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Darlene C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Darlene C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

My dog wants to play with your dog!

My first rescue was a mixed breed puppy for our family. She died after 17 years of filling our hearts with joy. My second rescue was also a mixed breed puppy. She is very affectionate and energetic. I have watched dogs for my family and neighbors on multiple occasions. I have a huge yard with a pond for running and swimming and there is always lots of snuggles and love inside.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
15 ratings
Jon K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026

Darlene and her husband are kind & caring sitters! Their dog and the large property wore my Lola out and I know she must've slept like a rock each night. It's a great peace of mind knowing your babies are in good hands. Thank you Darlene!

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Beau B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2025

Yet again, Darlene and her husband took very good care of our dog, providing her with ample recreation and a safe environment in their home. They are very friendly and very accommodating of slight changes of the plan. Highly recommended!

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Barbara R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2025

We would definitely leave our dog with Darlene again. She was very warm, welcoming, and flexible... And our dog appeared to have a good time. She is a high energy dog, so that says a lot! I suspect it helped that Darlene has a dog as well.

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Kelsey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2025

Darlene was fantastic and took such great care of my dog Annie while I was away. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in such kind and caring hands—looking forward to next time!

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Monica A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2025

Darlene is an amazing sitter. My dog had a great time with her. He was well taken care of and I received all necessary updates needed. He returned home very happy and content.

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Beau B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 12, 2025

Darlene has watched Sadie multiple times and does a fantastic job. It is a relief to have a trusted sitter who Sadie enjoys visiting.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work remotely 4 out of 5 weekdays. On the day I go into the office, my husband has the flexibility to stop in several times to walk the dog around the back yard and hand out treats.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is the number one concern and I would always have your dog leashed outside. Inside they would have plenty of space for play and rest .

Pets

A typical day

Roxanne and I go on a 2 mile walk every morning. In addition we explore the large back yard and big pond. There are lots of trees for marking! I have licking mats and play "calm my dog" on Alexa for rest periods.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Darlene can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know ahead of time of any special needs including diet. Can they be off leash at any time outside. Are they swimmers?
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.