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Colleen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients
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Colleen M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Colleen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced Diligent Loving Care!

Growing up on farms and in a pet loving environment, I was able to care for dogs, cats (and many other animals) from birth and into seniority. At a young age I had the unique opportunity to help my grandmother with breeding and delivering Golden Retriever puppies. There's nothing like being a kid and running around in the yard with a pack of chubby fur babies chasing you. There's also nothing like cleaning up and caring for those delightful fur babies! She had many books around the house on dog training and behavior that I quickly devoured. Besides that, I've cared for all sorts of dogs throughout the years with all different temperaments, from a nervous Chihuahua with separation anxiety to a confident, energetic Pit Bull. I also have experience caring for elderly dogs and dogs with special needs (especially those that can't see well or are blind). They are all special to me and there's nothing I'd rather be doing than giving your fur babies a great, healthy experience! From my tween years, keeping my dogs busy learning agility, basic training, and various other tricks was a daily activity and still is today. Over the years I've helped a few friends with training their dogs and given them tips and advice with doggie related problems. I will use all I've learned and knowledge from my experiences to take the best care possible of your furry friends.

Qualifications

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When your pets are with me, I will be sure to keep up any training and rules you have set in place. I will diligently lookout for their safety and take care of any needs they may have.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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166 ratings
Donna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 26, 2026

Thank you so much for the great care you give Sunny

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Donna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026

Always the best!!! Thank you !!!

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Donna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026

Thank you for all you do for Sunny!

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Renato C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026

Colleen did a wonderful job at taking care of my pets!

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Jon H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Colleen always does an amazing job!

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Donna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 29, 2026

Thank you for always being there!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

🤝🏻While I prefer in person meet and greats, I am available for virtual and over the phone ones as well. I believe they are a really great tool for peace of mind. 🕐 Scheduling: I have been running my own handmade business from home for five years and I also work at a lovely horse stable nestled in Chuluota. My hours are flexible as I am able to run my business on my own time and work by the job not the hour. For my safety, I prefer not to have repeat weekly walks after dark but I am available after dark for non-repeating bookings such as vacations or weekend getaways. 💲 Budget Accommodation: For longer bookings or bookings with multiple animals please contact me so I can adjust the price to something that works for both of us!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Colleen can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
I love all breeds of dogs from teacup to giant but there are some things I would like to know before caring for your pet. Do they have any fears or triggers? Is there anything I should lookout for or avoid on walks or time outside? Are they aggressive when it comes to the food bowl? How are they around children and should we avoid them on walks? Will they need any medication? Do they get over-strained during exercise? Do they have any quirks or anything else I need to know about?
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