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Julia R.

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Julia can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Pet care fits very naturally into my daily and weekly life. I’m a freelance filmmaker, fitness trainer, and yoga instructor, so my schedule is flexible and movement-based. Walks, outdoor time, and structured routines are already part of my day, making it easy to incorporate dog walks, playtime, feeding schedules, and check-ins. I enjoy being active and outdoors, so caring for dogs feels like a natural extension of my lifestyle rather than a side task.

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About Julia R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

14 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I always follow the pet’s usual routine as closely as possible, whether that’s in my home or the client’s home. This includes feeding schedules, walks, exercise, play, rest, and any specific instructions you provide. I keep environments clean, calm, and organized, and make sure pets feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable. I’m happy to take dogs on walks, hikes, or to dog parks if that’s something you prefer, or keep things low-key with shorter walks and companionship. My focus is always on attentive, loving, and responsible care tailored to each pet’s personality and needs.

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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Pets

Loving & Experienced Dog Sitter

Pet care experience

I’ve been caring for pets for most of my life. I grew up surrounded by animals, from bunnies and guinea pigs to horses and dogs, which taught me early on how different personalities and needs can be. For the past 14 years, I’ve been dog sitting both small and large breeds, building hands-on experience with everything from high-energy pups to calmer, senior dogs. I also have my own nine year old mini Maltese, Simba, who is deeply loved and well cared for, and has only strengthened my understanding of daily dog care, routines, and emotional needs.

Reviews

Jamie D.
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026
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Julia was amazing! Her communication was stellar and she sent me pictures of our dogs daily. I know our pups loved having her stay with them and they got great exercise. Julia also collected our mail, took out our trash and kept our house clean and tidy. We would recommend her and use her again for our next trip out of town.

Alex and Kendra W.
Feb 09, 2026

Roger took to Julie straight away, which told us most of what we needed to know. My wife and I both travel a lot for work, and over time Julie became someone we could rely on without a second thought. She walked Roger regularly, took him out on proper hikes when she had him for longer, and stayed with him when we were away. What stood out wasn’t just that everything got done, but that Roger clearly enjoyed himself. He was settled, exercised, and in great spirits whenever we got back. It’s a relief to leave your dog with someone who treats them like a companion rather than a responsibility. Julie has that instinct. She’s steady, warm, and completely at ease around dogs, and Roger was always delighted to see her.

Albert W.
Feb 09, 2026

Julie looked after my two dogs, Levy, a brown Labrador, and Ashton, an Australian Shepherd, while I was away on business trips, staying at my house throughout. I travel fairly often, so having someone reliable and settled in the home was essential. She took excellent care of both dogs, making sure they were well fed, properly exercised, and clearly very well loved. She regularly took them out for walks on the beach, which they absolutely adored, and it was obvious they were relaxed and happy with her. When I returned, the house was in good order and the dogs were calm, content, and clearly fond of Julie. She’s trustworthy, sensible, and genuinely cares about the animals she looks after.

Laveena R.
Feb 09, 2026

Julie has been an absolute dream of a dogsitter for my Maltese, Seven. I’ve trusted her with him many times, often for long stretches, since I travel a lot, and I never once worried while he was in her care. She’s calm, attentive, and genuinely loving with dogs. Seven is sensitive and a bit particular, and Julie understood him immediately. She respected his routine, his personality, and his need for comfort and affection, and he adored her for it. Every time I came back, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for, which says everything. Julie treats dogs like family, not like a task to manage. She’s reliable, thoughtful, and deeply intuitive with animals, the kind of sitter you hold onto once you find. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

About Julia R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

14 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I always follow the pet’s usual routine as closely as possible, whether that’s in my home or the client’s home. This includes feeding schedules, walks, exercise, play, rest, and any specific instructions you provide. I keep environments clean, calm, and organized, and make sure pets feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable. I’m happy to take dogs on walks, hikes, or to dog parks if that’s something you prefer, or keep things low-key with shorter walks and companionship. My focus is always on attentive, loving, and responsible care tailored to each pet’s personality and needs.

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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Julia R.

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews