs Rupert & Walt. Both are Pit Bull mixes we adopted from Kalamazoo County Animal Services & Enforcement (KCASE). We adopted Rupert in May 2014 and Walt in May 2017. My family has owned both cats and dogs since I was a child. If you re looking for a dog, please visit the Facebook page of Save Our Strays, Kalamazoo County to learn more about adoptable dogs from KCASE. Remember Adopt! Don't shop!

One of the reasons I started Dog Days was out of a need we have getting someone trustworthy to watch our dogs, Ringo (RIP) & Rupert, when we're away. We always felt bad going on vacation or up north for a weekend getaway knowing they would be boarded. We wished there was someone we could TRUST to be in our home to take care of our best friends. Bothering neighbors, co-workers, or friends didn't seem like a good option, so Dog Days came to be. You can go on vacation, have a weekend getaway, or take that extra shift knowing Dog Days will be there.

This is my full-time job, not a side project. Each and every client is important to me.

TRUST
I treat your home and pets as if they were my own.
HONESTY
Dog Days focus is you and your pet. No silly gimmicks.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree, former Public Safety Officer.
EXPERIENCED
Property management, business, and pet care.
COMMUNICATION
I return phone calls promptly the same day.

DOG WALKING
Do you have a busy schedule or work long hours? No worries if there's a last minute change of plans, Dog Days is here to help you! I can do midday visits and dog walking on short notice in the Kalamazoo area. This includes a 20-30 minute walk or playtime, feeding/water and administering any medications.

PET SITTING
Going on vacation and don't want to board your dog or cat? Dog Days is the answer. I can visit your home three times a day to care for your pet. I also do one-way and round trip pet transport. Confirm house systems operational at time of visit. Take care of mail, newspaper, garbage and plants.

In business since: 2013

Total Employees: 1

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Monday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday :	7:00AM - 9:00PM

Type

Pet sitting/Walking

Service details

Daily walking

Daily feeding

Overnight sitting

House sitting

Pet transportation

Administration of medication

Individual

Puppy

Care for

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Services	Rate	Rate Type	Availability ^*
Dog Walking	$ 25	per session	2

*availability last updated on 12/18/2020

OFFERINGS

Weekday Morning

Weekday Afternoons

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Personal Check|
Cash

Rob C

★★★★★

10/02/2014

We used another waste removal service but switched to Dog Days after reading other reviews. Mike's service is consistently good and he is always on time. He even shoveled paths for our small dog last winter! We trust Mike so we feel comfortable using his services to let our dogs out if we have long days at work and to care for our cats while we are on vacation. I'd recommend Dog Days for anyone who wants excellent care for their pets."--

Travis M

★★★★★

04/14/2014

My family & I have employed Michael in the past and we are currently utilizing his services. He has taken care of our dog for us while we've been out of town for multiple days at a time and he has also come over during the afternoon to let her out/take her for a walk when our work schedules/other obligations didn't allow us to go home during the lunch hour.

We've used his services 5+ times in the past and expect to utilize his services often moving forward into the future.

I am 100% confident in Michael and the services he is able to provide, and I trust him implicitly with the safety, security, and well-being of both our home and our pet. Michael is extremely responsible and diligent, he takes his duties very seriously and always conducts those duties and himself in a highly professional manner.

I have and will continue to endorse & recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for the types of services that he is able to provide.