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Darlene C.

Freeville, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

Darlene can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Availability

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.

About Darlene C.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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 .

Home

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

Information Darlene C. would like to know about your pet

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?

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.

Location

Freeville, NY

Darlene C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

My dog wants to play with your dog!

Pet care experience

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.

Reviews

Jon K.
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026
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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!

Beau B.
Boarding • Jul 27, 2025
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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!

Barbara R.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2025
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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.

Kelsey M.
Boarding • Jun 03, 2025
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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!

About Darlene C.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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 .

Home

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

Information Darlene C. would like to know about your pet

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?

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.

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Darlene C.

Freeville, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews