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Coleen D.

Bear, DE

5.0 out of 5 stars
197 reviews
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Coleen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Coleen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I am currently working from home until January 2025 so I would be there with your babies. I go back in the office in January 2025 for a few days a week but I can work around your doggie’s stay.

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About Coleen D.

Communication

87 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard that is very big for your baby. I only crate them if that is a requirement of yours. I take care of them as if they are one of my own. We can discuss whatever we need to discuss to make you feel comfortable.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Coleen D. would like to know about your pet

I would just like to know a little bit about them and their personalities. I have no breed preferences! I love them all- my family loves all animals.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I take nice walks around my neighborhood and a paved loop at a park behind my house. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Wherever he or she is comfortable. My pets sleep with me but it's what you want for your pet. Time I'll spend with your dog I work from home so all day except if I have errands.

Location

Bear, DE

Coleen D.'s Neighborhood

Your Dog's Home Away From Home

Pet care experience

I love all animals. I lost my dog Lucky in the summer of 2024. He was 17 and my cat Luna who was 11 this past fall of 2025. I miss them both so. We rescued all our pets. They are such a big part of me and my son’s life. Your pet would have free roam of the house -furniture and all. I have a big fenced in back yard, a pool for the doggies and a park for walks close by. Why I love dog sitting I have loved dogs all my life! I always got in trouble for bringing home strays. I love all animals! About my yard I have a large fenced in backyard. A lot of shade- a lot of space to run and play. I have a doggy pool for dogs in the summer as well. I am currently working from home full time and will go back in the office for a few days a week starting January 2025. However, I am home now and after January I will be home on the weekends and most weekdays so I am available for your pets to have a vacation and fun while you are on vacation! If it shows I am not available just ask me! I have a big fenced yard. I play ball with them if they like to do that, I can walk your pet at the park and just have fun with them.

Reviews

Susan G.
Boarding • Aug 15, 2025
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Colleen was wonderful and took care of my fur babies as if they were her children! We were away for a week and she kept us updated and sent some pics of our furry kids. I have young energetic 1year old and a 13 year old healthy, but sleepy chihuahua and Colleen was loved by them both!

Michael M.
Boarding • Aug 08, 2025
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We were very happy with Colleen watching our dog (Mickey) while we went down to the shore for the day. Colleen sent us photos of Mickey several times to let us know he was happy. We were at ease knowing our pet was safe! We look forward to using Colleen again in the future.

Nancy C.
Boarding • Aug 07, 2025
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Colleen is so warm and nurturing with my fur baby! Attentive, respectful and clearly show she is a dog lover!

Pattie F.
Boarding • Jul 09, 2025
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If you’re looking for a loving, caring and experienced person to ltake care of your precious dogs you have come to the right place if you are considering Coleen . I happen to be one of those dog owners who is very particular about who cares for my 7 1/2 pound Maltipoo when I travel and Luna (my dog) and I immediately felt comfortable with Coleen the first time I met her. My experience tells me that dogs immediately identify Coleen as a deeply caring person with whom they can feel safe and well cared for in the absence of others that they are more familiar with. Luna stayed with Coleen recently for five days and she did a wonderful job of sending daily photos to let me know of her activities and other dogs at her home that she had befriended during her visit. I wasn’t quite sure if she would even want to return home with me after having such a fun time.. Thank you so much, Coleen for being you!

About Coleen D.

Communication

87 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard that is very big for your baby. I only crate them if that is a requirement of yours. I take care of them as if they are one of my own. We can discuss whatever we need to discuss to make you feel comfortable.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Coleen D. would like to know about your pet

I would just like to know a little bit about them and their personalities. I have no breed preferences! I love them all- my family loves all animals.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I take nice walks around my neighborhood and a paved loop at a park behind my house. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Wherever he or she is comfortable. My pets sleep with me but it's what you want for your pet. Time I'll spend with your dog I work from home so all day except if I have errands.

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Coleen D.

Bear, DE

5.0 out of 5 stars
197 reviews