Colleen & Micheal K.
Madison, WI
Responsible & Loving Pet Sitter
Pet care experience
I'd rather be with animals! I'm that person who always finds the dog or cat at a party. My husband and I have two dogs of our own, and two sugar gliders. We have a large fenced in yard, and a deck with a ramp for older and special needs dogs. We are experienced caring for seniors and blind pets. We are a calm and relaxed household, with lots of cuddling and engagement. We both work full time, but spend our evenings and weekends at home. I have experience pet sitting for many different sizes and breeds of dogs, as well as cats. I also have years of experience helping with shy and fearful dogs, as well as separation anxiety. I worked as an assistant trainer at Dog's Best Friend, and enjoy working on obedience training, tricks and nose games.
Reviews
After our pet sitter of 8 years notified her clients that she will be moving in the near future and no longer doing pet sitting, we dreaded and feared finding a new pet sitter. We were over joyed to find Colleen. She fit all of our criteria as very picky pet parents. Her first stay went very well and we look forward to having her as our trusted pet sitter for a long time to come.
I can't say enough that Colleen and Michael are seriously the best! I have large, older dogs, one of which has had very serious mobility issues. Last year Colleen and Michael took wonderful care of my dog who was recovering from TPLO surgery, and this time they took exceptional care of my dog suffering from a herniated disc/IVPP. Taking care of these dogs is challenging enough when they're healthy much less when they can't walk, but they always get top notch care from Colleen and Michael. They're always very perceptive about physical and behavioral changes in the dogs, and diligent about relaying information and sharing the most heart-warming pictures. They always go above and beyond and this time they even fixed my sink! Highly recommend these wonderful sitters!
Colleen was amazing with our dogs and cat even with a last min change because one of our Dogs had to have emergency surgery 2 weeks before. She was super flexible with keeping the dogs separate, adding meds, and checking the dogs health. The fur babies love her and we will use her again for sure ?
Colleen is our favorite!! Super reliable and flexible, and most importantly my pups love her! There’s no one I trust more taking care of my dogs ❤️
About Colleen & Micheal K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large fenced in yard, and a deck with a ramp for older and special needs dogs. We are experienced caring for seniors and blind pets. We are a calm and relaxed household, with lots of cuddling and engagement.
Information Colleen & Micheal K. would like to know about your pet
Does your cat enjoy new people in their house or will they find a hiding spot until they become comfortable? Does your cat enjoy being pet? Playing? What is your dog's favourite activity? Does your dog like to snuggle? What is your dog's energy level? Does your dog have any fears? Does your dog have any allergies? How does you dog walk on leash- does he/she benefit from redirection and distancing from other dogs on leash? Does you dog enjoy playing at dog parks or in a smaller, more intimate setting like a yard?
A typical day
We have lots of trails and dog parks near us, and there is plenty of room to play and run in our fenced yard. We have brain games and lots of toys, and there is always time for snuggling.
Services
Colleen & Micheal can watch in your home
Availability
My husband and I work full time outside the home but spend our evenings and weekends at home with our furry crew. A typical work day is 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
About Colleen & Micheal K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a large fenced in yard, and a deck with a ramp for older and special needs dogs. We are experienced caring for seniors and blind pets. We are a calm and relaxed household, with lots of cuddling and engagement.
Information Colleen & Micheal K. would like to know about your pet
Does your cat enjoy new people in their house or will they find a hiding spot until they become comfortable? Does your cat enjoy being pet? Playing? What is your dog's favourite activity? Does your dog like to snuggle? What is your dog's energy level? Does your dog have any fears? Does your dog have any allergies? How does you dog walk on leash- does he/she benefit from redirection and distancing from other dogs on leash? Does you dog enjoy playing at dog parks or in a smaller, more intimate setting like a yard?
A typical day
We have lots of trails and dog parks near us, and there is plenty of room to play and run in our fenced yard. We have brain games and lots of toys, and there is always time for snuggling.
Location
Madison, WI
Pets
Colleen & Micheal K.
Madison, WI