Amanda M.
Amanda M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dependable dog care in RiNo!
Hi there! I’m a teacher in Denver and a lifelong animal lover. My love for animals started young, helping out at my aunt’s dog shelter as a kid. That early experience taught me a lot about patience and reading animals’ needs. Since then, I’ve cared for my own family pets across many dog breeds, and I regularly watch animals for family and friends, including a few with tricky temperaments. That’s given me a calm, steady approach no matter the personality I’m working with. At home, I share my life with my partner, our 7 year old American Bulldog, Teddy, and 3 year old hedgehog, Cosmo, so I’m well versed in caring for pets with different needs. That experience carries over into how I care for every pet I sit for. I’m very attentive and understand that pets can have unique needs, whether that’s medical care, anxiety, or a specific routine. Your pet’s comfort and safety is always a priority.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Highly recommend Amanda! She made Violet feel right at home & took such good care of her. Great communication & even wrote a personal note recapping her visit.
Amanda was an amazing sitter for my dog Molly! Molly can struggle with anxiety around new people, and we’ve had rough experiences with other sitters in the past — but Amanda made her feel completely at home from the start. She kept up with regular walks, let Molly play in the yard, and made sure she got plenty of treats along the way. Molly even got comfortable enough to cuddle up with Amanda’s partner, which says everything about how safe and loved she felt. If your pup needs a little extra patience and TLC, Amanda is exactly who you want. We’re so grateful and will absolutely book her again!
Amanda is such a trustworthy, friendly, approachable, enthusiastic, smart and hard-working person! I've been friends with her for over 15 years and I would trust her with all of my animals. She cares deeply, is knowledgeable, energetic, organized and reliable. My dogs and cats LOVE her. She's great with walks, older dogs, dogs with special needs, and all animals. She's goes above and beyond in everything she does and I could not think of anyone better to care for my animals. Give her a call! - Katy
Amanda is a great dog sitter! She watched our Pyrenees mix for a week, she sent us regular updates and we came back to a happy pup. Will definitely have her back!
Amanda was great! From the start, she was communicative, personable, and friendly. Dunkin came back rested and happy. He got pets and attention, and overall we felt good knowing our pup was with someone trustworthy like Amanda! Thank you Teddy for sharing your water and toys with Dunkin! Dunkin says “Hi Teddy”!
Amanda is a fantastic pet babysitter. She treats every animal like they’re her own beloved family member, ensuring our dog and cat were well taken care of and felt loved the whole time we were gone. She is really good with animals of all sizes, and was really good with our elderly dog that had some behavior issues. 10 out of 10, Amanda is a wonderful pet sitter.
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Schedule
As a teacher, my weekdays are pretty structured. I’m at school until 4, but I love using that after school time for dog walking; it’s a nice change of pace. Weekends are mostly reserved for my boarding clients, but if you need a longer stay, I’m happy to make accommodations if communicated beforehand.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard, grassy and shaded, perfect for playtime and potty breaks. I also have a backyard camera so your pet is always looked after, even when we step inside, and a large dog crate is available too if that’s part of your pet’s comfort routine. I’ll follow your feeding, medication, and routine instructions closely to keep things consistent, and I’ll make sure your pet gets plenty of quality time, whether that’s playing, cuddling, or just relaxing together. My own dog, Teddy, is friendly and well socialized, so your pup will have great company and won’t be alone. You’ll get regular photo updates throughout the stay, so you can relax knowing your baby is happy and safe.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day with your pet includes plenty of playtime, cuddles, and fresh air. I make sure every pet gets exercise every day, rain or shine. Depending on their energy level, that might mean neighborhood walks, a game of fetch in the yard, or a longer outing if they have energy to waste. For lower energy or older pets, we’ll keep it gentler with sniffy walks, but movement is always part of the day.