Doggy Day Care in Manitou Springs

“Kim is great! My Cockapoo went right to her and had the best day. She is very caring and takes care of your dog like it is her own. I would highly recommend!”

Pamela D.

“Ashley did a great job helping me feel comfortable leaving Loki with her. This was his first time being left with anyone other than family, so I was pretty nervous, which Loki felt. He ended up having fun and took a long nap after getting home.”

Kathy M.

About: We nicknamed our home The Dachs Inn - a weenie wonderland! We’ve cared for Dachshunds for 15 years and specialize in meeting the unique needs of this breed, including dog ramps on our furniture and deck. Our home features a dog door with all-day access to a giant backyard for potty breaks, play time, sunbathing and squirrels!!! Plush dog beds are placed through the home and a giant sectional provides the perfect spot for cuddle time. Daily walks are provided, we even have a dog stroller for senior dogs or those dachshunds suffering from IVDD. I work remotely from home full time and, along with my retired husband, provide hourly drop-in care, play dates, overnight and extended boarding in our home. Additionally, I provide home visits and walking services to families located on the west side of Colorado Springs. Other locations throughout Colorado are considered on case-by-case request for extended care in your home (5 or more days). I have three dachshunds, ages 15, 10, and under 1 year. My dog-friendly home has a fenced back yard, we feed all visiting dogs separately, and can provide daily pictures of your baby’s activities. I can also provide regular weigh-ins, medications, and teeth brushing. I am very active and love going on long walks/hikes (up to three miles) upon request. While I prefer to host only smaller dogs in our home, I am open to all breeds for care at your home - including drop-ins, walks, and house sitting. I kindly ask that all dogs are current on all vaccinations, including kennel cough. For medical emergencies, we are established at Westside Animal Hospital, The Animal Clinic of Woodland Park, and the Emergency Pet Center.

“My very energetic pup has a blast at Samantha’s house and loves her husband too. She’s gets lots of attention and comes home very happy n tired!”

Teresa M.

“Laura did a great job with Leia. She was properly exhausted at the end of her days!”

Greg O.

“Casey did a great job with our dog Flo! Very communicative, easy going, and considerate of your dog’s needs. Flo can be anxious in new environments, and Casey did her best to make her feel at home. I’d recommend her to anyone!”

Caleb T.

“Ariel has been fantastic. I have a high energy pandemic pup that had daycare with Ariel. My pup happily trots to the door to see her in the morning and and comes home tired and content! I get pictures of Maple's day and updates as well; communication with Ariel is punctual and easy. My dog can be toy possessive and Ariel has handled it well, BCBA through and through! All of the stars, my dog loves her and her dog is a fantastic host!! Book, if you're lucky enough to get on her schedule, Ariel is wonderful!!”

Shana M.

“Rachel and was so sweet with my boys. They were immediately comfortable at her home. My Ollie even wanted to show me around when I returned to pick him up; usually he is dying to jump in the car and head home. That speaks very well of Rachel. She sent me photos and communications was great!”

Katie P.

“Phil and his wife were great with our two mini dauschunds. They took care of them for two days while we were visiting Colorado Springs. Phil communicated with us throughout the day and gave us updates and pics of our girls It was comforting to know they were well taken care of while we got to enjoy our stay in town”

Trisha E.

“This was our first time using Rover and Jesus made it absolutely perfect! Quick response to the request, gave clear directions, and sent pics and videos. Very friendly and our timid husky warmed up quickly to him. Thanks again!”

Amber W.

“We brought our dog to Carla all bandaged up with an injury and she was able to follow all of his care directions and make sure he took it easy to heal. This was all very last minute and we are so grateful she was able to help us. She truly is the best!”

Frank K.

“Devon gave us a GREAT first experience on Rover. Fantastic communication before and during the visit, warm and welcoming to our sweet pup, and also gave us some local restaurant tips! We're just traveling through, but we'd definitely book with Devon again if we return to this beautiful area.”

Kristy T.

“We're so appreciative of Devon taking care of Zeus! Zeus always seems calm and relaxed after spending the day with Devon. It puts our minds at ease knowing Zeus is taken care of and has someone to hang out with while we're at work 😊”

Dylann M.

About: If your dog is ready to hike or run I’m your sitter or walker! I love incorporating a dog into every part of my day- whether hiking on a trail or running on the road, I love having a partner for it! We lost our sweet girl, black lab mix after 12+ years so I am ready to give my love and attention to your pup😌❤️

“Mariah is an amazing dog-sitter!! She was very helpful with last minute booking. Paloma and my boy got along great. At the meet and greet she told us exactly how Zeus would be spending his day. She listened to all our concerns and information. Drop off and pick up were quick and simple. Her kiddos love and respect animals, I know Zeus got spoiled with attention. And lots of fun play time with his new friend Paloma! We will be booking with Mariah and Paloma again.”

Sierra M.

“Leslie took excellent care of Felix. Even more than that, she was flexible with the times daily, even when we had to cancel and re-schedule on short notice. The home was very clean and my pup was accepted by all in the family. It was Felix's first time away without family. This was our first Rover experience so we were a bit nervous, but we will definitely seek to book her again. Can't thank her enough!”

Alan C.

“Lots of pictures and a video and dogs seemed to have a great time. Came home happy and tired.”

Lee S.

About: I grew up with a house full of animals, horses, birds, cats, dogs, fish, hamsters, etc. I love animals and would be thrilled to watch over yours! Growing up my mom also fostered all sorts of dogs, so I have experience with all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I work from home making my schedule pretty flexible to assist in your doggie caring needs. My pup Baldwin recently passed at almost 15yo and he was a cuddler extrodinaire - so if your pup has just been home alone and just needs some cuddles, my experience is not lacking. I work from home so I am around all day M-F! During the hotter months I will walk the dogs early morning or late afternoon. I live near downtown Colorado Springs, I have a fenced yard, but the front fence is only about 3-4ft high. My home is only about 800sq feet but is very open.

“Lorraine was awesome. She was able to watch my elderly dog on last minute notice, and I felt very comfortable leaving him in her care. She spoiled him, send me updates and pics along the way. Thank you so much!!”

Caryn T.

About: A few years ago I left the full-time workforce to homeschool my son during pandemic, and we started walking dogs and cat-sitting as a side project we could do together. We’ve had an absolute blast meeting so many wonderful pups and cats. Now he’s back to in-person school and I’m back to school as well, starting on my PhD! I intend to continue walking and sitting to help with those hefty tuition payments, and my son will continue to be involved outside of school hours! (He sometimes gets jealous when I visit our favorite dogs and cats without him 😂) Rover has been exactly what we needed at exactly the right time, and I’m so happy to spend my days out enjoying the Colorado sunshine, maybe listening to a podcast or audiobook while I enjoy some good trails or neighborhood walks and feed off the great energy that comes from a dog excited to go on a walk! We tend to do cat check-ins after dinner, which gives my son a good sense of responsibility when he has to help me go through the checklist of to-do’s each visit! Our other new pandemic animal project has been fostering with the Humane Society, and we have two wonderful “foster fails” of our own - a beautiful Ragdoll cat named Yoda and a spunky little Chihuahua mix named Cocoa Puff. We also have a few backyard chickens, and we continue to foster kittens and pups regularly, which is why right now we’re only open to walking and sitting; no boarding or day care. Our lives are filled with animals and we wouldn’t have it any other way! If you entrust us to your animals I can guarantee a high level of care. I take the responsibility seriously, and teach my son to as well. For dogs, we generally start with a walk around your neighborhood the first time or two just to get accustomed to the dogs (and let them get accustomed to us!); and then, with your permission, after a few neighborhood walks, we’d love to load your pup(s) into the car and hit our favorite local trails. Warning - they may (/will) get a bit dirty! On weekdays, I love to do longer dog walks while my son is in school. He’s completely happy to join in on walks after school or on weekends, but either our pace will be a bit slower (we love to geocache to make things a bit more interesting though!) or we’ll look for a playground so he can entertain himself and play with other kids midwalk while I do a few loop with the dogs. Cat check-ins are great for after dinner time in our schedule, but if you have more specific time needs, let me know and we’ll likely be able to make it work! One thing that is really difficult for us is anytime between 7:30pm and 7:30am. In a pinch, I can make it work; but those are generally sleep hours for my son, and I’m a single mama so we really shouldn’t commit to check-ins or walks after 7:30pm or before 7:30am. At this time we only offer boarding to existing clients. Generally, if I’ve started to regularly walk your pup, I’ll seek to introduce them to our household - we’ve got chickens, a small-breed dog, and a cat. So I’d need to know that your pup is fine with all of those stimuli before we could board them during your vacation. But we’ve successfully done it with quite a number of our other regulars!