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Yvette & Derek L.

Star Sitter

Washington Park, Denver, CO

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

Services

Yvette & Derek can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Yvette & Derek can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

Derek and I both work from home. I have a part-time work schedule which allows for plenty of time to play with your pup(s)! If you have a pet who needs frequent outdoor breaks, we can easily accommodate their schedule. And, I can keep an eye on pets who need/want a bit more attention and affection. If your pup has separation anxiety, we're happy to adjust our schedules if they need a constant companion during their stay. We are available for boarding and doggy daycare seven days a week. We also welcome and love pets that need to stay with us for an extended period of time. We recently watched a Goldendoodle named Vivi for almost six weeks and she is like family to us now.

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About Yvette & Derek L.

Communication

62 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Our backyard has a 5' fence with a locking gate, a flagstone patio and a vine covered pergola for dogs who like to spend time lounging outside. A baby gate between the living room and entryway prevents pups from slipping out unleashed. We also have a baby gate between the dining room and kitchen. This allows us to feed pups separately to avoid possible conflict. We are responsible, organized, detail-oriented. We have good communication skills. It is important to us that you and your pup have a great experience during your dog's stay with us. We love meet & greets as they allow us to understand your pet's needs and know we will be a great fit together. Because our dog is a blind senior citizen, we are unfortunately unable to take dogs that are aggressive. We love her and the dogs that stay with us and our aim is to provide a safe environment for all dogs in our care. We want everyone to get along, feel at ease and have a great time with us while they are away from you. Unfortunately, we are unable to care for American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Pit Bull mixes until mid January 2025. We have a frequent visiting pup who had an incident with this breed and has developed a phobia. Please let us know if your pet prefers a low-key environment. We are happy to limit the number of bookings, provided we don't already have someone else on the calendar at the time of your booking. We value honesty and transparency, and will always let you know who will be staying with us during your dog's stay.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Yvette & Derek L. would like to know about your pet

Is your pup gentle with smaller, senior dogs? Does your pet have any medical conditions? What is your pet’s regular routine and schedule for walks, play, and feeding? Does your pet have any triggers (other dogs, joggers, children, cats, skateboarders etc) and how do you handle those encounters? Do they exhibit any reactive behavior toward other dogs while on leash? Are there any house rules we should follow during your dog's stay with us? Does your pup have separation anxiety? If so, how does it manifest and what helps to calm them? What training commands do you use? Is your pup afraid of fireworks or thunderstorms? Do they have any allergies? Do they like to ride in the car? Do they get carsick? Is there anything else you would like us to know about your pup? We want their stay away from home to be as comfortable and fun as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Yvette & Derek

A typical day

Derek and I go for long daily walks and like to hike. If your pet loves to exercise, we'd love their company. We'll check out all the new smells in the neighborhood and explore the big park near our house. We hope to hear from you soon.

Location

Denver, CO

Yvette & Derek L.'s Neighborhood

Yvette & Derek L. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

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Pet care experience

My partner Derek and I have many years of experience caring for dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes. Sid the Kid is our blind 10 lb Havanese. We have known, loved, and cared for her going on 19 years. She is remarkably healthy, very mellow, friendly with all dogs and loves to go for rides in her Radio Flyer wagon. Last year we lost Camus and Chloe within six months of each other. They were both 17 when they passed. Through caring for them— we learned how to give injections, medications and tend to their special dietary needs.

Reviews

Jenn Q.
Boarding • dic. 31, 2025
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Yvette and Derek always do a great job caring for Reese! I love their updates, and I know he's in good hands. I love knowing he's able to enjoy himself and be social with other dogs as well! :)

Jenn Q.
Boarding • nov. 01, 2025
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We always enjoy sending Reese for a stay with Yvette and Derek. Love the updates and especially the photos and video. They do a great job of caring well for Reese, and he loves being social with other pups in their care. Thanks!

Jenn Q.
Boarding • oct. 11, 2025
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Yvette and Derek always do a great job taking care of Reese! I always appreciate their updates and photos and am happy to see he is enjoying his stay while we're away. Thank you!

Sam I.
Drop-In Visits • oct. 05, 2025
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Yvette is great! Does an awesome job with our cats.

About Yvette & Derek L.

Communication

62 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Our backyard has a 5' fence with a locking gate, a flagstone patio and a vine covered pergola for dogs who like to spend time lounging outside. A baby gate between the living room and entryway prevents pups from slipping out unleashed. We also have a baby gate between the dining room and kitchen. This allows us to feed pups separately to avoid possible conflict. We are responsible, organized, detail-oriented. We have good communication skills. It is important to us that you and your pup have a great experience during your dog's stay with us. We love meet & greets as they allow us to understand your pet's needs and know we will be a great fit together. Because our dog is a blind senior citizen, we are unfortunately unable to take dogs that are aggressive. We love her and the dogs that stay with us and our aim is to provide a safe environment for all dogs in our care. We want everyone to get along, feel at ease and have a great time with us while they are away from you. Unfortunately, we are unable to care for American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Pit Bull mixes until mid January 2025. We have a frequent visiting pup who had an incident with this breed and has developed a phobia. Please let us know if your pet prefers a low-key environment. We are happy to limit the number of bookings, provided we don't already have someone else on the calendar at the time of your booking. We value honesty and transparency, and will always let you know who will be staying with us during your dog's stay.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Yvette & Derek L. would like to know about your pet

Is your pup gentle with smaller, senior dogs? Does your pet have any medical conditions? What is your pet’s regular routine and schedule for walks, play, and feeding? Does your pet have any triggers (other dogs, joggers, children, cats, skateboarders etc) and how do you handle those encounters? Do they exhibit any reactive behavior toward other dogs while on leash? Are there any house rules we should follow during your dog's stay with us? Does your pup have separation anxiety? If so, how does it manifest and what helps to calm them? What training commands do you use? Is your pup afraid of fireworks or thunderstorms? Do they have any allergies? Do they like to ride in the car? Do they get carsick? Is there anything else you would like us to know about your pup? We want their stay away from home to be as comfortable and fun as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Yvette & Derek

A typical day

Derek and I go for long daily walks and like to hike. If your pet loves to exercise, we'd love their company. We'll check out all the new smells in the neighborhood and explore the big park near our house. We hope to hear from you soon.

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Yvette & Derek L.

Star Sitter

Washington Park, Denver, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
195 reviews