Pet Sitters in La Plata County, CO

Martha

Martha was wonderful!! She was responsible, clean, kind, caring, communicative, independent and took initiative! My building can be a little tricky to navigate but she handled it wonderfully and was so caring and loving with Koa. She sent me regular pictures and provided updates. When I returned home she had left my place cleaner than when I had left! I invited her to sit for me again since Koa and I loved having her so much!!!

Erin Brooks & Markus

Erin took wonderful care of Baxter and Huxley while we were away. She kept the houseclean too ;)

Sylvie

5 stars for Sylvie! Sylvie took great care of our cat and our home. She is responsible, caring and communicative. Would definitely recommend her and would definitely use her again.

Lisa & Leon

Lisa and Leon were great communicators. They were super helpful and great with our animals. The house stayed in great condition and they were super flexible. We would be happy to have them Housesit for us in the future.

Allegra

Allegra was the perfect dog and house sitter. She arrived early to ease our transition to the airport, and gave our Jack Russel,Ollie, attention and love right away. Ollie loved all the walks and adventures daily, and having loving company at home. I really appreciated that Allegra sent pictures every day and kept in touch, The house was immaculate when we returned home, and Ollie was safe and sound. He even learned how to drop his toy while I was away. I would definitely use her again if she was available, and would highly recommend her to friends and family.

skiy

Skiy and Heidi took awesome care of our 2 dogs and 3 cats as well as our house during very cold weather in Colorado. When we got back we could tell the animals had had lots of walks and love. The house was in great shape. They even shoveled the driveway and checked on our pipes when we had sub zero temperatures. They were friendly and kind and communicated well while we were gone. I would love to have them house sit again!

Katie

Katie was awesome! She shared photos regularly, and took great care of the home. Would be happy to have her care for Higgs again!

Megan

Megan was an excellent choice as a housesitter for our elderly lab, enthusiastic border terrier (is there any other type?), two cats and four hens. It wasn't an easy start to the sit, Tolly the lab developed cancer and had an op about a week before it started, so we were naturally apprehensive about leaving her, and unsure how she would be. And then we had a difficult family situation that meant we were less relaxed and organised when leaving. We really appreciated getting a photo most days that showed some of the gang, and it was clear that they were all enjoying their time. The house was very clean and tidy when we got home, my plants had been cared for, and it was lovely to know that the animals had all been happy in our absence. I'd strongly recommend Megan, and will be happy to have her sit for us again in the future.

Andrea

Andrea, Rider, and Hitch were great guests and caregivers of our gal Nova while we were away for a long weekend. I would definitely recommend them!

Jenny & Beau

Jenny was great. She kept in touch and sent pics of happy kitties. Since we were out of the country, I was extra nervous about leaving our kitties for that long, but Jenny was very reassuring and kind. I would highly recommend her.

Larry & Deanne

We feel so fortunate to have had Larry & DeAnne as our pet and home sitters for a two week vacation. They are so kind, warm, patient, attentive and professional. Larry & DeAnne went out of their way to get all the information they needed to tend to Kayce and our home. They asked such great questions and demonstrated that they wanted the absolute best for our Kayce. They were so great in communicating and sending us cute photos of our pup during our time away. He looked so happy - we knew he was in the absolute best of hands. We had many planters and pots that needed daily watering and they were carefully attended to. After a long day of traveling back, we came home to a spotless house - they truly went above and beyond. We would definitely ask Larry & DeAnne to pet and house sit again and would highly recommend them!

Lance

Lance is an easy going guy you really wish for to have as a pet/house sitter. He came a few days early to learn the routine for our 10 cats and 3 dogs. 10 Indoor cats give a lot of litterboxes and sometimes little accidents. Lance managed everything perfectly. All pets were relaxed and had a good time with him. Films and pictures were shared regularly to keep us posted. Lance is a very trust worthy guy. We recommend him dearly as a sitter and also see him as a new found friend to our family. Lance thank you so much for taking on this huge responsibility. You nailed it big time😊 Love Jel and Olaf

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Julie

My partner Carol(the cat whisperer) and I had an absolutely delightful 5 day sit at Julie's modern apartment with her stunning Ragdoll cat Beau, overlooking the lake in Barton. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and the proximity to the lake, the city and Kingston opened up some new options for these North Canberra people. 
Julie is an easy going yet very organised host and the apartment very comfortable.
I gave it 5 stars and several furballs. lol
Mark Austin/Carol Kemmett

Katie

My 13yo daughter and I absolutely loved watching and playing with two of the cutest french bulldogs- Franklin and Dolly- and caring for Katie's beautiful home. It was absolutely a 5-star experience, and we would be delighted to have the opportunity again!

Franklin and Dolly are classic frenchies- loving, stubborn, cuddlers who enjoy scratches and their bones. Dolly (4yo) loves attention, playing tug with her toys, walking around the block and snuggling as close to you as she can. Franklin is a sleepy 9yo who also loves good scratches and *thinks* he loves to take a walk...but actually just prefers to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the neighborhood. Both were friendly, easy-going and it was easy to figure out their needs. The fenced in back yard provided an additional location for the pups to play.

Katie was a lovely and gracious host, offering us all of the of information and supplies (for Franklin + Dolly AND for us!) that we needed. Her home is beautiful and located in a friendly, safe neighborhood. We stayed over Halloween and were very comfortable (and welcomed by the neighborhood) to walk around at night and trick or treat.

We had an excellent time caring for Franklin, Dolly and Katie's home. We highly recommend this opportunity, especially for frenchie-lovers! Grateful for Katie's generosity, communication and kindness- she thought ahead and made sure we had everything we needed for halloween- including pumpkins to carve and candy to hand-out! A great experience from start to finish!

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in La Plata County, Colorado?

From $28/week to $120/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in La Plata County, Colorado ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.