Colleen & Kevin C.
Colleen & Kevin C.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Love caring for furbabies
Don't let our profile fool you. Just because we are new to this app doesn't mean we're new to dog care. We've had three golden retrievers in our life (first two have passed due to cancer) and currently still have the third: Hooper, who is four years old. We also volunteer as fosters for the Great Dog Rescue of New England. As fosters, we've cared for every breed and size of dog - many with socialization problems, some even with very serious medical conditions. Our golden is always able to make friends with every dog we've fostered. I also volunteered for Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue for two years, where I helped walk the rescues goldens waiting to be adopted and was the designated dog groomer. I would go to the rescue once a week to bath and groom the dogs most in need. We have puppy proofing available in our home whenever we take in a puppy who is still working on potty training. This means child gates to block off certain rooms or stairs. Plus we've got two steam cleaner vacuums so we never stress over a pee or poop in the house. I'm addition to taking in foster rescues waiting to be homed, we have also dog sat for friends & family members dogs whenever they've asked. Two of those dogs had aggression and socialization problems and we were willing & able to work with them to get them to feel safe and not anxious so that they eventually loved being around & playing with our & other dogs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Colleen went above and beyond. I could not recommend her more. Her genuine love and care for animals makes her the perfect person to watch your pet!
Colleen and Kevin were amazing. This was our first time using Rover and they exceeded all expectations. They showed our dog, Milo, the love and attention he needs while also advocating for him when another guest was all over him. They kept us updated at all times with photos and videos and showed genuine love and care for Milo. 10/10 would recommend!
Colleen was amazing! She spent the weekend with our dog Sage. She sent plenty of updates with tons of pictures. I was a little nervous Sage wouldn't want us to come home. :) They went on lots of walks and did plenty of cuddling. I feel like my house just might have been cleaner than I left it. We are already scheduling our next getaway with Colleen!
Colleen and Kevin are truly one of a kind. They have watched my dog multiple times over the past 4 years, and I can say without hesitation that my dog is absolutely obsessed with them. The excitement starts the moment we pull up — she can’t wait to get out of the car and run inside. That alone tells me everything I need to know. They provide such amazing, attentive care that my dog genuinely looks forward to staying at their house. It’s not just pet sitting — it feels like a second home. I have complete peace of mind every time I leave her, knowing she’s safe, loved, and getting tons of attention. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your dog like family, Colleen and Kevin are it. We feel so lucky to have found them, and I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
Colleen is definitely a dog lover! She has taken care of our dog on multiple occasions, and we always feel completely at ease knowing she’s in Colleen’s care. Our dog absolutely adores her and actually rushes in to see her when we drop her off, which says everything. Colleen is attentive, patient, and clearly understands dogs and their needs. It’s obvious she treats every dog like her own, and we couldn’t ask for a more caring and reliable person to look after our pet. We highly recommend her.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I am only doing dog sitting & walking, so have a lot of time available during the day and night and my husband is full time WFH. So we all have a person home with the dogs almost 24-7. We very rarely go out at night for long periods of time together because we always feel guilty about leaving a dog alone. We will usually take turns leaving the house so that there is always someone to keep the dogs company
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Our back yard is fenced off and we spend a lot of time out there playing fetch with Hooper who is happy to have a companion play with him. The yard is also lit with string lights, so there's always lights on at night so we can see where the dog is at all times. We are both extremely loving and patient with all dogs. We know that being in a new environment can be very unsettling for them so we are pay close attention to all new visitors in our home until we can see that they are comfortable and not nervous or anxious in a new environment. We let dogs sleep on our bed and climb on our couches. Our home is their home. But we also are happy to use crates if/when needed or requested.
Pets
A typical day
We have a fenced in backyard where our dog Hooper will love to play fetch with his new friends. We also have a dog friendly neighborhood that we take walks in the morning and at night. On weekends, we like exploring dog friendly walking trails or bringing our dogs to the beach for swims.