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Coleman S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Coleman S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $45 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Pets New Best-friend!

Hi, I'm Coleman! By day, I research global catastrophic risks but my most important job? Making sure your dog is taken care of as well as absolutely possible! I've spent 8 years walking, sitting, and caring for pets of every temperament — anxious rescues, high-energy huskies, suspicious cats who take three days to warm up to anyone. Animals have always been my reset button from heavy intellectual work, and I bring that same obsessive attention to detail to every pet in my care. As a Cornell researcher and lifelong animal lover, I treat your pet the way I'd want the world's most conscientious person to treat them — with patience, structure, genuine affection, and no shortcuts. Your dog can't interview their sitter. But you can. I'm an open book.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
44% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Safety, trust & environment

I treat the animals I watch with care, considerations, and importantly with plenty of affection. But I also recognize every animal is unique and requires an individual approach, so I strive to interact with any pets, new or old, familiar or not, big or small, with the care they deserve!

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Joseph O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 21, 2025

Coleman was great at keeping me updated and ensured I knew the status of the check-in appointments with my cat. Even though my house was a bit far away, Coleman was willing to make the drive out.

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Deb L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 18, 2025

Coleman is a true gem! Our poodle Coby is very attached to us and usually gets anxious when we leave—even if just one of us steps out. So we were absolutely amazed at how relaxed he was with Coleman. From the moment Coleman arrived, Coby liked him. Coleman clearly has a calm, kind energy that animals pick up on right away. Coby was so content during Coleman’s stay that he didn’t even wake up when we returned home—he stayed fast asleep on his bed! That has never happened before. Coleman is friendly and trustworthy. You'll enjoy having him in your home. We’re so grateful to have found someone we can trust with our beloved pup. Highly, highly recommend Coleman!

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Deb L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 07, 2025

Five Stars for Coleman! Coleman is a true gem! Our poodle Coby is very attached to us and usually gets anxious when we leave—even if just one of us steps out. So we were absolutely amazed at how relaxed he was with Coleman. From the moment Coleman arrived, Coby liked him. Coleman clearly has a calm, kind energy that animals pick up on right away. Coby was so content during Coleman’s stay that he didn’t even wake up when we returned home—he stayed fast asleep on his bed! That has never happened before. We’re so grateful to have found someone we can trust with our beloved pup. Highly, highly recommend Coleman!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is extremely flexible! From early morning walks to long weekend (or more!) long house stays, I can make most any schedule work for my clients!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Coleman can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Sniff walks (letting them lead — genuinely underrated enrichment), fetch, tug, hide-and-seek with treats, basic training reinforcement if you'd like, and for the adventurous ones, trail hikes around Ithaca's dog-friendly/safe spots. Ithaca is, objectively, one of the best cities in America to be a dog — so I want to make the most of that. For cats: wand toys, puzzle feeders, and respecting their sovereign right to ignore me until day three.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.