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Darlene M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Darlene M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Darlene has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Small dog lovers dream!

Hi! I live in midtown on a very private street with almost no traffic unless you have business on it. I love dogs! I have 1 small dog, a pomeranian loves to have playmates. She is very friendly and can't wait to meet your fur baby. I have had small to medium size dogs my entire adult life and can't imagine a day without them. I am early retired and can't think of a better way to spend my time. I have a fenced in yard and they will all get plenty of fresh air and exercise. I am 5ft tall, so large dogs would take my arm out of it's socket. My house is dog ready for your baby to come and play.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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28 ratings
Terran E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2026

Darlene watched our little Sophie for 5 days, she sent pictures and communicated fast and friendly. Her environment is safe and dog friendly. She treated Sophie as part of her family. She took excellent care of our 12yr old pup, and I highly recommend her!

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Noah L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 30, 2026

Our pup did great with Darlene! Very calm space for daycare with another small dog.

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Andrea S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 07, 2025

My dog had a lovely time getting to play with other pups his own size. Lovely home with secure yard made me feel at ease that Chip would be safe during his stay. Great service.

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Amit F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 11, 2025

Our dog was well cared for and had good company with other small dogs. Darlene did a good job ensuring our dog settled in well and had plenty of activities

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Steven S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 27, 2025

Darlene did a great job of looking after our little one. Highly recommended!

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Patrick F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2025

Darlene took great care of Bailey!

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Schedule

I am retired, so I am in and out most days, home at night. I feed them separately, so there is no feeding issues ever.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard and go out with the dogs for their safety. I like to brush them and keep their coats healthy.

Pets

A typical day

I love playing tug and fetch. If it's nice out we spend time in the yard playing in the sprinkler or just chillin in the sun.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Darlene can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your fur baby has any separation or anxiety about anything. My dog uses a thunder shirt when it storms. Is there anything that makes your baby nervous or posessive?
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