Colleen C.
Salem, MA
Services
These prices are for 1 dog.Prices include all fees.
Colleen can care for
Availability
I recently left my career and am settling into a much freer routine! At the moment, I am very flexible and open to all types of pet care opportunities. I have been pet-sitting for decades, but mostly for family, friends, and co-workers. Being around animals seems like a great way to fill some of the extra hours I currently have in my day.
About Colleen C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I strive to provide other people's pets with the routines and behaviors to which they are accustomed. I trust that you know your pet best and I happily do my best to comply with as many specifications and requests as possible. My approach has run the gamut, and is driven the pets/owners needs. I have had cats that hate to be held and cats who need to be held all day. I have given medications, cleaned up messes made by seniors, let pugs sleep in the bed, and crated dogs at night. I've provided kibble once a day and cooked fresh meals for pups with dietary needs. The more details you provide, the better!
Information Colleen C. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how your pet behaves around other dogs, adults, children, squirrels/cats/etc., vehicles/lawn equipment, and loud noises. Please let me know if your pet has allergies and whether or not treats are allowed.
A typical day
I love to walk and hike. I grew up playing baseball and softball, so I can play a mean game of fetch! Also happy to play tug-o-war with the pups!
Location
Salem, MA
Happily Covered in Fur Since 1984!
Pet care experience
One of the most difficult things about having a pet is finding someone to trust with their care when you have to be apart. I have been on both sides and know exactly how important it is to ensure that the furriest (favorite) members of the household are as safe, happy, and healthy as can be. Details matter, whether they involve behavior, feeding, exercise, health issues, or emotional needs. I will treat your pet as you would and as I would treat my own beloved pet, and I will do my best to make your time apart as stress-free as possible.
Cat care experience
Colleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Colleen was able to help us out with little notice and made time the same day to come meet our dog so that all would go well when she came while we were out. So appreciate you Colleen!
Colleen did a great job feeding, cleaning up after and spending time with the kitties. We’re very happy with her service.
Colleen is dependable, reliable, and our pets absolutely love her! She will be our first choice for pet care on our future trips. Highly recommend!
Colleen is an extremely reliable, trustworthy, and warm petsitter. My cat loves her more than she loves me. Colleen always makes sure to spend a lot of time brushing, playing with, and holding my cat when she comes over. She has no problem following my sometimes neurotic instructions, really enjoys animals and puts me at ease knowing my cat is in good hands.
About Colleen C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I strive to provide other people's pets with the routines and behaviors to which they are accustomed. I trust that you know your pet best and I happily do my best to comply with as many specifications and requests as possible. My approach has run the gamut, and is driven the pets/owners needs. I have had cats that hate to be held and cats who need to be held all day. I have given medications, cleaned up messes made by seniors, let pugs sleep in the bed, and crated dogs at night. I've provided kibble once a day and cooked fresh meals for pups with dietary needs. The more details you provide, the better!
Information Colleen C. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know how your pet behaves around other dogs, adults, children, squirrels/cats/etc., vehicles/lawn equipment, and loud noises. Please let me know if your pet has allergies and whether or not treats are allowed.
A typical day
I love to walk and hike. I grew up playing baseball and softball, so I can play a mean game of fetch! Also happy to play tug-o-war with the pups!
Colleen C.
Salem, MA