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Ava U.

Thornton, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Ava can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Ava can care for

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

Availability

My schedule is extremely flexible. Bad weather is no problem, I'd love to go on a snow walk with your doggy. I like to maintain your dog's usual eating and exercising routines.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Ava U.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I maintain a safe environment for pets inside of my own home and my neighborhood is safe for taking doggies on walks, sometimes one of my kitties will join us in her stroller. I'm not willing to board dogs that are aggressive towards cats in my own home. I have pet cats inside of my home and community cats that come to my house daily to eat. I have experience with "runners," i.e. dogs that sprint away from you if they get off of their leash--I am confident I can keep your dog safely on a leash but it's important that I know of this behavior ahead of our walks. Please let me know of any known behavior concerns such as running away, resource guarding, dog aggression, lunging at bikes, weird around children, etc..

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ava U. would like to know about your pet

I absolutely love a challenge and I do not mind at all if your dog has lots of needs! No dog is a burden. Please let me know to be extra vigilant if your dog has any unsafe tendencies like car-diving, pica, dog aggression, is rough with children or strangers, etc..

A typical day

There are many parks around my neighborhood, sometimes I pass up to four parks on a single walking route! We love to stroll through and watch the squirrels. I take boarded/daycare doggies on walks up to 6 miles per day, depending on the needs and abilities of the dog.

Location

Thornton, CO

Ava U.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Happiness is a warm puppy

Pet care experience

I've had dogs my whole life. Small dogs, amputees, pitties, very large dogs, farm dogs, all kinds. I have experience with puppies, and with dogs who are not always well behaved when leashed. I am so lucky to have 3 food motivated cats which has allowed me to train them as if they were puppies--they know sit, stay, stand, up, down, be quiet, fetch, closer (with regard to fetch), along with the names of many toys. I will treat your puppy like my own, and I am available rain or shine.

Reviews

Tyra T.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 18, 2026
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Ava has been taking care of my 8-month-old puppy this past week, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. She is always prompt, responsive, and incredibly flexible. Throughout the day, she provides thoughtful updates and plenty of pictures, which gives me peace of mind and makes it so much easier to leave my puppy in someone else’s care. It’s clear that Ava genuinely cares about the pets she looks after and I can tell my puppy has a lot of fun in her care! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter!

Caroline H.
Boarding • May 19, 2026
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Ava continues to be amazing, and is our go-to now! We trust her with our 2 cats, and with all of the different medications and care they need. She is caring, communicative, professional, and we could not ask for more!

Caroline H.
Boarding • Feb 17, 2026
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This was our second time having Ava watch our 2 cats, and it was just as seamless and easy as the first time! She communicates daily, sends great pictures, handles medications and food schedules perfectly, and asks questions when she has them. We feel very comfortable when we're away, knowing the cats are with her! We highly recommend!

Caroline H.
Boarding • Dec 24, 2025
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Ava was one of our best experiences to date using Rover! She took such great care of our two cats, both of whom require medications and supplements regularly. She was extremely thoughtful in preparing a great space for them, and was very communicative about how the stay was going. We will definitely use Ava again, and we highly recommend her to anyone.

About Ava U.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I maintain a safe environment for pets inside of my own home and my neighborhood is safe for taking doggies on walks, sometimes one of my kitties will join us in her stroller. I'm not willing to board dogs that are aggressive towards cats in my own home. I have pet cats inside of my home and community cats that come to my house daily to eat. I have experience with "runners," i.e. dogs that sprint away from you if they get off of their leash--I am confident I can keep your dog safely on a leash but it's important that I know of this behavior ahead of our walks. Please let me know of any known behavior concerns such as running away, resource guarding, dog aggression, lunging at bikes, weird around children, etc..

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Ava U. would like to know about your pet

I absolutely love a challenge and I do not mind at all if your dog has lots of needs! No dog is a burden. Please let me know to be extra vigilant if your dog has any unsafe tendencies like car-diving, pica, dog aggression, is rough with children or strangers, etc..

A typical day

There are many parks around my neighborhood, sometimes I pass up to four parks on a single walking route! We love to stroll through and watch the squirrels. I take boarded/daycare doggies on walks up to 6 miles per day, depending on the needs and abilities of the dog.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Ava U.

Thornton, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews