Colin P.
Colin P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Olive's Dad
Hi there! I’m Colin and I’ve been active on Rover since November, 2024! Since then, I’ve assisted over 50 pets, with more than a dozen repeat pet parents and many positive reviews! I’ve enjoyed gaining the trust of the pups, building community connections and helping my neighbors. Noting: I charge $20 for a Meet and Greet. I’m originally from North Central Massachusetts but lived in Portland, Oregon for 13 years! I rescued my own cat, Olive in 2013 from the front lawn and she has been my side-kick ever since. Though we were bi-coastal for a while, we’re officially settled back down in Massachusetts. Having grown up in an allergic household, I was only ever allowed fish and hamsters, but I spent every summer vacation on my Aunt’s farm in Maine helping with her cats, dogs, hens and llamas! I’ve been available for friends with bunnies and even a hedgehog over the holidays too. I’ve also spent many lunch breaks in my dog-friendly office helping coworkers with their pup’s walks. And I still help my aunt with her poodles now too! I spent a decade working Trust and Safety for tech companies, but being in Massachusetts full-time allows me to focus on my caretaking responsibilities. I am patient, kind, trustworthy, routined, detailed and always ready for a dog walk and some cat shenanigans. I’m available for meet & greets, walks, check-ins, chauffeuring and pet/house sitting! Please contact me with any questions!
Cat care experience
Colin also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I always like to schedule a Meet and Greet before we book to meet you and your pets! Please note that I charge $20 for a Meet and Greet. We can meet at your home or a mid-way point to go over intake forms. I am clean and respectful of people, animals, homes and house rules. Your entrance codes, addresses, etc will remain confidential with me. Please know that I will safely maintain and label keys and fobs. Also available for review upon request are my many positive reviews as an Airbnb guest staying in other's homes. I will take care of your pet and home to the best of my ability with high standards. We will watch for traffic and home safety as well (ie: collar off in kennels, locked doors, no choking hazards, etc).
Ratings and reviews
I know Colin takes good care of my dog because when I come home, he’s relaxed, happy and tired. I leave my boy with him without worry best dog sitter ever.
I had to book a last minute request and Colin, as usual, was a rockstar with coming through for my girls. They put forth extraordinary effort to make sure my Madeline didn't steal her sister's food and, I have to say, Colin impresses me. Every. Time. (Especially when I can't figure out the technology and it takes me forever to sing their praises.) I'm looking forward to the day Khloe decides that Colin is among the best of people - Madeline and I already know that.
As always, Colin is a rockstar with my two girls. Even though one of my girls refuses to see them, Colin makes sure Madeline is too busy to get her sister’s food so Khloe gets something to eat. Colin follows Madeline’s lead in playtime and is making strides with my girls getting used to their presence. I have hope that someday they will let Colin dog sit. Four paws up for sure!
Colin is the best dog and cat sitter around! He takes the best care of both of our kids every time he stops in! Love how he cares for them like his own and always updates me on anything and everything!
Colin is amazing! My fearful dog adores him and he gets the absolute best pics. Colin is a great communicator and a pleasure to work with all around!!!
I am new to the area and Colin went out of his way to make sure someone to sit with my boy for an important event. My boy went on such an adventure he got walks. He got hugs he got love. I felt very comfortable leaving him with Colin and leaving calling in my home I will definitely ask Colin to come sit with my boy again.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I have a flexible schedule that enables me to be available for walks, check-ins and sitting during weekdays, weekends and holidays with enough notice. Noting: While pet-sitting, I may be out of the house for up to 5 hours during daylight hours depending on my daily "regulars."