Colleen C.
Colleen C.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Looking for a reliable dog sitter?
I have many years of experience with dogs from owning, loving, sitting, fostering and volunteering. As a family, we have had four beloved dogs, each living a long and healthy life. From special needs (3-legged Northern rescue) to high energy (10 week old Dalmatian) to the rescue no one wanted (large mixed breed) to our current terrier mix, we have been very fortunate to have the best dog each and every time! We have been pet sitting for friends for some time, allowing us to enjoy the occasional company of other dogs, while helping out friends. We have decided to expand and formalize this practice and are looking forward to caring for other dogs through Rover! Our home has a large, fenced yard with room inside to allow for private space, if needed. We live close to St. Vital Park which is a great location for dog walks. I will be happy to follow your instructions in caring for your pet and will send regular updates with pictures each day so you can see what your pet is up to and know that he is receiving lots of loving and care. My number one concern while caring for your dog is safety. Our back yard is secure and we are very careful going out for walks. My preference is not to take any dogs to a dog park. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to set up a meet and greet. I am genuinely looking forward to meeting you and your pet!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Super-sitter Colleen and family. You love and care for our Archie at least at least as well as we do. It's a blessing to know we can leave him with you and not worry.
Every time we have taken Myla over to Colleen's, she has come home happy & healthy. We are so happy to have such a great place to leave our furbaby without any worries. Thank you again Colleen!
Karlee had a great time with Colleen and her family. I received pictures and videos of Karlee playing and snuggling with Colleen which made us feel so good that we knew she was happy and being cared for.
Colleen and her family are amazing! So patient with the pooches for their first visit! Walks, cuddles, medications as needed, and loads of pictures! Can’t imagine leaving them with anyone else. Her care went beyond our expectations. We will be contacting her soon regarding our trip in the fall.
Thank you so much to Colleen, her family and her dog Henry for making Charlie feel so welcome and loved. We loved receiving daily updates and pictures of Charlie while we were away. Colleen went above and beyond when caring for our little guy, we’re so lucky to have found such a wonderful sitter!
Colleen, her special little guy Henry, and her entire family were the perfect hosts. Henry was such a comfort to Archie, who hasn't had much experience being apart from us. And Colleen did such a great job putting our minds at ease with updates. So, so happy to have found this sitter!
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Schedule
I currently work from home each day. Our own dog is sometimes walked in the morning and always after supper. Play time in the backyard or in the house is easily added to that routine.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Our home has a large, six foot high fenced yard for outdoor play with plenty of room inside to allow for private space, if needed. The yard is secure and will keep your dog safe. We live close to St. Vital Park which is a great location for dog walks. Recognizing that each dog is different with different needs, I will be happy to follow your instructions in caring for your pet and will send regular updates with pictures each day. You will be able to see what your pet is up to and know that he is receiving lots of love and attention.
Pets
A typical day
I will ensure your dog has some time get to know my dog and to feel comfortable in my home Lunch time may involve some frisbee chasing or catch in the fenced back yard. After dinner, following a walk through the neighborhood, it is time to wind down and get ready for bedtime. And It's snuggle time then!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsNo females in heatColleen can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please advise me of your dog's typical routine. If it varies from our typical routine, we can easily alter it so that your dog has as little disruption and change in his day as possible. If he/she does not like meeting other dogs, going to parks or even walks, certain treats, etc. I will ensure that his stay takes all that into account with the goal of keeping his disruption to a minimum. Staying at someone else's home is usually enough for them.