Rikku R.
Rikku R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog & Cat Sitter Available Boulder
Hi there! My name is Rikku (he/him) & I have 20+ years of experience in pet care (cat sitting, dog sitting, & dog training). I am available to watch & care for pets for short-term or long-term stays (up to 2+ weeks). I live in Boulder and am willing to travel for long-term pet sits. I have experience caring for dogs of all sizes and ages, and am available to walk them in the early mornings and sometimes in the afternoons and late evenings. I specialize in puppy care and have 10 years of experience in dog training. I am also great with cats and other pets, as I've cared for cats since childhood. If you have any questions and need someone reliable to watch & care for your pets on short notice, please feel free to contact me.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am respectful of your space and will ask you if there's anything I need to know before coming into your home and caring for your pets.
Ratings and reviews
We love Rikku! He brings us peace and security knowing our furbabies are well cared for while we are away. He responds quickly and sends frequent updates about them. It makes our trips so much more enjoyable not having to worry about them.
Thank you for looking after Lucile! We appreciated the updates and photos.
We had Rikku care for our pets, Babaloo and Pye Pye, from December 26th to January 3rd, and we couldn’t be happier with the care they received! Babaloo, our diabetic dog, requires insulin injections, and Rikku followed our instructions meticulously, giving us peace of mind during our time away. Rikku was attentive, reliable, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. Both pets seemed happy and well-cared-for upon our return. It’s such a relief to know we can trust someone with the health and happiness of our furry family members. We highly recommend Rikku and will definitely be booking with them again! Thank you, Rikku, for your exceptional care!
Rikku was so kind and was able to accommodate a last minute walk for our pup! They were really communicative about pickup and drop off. And of course our dog had a blast! Thank you!
Rikku is an amazing cat sitter! My cat loves the visit and pets! ❤️❤️
Rikku did an amazing job checking in on my cat. He refilled her feeder and gave my cat lots of love and attention! I will definitely use him again!
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Schedule
*Update* - If my calendar shows that I am unavailable, please still feel free to reach out to me if needed! My schedule varies from week to week, but I can usually work around it to accommodate pet care requests. I am a healthcare professional & postbacc student living and working in Boulder, CO. At the moment, I work evenings in a lab and have morning classes a few times a week. I usually have time in the early mornings, afternoons, some evenings, and some full days which I dedicate solely towards pet care. I am open to pet sits that last through the weekend.
Prices include all fees.