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Darlene S.

St. Paul, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
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Services

Darlene can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Darlene can care for

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

Availability

We are home! A stay at home dog Mom and Pop. We offer 24 hour care day and night to make sure everything goes smoothly with their stay. We are available on weekends, weekdays, and holidays. $50 round trip drop off and pick up. Hours are between 9:30am to 8pm daily. We can pick up the evening before you leave for vacation with no extra overnight charge.

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About Darlene S.

Communication

53 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have lots of experience with dogs of all breeds. For drop in visits we will make an appointment to meet you and your pets in your home. We will talk about all your pet care needs and any other household needs like watering plants, bringing in mail, feeding fish, or putting out the trash.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Darlene S. would like to know about your pet

We can care for parrots and other small animals in your home. Snakes or reptiles are case by case. We do not have breed restrictions. Our policy is to meet each dog before agreeing to care for him or her. We judge each dog on his or her personality and behavior.

A typical day

Lots of interaction! We love taking fun pictures of your pets during the stay to send to you and are happy to give you updates on how they are doing. If boarding here, we have a large, park like, fenced backyard to roam. We love playing with toys with your pet, let me know what they like. We are happy to add a walk to your stay.

Location

St. Paul, TX

Darlene S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Small & Med Dogs Safe & Comfortable

Pet care experience

Your dog won't want to go home! We board friendly to other dogs doggie guests here at our house. We also serve drop in visits at your home. We are a husband and wife team with a lifetime of experience. I own a home in Wylie so you don't have to worry about me being unavailable. We love working with people and their pets. We are pet parents ourselves and treat all the fur babies like our own family. Lots of belly rubs, playtime with toys, and making sure they are getting exercise during thier stay . I follow your directions and keep them safe. We can customize care for senior or special needs dogs.

Cat care experience

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Cats Love Darlene! I Get Cats

Darlene also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Manish G.
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026
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Darlene took great care of my pet. He got sick while at her place. Darlene took him to Vet and got medicine. We did not have to disrupt our trip or call the emergency care contact. She managed him very well. Thank you for all of your help.!!

William B M.
Boarding • Apr 15, 2026
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Great experience, very kind and professional! Kept me updated with pictures.

Rajshekar P.
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026
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Darlene and Steve took good care of my dog. They were responsive and shared photos and videos daily. Good backyard and friendly dogs.

Michael G.
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026
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Awesome Boarding and took care of our beloved Pet very well, and our pet had a great time with Darlene

About Darlene S.

Communication

53 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have lots of experience with dogs of all breeds. For drop in visits we will make an appointment to meet you and your pets in your home. We will talk about all your pet care needs and any other household needs like watering plants, bringing in mail, feeding fish, or putting out the trash.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Darlene S. would like to know about your pet

We can care for parrots and other small animals in your home. Snakes or reptiles are case by case. We do not have breed restrictions. Our policy is to meet each dog before agreeing to care for him or her. We judge each dog on his or her personality and behavior.

A typical day

Lots of interaction! We love taking fun pictures of your pets during the stay to send to you and are happy to give you updates on how they are doing. If boarding here, we have a large, park like, fenced backyard to roam. We love playing with toys with your pet, let me know what they like. We are happy to add a walk to your stay.

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.
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Darlene S.

St. Paul, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews