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Patrick & Susan D.

Star Sitter

Ellington, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
293 reviews
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Services

Patrick & Susan can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Patrick & Susan can care for

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

Availability

Caring for dogs on Rover has become our full-time job, so your pups are very rarely alone and get plenty of love, attention and exercise.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Patrick & Susan D.

Communication

69 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs are leashed at all times when outside of our fenced-in backyard. We have a large crate if needed & have areas of the house gated for safety and protection.

Home

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

Information Patrick & Susan D. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has special needs, we’ll try to accommodate them. We have more than 150 5-star reviews on Rover. Our specialty is one dog at a time but are happy to host multiple dogs from the same household. We offer drop-off & pick-up service for a nominal fee.

A typical day

Our boarder pups get a good walk or run in our fenced-in area as soon as they wake up. They’re fed according to the owners’ requirements & get a long walk of at least a mile or more in the afternoon with lots of playtime in between.

Location

Ellington, CT

Patrick & Susan D.'s Neighborhood

Patrick & Susan D. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

We'll love your pup like our own

Pet care experience

We specialize in undivided attention, one dog at a time. We have more than 15 years of dog-owning experience (had Springer Spaniels, but have no pets now), so we would be more than thrilled to care for your dog as if they're our own. We’re available for walks, drop-ins and boarding. We live on a 6-acre wooded lot so your pup will have plenty of room for fun here. We love the outdoors, walks and hikes, so your pooch will get a workout. Check out our more than 150 5-star ratings from other owners. We’re excited to bring our love of dogs to Rover. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Reviews

Barbara G.
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026
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This is another wonderful vacation my husband and I were able to enjoy TOTALLY all because of Patrick and Susan!! We have an eleven-year-old fur baby Scarlet, who needed special attention due to a recent medical issue right before our two-week vacation. We have her on a strict diet along with medication that she needs every day, but knowing we were leaving her with her caring sitters (Patrick and Susan) was definitely comforting for us. We love that they send constant updates about her day with photos! They go above and beyond, and we couldn't have had an enjoyable vacation without Patrick and Susan caring for Scarlet! Thank you Patrick and Susan

Jen P.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 02, 2026
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Patrick and Susan are amazing… We trust them completely and our dog gets so excited when they are coming to see her! He feels so lucky to be able to have someone that we trust so when we are gone, we do not have to worry about our sweet dog at all! I recommend them 5+ plus plus stars!!!

Jenn S.
Boarding • May 18, 2026
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My dogs had another great stay!

Ashley K.
Drop-In Visits • May 15, 2026
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Dependable, punctual, responsive. Always play with our pups and give them lots of pets. True dog lovers. They even clean up after the pups every time!!

About Patrick & Susan D.

Communication

69 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Dogs are leashed at all times when outside of our fenced-in backyard. We have a large crate if needed & have areas of the house gated for safety and protection.

Home

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

Information Patrick & Susan D. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has special needs, we’ll try to accommodate them. We have more than 150 5-star reviews on Rover. Our specialty is one dog at a time but are happy to host multiple dogs from the same household. We offer drop-off & pick-up service for a nominal fee.

A typical day

Our boarder pups get a good walk or run in our fenced-in area as soon as they wake up. They’re fed according to the owners’ requirements & get a long walk of at least a mile or more in the afternoon with lots of playtime in between.

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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Patrick & Susan D.

Star Sitter

Ellington, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
293 reviews