Hi ! Thanks for visiting! I’m Grace, your Top Dog. I owned a dog-walking and pet-sitting business in northwest Denver for 3 1/2 years before moving up to the Roaring Fork Valley August 2017. Like so many of animal lovers, I do understand how it feels to leave my animals alone and be concerned about their welfare. From dog walking to vacation care, from overnights to mid-day drop-in visits, I am here to provide your pets with the next best thing – My love for animals came at a very young age. I was raised in northern Idaho on a farm in a very unconventional way. Although we lived in a home with electricity and running water, we lived primarily off the land. My father, a Grizzly Adams type had a love of nature and instilled that in me and my sisters. We had goats, chickens, horses, dogs, hunting dog (Blue Tick & Plott Hounds for bear hunting), rabbits and cats. Our family had a vast garden, which we canned much for winter use. Goats milk, game meat, chickens, fruits and vegetables all came from our land and helped sustain us. In my spare time, I am a certified yoga instructor and have an active yoga practice. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts….so you can also find me painting or drawing. Hiking, backpacking and camping area are activities I engage in all year round. And I am a voracious reader, gardener and jazz lover.