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Colleen

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My experience

10+ years

I have had dogs my entire life. I have cared for my neighbors cats and dogs on and off for years. I have had house and dog sitters for years as well.

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Reviews (6)

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Christy

We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Colleen! She took such great care of our cats, ensuring they had plenty to eat and keeping them happy…

  • cat
Chicago, IL, US · 07 Feb - 09 Feb 2025
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Sherry

We were very happy to have Colleen in our home. She came early for a visit, and Charlee it’s really seem to like her. The house was in perfect condition when…

  • dog
Charleston, SC, US · 10 Jan - 12 Jan 2025
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Allison

Colleen took great care of our anxious dog! She took a while to warm up but it was smooth sailing after that. Colleen did surprise us a bit by bringing her…

  • dog
Chicago, IL, US · 06 Dec - 08 Dec 2024
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Camila

Colleen was great! She was very reliable and got here to meet in person before we left for the weekend. We introduced her to the dogs, showed her the…

  • dog
Skokie, IL, US · 20 Sep - 22 Sep 2024
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Amanda

Colleen is an absolute delight. Our pets were happy and healthy and our home was even cleaner than we left it. Highly recommend her and will be happy to have…

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  • fish
Chicago, IL, US · 13 Sep - 15 Sep 2024

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Ashley Galloway Thomas

Colleen looked after Ashley Galloway Thomas’s pets & home

Colleen is an incredibly kind, compassionate and loving person who takes care of our 10 year old black lab like it's her own. Colleen ensures that our pup gets daily walks, lots of cuddles, and a cozy atmosphere to unwind in at the end of the day. We also consider Colleen to be a trustworthy and responsible home sitter who you can feel good about spending time in your beloved abode. We love Colleen!

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Animal-lover

Reference from Colleen’s family member

21 May 2024

About Colleen

I am retired from careers in medical education and not for profit development / fundraising work. I am from SC but have been in Illinois for over 11 years. I am an avid traveler. In the last several years I have had the opportunity to visit…

Age – 60Occupation – Retired Development DirectorLives in – Peoria, United States
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Why I want to house sit

I travel a LOT. I love staying in new places and am a regular in the Chicago area, SC and Europe. I have always had pets and know how hard it is to find safe and dependable sitters. I was motivated to combine petsitting and travel together…

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