Dog Sitting in Manitou Springs

About: I’ve been hands-on with dogs since I was 10, volunteering with animal shelters everywhere from Aruba to Chicago and working in dog daycares, doing walks, daily care, and all the real-life dog stuff. I currently volunteer with a wolfdog sanctuary, so big dogs, shy souls, seniors, and high-energy goofballs don’t faze me. I’m deeply empathetic by nature and truly believe dogs are my soul animal. Every dog is unique and deserves care that meets them where they are. I know how nerve-wracking it can be to leave your dog in someone else’s hands, and I take that responsibility seriously! I offer calm, patient care and consistent updates for peace of mind. I also love sending photos, because I know how much those mean to me when I'm away from my dogs! I’m a stay-at-home mom with flexible availability all days of the week/end With my son heading to daycare, my schedule has opened up and allows me to give your dog focused, unrushed care (and all the pets!). I care for pets the way I’d want someone to care for my own. I take time to learn each dog’s routine, personality, and comfort level, then adjust my approach to match. Whether I’m in my home or yours, I focus on calm energy, safety, and consistency. I follow feeding, walking, and medication instructions carefully, keep environments clean and low-stress, and always prioritize your dog’s emotional well-being alongside their physical care. I also provide thoughtful updates and photos so you can feel connected and at ease while you’re away!

“Nora took amazing care of our Lilibet and provided wonderful/reassuming updates everytime she stopped in! I would highly recommend Nora to anyone looking.”

Jonathan V.

About: I have hands-on experience working with dogs in both training and care environments, including assisting with board-and-train programs under a professional trainer. This work gave me exposure to structured obedience training, leash handling, and managing dogs with a wide range of temperaments and energy levels. I have also worked with higher-drive dogs, including bitesport and working-line dogs, where clear communication, calm handling, and consistency are essential. This experience taught me how important structure, patience, and reading a dog’s body language are in building trust and maintaining safety. In addition to training environments, I have experience with everyday dog care such as walking, feeding, basic obedience reinforcement, and maintaining routines that help dogs feel secure and balanced while their owners are away. My focus is always on keeping dogs safe, comfortable, and understood while providing owners with reliable, attentive care. Pet care is a priority in my weekly routine. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to take on morning, midday, and evening visits as needed. I plan my days around bookings so I can be consistent, reliable, and fully present for each pet in my care. I prioritize keeping pets safe, comfortable, and on their normal routine while in their home environment. I follow all owner instructions closely, including feeding, medication, and care preferences. For drop-ins, I ensure pets are cared for, have fresh water, bathroom breaks, and attention before leaving. For walks, I focus on safe leash handling, awareness of surroundings, and adjusting the walk to the dog’s needs and energy level. I treat every home with respect and understand the importance of trust when caring for someone’s pet.

About: Hi! We’re Meg and Rachel, a pet-loving couple excited to care for your furry family members 🐾 We work as a team to provide attentive, reliable care. Rachel works from home, which means she is around throughout the day for walks, playtime, potty breaks, and plenty of snuggles. Meg is a nurse, so while her schedule varies, we both have flexible availability and can coordinate to make sure your pet gets consistent attention and love. Your pet’s safety and comfort are our top priorities. We provide a calm, secure environment, closely supervise interactions, and follow your care instructions carefully—from feeding routines to medication schedules. We know how important it is for pets to feel safe, relaxed, and at home while you’re away. We’re responsible, communicative, and committed to giving you peace of mind with regular updates and photos. We’d love to meet you and your pet and make them feel right at home with us! 🐶💕 Pet care fits naturally into our daily lives. Meg works as a nurse, and Rachel works from home full-time, so your pet will always have someone attentive and nearby. Whether it’s morning walks, midday playtime, or evening snuggles, we make sure pets feel loved, safe, and part of the family all day long. Safety and comfort are always our top priorities. In my home, pets are treated like family with plenty of space to relax, play, and feel secure. We keep a clean, pet-friendly environment and always supervise outdoor time to ensure they’re safe. Our home includes a fully fenced yard for added peace of mind. When caring for pets in a client’s home, we respect your space and your pet’s routine, keeping things as familiar and stress-free as possible. With Meg’s background as a nurse, being detail-oriented and dependable, you can trust that your furry family member is in safe, loving hands.

About: Animal lover who works remotely which allows plenty of flexibility for me to accommodate your schedule. Competent in all forms of care from puppy to senior. I am currently working remotely from my home office in OCC this gives me plenty of flexibility to take care of your fur babies. Morning, noon or overnight I can build my services around your needs. At my home in OCC I have a fenced in backyard and regularly take dogs to the parks nearby for exercise and fun. At my home home I have one dog and one cat.

About: I’ve taken care of many cats & dogs for most of my life and have been pet sitting for 8 years! I fall in love with every pet i meet and want to give them the love and care they deserve! I can do medications & am willing to learn any specialized care to care for your pet family. I have experience in taking care of senior dogs, and providing different types of medications to pets. I love to work on training with dogs and think it’s pretty fun to try to teach cats too when the occasion arises! I’m not a professional trainer, I just find it very engaging and love to build that bond with another animal. I can also understand the high needs of puppies & younger dogs & have experience taking care of them. I would love to get to know your pet whether they’re shy, outgoing, large, or small. I’m very adaptable and can learn swiftly how to best approach your unique pet! i work part-time right now and have all the time during the week to care for your pet! Friday-Sunday I’m at work but can still do evening check ins and walks, willing to adjust however we can to figure it out together! You just tell me your routine and I’ll do it! Whatever your pet is used to and comfortable with, I will do my very best to fulfill. I don’t mind staying in your home to keep your pet from feeling too stressed out! It’s very helpful if you have their care info written out in advance in some form, so that way I can be sure I’m doing everything they need at the right times! I want to do my best to keep to your pet’s routines to avoid stressing them out!

“Dylan was great with Cosmo (even on grumpy days) and it was so nice going out of town knowing he was in good hands. Highly recommend Dylan for all your pet sitting needs, I’ll 100% be rebooking for future travels!”

James C.

About: Currently have two heeler mixes (7&9 years old) who are social butterfly’s and enjoy having friends over for playing in the yard and sharing snacks! My heart has a special place for senior dogs, as I had a JRT mix for 17 years. In college I worked at a Petco and was mentored by the dog trainer there. That experience helped me learn so much. I often pet sit for my parents who have 6 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, so I am comfortable with both small and large breeds. I would love the opportunity to host your dog at my home or be a guest in yours to keep them company! I am currently a stay at home dog mom! We get up early in the morning, about 4:30/5am. The dogs enjoy plenty of yard time and walks around the neighborhood during the day. Breakfast is usually kibble topped with vitamins and a farm fresh egg! Dinner is less exciting but they get plenty of treats to make up for it. We have a fenced backyard and tend to hang out in the yard with the dogs, especially if I am watching a known fence jumper. When meeting new dogs I prefer using the backyard and letting one dog out at a time. I always want to make sure there is room for everyone to feel comfortable. I do have a kitchen divider gate to separate dogs for breakfast/dinner time. Our dogs are friendly with food, but I know guest dogs may feel unsure in new space at first. If I am coming to your house, I would prefer to have clear communication of where dog leash, harness, cat/dog food, toys, treats, etc are as I want to respect your home and not be poking about unnecessarily. I am happy to walk any dog that has appropriate leash manners, or if you have a yard I am happy to play with the dogs there or simply hang out with them so they can enjoy the sun. ☀️ I am not able to watch a cat in my home, I can only visit cats. My cat does not do well with other feline friends, and I have to respect that boundary.

About: I have grown up taking care of my own dogs, as well as taking care of older dogs, while providing oral medicine and changing doggy mats as needed. I also have taken of young puppies as well. I am a college student, so I will work with you on a schedule that will work for both of us, and have almost complete open availability until this August. I will always let an animal come to me first, I will make sure the animal won’t come outside, and will check water bowls first, and see if the animals need to go outside.

“Our shy cat warmed up to her right away! She came by daily to give her some attention while we were on vacation & sent us pictures each drop in.”

Angelo J.

“Laura took fantastic care of our cat. She was meticulous in her care and sent us professional-grade photos of the cat every day, better than the ones we have taken ourselves! We highly recommend her!”

Kirk D.

“Louie loves you and appreciates everything you’ve done for him! He’s looking forward to his upcoming in home sitting in June. He will be looking forward to walks and loves!”

Jeffrey B.

About: I am very experienced in the care of animals in general, but especially with cats and dogs. I’ve cared for just about anything with four legs, and a few with less or more. Including farm animals, large birds of prey, and tarantulas. Anything you got that needs care, I gotchu! I will play the ukulele for your pets while you’re gone upon request. 🐾 Right now I'm a full time college student and my schedule is open. A lot of my time is filled with school work and most of it is online so your cats are welcome to hang at my cute little cabin and help me do my homework. Dogs can assist me in my homework from your living room. For my home, I'm in a cute cabin in Manitou from which I will gladly welcome your cats, and will come to you for cat care as well. And dogs, I can take care of from your home.

“Elsa has watched my animals twice now and I have nothing but praise fo her attentive care. Not only for my cats but my snake as well. It's always tough finding someone brave enough to watch him and Elsa has been my savior for doing it. I wouldn't book anyone else unless she wasn't available!”

Megan R.

About: I’ve had the gift to raise guide dogs in our family from puppy stage to adult. I have always lived with animals and treated our own pets as a part of our family in a loving and safe environment. I have a part time job that allows flexibility with my time. I will dedicate the time needed to take care of pets per your instructions. Thanks! I will dedicate the time needed to take care of your pets, feeding, walking, playing. Please leave me detailed instructions. Safe, loving care is my priority.

About: I have been working with dogs since I was 10 years old and started 4-H, I have shown dogs trained them and worked with animals my entire life. I worked for a breeder and helped care for a litter of 6 from birth to 8 weeks. Caring for animals is important to me and I want to create trusting relationships with my clients so they know their pet is in the best hands as I know I only wanted the same for my own pups. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide dependable care throughout the week. Because I create my own work hours, I’m able to plan my days around pet care and give pets the attention, exercise, and companionship they deserve. Whether it’s regular walks, check-ins, or overnight care, I enjoy building pet care into my routine and making sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. I care for pets in my client’s home by maintaining their normal routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable, safe, and secure while their owners are away. I prioritize feeding schedules, walks, playtime, exercise, medication instructions, and plenty of attention and companionship. I also treat every home respectfully and provide regular updates so pet parents can feel confident knowing their pets are being cared for with patience, reliability, and genuine compassion.

About: Hi! My name is Nicole! I offer dog walking, drop-in visits, and house sitting. I will make sure your pets are provided with the individualized care that they need and deserve. I’m comfortable administering medications when needed, reinforcing basic commands and routines, helping maintain the structure pets are used to while you're away. I treat every pet and home with the same care and respect I would my own. In addition to dogs and cats, I also have six years of experience caring for snakes, so I’m comfortable providing care for reptiles as well. I understand the importance of proper feeding schedules, habitat conditions, and gentle handling. Whether your companion needs a good walk, a daytime check-in, company while you’re traveling, or care for a reptile friend, my goal is to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I look forward to meeting you and your pet! I am a licensed massage therapist that has a private practice out of Old Colorado City. I work about 3-4 days a week and have a fair amount of flexibility the rest of the time. And with some notice, I can block out my work schedule for Rover clients. I have a 14 y/o Chihuahua mix that I walk, cuddle and play with daily. We are close to my office, so we either drive or walk to work where she greets my massage clients and naps during sessions. As for home sitting clients, I abide by their care guidelines to make sure their home and pets are treated with care and respect. I keep a clean home and will leave your home in good standing.

“Devon always does a great job taking care of our dog!”

Maury P.

“Lucia was awesome! I could tell Pippy would be in good hands as soon as we met. Lucia followed my directions and stayed on top of cleaning, caring for Pip, letting her outside, and was able to do some watering I needed. Very much appreciate her.”

John G.

About: I've had a lifelong love of animals and have always had an urge to save and rescue every one I see. Walking/sitting dogs is a win-win for me and I would be so excited to do it for you!! I tend to just 'click' with animals more so than with humans. I have two rescue dogs, a cat, and a rabbit of my own and I have had dogs ever since I was a little girl. I have yet to meet an animal who doesn't like me!! I am available most mornings, afternoons, and weekends. Please allow me to spend time with your precious furbabies - they won't even miss you when they're with me :) hope to speak with you soon! I don’t have a job at the moment so I am available to care for your pets at almost any time or day! Just ask! Will come visit your pets multiple times per day and offer love and care while you are gone. They will feel just like you are there!