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Elissa K.

Arvada, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews
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Loving dogs is my greatest joy

Pet care experience

I love dogs, and I love helping out my fellow dog lovers to ensure that their pooch is safe and happy when they are out of town. If your dog stays with me, you can be sure that they will love their home away from home! There is nothing better than working with dogs. I've been dog sitting and working at dog rescues in my spare time since high school. I've lived with multiple dogs for as long as I've been alive. Dog sitting is more than a job to me. I love helping fellow dog lovers when they need someone to look after one of their family members and because I love being able to socialize my dog and other dogs together. I pride myself on being a rescue foster 'mom' for bully breeds and am passionate about ending breed specific legislation. I am heavily involved with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and want to see all animals find their forever homes. I am the go-to dog sitter for family members, former professors and colleagues. You and your dog will love me because I'm experienced, knowledgable and relaxed. I understand dogs and do my best to make them comfortable! My life has been full of great moments with these awesome animals and I am a huge promoter of rescuing dogs. My senior year of high school I worked on my senior project with an animal rescue and fostered an Irish wolfhound mix - who my family ended up adopting! In college I fostered a german shepherd for 3 months and a pit bull for 5 months. Both of these dogs were then adopted! Ever since I've been allowed to have dogs in my place of residence, I've fostered or dog sat as frequently as possible. I have so much love to give, just like our furry friends, and I want them to know that they have someone looking out for them. My life has been dedicated to helping animals, and I can't wait to spend time with yours. Please let me know if you'd like to set up a meet and greet, I'm so excited to learn more about your furry friend.

Reviews

Kallie T.
Dog Boarding • Jul 10, 2023
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Our sweet lab had a great time! Elissa was easy to book with, very responsive, and sent pictures/video. Great yard and place for pups to play!

Chris O.
Dog Boarding • Jul 10, 2023
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Elissa was great! Very communicative and my dog came home smiling and exhausted. Her dog, Darla, is a sweetheart and great playmate.

Brittany S.
Dog Boarding • Jun 25, 2023
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Elissa was awesome with our rottie! He came home happy and tired so I know he had a great time! She was quick with replies and sent us photos. I will gladly take Malo back to her!

Derek M.
Dog Boarding • May 23, 2023
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Elissa did an amazing job watching Kona! She sent us pictures and updates while we were traveling, and Kona got along extremely well with Darla (her dog). Will be hiring her again in the future and so grateful for her kindness.

About Elissa K.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Pups are crated when I'm not home to ensure they are kept safe and always supervised. If your dog doesn't do well in a crate, I can leave my dog in the crate so no one is left unattended!

Home

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

Information Elissa K. would like to know about your pet

Is the dog afraid of anything in particular? Any areas they don't like to be pet? What motivates them? (treats, playing, snuggling) People friendliness/aggressiveness. NO breed preferences - a dog is a dog!

A typical day

We will explore our local parks and neighborhoods so that your dog can get a great picture of what their environment is like. I work from home so I will be around your dog all day. They won't be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time (if I even leave them). I love dogs though and can never get enough of them, so I'll try to be with them as long as possible.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
House Sitting
in your home
$70per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day

Elissa can host

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

Elissa can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work from home and am always actively walking my own dog and making sure she has a lot of exercise throughout the day (plus lots of loving!) even when I am working.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Elissa K.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Pups are crated when I'm not home to ensure they are kept safe and always supervised. If your dog doesn't do well in a crate, I can leave my dog in the crate so no one is left unattended!

Home

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

Information Elissa K. would like to know about your pet

Is the dog afraid of anything in particular? Any areas they don't like to be pet? What motivates them? (treats, playing, snuggling) People friendliness/aggressiveness. NO breed preferences - a dog is a dog!

A typical day

We will explore our local parks and neighborhoods so that your dog can get a great picture of what their environment is like. I work from home so I will be around your dog all day. They won't be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time (if I even leave them). I love dogs though and can never get enough of them, so I'll try to be with them as long as possible.

Location

Arvada, CO

Elissa K.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Elissa K.

Arvada, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews