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Larissa D.

Golden, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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Caring for the snugglers of Golden

Pet care experience

Hello there! I’m glad you are considering my profile, thank you. Let me start by saying, like most people I am here because I love animals. I love caring for them, nurturing them, and making sure they are strong, healthy and enjoying life. I am also a pre-med student and practice Ayurveda. My services are offered on cats and dogs. I have had pets all my life, starting with my first cat, Katie, when I was eight years old. I currently have a dog, Buddy who is twelve and a cat, Habibi who is also twelve. Habibi was a rescue cat and since I’ve had her, I discovered she was hypothyroid and I have been administering medication for her thyroid twice a day for eleven years. She has had multiple gum surgeries, heart problems, severe IBD, and diabetes. With a diet change and persistent and precise home blood-glucose readings and insulin injections, she has been in remission for five years now. Buddy, my dog, has been very lucky and has had a few health issues but I have worked hard to cure them naturally and with acute veterinary care. I take great pride in never giving up in my animals. I will not fail to mention that I am very comfortable giving medications to animals, no matter how intricate or challenging it might be because I’ve done it with a highly uncooperative cat for ten years. To me, the most important part of adopting an animal is nurturing his/her individuality, needs, and unique balance. To give an animal the best possible life is the greatest gift and it is a service that I hold sacred. Not only do I make it my job to learn the language of the animal I care for, but I love it. I integrate my knowledge of science and apply wisdom from my heart to make sure your pet and all animals receive the love they deserve and I have fun doing it. I look forward to being of service to you and your family soon.

Reviews

Josh R.
Dog Walking • Dec 07, 2022
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Larissa did a great job with Rufus! Very thorough and will be booking her services again in the future!

Laney S.
Drop-In Visits • May 19, 2022
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Reliable and great communication. Thanks for watching our cat while we were gone!

Allie G.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 29, 2021
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Larissa did a great job checking on our cat and fish, and even watered the plants! She was awesome at communicating and sending photo updates. Thanks a ton, Larissa!

Benjamin L.
Dog Walking • Oct 29, 2020
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Larissa was great with Bear! She came through for me last minute when my normal sitter wasn't available and I got called into work unexpectedly. Bear was as happy as could be in his pictures and when I came home and she fed him dinner for me too!

About Larissa D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Larissa D. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences. However, I would always like to know if the dog pulls hard on a leash. If it is a very large dog that pulls to the point where I would have to hyper extend my neck, I couldn’t to commit to walking that dog. My next question would be if the dog has ever bitten anyone. If so, I wouldn’t discriminate but I would want to know why and also what I can do to make the dog feel comfortable. Finally, I would like to ask anything about the dog that their human would like to tell me. That question is very open ended and intended to be able to provide the best possible service for your dog.

A typical day

All in all, I like to let the dog or cat take the lead so to speak. Whatever makes the pet happy, I am happy to engage in with the animal for dogs and cats alike.I love hiking here in Golden because there are all levels of difficulty herein. I love being able to give the cat or dog exercise and let them out into the sunshine. Snow doesn’t stop me either. Playing with Dogs in the snow is really fun and a joy to witness. I also make my own dog and cat organic fur conditioner that I love to use on my pets that I can use on yours too.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$24per night
House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Larissa can host

Larissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 10 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Larissa D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
75% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Larissa D. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences. However, I would always like to know if the dog pulls hard on a leash. If it is a very large dog that pulls to the point where I would have to hyper extend my neck, I couldn’t to commit to walking that dog. My next question would be if the dog has ever bitten anyone. If so, I wouldn’t discriminate but I would want to know why and also what I can do to make the dog feel comfortable. Finally, I would like to ask anything about the dog that their human would like to tell me. That question is very open ended and intended to be able to provide the best possible service for your dog.

A typical day

All in all, I like to let the dog or cat take the lead so to speak. Whatever makes the pet happy, I am happy to engage in with the animal for dogs and cats alike.I love hiking here in Golden because there are all levels of difficulty herein. I love being able to give the cat or dog exercise and let them out into the sunshine. Snow doesn’t stop me either. Playing with Dogs in the snow is really fun and a joy to witness. I also make my own dog and cat organic fur conditioner that I love to use on my pets that I can use on yours too.

Location

Golden, CO

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Pets

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Larissa D.

Golden, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews