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Collin C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Collin C.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Fluent in dog and cat. :-)

“God speaks to the creatures through the creatures.” -Dr. Chase. “All you need is love.” -John Lennon. Plenty of love I have to give, but I also have the experience of 35 years as a science teacher. I’m well-versed in how animals like dogs and cats talk to us through their gestures. Dogs evolved with humans, and I understand that relationship and how dogs meet our emotional needs. Please read my first four reviews which I received from pet owners that I served even before signing up with Rover. The pet owner decides when treats are allowed, if table scraps are allowed, and how much food to give. The dog decides when it wants to go potty. 😉 Just in case, I usually take the dog out before it decides and always before any discomfort. Snuggles welcome. 🐾🥰😻 When serving you and your pet, I like to send pictures. We can also use FaceTime or Zoom to check in. 🐶🤩

Cat care experience

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My slow eye blink puts cats at ease

Collin also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In your home, I follow instructions and do the routine for your beloved just like you would. However, if I’m allowed to give more snuggles, or more walks, or more training than you normally have time for, I’m at your service.

Ratings and reviews

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Maria I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 12, 2026

Wow what a blessing to have Collin. He Dog sat for our two Havanese Sam & Copper. We are very particular on a pet sitter & he went above & beyond our expectations. Thank you Collin 🙂👍🏼 We highly recommend Collin.

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Amy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 09, 2026

Both of my mini Australian Shepherd's adored Colin! He was very attentive and played with them a lot! They both slept like babies after he was here for the night! We will definitely use his services again ! Our dogs went to the front door to watch him, leave and looked sad! He was well loved and very respectful at our home!

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Amanda L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 12, 2025

Collin really enjoyed our pets and was so good to them. We got regular updates. He left a wonderful note with updates from his time with the pets. Would happily work with Collin again.

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iris S.
Oct 09, 2025

Collin is the best! He is reliable,honest, and most important very loving to our dog. I don’t want to rave too much so he won’t be too busy for us this winter!!

Richard S.
Oct 09, 2025

We have used Collin on several occasions to walk our dog while we were out. He was always prompt, listened carefully to our instructions, interacted well with our dog, who was always excited to see him, and he gave us a detailed report of her "activities." My wife and I totally trust Collin. We will be absolutely utilizing his services when we return to Florida for the winter months. If you hire Collin I guaranty you will be pleased with his services.

Rebecca D.
Sep 29, 2025

Collin is just excellent with animals! My dog was so excited when he came the second time to watch her that she actually had a little accident!!! He is fun for them and also so gentle. She was a very senior beagle mix and he took such wonderful care of her with her old age and special needs. I can’t say enough nice things about Collin! Just know that he will give your animals the care and kindness they deserve while you are gone.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

At age 61, I’ve been a retired teacher for 3 years, and my activity level allows me to run or play with your beloved dog.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Collin can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
When you give me directions, I take notes on my phone so I can review them. That way, I don’t forget the details of your dog from the nine dogs I work with.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.