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Hello! ​ â€‹

My name is Michelle Cherry.

Here’s a little bit about me....

 I began Animalia Marin because of my love of the outdoors  & especially of all our fine, furry, & feathered friends!  Here in Marin I had been a nanny for many years. That is really how Animalia started.  I’ve cared for many, pets of ‘my families’.  I’m also a mother,  so we had our share of pets as my daughter grew up. We had, of course, the Guinea pigs, hamsters & even a rat named snuggles. There were fish, and frogs, ducks and dogs, & of course cats.  Also birds, bunnies & butterflies. We watched a beautiful butterfly emerge from its cocoon.  And yes we set it free!

I’ve loved caring for pets throughout the years!




​Animalia  is licensed & insured



I’d love for your pet to join the Animalia family!



​I always have a mask.


We can discuss COVID

Precautions.

  

Whatever I can do to keep every one safe.



​T​his Sweets.

She is a lovely dog. Nothing beats ​unconditional LOVE!


Sweets gets along with everyone.



​We try to be a team, but if she needs to stay at home, That’s not a problem.



What my customers are saying.....


Kat​

San Anselmo

Michelle has taken excellent care of my dog Saskia many times over the past seven years. A few times, I have had to be gone for several weeks, and it has been such a relief to know that my dog was not only safe, but happy. When I go to drop Saskia o​ff for dog sitting, Saskia goes nuts with joy as we approach Michelle’s house. Michelle is attentive to Saskia’s needs, and is a good communicator with both dogs and humans. She takes the dogs in her care on hikes and to the beach when possible, and most importantly, she connects with them and loves them.

LD

Larkspur

Michelle is terrific! She is an avid animal-lover and so attentive. She cared for our several bunnies on more than one occassion, even though one was special needs and required specific attentions and ministrations. She is reliable and kind.

Ginger

Tiburon

 Michelle took on watching our kittens from the time we first brought them home. She helped with house training, and in spite of all the messes that the young kittens made, she rolled with it, and everything was always clean and perfect when we got home. She was reliable, consistent, and took care of our cats just as we would have done ourselves.

One thing that I think really sets her apart from the others was that she was pro-actively watching for things like fleas, ticks, and other pet issues. She helped us with pretty much everything pet related. I highly recommend her for pet sitting, our cats loved her, and I know it's because she has such a loving nature, they felt at home with her at all times. 

Martha

San Rafael

Michelle came to my house twice a day every day while I was away. She uncovered the birds, fed them, gave them water and kept them company. She  came back later in the day to put them to bed. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I knew she would be there everyday caring for them. It gave me piece of mind. It's wonderful to have someone you can count on.

Daidie

Fairfax

Michelle you are a great magician!

When Michelle started with Freckles he didn’t get along with other dogs & barked at people. He’s walking so much better on his leash, no more pulling & lunging!

She is a true Dog Whisperer. She is so perfectly attuned to what our dog is telling her. Freckles loves her. He knows when she is coming & is always so happy to see her. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

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