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Denise T.

Forest Lake, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Denise can care for

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

Availability

I work full-time in Fridley (1-2 days per week) or remotely so am available for drop in visits on evenings or weekends. When house sitting I work remotely about 60% of the time. We do a lot of pet/home sitting for short weekend stays, but have also stayed in homes for 7-10 days while families are on vacation. Drop in visits with cats can be fit into our schedule pretty seamlessly.

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About Denise T.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I always keep dogs on leashes or in fences. I make sure to close garage doors before opening inside doors. I want to make sure your pet stays safe while with us, especially if they are feeling anxious while their family is away.

Information Denise T. would like to know about your pet

I will review any special diet, medication, exercise and/or sleep routines with you for your pet. I also want to know their favorite toys, treats or activities and any things that they don’t like as much, so I can avoid them. Due to past experiences with boarding, I would want to do know about any history of property destruction (furniture, shoes, etc) and whether your dog is crate trained.

A typical day

When we stay in your home we make sure the pets have their normal routine as much as possible. If they are used to getting walks, we do that. If they want to lay on the couch, no problem!

Location

Forest Lake, MN

Denise T.'s Neighborhood

Pets

We’re a family pet sitting team!

Pet care experience

Hello! We are a family of pet lovers - Denise, Adam and Brenna. We have been dog owners for nearly our whole lives and we love all animals. We want to provide the same level of care you do for your pets while you are away. Most of the care we provide through Rover is pet sitting in your home to make them most comfotable. We can also do drop-in visits or walk visits 1-3 times per day if that's a better fit. If it’s acceptable to the pet and the owner, my 11 year old daughter will help me with pet sitting/walking, but if you have a kid-shy pet that’s ok too - I can care for your pet in your home without my daughter present as well. My husband will provide care on a back-up basis only if I am unavailable or am kept away from the home for an extended period for some reason (usually only in emergencies). I do work full time, so pets may be left alone for a few hours during the day Monday - Friday, depending on work and other obligations during the week. The most we ever would leave a pet alone would be 9 hours, and that would be very rare. Usually it's more like 4-5 hours and it's not every day. I do have the option to work my FT job remotely from your home some weekdays, it all depends on the schedule, which will be communicated with you at the time we book. We have been doing Rover for over 5 years and we love meeting new animals and families! We have experience taking care of medically special needs pets - diabetic, blind, and senior. We also have cared for chickens, ducks, rabbits, parrots, and even cows. All animals will be loved like they are our own.

Cat care experience

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Denise also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Caitlyn S.
House Sitting • May 11, 2026
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Denise is so kind, respectful, and a wonderful communicator! Will definitely recommend!

Mariann L.
House Sitting • Nov 28, 2025
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Denise is the very best! She is so good with our 2. She is my go to!

Leslie T.
House Sitting • Nov 12, 2025
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Dependable, caring and gives great feedback!

Sara C.
House Sitting • Oct 27, 2025
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It was our first time using Denise and Brenna and they were fantastic! It was great to get timely communication and pictures. If we ever have another need, we will definitely use them again.

About Denise T.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I always keep dogs on leashes or in fences. I make sure to close garage doors before opening inside doors. I want to make sure your pet stays safe while with us, especially if they are feeling anxious while their family is away.

Information Denise T. would like to know about your pet

I will review any special diet, medication, exercise and/or sleep routines with you for your pet. I also want to know their favorite toys, treats or activities and any things that they don’t like as much, so I can avoid them. Due to past experiences with boarding, I would want to do know about any history of property destruction (furniture, shoes, etc) and whether your dog is crate trained.

A typical day

When we stay in your home we make sure the pets have their normal routine as much as possible. If they are used to getting walks, we do that. If they want to lay on the couch, no problem!

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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Denise T.

Forest Lake, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews