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Collin G.

Somerville, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Pet uncle for hire

Pet care experience

Hi! I recently finished my graduate degree at NEU and I’ve found lately that my time spent with pets and my income are both sorely lacking since moving to Boston, so this app seemed perfect! I currently live with my cat Obi and have raised 2 dogs and 4 cats since I was a kid. I’ve also cleaned up animal poop in every conceivable location known to man so that shouldn’t be a problem. I have experience with handling larger / more “intense” pets (my neighbor’s dog is taller than me when standing up, and my dog Yoshi is a psychopath). I fully understand that sometimes it’s impossible to function as an adult and also give your pet the attention they deserve every day, so I’d be happy to help out when I can!

Reviews

geeta v.
Dog Walking • Feb 25, 2023
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He was very prompt to respond and took good care of my dogs

Brendan E.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2021
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Thank you for everything, Collin! Excellent communication and clearly a genuine animal lover. Felt at ease leaving the kitties in good hands!

Alexis K.
Drop-In Visits • May 24, 2021
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Collin took great care of our dog Crosby! He was good at communicating with us during the booking process and made us feel secure with having him take care of Crosby. This was our first time using Rover since COVID started and since moving to Boston so finding someone we felt secure with was a big deal. We would love to have Collin take care of Crosby again.

Bryan C.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2021
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Collin was great taking care of our cat while we were away. She can be a bit shy and often poops on the floor next to the litter box but he took care of everything no problem. He was communicative letting me know when he was stopping by, and cleaned up all the dirty spoons and dishes. Definitely would recommend!

About Collin G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My first goal when I visit a pet is to make sure they are comfortable. If they are friendly I will give them attention for a while, but if they are a bit more timid I’ll be quiet and try to not disturb them. Once their well-being is checked I’ll proceed to do whichever tasks the owner has laid out for me (and play with them for a bit more afterwards).

Information Collin G. would like to know about your pet

Does he/she require any medication? Is there something they love / something they hate? Let me know and I’ll try to make sure they have a great time

A typical day

If you’re near the emerald necklace (JP area) I know lots of trails and would love to explore. Also I have a tennis ball that I’m happy to bring on my trips (won’t be as helpful for cats but I will give them love as well). I now live in Somerville and my trail knowledge has expanded drastically!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Collin can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am always conscious of pet safety and will make sure any harmful materials are locked away, all doors/windows are shut if the pet is indoors, and when walking the pet I always make sure to stick to the sidewalk or trail.

About Collin G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My first goal when I visit a pet is to make sure they are comfortable. If they are friendly I will give them attention for a while, but if they are a bit more timid I’ll be quiet and try to not disturb them. Once their well-being is checked I’ll proceed to do whichever tasks the owner has laid out for me (and play with them for a bit more afterwards).

Information Collin G. would like to know about your pet

Does he/she require any medication? Is there something they love / something they hate? Let me know and I’ll try to make sure they have a great time

A typical day

If you’re near the emerald necklace (JP area) I know lots of trails and would love to explore. Also I have a tennis ball that I’m happy to bring on my trips (won’t be as helpful for cats but I will give them love as well). I now live in Somerville and my trail knowledge has expanded drastically!

Location

Somerville, MA

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Collin G.

Somerville, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews