Colleen M.
South Lyon, MI
I will love & protect your pets :)
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Colleen and I am a long-time adorer and carer of pets, both cats and dogs, and also farm animals! I graduated from Central Michigan University in 2013, I work as a freelance web designer, and I find taking care of pets to be such an enjoyable and rewarding way for me to earn some additional income on the side. If you are out of town or at work, I will keep you posted on the well-being of your pet throughout the day so that you can rest assured everything is okay at home and concentrate better on your day. As someone with a pet myself, I understand that our babies are our world, and when someone trusts me to care for their pet they’re putting a huge amount of faith in me, and that’s very important to me to live up to. If you book with me, I’m also happy to stop by and meet everyone in person, so that I can meet you and your pet(s) can get comfortable with me in advance of the actual booking. I’m currently not hosting at my home because we have 2 cats including a senior cat here, but I can travel anywhere in South Lyon or surrounding areas such as Ann Arbor & metro-Detroit, though a small fee may apply for locations outside of South Lyon/more than 10-15 minutes away from me. I can walk dogs, do drop-in visits for dogs and cats, or housesit with your pets while you’re out of town. I also have experience caring for a diabetic pet, so if your pet is diabetic and needs insulin or any other medicine via injection, I can provide that as well. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and considering me for your pet’s care!
Reviews
Colleen was absolutely wonderful- she stayed with my elderly dog over the Christmas holidays and sent me pictures as well as other updates. She attended to everything in the house without any problems. It was obvious from how well my dog was when I returned that she had been given a ton of attention and care by Colleen. Communication was flawless. I highly recommend Colleen as a pet (and house) caregiver.
Colleen did great with our dog Toby!
Colleen has helped care for my dogs many times and I've never had any issues! She has always done a great job at following their routine including feeding, treats and outdoor time. I had a dog that was notorious for escaping my fenced yard and she made an extensive effort to prevent him from getting out or catching him when he did. She is a very reliable, kind soul who I would trust with my dogs any day.
Colleen is a friendly, responsible person whom I would wholeheartedly trust with my pet. She has a cat herself and I’ve seen her dedication and care for it. We have co-pet sit for neighbors together and she is not only attentive, fun, and playful with dogs, but more importantly is responsible and always on top of things.
About Colleen M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to follow a care routine, both for my pet personally, and for any pets I’m caring for. When I do house sitting jobs I also generally ask clients to leave a printed out list of the pet’s general routine, any special instructions, etc. Trust and loyalty is very important to me and I know that as people with pets, we put so much faith into having someone care for our pets while we are away, and that is so important to me personally to live up to and make sure your pet is 100% happy and you’re 100% satisfied with the care I give your pet!
Information Colleen M. would like to know about your pet
I love all animals and am happy to sit for any breed and to meet prior to sitting so that your pet can start getting to know me. I know with some pets you have to go a little slower at first and I’m comfortable with that too. If your pet requires any medication or has any special needs I’d like to go over that with you in person before sitting as well.
A typical day
I love walking in Argo and Bandemer Park in Ann Arbor, as well as in Kensington Metropark in South Lyon/Milford, which provides plenty of space for long walks, splashing on the shore, and long-distance games of catch :)
Services
Colleen can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work as a freelance web designer so caring for pets works in well with my general weekly schedule as I can organize my work around any bookings I may have.
About Colleen M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always make sure to follow a care routine, both for my pet personally, and for any pets I’m caring for. When I do house sitting jobs I also generally ask clients to leave a printed out list of the pet’s general routine, any special instructions, etc. Trust and loyalty is very important to me and I know that as people with pets, we put so much faith into having someone care for our pets while we are away, and that is so important to me personally to live up to and make sure your pet is 100% happy and you’re 100% satisfied with the care I give your pet!
Information Colleen M. would like to know about your pet
I love all animals and am happy to sit for any breed and to meet prior to sitting so that your pet can start getting to know me. I know with some pets you have to go a little slower at first and I’m comfortable with that too. If your pet requires any medication or has any special needs I’d like to go over that with you in person before sitting as well.
A typical day
I love walking in Argo and Bandemer Park in Ann Arbor, as well as in Kensington Metropark in South Lyon/Milford, which provides plenty of space for long walks, splashing on the shore, and long-distance games of catch :)
Location
South Lyon, MI
Pets
Colleen M.
South Lyon, MI