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Darlene D.

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Darlene D.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I LOVE all pets, all ages :))

Now that I have graduated college and I am living back home! I have a lot of time to do one of my favorite things which is to care for animals! I have experience rescuing dogs and giving them loving homes. In the past I have trained with a dog trainer to get a better sense on how to better work with dogs.

Qualifications

77% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In my own home, I have a very large living room space, which gives pets spaces to stretch, lay out, play and or explore. In clients home I always make sure to know what boundaries/ areas are off limits for the pets and respect that.

Ratings and reviews

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Ava Y.
May 30, 2026

I've known Darlene for a couple of years now, and my experience with Darlene's services has never been short of amazing. I have two dogs, a Pointer mix and a 30-pound mutt, who Darlene handles with care, assertiveness, and confidence. Darlene has taken my dogs on hikes and group walks with up to 4 other dogs and has house-sat for periods of a week or longer. My dogs absolutely love Darlene and are always well-exercised and happy by the end of their time with her. I trust Darlene to be the right fit for any dog that comes into her care and highly recommend her services.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am an early bird, I usually start my days at 5:30! I make sure to get some exercise and take a morning walks. I have a very strong ritual of waking up early and being active. I usually take the afternoons to read and prepare my applications for JD/PHD programs. In between these two things in my schedule, I have a lot of free time that I would love to spend with your pets! I also do not mind traveling to different boroughs if needed!!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Darlene can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know your pets routine (whether dog walks, drop-ins or house sitting) and if they have any specific needs and or preferences !
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.