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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew S.
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Andrew S.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
455 reviews
83 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

My cat is 18 years old and needs medication. I was worried about leaving him even for three nights. Andrew came twice a day to feed, water, medicate and check on him, including cleaning the litter box. He even brought in a package and watered outdoor plants. Will definitely use him again!

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Nina S.
Star Sitter
$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
33 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Nina was very sweet with our cat while we were out of town. She sent updates and photos each visit and was reliable and friendly. Highly recommend!

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Alison D.
Sitter Profile Image: William V.
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William V.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

About: Im a lover of most all animals especially dogs. I worked at a major dog toy manufacturer for over 10 years. Became friends with a dog trainer who taught me about behaviors and the do's and dont's when interacting with dogs. Is your dog a 'fetcher', 'chewer' or 'tugger'. I'm looking to making new dog friends. I'm recently retired and all days are available. It also gives me an opportunity to get some extra exercise while having a lot of fun doing so. I am looking only for dog walking and sitting at pet owners homes to start. That may change in the future but for now that's what I offer.

Sitter Profile Image: Heather H.
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Heather H.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
125 reviews
36 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Heathen is a great sitter! She took excellent care of Bruce 🐈 and was flexible with our schedule, even coming in on a Holiday. We highly recommend Heather!

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Veronica W.
Sitter Profile Image: Biza B.
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Biza B.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Thank you!

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Harrison L.
Sitter Profile Image: Ryan E.
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Ryan E.
Star Sitter
$17
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
179 reviews
65 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Great pics, good communication, nice couple! Would recommend.

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Pavlina K.
Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa B.
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Vanessa B.
Star Sitter
$24
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Arvada, CO, 80403

We had to find someone to let the dogs out last minute, and Vanessa really came through for us. She responded quickly and took great care of the pups!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison M.
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Allison M.
$17
total per visit
4 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80403

About: Hi! I'm a third-year engineering student at Colorado School of Mines with a lifelong love for animals and experience caring for a wide variety of pets. I am responsible, dependable, and committed to providing excellent care for every pet I meet. My experience includes caring for family pets and helping friends and relatives with their animals while they travel. I've worked with dogs, cats, birds, and guinea pigs, and I understand that every pet has unique needs, routines, and personalities. As an active person, I genuinely enjoy walks, playtime, and keeping pets engaged and happy. Whether your pet needs exercise, companionship, or simply someone reliable to care for them while you're away, I will treat them with the same love and attention I would give my own. I am also willing to commute between your location and school, making it easier to provide flexible and dependable care. I look forward to meeting you and your furry (or feathered!) family members. As an engineering student, I structure my schedule carefully — and pet care fits naturally into that. I plan walks, feeding times, and check-ins around my classes so that every pet I'm responsible for gets consistent, reliable attention. Being active is already part of my day, so incorporating playtime and exercise for pets is something I genuinely look forward to rather than work around. I'm also flexible enough to adjust my availability based on what each pet needs. Whether I'm caring for a pet in my client's home or my own, my priority is keeping their routine as normal as possible; familiar environments, consistent feeding schedules, and the same level of attention they're used to. I take time to learn each pet's personality, habits, and any special needs before I start. I've worked with dogs, cats, birds, and guinea pigs, so I'm comfortable adapting my approach to different animals. I treat every home I enter with respect and keep owners updated with communication and photos so they can feel at ease while they're away.

Sitter Profile Image: Kathleen S.
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Kathleen S.
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$17
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Lakewood, CO, 80228

Kathleen really helped us out last-minute by stopping by twice to check on our senior dog and help him get outside to go potty while we were gone for 11 hours. We came home to a happy dog and zero accidents in the house. She was communicative and flexible in coordinating timing.

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Jamie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Brittany H.
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Brittany H.
Star Sitter
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
13 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Brittany was so great! I was nervous about being away from my cat for the first time but she made the experience so relieving. She made sure to give me updates with pictures each visit and was super sweet. Extremely responsive and responsible; I’ll definitely be trusting her with my animals again! 😊

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Isabela R.
Sitter Profile Image: Fiona V.
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Fiona V.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
13 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80403

Fiona was great. She made an effort to get to know and understand Maddie before the first visit and responded quickly to messages. Our dog is not the most welcoming and is timid without the company of other dogs while away and Fiona came every day at the requested time to let her out. Fiona also made an effort to connect with her with treats.

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Marcie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephen C.
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Stephen C.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Stephen was very communicative with me and attentive to my dog! I booked with Stephen because I thought he would bring the energy level that my dog needs, and he delivered! Will book again.

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Lindsay C.
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Anne D.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80403

Anne is very sweet and was such a great sitter. She helped care for my dog last minute and provided me with feedback at each visit along with pictures to keep me in the loop. I highly recommend using Anne to take great care of your pets.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melina G.
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Melina G.
Star Sitter
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
178 reviews
55 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Lakewood, CO, 80215

Melina did a great job keeping Rosie company while I had to travel out of town for work. She is dependable and took great care of my dog. I would absolutely have her back.

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Todd M.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth H.
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Elizabeth H.
$16
total per visit
15 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

About: I’ve been an animal lover my whole life and taken active care of a variety of animals since the age of 10. I have experience with young and old animals alike and am willing to care for animals of all shapes, sizes, and breeds! I’m a recent master’s graduate, and I have lots of flexibility for you and your fur baby or babies! Willing to work most nights, weekends, and holidays. I have a friendly orange cat at home and a reliable car to travel to wherever is needed for your family. I’m located near a dog park.

Sitter Profile Image: Sthefany & Jeshael G.
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Sthefany & Jeshael G.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
35 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

Our dog was really happy, and got a walk during the drop in visit. Sent us nice photos and took good care of our guy while we were out. Would definitely hire Jeshael and her partner again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellie M.
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Ellie M.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80403

Ellie was very friendly, communicative, and did a great job watching our cats! She showed up on time and gave us daily updates and photos. We would be happy to book her again!

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Sarah K.
Sitter Profile Image: Lola M.
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Lola M.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

About: I grew up with three family dogs. I know how to take care of them, give them affection, read their body language, and more! You can trust me to treat your fur babies well. I’m primarily free on weekends but am also available on weekdays after 5pm. Just send me message about your needs and I’ll let you know id I can accomodate! I can follow any special instructions provided to me and will be sure that your pets needs are fully met in the best way possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Kayleigh K.
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Kayleigh K.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Denver, CO, 80228

Kayleigh has taken care of my cats multiple times & does a wonderful job every time. My elderly cat can be picky about taking his meds sometimes, but she stayed with him and helped make him feel comfortable until he finally took them. Very sweet!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael P.
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Michael P.
$16
total per visit
15 years of experience
Golden, CO, 80401

About: Here’s a full “About Me” style experience section covering everything: I’ve been around animals my whole life – cats and dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities. On the dog side, I’ve spent time with Great Pyrenees, so I know what it means to care for a gentle giant who needs space, steady handling, and someone who isn’t intimidated by the size. I’ve also worked with high-energy breeds like Corgis who need real engagement, and small but mighty dogs like Chihuahuas who have opinions and aren’t shy about sharing them. Whether your dog wants to burn off steam on a long walk or curl up and not move for two hours, I match their energy – not the other way around. With cats, I’ve handled the full spectrum – chaotic kittens who need supervision and stimulation, seniors who want quiet company and a predictable routine, and multi-cat households where keeping the peace is its own skill set. Every animal is different. My job is to figure out what yours needs and deliver that – not a generic visit, but one that actually fits them. I am working part time from home so I have tons of time everyday to spend with your furry friends. I do a few big walks a day and would love your pets to tag along. I have a big back yard and lots of space to keep your furry friend occupied. I also love taking long walks with your friends.

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Golden is $20

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Really appreciated the detailed notes and pictures after each visit. I came back to two happy kitties and felt like I didn’t have to worry while I was away!!

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Rachel A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather took great care of Katie! She sent us daily photos and commented on how Katie was doing. This is the 2nd time that we hired Heather to take care of our kitty and I would definitely hire her again!

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Susan P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing. Kind. Even checked my mail and sent photos of my cat!! Thank you so much 😊 will consider for another time. 😻

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Caroline B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristine is so great! She gave detailed updates without having to ask and made us feel so much better about being away from our pup.

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Darcy M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mishel is always so attentive to my kittens and gives them a lot of time and love. I love all her extra photos and have been rebooking her consistently for a while now!

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Jordyn F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nina was great! From our initial meet and greet I had total confidence that she'd take great care of our dog while we were away and she did! She was very responsive and made everything easy. I would highly recommend Nina :)

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Kathy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was a wonderful caretaker for my aging Newfoundland and my Newfoundland puppy. She was very responsive and communicative, and a very pleasant person to work with. I would definitely ask for her help again, and I highly recommend her!

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John H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Felipe truly went above and beyond for our cats! They warmed up to him quickly & we came home to a very clean apartment which was much appreciated!

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Monica C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maya did an outstanding job watching our pup, and her amazing care gave us such a peace of mind while we were away! She sent lots of pictures which we absolutely loved. She will definitely be our go to sitter moving forward!! Thanks so much Maya!

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Greg S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole was very easy to communicate with and prompt to responding when we contacted her. We look forward to working with her again!

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Sharee Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Not only is Laura a great walker, but she was incredibly helpful when our pup was sick. She always goes above and beyond and we're grateful for her help.

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Scott M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nadia was so good with our dog Ivy. She got Ivy to warm up to her and became very comfortable with her staying with with her. She sent us photos after each time of visiting Ivy. And kept us informed with text messages while we were away I would highly recommend Nadia for anyone looking for a great pet visitor or sitter.

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Harold P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Best dog sitter I have EVER had! I was stuck in winter traffic and they saved the day! I will 100% be booking again!

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Jacob O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grier is a hero! She stepped in at the final hour when my previous plans fell through and took amazing care of my bunny. Reliable, professional, and highly recommended for anyone in need of a top-tier pet sitter.

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Arnoldo M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie is the best! Our cat liked her the minute he saw her, she was a great communicator and took excellent care of Micio. I would totally recommend her!

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Ellen V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Was able to last minute go feed my cat when my feeder broke and I was in Virginia for thanksgiving. Super grateful for Elena! Thank you

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Ellen H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristyn is fantastic! We highly recommend her to everyone. She is great with both our dogs and provides peace of mind for us anytime we go out of town.

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Mark O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Annika was awesome! Thanks for watching my boy. I loved all the pics and it made me so much more present knowing Chief was taken care of :)

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Jake E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kathryn did a great job with my pup Wayne! He had so much fun playing with her while I was out of town.

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Matthew S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellie took great care of my outdoor planters during a hot stretch while I was away for a week. They would have not survived without her help. I came home to find them healthy and thriving!

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Martha B.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Golden on Rover is $20 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 13,397 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Golden. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Golden stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Golden. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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